Vantage Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bridgeton, MO

LEI: 549300E06ZGS1I3URI95

Tax ID: 43-0739854

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Vantage Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Vantage Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Louis, Farmington, Warrensburg, and Rolla among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Vantage Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Vantage 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 6.84% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.34% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.34% 4/5/25
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Originations

462

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,670,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Vantage Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.42%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.13%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Vantage Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,668.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 442 $63,600,000 $143,891 $1,409 7.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,505,000 $100,333 $929 7.92%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $3,409 6.96%
Warrensburg, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%
Rolla, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.75%
Vantage Credit Union's top markets include St. Louis, Farmington, Warrensburg, and Rolla among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 382 $57,850,000 $151,440 $1,393 7.74%
    HELOC 80 $7,820,000 $97,750 n/a 8.76%

    For 2024, Vantage Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 382 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 80 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 175 $11,375,000 $65,000 $0 8.40%
    Other 101 $7,405,000 $73,317 $0 8.55%
    Home Purchase 91 $32,705,000 $359,396 $3,859 6.40%
    Refi 69 $8,515,000 $123,406 $515 8.30%
    Cash Out Refi 26 $5,670,000 $218,077 $3,155 6.44%

    For 2024, Vantage Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 175 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 101 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 257 $23,555,000 $91,654 $222 8.50%
    30 Year 112 $37,510,000 $334,911 $3,668 6.42%
    Other 50 $1,880,000 $37,600 $0 8.16%
    10 Year 24 $1,510,000 $62,917 $0 8.42%
    5 Year 12 $470,000 $39,167 $0 7.85%
    20 Year 4 $700,000 $175,000 $2,759 5.69%
    3 Year 3 $45,000 $15,000 $0 8.50%

    For 2024, Vantage Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 257 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 112 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 201 $13,885,000 $69,080
    $1k-2k 119 $37,745,000 $317,185
    $5k+ 3 $1,735,000 $578,333
    $2k-3k 2 $1,020,000 $510,000
    $3k-4k 1 $155,000 $155,000

    Vantage Credit Union's average total fees were $3,668, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 201 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 290 $23,400,000 $80,690
    6-7% 87 $28,205,000 $324,195
    7-8% 55 $4,095,000 $74,455
    5-6% 30 $9,970,000 $332,333

    During 2024, Vantage Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.42%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 290 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 278 $14,840,000 $53,381 $113 8.40%
    $100k-200k 80 $11,390,000 $142,375 $1,711 7.87%
    $200k-400k 71 $19,845,000 $279,507 $3,312 6.76%
    $400k-600k 23 $11,095,000 $482,391 $3,539 6.40%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,025,000 $717,857 $4,650 6.27%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,475,000 $1,158,333 $7,528 6.54%

    2024 saw Vantage Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 278 originations, totaling $14,840,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 144 $22,830,000 $158,542 $1,375 7.96%
    $100k-150k 124 $16,980,000 $136,935 $1,240 7.84%
    $75k-100k 71 $6,115,000 $86,127 $895 8.16%
    $50k-75k 62 $6,430,000 $103,710 $1,747 7.74%
    $250k+ 41 $11,415,000 $278,415 $1,860 7.90%
    $50k or less 14 $970,000 $69,286 $2,419 7.79%

    Vantage Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 144 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 124 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 145 $14,935,000 $103,000 $765 8.14%
    30-36% 92 $11,640,000 $126,522 $1,360 8.05%
    <20% 38 $3,850,000 $101,316 $1,000 8.09%
    41% 21 $3,235,000 $154,048 $1,050 8.27%
    40% 19 $2,825,000 $148,684 $1,539 7.73%
    42% 17 $2,265,000 $133,235 $787 7.82%
    43% 17 $4,205,000 $247,353 $2,226 7.18%
    36% 16 $3,780,000 $236,250 $2,460 7.28%
    47% 15 $1,625,000 $108,333 $659 8.03%
    38% 15 $1,735,000 $115,667 $1,449 7.63%
    44% 14 $1,860,000 $132,857 $1,343 8.09%
    37% 13 $3,435,000 $264,231 $2,402 7.37%
    39% 13 $3,455,000 $265,769 $2,255 7.69%
    46% 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $1,843 7.61%
    45% 8 $2,420,000 $302,500 $3,033 6.83%
    49% 5 $2,145,000 $429,000 $4,600 6.60%
    48% 4 $860,000 $215,000 $3,446 6.97%

    Vantage Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 145 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 92 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 370 $48,380,000 $130,757 $1,240 7.97%
    Not provided 39 $6,655,000 $170,641 $2,088 7.43%
    Asian 12 $4,720,000 $393,333 $3,156 6.96%
    Black 36 $4,200,000 $116,667 $1,152 8.31%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,555,000 $518,333 $4,305 6.12%
    American Indian 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.63%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.29%

    Vantage Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 462 $65,670,000 $142,143

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    462 $65,670,000 $142,143

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 120 $12,000,000 $100,000 $229 8.52%
    40-60% 30 $4,690,000 $156,333 $1,768 7.77%
    60-80% 42 $12,490,000 $297,381 $3,589 6.64%
    80-100% 70 $26,420,000 $377,429 $3,784 6.39%
    Under 20% 200 $10,070,000 $50,350 $42 8.37%