Zeal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Livonia, MI

LEI: 549300DXF2FQC64H6G42

Tax ID: 38-1569911

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Review & Overview

Zeal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Zeal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Monroe, Flint, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Zeal 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. Zeal 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 5.79% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/21/24
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Originations

437

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,575,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 380 $51,460,000 $135,421 $2,867 3.19%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,140,000 $196,250 $3,893 3.23%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,620,000 $187,143 $3,061 3.26%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $1,900,000 $118,750 $2,818 3.32%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,022 3.50%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,846 2.94%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,856 3.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,551 3.00%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,428 3.25%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,430 3.00%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,487 3.25%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.50%
Zeal Credit Union's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Monroe, Flint, and Grand Rapids among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 437 $60,575,000 $138,616 $2,910 3.21%

    For 2020, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 437 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 263 $36,165,000 $137,510 $2,658 3.16%
    Home Purchase 94 $15,200,000 $161,702 $3,601 3.22%
    Cash Out Refi 79 $9,195,000 $116,392 $2,888 3.32%
    Home Improvement 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2020, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 263 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 94 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 185 $28,815,000 $155,757 $3,386 3.26%
    15 Year 136 $15,880,000 $116,765 $2,338 3.44%
    20 Year 59 $9,095,000 $154,153 $3,201 2.97%
    10 Year 57 $6,785,000 $119,035 $2,189 2.72%

    For 2020, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 136 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 223 $24,975,000 $111,996
    $1k-2k 118 $19,810,000 $167,881
    $2k-3k 40 $7,250,000 $181,250
    $3k-4k 21 $4,445,000 $211,667
    $4k-5k 7 $1,625,000 $232,143
    $5k+ 5 $1,575,000 $315,000

    Zeal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,386, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 223 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 203 $28,585,000 $140,813
    3-4% 172 $26,260,000 $152,674
    <2.5% 33 $4,535,000 $137,424
    5-6% 20 $780,000 $39,000
    6-7% 7 $335,000 $47,857
    4-5% 2 $80,000 $40,000

    During 2020, Zeal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 203 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 221 $30,655,000 $138,710 $2,932 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 144 $9,770,000 $67,847 $2,104 3.52%
    $200k-400k 66 $17,280,000 $261,818 $3,990 3.08%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,870,000 $478,333 $6,455 3.04%

    2020 saw Zeal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 221 originations, totaling $30,655,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 135 $15,895,000 $117,741 $2,727 3.31%
    $75k-100k 98 $14,250,000 $145,408 $2,983 3.07%
    $50k or less 84 $7,710,000 $91,786 $2,537 3.38%
    $100k-150k 80 $14,220,000 $177,750 $3,362 3.03%
    $150k-250k 33 $6,025,000 $182,576 $2,994 3.21%
    $250k+ 7 $2,475,000 $353,571 $3,892 3.25%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 135 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 98 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 133 $17,835,000 $134,098 $2,924 3.18%
    30-36% 98 $14,100,000 $143,878 $2,891 3.10%
    <20% 43 $5,345,000 $124,302 $2,472 2.89%
    42% 17 $2,015,000 $118,529 $3,373 3.83%
    36% 17 $1,995,000 $117,353 $2,608 3.24%
    37% 15 $2,505,000 $167,000 $2,874 3.45%
    44% 15 $1,935,000 $129,000 $3,091 3.48%
    41% 13 $1,775,000 $136,538 $3,212 3.39%
    38% 13 $1,685,000 $129,615 $3,253 3.44%
    40% 12 $1,970,000 $164,167 $3,021 3.32%
    39% 12 $1,780,000 $148,333 $3,047 2.99%
    43% 11 $1,395,000 $126,818 $2,859 3.28%
    47% 10 $1,790,000 $179,000 $2,804 3.00%
    46% 8 $910,000 $113,750 $3,131 3.44%
    45% 7 $1,295,000 $185,000 $3,204 3.48%
    48% 7 $985,000 $140,714 $2,408 3.13%
    50-60% 4 $820,000 $205,000 $4,175 4.00%
    49% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,685 3.25%
    >60% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,888 3.25%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 133 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 98 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 314 $42,510,000 $135,382 $2,828 3.21%
    Not provided 95 $14,635,000 $154,053 $3,135 3.19%
    Black 21 $2,155,000 $102,619 $2,905 3.32%
    Asian 4 $810,000 $202,500 $3,332 3.13%
    American Indian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,641 3.00%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,314 2.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,933 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.75%

    Zeal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.71%

    Zeal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 437 $60,575,000 $138,616

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 437 $60,575,000 $138,616

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $3,560,000 $80,909 $2,108 3.40%
    40-60% 95 $11,115,000 $117,000 $2,139 3.08%
    60-80% 183 $29,295,000 $160,082 $3,196 3.04%
    80-100% 98 $16,000,000 $163,265 $3,516 3.18%
    Under 20% 17 $605,000 $35,588 $721 5.46%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%