Greater Iowa Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ames, IA

LEI: 549300BB8TE7SXIUJI50

Tax ID: 42-0664060

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Review & Overview

Greater Iowa Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Greater Iowa Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ames, Pella, Marshalltown, and Fort Madison among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Greater Iowa 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. 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.34% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.29% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.97% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.51% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.10% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.75% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 4/18/24
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

496

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$46,590,000

Awards

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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) 231 $23,335,000 $101,017 $916 4.36%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 221 $20,765,000 $93,959 $838 4.19%
Outside of Metro Areas 33 $1,725,000 $52,273 $707 4.20%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $1,214 4.33%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,963 4.63%
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,868 3.88%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $135 6.99%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.74%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $178 3.99%
Muscatine, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $635 6.00%
Carroll, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.74%
Greater Iowa Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines, Ames, Pella, Marshalltown, and Fort Madison among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 493 $46,285,000 $93,884 $856 4.27%
    USDA 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,693 4.92%

    For 2018, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 493 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 139 $23,085,000 $166,079 $1,682 4.52%
    Home Improvement 129 $4,595,000 $35,620 $181 3.93%
    Cash Out Refi 95 $5,505,000 $57,947 $198 4.18%
    Refi 76 $10,450,000 $137,500 $1,145 4.17%
    Other 57 $2,955,000 $51,842 $328 4.81%

    For 2018, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 139 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 129 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 164 $9,130,000 $55,671 $263 4.32%
    30 Year 133 $22,835,000 $171,692 $1,652 4.59%
    5 Year 59 $1,995,000 $33,814 $185 3.72%
    Other 45 $2,775,000 $61,667 $438 5.19%
    15 Year 38 $5,820,000 $153,158 $1,460 3.92%
    3 Year 36 $900,000 $25,000 $160 3.02%
    20 Year 21 $3,135,000 $149,286 $1,454 4.44%

    For 2018, Greater Iowa Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 164 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 133 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 493 $46,195,000 $93,702
    $1k-2k 1 $65,000 $65,000
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000
    $4k-5k 1 $195,000 $195,000

    Greater Iowa Credit Union's average total fees were $1,652, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 493 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 224 $27,930,000 $124,688
    3-4% 153 $12,645,000 $82,647
    5-6% 60 $4,100,000 $68,333
    2.5-3% 32 $1,120,000 $35,000
    <2.5% 17 $435,000 $25,588
    6-7% 10 $360,000 $36,000

    During 2018, Greater Iowa Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.59%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 224 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 319 $13,605,000 $42,649 $486 4.22%
    $100k-200k 117 $17,275,000 $147,650 $1,375 4.38%
    $200k-400k 57 $14,385,000 $252,368 $1,517 4.39%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,325,000 $441,667 $1,590 4.29%

    2018 saw Greater Iowa Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 319 originations, totaling $13,605,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 120 $13,440,000 $112,000 $854 4.22%
    $50k-75k 114 $9,300,000 $81,579 $912 4.26%
    $50k or less 104 $7,220,000 $69,423 $978 4.36%
    $75k-100k 88 $8,030,000 $91,250 $819 4.34%
    $150k-250k 62 $7,860,000 $126,774 $765 4.23%
    $250k+ 6 $540,000 $90,000 $505 4.16%

    Greater Iowa Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 120 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 114 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 256 $12,450,000 $48,633 $344 4.22%
    20-30% 92 $11,220,000 $121,957 $1,238 4.33%
    30-36% 50 $7,800,000 $156,000 $1,522 4.38%
    38% 11 $1,625,000 $147,727 $1,575 4.53%
    36% 11 $1,185,000 $107,727 $1,413 4.58%
    >60% 8 $1,040,000 $130,000 $811 3.65%
    41% 7 $795,000 $113,571 $1,265 4.23%
    40% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $1,335 3.98%
    46% 6 $860,000 $143,333 $1,593 4.58%
    42% 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $1,300 4.44%
    37% 6 $650,000 $108,333 $1,202 4.31%
    45% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $1,543 4.68%
    44% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $1,380 4.20%
    39% 5 $785,000 $157,000 $1,417 4.28%
    47% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $1,347 4.63%
    49% 5 $1,005,000 $201,000 $1,174 4.30%
    43% 4 $790,000 $197,500 $1,457 4.41%
    50-60% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $887 3.65%
    48% 4 $1,080,000 $270,000 $1,576 4.72%

    Greater Iowa Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 256 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 92 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 439 $39,535,000 $90,057 $838 4.27%
    Asian 19 $3,325,000 $175,000 $985 3.78%
    Black 17 $1,965,000 $115,588 $1,374 4.61%
    Not provided 19 $1,435,000 $75,526 $847 4.65%
    American Indian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,248 3.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,769 4.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.22%

    Greater Iowa Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.70%

    Greater Iowa Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 496 $46,590,000 $93,931

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $45,000 $45,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 495 $46,545,000 $94,030

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 92 $4,670,000 $50,761 $350 4.38%
    40-60% 41 $4,045,000 $98,659 $804 4.26%
    60-80% 118 $17,790,000 $150,763 $1,265 4.29%
    80-100% 96 $15,760,000 $164,167 $1,567 4.51%
    Over 100% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,023 4.62%
    Under 20% 147 $4,205,000 $28,605 $231 4.05%