Educators Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Mount Pleasant, WI

LEI: 549300FS35FQXZRU4Z45

Tax ID: 39-0555293

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    • Review & Overview

    Educators Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Educators Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Janesville, and Whitewater among others. We have data for 17 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 12/17/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 5.98% 12/17/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 12/17/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.47% 12/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.05% 12/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.91% 12/17/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.91% 12/17/24
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    2,569

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $232,065,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,107 $93,205,000 $84,196 $1,062 4.67%
    RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 784 $66,090,000 $84,298 $1,098 5.61%
    Outside of Metro Areas 203 $31,945,000 $157,365 $1,087 4.72%
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 277 $22,665,000 $81,823 $1,086 4.73%
    JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $7,130,000 $96,351 $977 4.54%
    Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $5,740,000 $71,750 $1,016 4.56%
    MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,590,000 $132,500 $1,305 4.77%
    Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $715,000 $143,000 $968 5.08%
    Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $630,000 $105,000 $1,190 4.40%
    FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $1,005 4.56%
    SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $605,000 $121,000 $560 4.64%
    GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $1,450 4.39%
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,100 5.43%
    ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 3.20%
    Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.49%
    Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 3.40%
    Educators Credit Union's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Janesville, and Whitewater among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (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 2,081 $210,415,000 $101,112 $1,074 4.98%
    HELOC 484 $21,300,000 $44,008 n/a 4.91%
    FHA 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    VA 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 2.65%

    For 2018, Educators Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,081 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 484 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 799 $74,655,000 $93,436 $958 5.74%
    Cash Out Refi 649 $36,705,000 $56,556 $1,075 4.67%
    Home Purchase 589 $94,755,000 $160,874 $1,146 4.57%
    Other 334 $17,980,000 $53,832 $0 4.53%
    Home Improvement 194 $6,950,000 $35,825 $1,209 4.65%
    NA 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $1,713 4.50%

    For 2018, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 799 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 649 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 897 $37,735,000 $42,068 $167 4.93%
    30 Year 513 $95,015,000 $185,214 $1,128 4.74%
    Other 447 $43,395,000 $97,081 $1,110 5.18%
    15 Year 309 $25,835,000 $83,608 $1,107 5.01%
    5 Year 226 $7,590,000 $33,584 $0 3.94%
    20 Year 153 $21,895,000 $143,105 $1,053 6.96%
    3 Year 24 $600,000 $25,000 $0 3.88%

    For 2018, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 897 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 513 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 506 $89,290,000 $176,462
    $1k-2k 3 $665,000 $221,667

    Educators Credit Union's average total fees were $1,128, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 506 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,099 $121,675,000 $110,714
    3-4% 624 $51,330,000 $82,260
    5-6% 340 $12,800,000 $37,647
    6-7% 185 $6,955,000 $37,595
    7-8% 42 $1,480,000 $35,238
    2.5-3% 41 $4,455,000 $108,659
    <2.5% 13 $815,000 $62,692
    Over 8% 9 $275,000 $30,556

    During 2018, Educators Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.74%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,099 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,762 $68,370,000 $38,802 $1,027 5.17%
    $100k-200k 530 $75,660,000 $142,755 $1,101 4.45%
    $200k-400k 239 $62,735,000 $262,490 $1,084 4.55%
    $400k-600k 26 $12,470,000 $479,615 $968 4.27%
    $600k-1MM 8 $6,380,000 $797,500 $753 4.17%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,450,000 $1,612,500 $0 4.00%

    2018 saw Educators Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,762 originations, totaling $68,370,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 889 $42,965,000 $48,330 $1,093 4.76%
    $50k-75k 557 $50,065,000 $89,883 $1,072 5.36%
    $100k-150k 516 $58,870,000 $114,089 $1,084 4.58%
    $75k-100k 358 $39,490,000 $110,307 $1,063 5.77%
    $150k-250k 203 $28,225,000 $139,039 $1,082 4.63%
    $250k+ 43 $11,815,000 $274,767 $906 4.45%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 889 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 557 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 318 $48,690,000 $153,113 $1,027 7.26%
    30-36% 204 $30,090,000 $147,500 $1,111 4.57%
    <20% 101 $16,355,000 $161,931 $982 4.36%
    38% 52 $6,280,000 $120,769 $1,149 4.58%
    41% 42 $5,150,000 $122,619 $1,173 4.64%
    37% 42 $5,330,000 $126,905 $1,038 4.38%
    42% 40 $5,620,000 $140,500 $1,177 4.51%
    39% 39 $5,295,000 $135,769 $1,146 4.63%
    50-60% 37 $3,215,000 $86,892 $1,098 4.26%
    36% 32 $4,070,000 $127,188 $1,162 4.27%
    40% 28 $3,130,000 $111,786 $1,055 4.55%
    43% 17 $2,645,000 $155,588 $1,105 4.38%
    46% 15 $1,955,000 $130,333 $1,019 4.54%
    45% 14 $1,610,000 $115,000 $971 4.72%
    47% 14 $2,230,000 $159,286 $969 4.59%
    49% 13 $1,605,000 $123,462 $1,192 4.65%
    44% 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $1,125 4.43%
    48% 9 $655,000 $72,778 $1,175 4.36%
    >60% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 4.50%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 318 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 204 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,254 $208,870,000 $92,666 $1,073 4.98%
    Black 230 $14,630,000 $63,609 $1,104 4.94%
    Not provided 31 $3,805,000 $122,742 $993 4.42%
    Asian 17 $1,965,000 $115,588 $1,114 5.04%
    American Indian 23 $1,765,000 $76,739 $1,085 4.19%
    Asian Indian 9 $685,000 $76,111 $1,200 4.97%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.88%
    Not applicable 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 5.45%
    Filipino 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.65%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.04%

    Educators Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.73%

    Educators Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,569 $232,065,000 $90,333

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $105,000 $105,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,568 $231,960,000 $90,327

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 276 $15,100,000 $54,710 $777 6.41%
    40-60% 152 $15,540,000 $102,237 $1,004 4.44%
    60-80% 387 $57,115,000 $147,584 $1,027 4.37%
    80-100% 389 $67,925,000 $174,614 $1,138 4.52%
    Over 100% 120 $30,040,000 $250,333 $1,130 4.53%
    Under 20% 537 $15,005,000 $27,942 $543 5.67%