Utilities Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wyomissing, PA

LEI: 549300AX5UMUZ61L1X54

Tax ID: 23-1278971

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews

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Review & Overview

Utilities Employees Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Utilities Employees Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Reading, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, and Denver among others. We have data for 38 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Utilities Employees Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Utilities Employees 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.33% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.93% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.93% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

618

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$68,420,000

Awards

UTILITIES EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Utilities Employees Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.25%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.3%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Utilities Employees Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,359.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 436 $37,970,000 $87,087 $356 7.15%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $10,600,000 $92,982 $270 7.27%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,520,000 $440,000 $4,766 6.69%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,375,000 $482,143 $5,233 6.41%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,440,000 $144,000 $4,576 7.21%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $3,619 6.25%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,015,000 $338,333 $4,693 6.13%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $985,000 $328,333 $5,157 6.04%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $5,653 5.75%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $4,927 5.71%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $605,000 $121,000 $4,441 7.10%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $4,857 6.25%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,371 6.63%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,948 6.63%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,742 6.50%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,297 6.38%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,166 6.13%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,138 6.88%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,197 6.13%
ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,360 6.38%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,547 6.38%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,634 6.50%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,869 5.75%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,912 6.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,014 5.50%
JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,331 6.63%
Plattsburgh, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,847 6.63%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,819 6.38%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 6.99%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,187 6.13%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,040 6.25%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,840 6.38%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,286 5.50%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,713 6.38%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,015 6.13%
Olean, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,357 6.75%
Warren, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,687 6.38%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $3,269 5.50%
Utilities Employees Credit Union's top markets include Reading, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, and Denver among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 448 $47,830,000 $106,763 $821 6.77%
    HELOC 170 $20,590,000 $121,118 n/a 7.97%

    For 2024, Utilities Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 448 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 170 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 254 $23,530,000 $92,638 $312 7.18%
    Home Improvement 221 $15,665,000 $70,882 $233 7.17%
    Home Purchase 83 $21,665,000 $261,024 $3,487 6.75%
    Cash Out Refi 45 $4,745,000 $105,444 $484 7.05%
    Refi 15 $2,815,000 $187,667 $2,197 6.79%

    For 2024, Utilities Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 254 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 221 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 171 $17,955,000 $105,000 $163 7.75%
    10 Year 117 $7,595,000 $64,915 $265 6.86%
    15 Year 106 $10,130,000 $95,566 $515 7.00%
    20 Year 102 $13,560,000 $132,941 $390 7.28%
    5 Year 64 $2,510,000 $39,219 $197 6.39%
    30 Year 52 $16,480,000 $316,923 $4,359 6.25%
    3 Year 6 $190,000 $31,667 $209 6.74%

    For 2024, Utilities Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 171 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 117 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 374 $28,150,000 $75,267
    $1k-2k 57 $17,545,000 $307,807

    Utilities Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $4,359, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 374 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 311 $35,675,000 $114,711
    7-8% 222 $21,930,000 $98,784
    5-6% 50 $5,490,000 $109,800
    Over 8% 33 $4,955,000 $150,152
    3-4% 1 $85,000 $85,000
    4-5% 1 $285,000 $285,000

    During 2024, Utilities Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 311 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 407 $21,515,000 $52,862 $250 7.08%
    $100k-200k 117 $15,675,000 $133,974 $919 7.21%
    $200k-400k 74 $19,800,000 $267,568 $3,079 7.10%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,160,000 $447,500 $4,616 7.08%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,585,000 $1,195,000 $6,110 6.58%
    $600k-1MM 1 $685,000 $685,000 $5,653 5.75%

    2024 saw Utilities Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 407 originations, totaling $21,515,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 188 $18,670,000 $99,309 $849 7.14%
    $150k-250k 183 $23,035,000 $125,874 $891 7.20%
    $75k-100k 98 $7,740,000 $78,980 $659 6.94%
    $50k-75k 73 $5,535,000 $75,822 $666 6.98%
    $250k+ 44 $10,700,000 $243,182 $1,361 7.22%
    $50k or less 16 $660,000 $41,250 $551 6.42%

    Utilities Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 188 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 183 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 152 $18,390,000 $120,987 $880 7.01%
    30-36% 118 $12,680,000 $107,458 $890 7.14%
    <20% 60 $4,500,000 $75,000 $415 7.29%
    50-60% 43 $4,655,000 $108,256 $425 7.14%
    40% 26 $2,790,000 $107,308 $937 7.08%
    36% 25 $2,925,000 $117,000 $810 7.20%
    38% 20 $1,530,000 $76,500 $487 6.79%
    41% 17 $1,565,000 $92,059 $219 7.27%
    Exempt% 16 $2,080,000 $130,000 $0 7.39%
    37% 16 $1,760,000 $110,000 $1,329 6.94%
    46% 15 $1,165,000 $77,667 $616 7.07%
    39% 15 $2,085,000 $139,000 $1,540 6.69%
    45% 15 $1,605,000 $107,000 $974 6.98%
    43% 14 $2,210,000 $157,857 $1,833 6.99%
    48% 13 $1,715,000 $131,923 $1,233 7.17%
    42% 13 $1,685,000 $129,615 $1,162 7.19%
    47% 12 $1,810,000 $150,833 $990 7.37%
    44% 12 $950,000 $79,167 $324 6.80%
    49% 9 $715,000 $79,444 $284 7.38%
    >60% 7 $1,605,000 $229,286 $398 7.07%

    Utilities Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 152 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 118 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 543 $61,975,000 $114,134 $859 7.11%
    Not provided 31 $2,295,000 $74,032 $548 6.96%
    Not applicable 16 $2,080,000 $130,000 $0 7.39%
    Black 25 $1,835,000 $73,400 $566 6.95%
    Asian 2 $130,000 $65,000 $302 7.12%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.71%

    Utilities Employees Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.45%

    Utilities Employees Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 618 $68,420,000 $110,712

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    618 $68,420,000 $110,712

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 185 $18,825,000 $101,757 $410 7.12%
    40-60% 43 $9,355,000 $217,558 $1,954 7.05%
    60-80% 55 $13,845,000 $251,727 $3,214 7.15%
    80-100% 37 $10,485,000 $283,378 $4,075 6.96%
    Under 20% 298 $15,910,000 $53,389 $245 7.10%