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 Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Other loans. Safe Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Safe Federal 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.

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Originations

667

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$123,125,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 336 $64,540,000 $192,083 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 241 $40,435,000 $167,780 $0 0.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $8,420,000 $210,500 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,820,000 $227,500 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,805,000 $120,333 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,640,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $995,000 $199,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $870,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Safe Federal Credit Union's top markets include Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville 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 667 $123,125,000 $184,595 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 667 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 227 $46,925,000 $206,718 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 178 $25,560,000 $143,596 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 147 $19,975,000 $135,884 $0 0.00%
    Other 74 $25,320,000 $342,162 $0 0.00%
    Refi 41 $5,345,000 $130,366 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 227 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 178 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 667 $123,125,000 $184,595 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 667 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 248 $36,720,000 $148,065 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 202 $55,350,000 $274,010 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 179 $11,135,000 $62,207 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 29 $14,065,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 9 $5,855,000 $650,556 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw Safe Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 248 originations, totaling $36,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 163 $27,445,000 $168,374 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 157 $33,155,000 $211,178 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 146 $25,610,000 $175,411 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 133 $14,125,000 $106,203 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 61 $19,615,000 $321,557 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 7 $3,175,000 $453,571 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 163 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 157 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 667 $123,125,000 $184,595 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 667 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 470 $86,530,000 $184,106 $0 0.00%
    Black 164 $28,830,000 $175,793 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 25 $5,925,000 $237,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 6 $1,520,000 $253,333 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.82%

    Safe Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.22%

    Safe Federal 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
    Exempt 667 $123,125,000 $184,595

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    667 $123,125,000 $184,595