Ascend Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tullahoma, TN

LEI: 549300E1PJPTI4YS7H26

Tax ID: 62-0527850

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Review & Overview

Ascend Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Ascend Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Lewisburg, and Mcminnville among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ascend 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. Ascend Federal 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.25% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.26% 5/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 5/5/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.16% 5/5/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.90% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.70% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.69% 5/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.69% 5/5/24
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Originations

1,553

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$231,755,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 964 $152,060,000 $157,739 $3,033 4.90%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 327 $43,435,000 $132,829 $2,554 4.68%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $11,325,000 $127,247 $2,559 4.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 47 $5,805,000 $123,511 $2,308 4.54%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $5,230,000 $124,524 $2,717 4.93%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,530,000 $115,000 $2,296 4.62%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,725,000 $191,667 $2,209 5.23%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,195,000 $132,778 $2,553 4.72%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $2,989 3.98%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $3,883 3.83%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $2,388 3.67%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $745,000 $149,000 $2,652 5.05%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $2,504 4.88%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $620,000 $155,000 $3,757 4.22%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $4,428 4.13%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,832 3.88%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $4,831 4.44%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $5,863 4.56%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,353 4.00%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,951 3.50%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,352 4.13%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,801 3.25%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,072 4.13%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,041 4.25%
Martin, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,192 5.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,872 3.99%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,949 3.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,786 4.50%
Ascend Federal Credit Union's top markets include Nashville, Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Lewisburg, and Mcminnville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,051 $193,555,000 $184,163 $2,796 4.42%
    HELOC 478 $32,170,000 $67,301 n/a 5.79%
    VA 24 $6,030,000 $251,250 $5,000 3.48%

    For 2019, Ascend Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,051 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 478 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 870 $90,520,000 $104,046 $2,494 5.25%
    Home Purchase 526 $111,150,000 $211,312 $3,054 4.40%
    Refi 157 $30,085,000 $191,624 $3,078 3.96%

    For 2019, Ascend Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 870 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 526 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 760 $157,800,000 $207,632 $3,029 4.38%
    20 Year 530 $41,090,000 $77,528 $3,260 5.61%
    15 Year 136 $22,590,000 $166,103 $3,088 4.09%
    10 Year 71 $3,615,000 $50,915 $848 5.27%
    Other 36 $5,340,000 $148,333 $1,663 4.75%
    5 Year 14 $580,000 $41,429 $686 4.77%
    3 Year 5 $655,000 $131,000 $655 4.75%
    1 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2019, Ascend Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 760 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 530 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 691 $126,775,000 $183,466
    $1k-2k 205 $28,645,000 $139,732
    $2k-3k 103 $23,935,000 $232,379
    $3k-4k 27 $8,945,000 $331,296
    $4k-5k 8 $3,240,000 $405,000
    $5k+ 4 $2,030,000 $507,500

    Ascend Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,029, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 691 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 554 $88,830,000 $160,343
    5-6% 450 $45,740,000 $101,644
    3-4% 378 $86,090,000 $227,751
    6-7% 136 $8,560,000 $62,941
    7-8% 29 $1,185,000 $40,862
    2.5-3% 6 $1,350,000 $225,000

    During 2019, Ascend Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 554 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 608 $33,290,000 $54,753 $1,618 5.45%
    $100k-200k 529 $77,795,000 $147,060 $2,770 4.59%
    $200k-400k 371 $97,085,000 $261,685 $3,399 4.26%
    $400k-600k 37 $17,435,000 $471,216 $5,319 3.88%
    $600k-1MM 8 $6,150,000 $768,750 $3,834 3.82%

    2019 saw Ascend Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 608 originations, totaling $33,290,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 431 $60,145,000 $139,548 $2,680 4.83%
    $50k or less 373 $40,125,000 $107,574 $2,469 4.86%
    $100k-150k 312 $53,850,000 $172,596 $3,228 4.78%
    $75k-100k 281 $40,825,000 $145,285 $2,901 4.86%
    $150k-250k 116 $24,420,000 $210,517 $3,841 4.86%
    $250k+ 34 $10,810,000 $317,941 $4,205 4.57%

    Ascend Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 431 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 373 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 401 $63,505,000 $158,367 $3,032 4.60%
    30-36% 383 $54,385,000 $141,997 $2,940 4.99%
    <20% 123 $15,925,000 $129,472 $2,712 4.62%
    40% 97 $13,975,000 $144,072 $2,738 4.83%
    41% 86 $14,090,000 $163,837 $2,517 4.81%
    36% 82 $10,900,000 $132,927 $2,621 4.94%
    38% 76 $9,860,000 $129,737 $2,694 5.19%
    37% 76 $10,950,000 $144,079 $2,650 5.03%
    42% 68 $10,960,000 $161,176 $2,754 4.82%
    39% 62 $10,290,000 $165,968 $2,784 4.93%
    43% 21 $4,015,000 $191,190 $2,809 4.60%
    >60% 19 $2,225,000 $117,105 $3,014 4.94%
    50-60% 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $3,582 4.23%
    47% 3 $595,000 $198,333 $3,278 4.46%
    44% 3 $585,000 $195,000 $2,746 4.46%
    45% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $3,886 3.93%
    48% 1 $615,000 $615,000 $4,449 3.50%
    49% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.75%

    Ascend Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 401 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 383 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,283 $190,695,000 $148,632 $2,851 4.79%
    Not provided 116 $17,830,000 $153,707 $3,271 4.86%
    Black 122 $17,110,000 $140,246 $2,497 5.18%
    Asian 22 $4,110,000 $186,818 $2,910 4.76%
    Not applicable 8 $1,810,000 $226,250 $2,383 5.11%
    American Indian 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,430 5.81%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.01%

