Max Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Montgomery, AL

LEI: 549300B8JSCK4ZNVX087

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Review & Overview

Max Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Max Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Montgomery, Auburn, Birmingham, Alexander City, and Troy among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Max 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. Max 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
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Originations

377

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$79,135,000

Awards

MAX Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 246 $39,710,000 $161,423 $3,087 4.22%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $22,780,000 $379,667 $3,836 4.29%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $5,125,000 $341,667 $6,167 3.93%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,870,000 $304,375 $4,071 4.17%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,930,000 $162,778 $3,951 4.35%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $900,000 $112,500 $0 4.45%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,882 4.19%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $0 3.25%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $5,412 3.88%
Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,073 4.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 4.25%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 3.81%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 4.25%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.25%
Max Credit Union's top markets include Montgomery, Auburn, Birmingham, Alexander City, and Troy among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (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 345 $71,235,000 $206,478 $3,300 4.19%
    VA 17 $4,145,000 $243,824 $4,303 3.79%
    HELOC 10 $3,040,000 $304,000 n/a 6.03%
    USDA 5 $715,000 $143,000 $3,585 4.23%

    For 2019, Max Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 345 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 17 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 174 $31,840,000 $182,989 $3,769 4.10%
    Refi 91 $24,445,000 $268,626 $2,536 3.87%
    Cash Out Refi 71 $11,345,000 $159,789 $3,820 4.27%
    NA 40 $11,490,000 $287,250 $0 5.38%
    Other 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,727 7.25%

    For 2019, Max Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 174 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 91 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 201 $41,495,000 $206,443 $3,842 4.13%
    15 Year 74 $10,960,000 $148,108 $3,231 3.62%
    10 Year 26 $12,000,000 $461,538 $1,361 4.72%
    20 Year 25 $3,945,000 $157,800 $2,865 4.03%
    5 Year 24 $3,880,000 $161,667 $0 4.99%
    Other 14 $2,660,000 $190,000 $2,205 4.94%
    1 Year 12 $4,090,000 $340,833 $0 6.13%
    3 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.25%

    For 2019, Max Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 201 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 124 $19,850,000 $160,081
    $<1k 81 $9,055,000 $111,790
    $2k-3k 57 $16,075,000 $282,018
    $3k-4k 10 $3,520,000 $352,000
    $4k-5k 4 $2,440,000 $610,000
    $5k+ 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000

    Max Credit Union's average total fees were $3,842, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 124 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 181 $33,745,000 $186,436
    4-5% 140 $34,310,000 $245,071
    5-6% 32 $6,940,000 $216,875
    6-7% 10 $1,580,000 $158,000
    2.5-3% 9 $2,455,000 $272,778
    7-8% 5 $105,000 $21,000

    During 2019, Max Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.13%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 181 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 145 $20,725,000 $142,931 $2,863 4.09%
    $200k-400k 113 $30,225,000 $267,478 $4,344 4.11%
    $100,000 or less 94 $5,900,000 $62,766 $1,936 4.53%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,150,000 $452,778 $5,551 4.12%
    $1MM+ 4 $11,430,000 $2,857,500 $11,288 4.63%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,705,000 $901,667 $0 4.30%

    2019 saw Max Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 145 originations, totaling $20,725,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 87 $12,355,000 $142,011 $3,762 4.14%
    $100k-150k 71 $16,435,000 $231,479 $3,162 3.92%
    $50k or less 66 $6,940,000 $105,152 $2,204 4.05%
    $75k-100k 43 $7,695,000 $178,953 $3,004 4.02%
    $150k-250k 42 $11,120,000 $264,762 $4,440 3.96%
    $250k+ 14 $3,900,000 $278,571 $1,664 4.04%

    Max Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 71 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 88 $13,910,000 $158,068 $2,962 3.90%
    30-36% 57 $12,535,000 $219,912 $3,508 4.05%
    <20% 49 $7,425,000 $151,531 $3,052 4.02%
    40% 15 $2,475,000 $165,000 $3,958 4.04%
    44% 15 $3,095,000 $206,333 $7,454 4.16%
    36% 14 $2,670,000 $190,714 $2,672 4.20%
    42% 13 $2,595,000 $199,615 $3,443 3.98%
    43% 10 $2,450,000 $245,000 $3,333 4.09%
    38% 9 $1,515,000 $168,333 $2,575 4.44%
    39% 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $1,653 3.83%
    49% 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $2,447 3.98%
    37% 8 $1,700,000 $212,500 $4,624 4.08%
    41% 8 $1,160,000 $145,000 $4,207 4.45%
    47% 7 $1,665,000 $237,857 $4,973 4.20%
    45% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $0 4.05%
    46% 5 $1,365,000 $273,000 $5,239 4.08%
    48% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,405 4.33%
    50-60% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.75%

    Max Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 88 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 277 $51,225,000 $184,928 $3,463 4.10%
    Not applicable 31 $16,185,000 $522,097 $0 5.20%
    Black 61 $10,055,000 $164,836 $2,925 4.30%
    Asian 7 $1,415,000 $202,143 $5,879 3.68%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.94%

    Max Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.86%

    Max Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $220,000 $110,000
    1111.33 1 $495,000 $495,000
    1217.08 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2306.52 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2803.33 1 $275,000 $275,000
    3002.08 1 $255,000 $255,000
    3281.96 1 $285,000 $285,000
    542.52 1 $245,000 $245,000
    543.33 2 $240,000 $120,000
    NA 366 $76,930,000 $210,191

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 10 $6,910,000 $691,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $210,000 $52,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 363 $72,015,000 $198,388

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $1,625,000 $95,588 $2,006 4.19%
    40-60% 39 $7,895,000 $202,436 $3,176 3.91%
    60-80% 146 $29,310,000 $200,753 $3,664 4.29%
    80-100% 157 $37,465,000 $238,631 $3,489 4.13%
    Over 100% 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $6,910 4.00%
    Under 20% 7 $305,000 $43,571 $722 5.51%