Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chattanooga, TN

LEI: 549300A1ILQC3X3Z1716

Tax ID: 62-0156027

5 stars - Updated: 4/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chattanooga, Cleveland, Nashville, Dayton, and Dalton among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union is typically an average fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have relatively high rates.

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Originations

37

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,985,000

Relative Rate

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.36%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.88%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,901.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $4,585,000 $158,103 $4,062 7.77%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,105,000 $221,000 $5,636 7.23%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,319 6.00%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,961 6.13%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,181 8.00%
Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's top markets include Chattanooga, Cleveland, Nashville, Dayton, and Dalton among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 37 $5,985,000 $161,757 $4,228 7.61%

    For 2023, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 37 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 22 $2,570,000 $116,818 $3,591 7.88%
    Home Purchase 12 $3,230,000 $269,167 $5,712 7.05%
    Refi 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,036 8.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,812 7.75%

    For 2023, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 19 $1,715,000 $90,263 $3,285 7.78%
    30 Year 15 $4,165,000 $277,667 $5,901 7.36%
    10 Year 3 $105,000 $35,000 $1,835 7.83%

    For 2023, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 14 $1,010,000 $72,143
    $2k-3k 9 $1,215,000 $135,000
    $3k-4k 6 $1,540,000 $256,667
    $<1k 3 $105,000 $35,000
    $4k-5k 3 $1,425,000 $475,000
    $5k+ 2 $690,000 $345,000

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's average total fees were $5,901, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 14 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 17 $2,455,000 $144,412
    6-7% 9 $2,105,000 $233,889
    Over 8% 9 $1,175,000 $130,556
    5-6% 2 $250,000 $125,000

    During 2023, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 17 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 15 $905,000 $60,333 $2,683 8.01%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $4,157 7.48%
    $200k-400k 9 $2,455,000 $272,778 $6,202 7.21%
    $400k-600k 1 $475,000 $475,000 $6,296 7.38%
    $600k-1MM 1 $725,000 $725,000 $8,340 7.00%

    2023 saw Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 15 originations, totaling $905,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 11 $1,885,000 $171,364 $4,082 7.42%
    $100k-150k 9 $1,235,000 $137,222 $4,359 7.63%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $3,830 7.47%
    $150k-250k 3 $555,000 $185,000 $4,876 8.50%
    $50k or less 3 $215,000 $71,667 $2,972 7.92%
    $250k+ 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $7,142 7.44%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 8 $860,000 $107,500 $3,343 7.33%
    45% 5 $935,000 $187,000 $4,873 7.40%
    20-30% 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $5,236 7.28%
    41% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $4,217 8.08%
    <20% 3 $595,000 $198,333 $5,006 7.54%
    36% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,927 7.25%
    39% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $4,695 7.00%
    37% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,515 9.00%
    49% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,795 7.56%
    >60% 1 $475,000 $475,000 $6,296 7.38%
    38% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,279 8.00%
    40% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,803 8.50%
    42% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,394 8.50%
    48% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,891 8.00%
    50-60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,181 8.00%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 45%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 31 $5,315,000 $171,452 $4,363 7.58%
    Not provided 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,589 7.88%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,961 6.13%
    Black 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,849 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.49%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.89%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 37 $5,985,000 $161,757

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    37 $5,985,000 $161,757

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $1,320,000 $94,286 $3,254 7.78%
    40-60% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $5,390 7.75%
    60-80% 9 $2,565,000 $285,000 $6,022 7.24%
    80-100% 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $5,573 7.55%
    Under 20% 7 $335,000 $47,857 $2,574 7.77%