    Ascend Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.80%

    Ascend 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
    1012.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1015.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    1015.8 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1016.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1021.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1022.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1024.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1026.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1031.0 3 $375,000 $125,000
    1036.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1045.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1051.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1060.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    1070.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1085.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1086.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1090.0 3 $135,000 $45,000
    1096.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1100.0 4 $240,000 $60,000
    1110.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1111.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1115.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1120.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1121.0 3 $155,000 $51,667
    1131.0 3 $185,000 $61,667
    115.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1151.0 2 $220,000 $110,000
    1156.0 2 $200,000 $100,000
    1161.0 5 $205,000 $41,000
    1166.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1170.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1175.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    1176.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1181.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1184.5 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1186.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1201.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1205.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1217.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1220.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1225.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1231.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1240.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1241.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1245.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1247.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    1251.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1261.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    1280.55 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1281.0 2 $140,000 $70,000
    1297.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1300.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1317.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1320.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1351.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1388.8 1 $45,000 $45,000
    140.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1416.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    145.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    156.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    181.0 3 $85,000 $28,333
    1843.5 1 $205,000 $205,000
    192.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    196.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    216.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    231.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    245.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    256.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    281.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    292.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    306.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    336.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    356.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    365.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    375.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    386.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    406.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    435.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    436.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    475.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    476.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    481.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    487.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    500.0 3 $285,000 $95,000
    501.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    505.0 4 $270,000 $67,500
    511.0 4 $250,000 $62,500
    515.0 4 $220,000 $55,000
    516.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    517.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    521.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    526.0 7 $435,000 $62,143
    531.0 2 $190,000 $95,000
    535.0 3 $155,000 $51,667
    536.0 2 $200,000 $100,000
    541.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    546.0 4 $250,000 $62,500
    547.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    551.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    556.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    560.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    571.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    575.0 2 $70,000 $35,000
    576.0 6 $630,000 $105,000
    581.0 3 $125,000 $41,667
    586.0 5 $365,000 $73,000
    587.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    590.0 5 $215,000 $43,000
    592.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    595.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    596.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    597.0 3 $285,000 $95,000
    600.0 17 $985,000 $57,941
    601.0 17 $1,005,000 $59,118
    606.0 3 $205,000 $68,333
    610.0 14 $1,020,000 $72,857
    611.0 10 $430,000 $43,000
    615.0 2 $80,000 $40,000
    617.0 2 $190,000 $95,000
    620.0 20 $1,450,000 $72,500
    621.0 8 $510,000 $63,750
    622.0 3 $235,000 $78,333
    625.0 4 $120,000 $30,000
    626.0 3 $235,000 $78,333
    631.0 17 $1,025,000 $60,294
    635.0 3 $195,000 $65,000
    636.0 3 $125,000 $41,667
    640.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    641.0 3 $65,000 $21,667
    645.0 6 $290,000 $48,333
    646.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    648.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    650.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    651.0 3 $295,000 $98,333
    652.0 2 $240,000 $120,000
    655.0 3 $165,000 $55,000
    656.0 3 $245,000 $81,667
    661.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    665.0 3 $315,000 $105,000
    666.0 3 $295,000 $98,333
    670.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    671.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    675.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    676.0 3 $135,000 $45,000
    677.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    680.0 3 $205,000 $68,333
    681.0 4 $360,000 $90,000
    685.0 2 $60,000 $30,000
    686.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    690.0 3 $195,000 $65,000
    695.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    696.0 3 $175,000 $58,333
    697.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    700.0 8 $490,000 $61,250
    701.0 2 $70,000 $35,000
    706.0 3 $285,000 $95,000
    710.0 2 $290,000 $145,000
    711.0 2 $50,000 $25,000
    712.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    715.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    717.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    720.0 8 $600,000 $75,000
    721.0 3 $215,000 $71,667
    726.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    731.0 4 $260,000 $65,000
    736.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    737.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    745.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    761.0 2 $70,000 $35,000
    761.8 1 $35,000 $35,000
    770.0 3 $115,000 $38,333
    776.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    781.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    784.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    785.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    790.0 2 $260,000 $130,000
    791.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    795.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    796.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    797.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    800.0 2 $60,000 $30,000
    806.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    81.0 7 $315,000 $45,000
    810.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    811.0 4 $160,000 $40,000
    821.0 2 $80,000 $40,000
    831.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    836.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    846.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    847.5 1 $35,000 $35,000
    856.0 2 $210,000 $105,000
    861.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    876.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    881.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    882.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    888.8 1 $95,000 $95,000
    892.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    895.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    900.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    906.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    910.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    916.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    920.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    926.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    929.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    931.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    936.0 2 $150,000 $75,000
    946.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    956.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    957.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    971.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    985.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    995.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    NA 1,081 $200,495,000 $185,472

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $810,000 $405,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,551 $230,945,000 $148,901

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 278 $21,000,000 $75,540 $1,764 5.47%
    40-60% 147 $18,025,000 $122,619 $2,710 4.50%
    60-80% 289 $52,775,000 $182,612 $3,513 4.42%
    80-100% 561 $124,325,000 $221,613 $2,874 4.39%
    Over 100% 18 $4,080,000 $226,667 $4,264 4.59%
    Under 20% 259 $11,305,000 $43,649 $814 5.73%