Valley Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Billings, MT

LEI: 549300E57105E8PDY082

Tax ID: 81-0247124

4.7 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Valley Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Valley Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Phoenix, and Great Falls among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Valley Financial Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Valley Financial 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.81% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.65% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

363

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,425,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Valley Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.42%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.87%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Valley Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,985.

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
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 283 $50,835,000 $179,629 $3,636 7.38%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,625,000 $282,407 $3,164 7.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 44 $4,660,000 $105,909 $2,387 8.15%
Butte-Silver Bow, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $710,000 $177,500 $3,590 6.62%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.25%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,298 5.49%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,113 7.37%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,839 5.49%
Valley Financial Credit Union's top markets include Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Phoenix, and Great Falls among others.

Their top states include:
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wyoming (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 231 $51,785,000 $224,177 $3,497 6.82%
    HELOC 132 $13,640,000 $103,333 n/a 8.59%

    For 2024, Valley Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 231 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 132 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 124 $11,130,000 $89,758 $851 8.28%
    Home Purchase 110 $31,380,000 $285,273 $5,961 6.11%
    Cash Out Refi 102 $14,350,000 $140,686 $1,206 7.85%
    Other 15 $6,795,000 $453,000 $2,613 7.84%
    Refi 12 $1,770,000 $147,500 $2,659 7.70%

    For 2024, Valley Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 124 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 110 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 215 $40,985,000 $190,628 $5,985 7.42%
    Other 60 $7,260,000 $121,000 $822 7.36%
    10 Year 29 $1,845,000 $63,621 $563 7.80%
    15 Year 24 $5,190,000 $216,250 $1,393 7.56%
    1 Year 18 $8,110,000 $450,556 $6,130 7.60%
    5 Year 10 $840,000 $84,000 $532 8.00%
    20 Year 6 $690,000 $115,000 $2,073 6.89%
    3 Year 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.25%

    For 2024, Valley Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 215 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 60 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 45 $3,345,000 $74,333
    $3k-4k 26 $8,580,000 $330,000
    $2k-3k 16 $3,710,000 $231,875
    $5k+ 11 $6,205,000 $564,091
    $1k-2k 10 $1,470,000 $147,000
    $4k-5k 9 $3,875,000 $430,556

    Valley Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $5,985, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 45 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 133 $12,985,000 $97,632
    7-8% 96 $15,300,000 $159,375
    5-6% 63 $20,375,000 $323,413
    6-7% 51 $10,575,000 $207,353
    4-5% 19 $6,125,000 $322,368
    <2.5% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2024, Valley Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.42%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 133 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 177 $9,485,000 $53,588 $614 8.10%
    $200k-400k 93 $27,165,000 $292,097 $5,377 6.30%
    $100k-200k 64 $8,810,000 $137,656 $2,519 7.79%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,915,000 $465,588 $8,037 6.31%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,595,000 $799,286 $9,418 6.49%
    $1MM+ 5 $6,455,000 $1,291,000 $12,213 7.55%

    2024 saw Valley Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 177 originations, totaling $9,485,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 98 $15,830,000 $161,531 $3,716 7.38%
    $150k-250k 74 $12,770,000 $172,568 $3,136 7.64%
    $75k-100k 68 $9,660,000 $142,059 $3,937 7.38%
    $50k-75k 39 $4,005,000 $102,692 $2,349 7.20%
    $250k+ 24 $8,190,000 $341,250 $5,455 7.40%
    $50k or less 22 $1,930,000 $87,727 $2,177 7.55%

    Valley Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 98 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 74 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 98 $17,690,000 $180,510 $4,690 7.41%
    30-36% 67 $12,205,000 $182,164 $3,597 7.16%
    <20% 43 $7,925,000 $184,302 $3,967 7.32%
    40% 15 $1,675,000 $111,667 $2,579 7.43%
    39% 14 $1,750,000 $125,000 $2,680 7.17%
    42% 11 $1,405,000 $127,727 $1,899 7.49%
    37% 11 $1,025,000 $93,182 $2,650 7.74%
    41% 10 $1,010,000 $101,000 $1,924 7.96%
    45% 9 $1,245,000 $138,333 $1,393 7.66%
    38% 9 $1,275,000 $141,667 $3,362 7.41%
    50-60% 9 $1,345,000 $149,444 $515 7.97%
    44% 8 $900,000 $112,500 $1,603 8.03%
    43% 5 $975,000 $195,000 $3,106 7.44%
    36% 5 $725,000 $145,000 $3,891 7.19%
    46% 4 $240,000 $60,000 $410 8.44%
    48% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $630 7.75%
    >60% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $0 8.83%
    49% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $410 6.49%
    47% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $12,400 7.74%

    Valley Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 67 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 297 $48,345,000 $162,778 $3,517 7.45%
    Not applicable 27 $8,475,000 $313,889 $0 7.75%
    Not provided 33 $7,765,000 $235,303 $3,405 7.21%
    Black 3 $555,000 $185,000 $2,815 7.66%
    Chinese 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
    Asian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.91%

    Valley Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    99.17%

    Valley Financial Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 363 $65,425,000 $180,234

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    363 $65,425,000 $180,234

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 74 $10,900,000 $147,297 $1,040 7.89%
    40-60% 35 $10,175,000 $290,714 $4,758 7.36%
    60-80% 43 $13,745,000 $319,651 $5,814 6.49%
    80-100% 62 $21,100,000 $340,323 $6,195 5.88%
    Under 20% 149 $9,505,000 $63,792 $752 8.22%