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

Chattanooga, TN

LEI: 549300A1ILQC3X3Z1716

Tax ID: 62-0156027

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Review & Overview

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chattanooga, Nashville, Dalton, and Athens among others. We have data for 4 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union is typically a low 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 about average rates.

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Originations

53

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$6,515,000

Awards

Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $5,370,000 $111,875 $1,331 4.30%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $2,443 5.08%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,813 4.75%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.50%
Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's top markets include Chattanooga, Nashville, Dalton, and Athens 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 53 $6,515,000 $122,925 $1,411 4.38%

    For 2018, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 53 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 19 $2,105,000 $110,789 $1,284 4.70%
    Home Purchase 10 $1,740,000 $174,000 $1,769 4.05%
    Home Improvement 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $1,272 4.50%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $985,000 $109,444 $1,365 4.25%
    Refi 6 $650,000 $108,333 $1,388 3.92%

    For 2018, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 10 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 21 $3,865,000 $184,048 $1,725 4.40%
    15 Year 16 $1,390,000 $86,875 $1,373 3.94%
    10 Year 12 $940,000 $78,333 $1,035 4.96%
    Other 2 $120,000 $60,000 $862 4.00%
    20 Year 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,600 3.50%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $338 5.50%

    For 2018, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 16 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 26 $3,720,000 $143,077
    4-5% 15 $1,485,000 $99,000
    5-6% 12 $1,310,000 $109,167

    During 2018, Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 27 $1,615,000 $59,815 $1,035 4.48%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,470,000 $137,222 $1,507 4.29%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $2,196 4.04%
    $400k-600k 2 $810,000 $405,000 $2,563 4.75%

    2018 saw Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 27 originations, totaling $1,615,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 15 $1,285,000 $85,667 $1,264 4.25%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,620,000 $115,714 $1,243 4.30%
    $100k-150k 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $1,609 4.53%
    $50k or less 8 $710,000 $88,750 $1,267 4.47%
    $150k-250k 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $2,239 4.60%
    $250k+ 1 $15,000 $15,000 $593 3.99%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 14 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 15 $1,495,000 $99,667 $1,302 3.92%
    <20% 13 $1,085,000 $83,462 $1,083 4.48%
    30-36% 9 $1,475,000 $163,889 $1,775 4.86%
    50-60% 4 $680,000 $170,000 $2,158 5.19%
    36% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $942 4.25%
    37% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,605 4.50%
    39% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,177 3.99%
    40% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,387 3.25%
    38% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,345 3.75%
    43% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,606 3.75%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,177 6.00%
    41% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,957 3.75%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 49 $6,285,000 $128,265 $1,424 4.35%
    Black 3 $205,000 $68,333 $1,211 4.25%
    Asian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.46%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.25%

    Chattanooga Federal Emp. Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 52 $6,440,000 $123,846

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 53 $6,515,000 $122,925

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $895,000 $99,444 $1,168 4.30%
    40-60% 5 $825,000 $165,000 $1,662 4.45%
    60-80% 22 $3,510,000 $159,545 $1,613 4.02%
    80-100% 8 $990,000 $123,750 $1,588 4.59%
    Under 20% 9 $295,000 $32,778 $726 5.08%