Safe Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sumter, SC

LEI: 549300BLQQL5GPC6OJ66

Tax ID: 57-0374874

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Review & Overview

Safe Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Safe Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Newberry, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Safe Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

316

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$37,390,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $18,000,000 $128,571 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $14,025,000 $107,061 $0 0.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,970,000 $123,125 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $1,560,000 $86,667 $0 0.00%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Safe Federal Credit Union's top markets include Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Newberry, and Charlotte among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 316 $37,390,000 $118,323 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 316 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 137 $15,325,000 $111,861 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 88 $13,170,000 $149,659 $0 0.00%
    Other 38 $4,830,000 $127,105 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 32 $1,310,000 $40,938 $0 0.00%
    Refi 21 $2,755,000 $131,190 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 137 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 88 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 316 $37,390,000 $118,323 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 316 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 154 $8,410,000 $54,610 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 115 $16,495,000 $143,435 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 45 $11,615,000 $258,111 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 2 $870,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Safe Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 154 originations, totaling $8,410,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 98 $10,630,000 $108,469 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 82 $6,840,000 $83,415 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 58 $6,710,000 $115,690 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 56 $9,220,000 $164,643 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 20 $3,780,000 $189,000 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 98 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 82 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 316 $37,390,000 $118,323 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 316 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 246 $28,960,000 $117,724 $0 0.00%
    Black 60 $7,490,000 $124,833 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%
    Other Asian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    58.06%

    Safe Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.10%

    Safe Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 316 $37,390,000 $118,323

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 316 $37,390,000 $118,323