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 Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Zeal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Niles, Monroe, and Hillsdale among others. We have data for 9 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. 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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SimulatedRates™

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
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Originations

224

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,370,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 205 $10,725,000 $52,317 $451 5.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $500,000 $125,000 $948 4.97%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $390,000 $97,500 $1,230 5.47%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.25%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $200,000 $50,000 $128 5.19%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 5.25%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.25%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 5.13%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,268 3.50%
Zeal Credit Union's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Niles, Monroe, and Hillsdale 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 218 $12,130,000 $55,642 $461 5.17%
    HELOC 6 $240,000 $40,000 n/a 6.00%

    For 2022, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 218 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 168 $8,630,000 $51,369 $244 5.35%
    Refi 50 $3,150,000 $63,000 $866 4.88%
    Home Purchase 6 $590,000 $98,333 $3,047 3.29%

    For 2022, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 168 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 160 $7,870,000 $49,188 $220 5.44%
    10 Year 32 $1,570,000 $49,063 $87 5.48%
    30 Year 21 $2,425,000 $115,476 $2,760 3.28%
    5 Year 9 $315,000 $35,000 $0 4.61%
    20 Year 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,842 2.81%

    For 2022, Zeal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 160 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 32 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 189 $9,145,000 $48,386
    $1k-2k 29 $2,985,000 $102,931

    Zeal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,760, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 189 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 94 $4,990,000 $53,085
    4-5% 69 $2,935,000 $42,536
    6-7% 33 $1,705,000 $51,667
    2.5-3% 11 $1,385,000 $125,909
    3-4% 11 $985,000 $89,545
    <2.5% 6 $370,000 $61,667

    During 2022, Zeal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 94 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 208 $9,570,000 $46,010 $351 5.27%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,720,000 $143,333 $1,870 4.05%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,080,000 $270,000 $1,747 4.63%

    2022 saw Zeal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 208 originations, totaling $9,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 57 $2,835,000 $49,737 $596 5.10%
    $50k or less 53 $2,285,000 $43,113 $739 4.88%
    $100k-150k 52 $2,730,000 $52,500 $249 5.34%
    $75k-100k 35 $1,995,000 $57,000 $226 5.45%
    $150k-250k 22 $2,020,000 $91,818 $426 5.31%
    $250k+ 5 $505,000 $101,000 $102 5.50%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 57 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 41 $2,365,000 $57,683 $396 5.22%
    50-60% 33 $1,305,000 $39,545 $79 5.71%
    30-36% 33 $2,075,000 $62,879 $352 5.16%
    <20% 11 $815,000 $74,091 $1,671 3.85%
    37% 10 $530,000 $53,000 $530 5.41%
    43% 10 $510,000 $51,000 $730 5.10%
    46% 10 $440,000 $44,000 $203 5.28%
    40% 9 $575,000 $63,889 $522 5.26%
    41% 9 $405,000 $45,000 $112 5.11%
    44% 8 $720,000 $90,000 $1,072 4.89%
    39% 8 $500,000 $62,500 $1,181 4.42%
    47% 7 $445,000 $63,571 $152 5.61%
    45% 7 $235,000 $33,571 $75 5.29%
    38% 6 $300,000 $50,000 $781 4.96%
    42% 6 $340,000 $56,667 $959 4.48%
    48% 6 $330,000 $55,000 $0 5.78%
    36% 6 $300,000 $50,000 $442 5.20%
    49% 4 $180,000 $45,000 $170 5.75%

    Zeal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 41 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 33 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 151 $8,645,000 $57,252 $534 5.07%
    Not provided 50 $2,600,000 $52,000 $352 5.36%
    Black 18 $940,000 $52,222 $244 5.71%
    American Indian 4 $120,000 $30,000 $0 5.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.94%

    Zeal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 224 $12,370,000 $55,223

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    224 $12,370,000 $55,223

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 71 $4,225,000 $59,507 $271 5.36%
    40-60% 18 $1,840,000 $102,222 $1,199 4.50%
    60-80% 18 $1,810,000 $100,556 $1,626 4.08%
    80-100% 6 $630,000 $105,000 $2,380 4.23%
    Under 20% 111 $3,865,000 $34,820 $174 5.42%