Greater Iowa Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Greater Iowa Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Greater Iowa Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ames, Spirit Lake, Cedar Rapids, and Mason City among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Greater Iowa 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. Greater Iowa 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.34% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.12% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.29% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.97% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.51% | 3/16/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.10% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.75% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.18% | 3/16/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.18% | 3/16/25 |
| 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
397Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Greater Iowa Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.49%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.01%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Greater Iowa Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $2,346.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 212 | $18,680,000 | $88,113 | $512 | 7.56% |
| AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 133 | $14,665,000 | $110,263 | $693 | 7.26% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 38 | $2,650,000 | $69,737 | $397 | 7.18% |
| Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $850,000 | $425,000 | $2,380 | 8.81% |
| CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $2,316 | 6.88% |
| Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $2,021 | 7.19% |
| Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $678 | 7.06% |
| Fairfield, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $160,000 | $80,000 | $0 | 9.37% |
| SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $120,000 | $60,000 | $66 | 7.99% |
| Carroll, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $90 | 6.74% |
| Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $145 | 10.49% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 391 | $36,835,000 | $94,207 | $498 | 7.45% |
| FHA | 5 | $1,175,000 | $235,000 | $6,061 | 7.13% |
| VA | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $2,294 | 6.13% |
For 2023, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 391 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 5 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 122 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 106 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 172 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 99 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 356 | $34,600,000 | $97,191 |
| $1k-2k | 3 | $415,000 | $138,333 |
| $2k-3k | 3 | $705,000 | $235,000 |
| $3k-4k | 2 | $270,000 | $135,000 |
Greater Iowa Credit Union's average total fees were $2,346, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 356 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 175 | $17,785,000 | $101,629 |
| Over 8% | 102 | $7,140,000 | $70,000 |
| 7-8% | 98 | $8,160,000 | $83,265 |
| 5-6% | 21 | $4,475,000 | $213,095 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $705,000 | $705,000 |
During 2023, Greater Iowa Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 175 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Greater Iowa Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 273 originations, totaling $12,735,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Greater Iowa Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 94 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 88 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Greater Iowa Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 108 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 75 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications85.76%
Greater Iowa Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination69.52%
Greater Iowa Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 397 | $38,265,000 | $96,385 |