Zeal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Livonia, MI

LEI: 549300DXF2FQC64H6G42

Tax ID: 38-1569911

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  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • 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, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Flint, and Jackson among others. We have data for 11 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% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
    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

    321

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $39,245,000

    Awards

    Zeal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Zeal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 290 $35,320,000 $121,793 $2,554 3.08%
    MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $2,279 3.31%
    ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $3,676 2.53%
    Outside of Metro Areas 8 $660,000 $82,500 $2,700 2.83%
    FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,211 3.00%
    JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,608 2.69%
    Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,863 3.00%
    LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,855 2.88%
    Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,013 2.88%
    SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,443 2.88%
    Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,377 3.00%
    Zeal Credit Union's top markets include Detroit, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Flint, and Jackson 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 321 $39,245,000 $122,259 $2,569 3.07%

    For 2021, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 321 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 201 $23,525,000 $117,040 $2,547 2.99%
    Cash Out Refi 67 $7,345,000 $109,627 $2,072 3.46%
    Home Purchase 53 $8,375,000 $158,019 $3,277 2.86%

    For 2021, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 201 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 67 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 140 $20,510,000 $146,500 $3,103 2.92%
    15 Year 127 $11,855,000 $93,346 $1,857 3.40%
    20 Year 34 $4,860,000 $142,941 $3,131 2.76%
    10 Year 20 $2,020,000 $101,000 $2,290 2.51%

    For 2021, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 140 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 127 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 164 $23,460,000 $143,049
    $<1k 128 $11,180,000 $87,344
    $2k-3k 16 $2,250,000 $140,625
    $4k-5k 5 $945,000 $189,000
    $3k-4k 4 $710,000 $177,500
    $5k+ 2 $590,000 $295,000

    Zeal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,103, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 164 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 174 $25,380,000 $145,862
    <2.5% 102 $11,870,000 $116,373
    5-6% 28 $1,210,000 $43,214
    4-5% 15 $495,000 $33,000
    3-4% 2 $290,000 $145,000

    During 2021, Zeal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 2.92%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 174 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 137 $8,495,000 $62,007 $1,818 3.49%
    $100k-200k 136 $18,670,000 $137,279 $2,968 2.73%
    $200k-400k 45 $10,685,000 $237,444 $3,430 2.82%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,395,000 $465,000 $5,102 2.67%

    2021 saw Zeal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 137 originations, totaling $8,495,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 87 $9,685,000 $111,322 $2,498 3.07%
    $50k or less 85 $7,725,000 $90,882 $2,408 3.15%
    $75k-100k 66 $8,730,000 $132,273 $2,633 2.98%
    $100k-150k 59 $9,405,000 $159,407 $2,764 3.07%
    $150k-250k 22 $3,100,000 $140,909 $2,739 3.00%
    $250k+ 1 $545,000 $545,000 $4,126 2.38%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 85 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 75 $9,225,000 $123,000 $2,688 2.86%
    30-36% 66 $8,580,000 $130,000 $2,714 2.99%
    <20% 40 $4,190,000 $104,750 $2,641 2.78%
    39% 13 $1,765,000 $135,769 $3,392 3.12%
    42% 12 $1,190,000 $99,167 $2,031 3.39%
    37% 12 $1,560,000 $130,000 $2,442 3.22%
    45% 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $2,620 2.72%
    44% 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $3,103 3.09%
    40% 10 $1,260,000 $126,000 $2,270 3.21%
    47% 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $2,270 3.48%
    43% 10 $980,000 $98,000 $2,204 3.22%
    38% 9 $1,285,000 $142,778 $2,223 3.32%
    49% 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $3,804 3.20%
    46% 8 $970,000 $121,250 $2,059 3.81%
    50-60% 7 $255,000 $36,429 $0 5.39%
    41% 6 $720,000 $120,000 $2,564 2.81%
    48% 5 $465,000 $93,000 $1,918 3.50%
    36% 5 $605,000 $121,000 $2,537 2.65%
    >60% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,685 2.50%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 75 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 66 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 211 $25,055,000 $118,744 $2,589 3.04%
    Not provided 81 $10,625,000 $131,173 $2,572 3.07%
    Black 27 $3,355,000 $124,259 $2,381 3.32%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,346 2.25%
    Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,360 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.92%

    Zeal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.67%

    Zeal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 321 $39,245,000 $122,259

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    321 $39,245,000 $122,259

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 53 $3,815,000 $71,981 $1,701 3.50%
    40-60% 77 $8,615,000 $111,883 $2,502 2.72%
    60-80% 119 $17,715,000 $148,866 $3,124 2.80%
    80-100% 51 $8,515,000 $166,961 $3,249 2.84%
    Under 20% 21 $585,000 $27,857 $0 5.26%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Zillow Group Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 18.8%
    Zillow Group Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 4 25.0%
    Zillow Group Inc. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 37.5%
    Zillow Group Inc. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%
    Zillow Group Inc. VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.3%
    Zillow Group Inc. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%