Educators Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Mount Pleasant, WI

LEI: 549300FS35FQXZRU4Z45

Tax ID: 39-0555293

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 55 reviews

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Review & Overview

Educators Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Educators Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Janesville, and Whitewater among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Educators 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. Educators 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 6.42% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.61% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.21% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.64% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.46% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.64% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 4/5/25
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Originations

3,057

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$359,455,000
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Relative Rate

Educators Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.43%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.12%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Educators Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $1,823.

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
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,382 $162,260,000 $117,410 $818 7.33%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 948 $100,260,000 $105,759 $850 7.34%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 389 $50,815,000 $130,630 $1,037 7.34%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $11,120,000 $102,963 $835 7.28%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $10,045,000 $112,865 $769 7.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 43 $9,055,000 $210,581 $1,420 6.65%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,375,000 $182,692 $1,440 7.27%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $742 7.14%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,550,000 $193,750 $1,561 6.69%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,525,000 $508,333 $2,414 6.50%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,340,000 $111,667 $1,764 7.11%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $880,000 $220,000 $1,468 6.66%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $865,000 $173,000 $558 7.04%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $2,252 7.09%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $790,000 $131,667 $1,858 7.48%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $1,329 6.00%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $2,960 6.25%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $555,000 $111,000 $1,281 7.77%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $1,924 6.63%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $465,000 $66,429 $471 7.41%
Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $1,464 5.94%
Platteville, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $1,475 6.25%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,607 7.83%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $301 9.90%
Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $101 9.22%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $451 8.95%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.49%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.99%
Educators Credit Union's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Janesville, and Whitewater among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (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 2,247 $307,585,000 $136,887 $868 7.05%
    HELOC 804 $49,830,000 $61,978 n/a 8.12%
    VA 6 $2,040,000 $340,000 $5,437 6.29%

    For 2024, Educators Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,247 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 804 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 1,449 $72,675,000 $50,155 $199 7.72%
    Cash Out Refi 828 $105,850,000 $127,838 $874 7.30%
    Home Purchase 716 $166,060,000 $231,927 $1,863 6.65%
    Refi 63 $14,575,000 $231,349 $1,181 6.53%
    Home Improvement 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 6.63%

    For 2024, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 1,449 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 828 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 1,474 $107,970,000 $73,250 $306 7.76%
    30 Year 753 $192,305,000 $255,385 $1,823 6.43%
    15 Year 310 $23,970,000 $77,323 $435 8.37%
    5 Year 299 $21,535,000 $72,023 $154 6.72%
    Other 164 $6,550,000 $39,939 $164 7.08%
    20 Year 33 $6,565,000 $198,939 $1,495 6.14%
    3 Year 24 $560,000 $23,333 $114 6.27%

    For 2024, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 1,474 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 753 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2,050 $266,870,000 $130,180
    $2k-3k 1 $555,000 $555,000

    Educators Credit Union's average total fees were $1,823, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2,050 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,212 $191,400,000 $157,921
    7-8% 1,079 $83,765,000 $77,632
    Over 8% 450 $21,170,000 $47,044
    5-6% 316 $63,120,000 $199,747

    During 2024, Educators Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.43%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,212 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,951 $87,235,000 $44,713 $270 7.70%
    $100k-200k 513 $75,645,000 $147,456 $1,463 6.85%
    $200k-400k 481 $131,565,000 $273,524 $1,799 6.52%
    $400k-600k 76 $35,920,000 $472,632 $2,249 6.45%
    $600k-1MM 30 $22,060,000 $735,333 $2,130 6.35%
    $1MM+ 6 $7,030,000 $1,171,667 $1,702 6.69%

    2024 saw Educators Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,951 originations, totaling $87,235,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 885 $94,435,000 $106,706 $820 7.40%
    $150k-250k 586 $80,790,000 $137,867 $908 7.39%
    $75k-100k 545 $50,795,000 $93,202 $868 7.34%
    $50k-75k 525 $45,285,000 $86,257 $902 7.26%
    $50k or less 197 $12,395,000 $62,919 $842 7.27%
    $250k+ 109 $29,875,000 $274,083 $1,320 7.18%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 885 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 586 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 657 $66,865,000 $101,773 $818 7.09%
    30-36% 649 $75,225,000 $115,909 $870 7.30%
    42% 263 $24,795,000 $94,278 $788 7.78%
    <20% 237 $17,535,000 $73,987 $660 7.13%
    41% 173 $17,865,000 $103,266 $911 7.53%
    40% 147 $17,045,000 $115,952 $807 7.55%
    39% 145 $17,005,000 $117,276 $887 7.53%
    36% 131 $15,795,000 $120,573 $946 7.58%
    37% 130 $14,930,000 $114,846 $902 7.56%
    38% 130 $14,040,000 $108,000 $846 7.64%
    43% 75 $8,435,000 $112,467 $898 7.68%
    44% 23 $4,915,000 $213,696 $1,857 6.45%
    47% 18 $4,950,000 $275,000 $1,783 6.33%
    49% 17 $3,295,000 $193,824 $1,673 6.55%
    48% 14 $3,710,000 $265,000 $1,906 6.52%
    46% 13 $3,065,000 $235,769 $1,363 6.82%
    45% 12 $2,770,000 $230,833 $1,754 6.58%
    50-60% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $351 8.72%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 657 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 649 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,373 $266,865,000 $112,459 $894 7.29%
    Not applicable 208 $44,950,000 $216,106 $0 7.12%
    Black 380 $32,980,000 $86,789 $773 7.71%
    Asian 58 $11,120,000 $191,724 $1,170 7.01%
    American Indian 30 $2,300,000 $76,667 $423 7.62%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $945,000 $315,000 $1,979 6.29%
    Asian Indian 1 $145,000 $145,000 $546 6.20%
    Korean 1 $55,000 $55,000 $101 8.45%
    Japanese 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.49%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $101 6.70%
    Chinese 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.59%

    Educators Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.66%

    Educators Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,057 $359,455,000 $117,584

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,057 $359,455,000 $117,584

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 694 $52,740,000 $75,994 $407 7.72%
    40-60% 213 $29,745,000 $139,648 $1,130 7.04%
    60-80% 400 $95,330,000 $238,325 $1,742 6.64%
    80-100% 512 $134,560,000 $262,813 $1,797 6.52%
    Over 100% 2 $720,000 $360,000 $10,344 6.25%
    Under 20% 1,236 $46,360,000 $37,508 $197 7.71%