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, 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, Whitewater, and Janesville among others. We have data for 22 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
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    Originations

    3,386

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $413,730,000
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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) 1,524 $189,990,000 $124,665 $1,098 4.49%
    RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,125 $128,375,000 $114,111 $1,114 4.62%
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 369 $45,475,000 $123,238 $1,008 4.44%
    Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 125 $19,315,000 $154,520 $1,146 4.10%
    JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $10,600,000 $96,364 $1,243 4.62%
    Outside of Metro Areas 53 $7,625,000 $143,868 $1,005 3.47%
    MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,505,000 $184,474 $1,153 4.54%
    Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,365,000 $181,923 $1,181 4.03%
    FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,725,000 $191,667 $1,222 4.00%
    OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $915,000 $183,000 $1,165 3.74%
    Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $445,000 $89,000 $0 3.63%
    Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 3.63%
    SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $1,165 3.63%
    ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $0 3.94%
    APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 3.71%
    GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 6.13%
    Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $1,210 3.63%
    WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 4.62%
    Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $0 5.06%
    Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 4.76%
    Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 3.91%
    Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.75%
    Educators Credit Union's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Whitewater, and Janesville 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 2,835 $391,045,000 $137,935 $1,102 4.34%
    HELOC 551 $22,685,000 $41,171 n/a 5.26%

    For 2019, Educators Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,835 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 551 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 1,385 $160,535,000 $115,910 $1,028 4.52%
    Cash Out Refi 985 $88,565,000 $89,914 $1,152 4.81%
    Home Purchase 893 $151,625,000 $169,793 $1,163 4.05%
    Home Improvement 77 $4,915,000 $63,831 $1,755 5.23%
    NA 25 $2,245,000 $89,800 $0 4.36%
    Other 21 $5,845,000 $278,333 $1,597 3.96%

    For 2019, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 1,385 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 985 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,382 $256,950,000 $185,926 $1,194 3.99%
    10 Year 1,122 $57,160,000 $50,945 $487 5.19%
    15 Year 383 $47,565,000 $124,191 $1,132 4.13%
    20 Year 209 $38,455,000 $183,995 $1,134 4.05%
    5 Year 193 $7,425,000 $38,472 $0 4.87%
    Other 75 $4,475,000 $59,667 $1,149 5.51%
    3 Year 20 $1,300,000 $65,000 $0 4.17%
    30+ year 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 3.63%
    1 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $161 3.00%

    For 2019, Educators Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,382 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 1,122 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 542 $97,520,000 $179,926
    $3k-4k 1 $395,000 $395,000
    $5k+ 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Educators Credit Union's average total fees were $1,194, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 542 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,621 $290,165,000 $179,004
    4-5% 887 $67,645,000 $76,263
    6-7% 260 $9,000,000 $34,615
    5-6% 215 $8,905,000 $41,419
    2.5-3% 212 $29,830,000 $140,708
    7-8% 111 $3,945,000 $35,541
    Over 8% 80 $4,240,000 $53,000

    During 2019, Educators Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,621 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,706 $75,450,000 $44,226 $923 5.07%
    $100k-200k 1,019 $147,755,000 $145,000 $1,095 3.84%
    $200k-400k 593 $155,665,000 $262,504 $1,225 3.97%
    $400k-600k 57 $26,215,000 $459,912 $1,160 4.49%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,295,000 $699,444 $1,370 3.39%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,350,000 $1,175,000 $0 3.19%

    2019 saw Educators Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,706 originations, totaling $75,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 893 $118,175,000 $132,335 $1,160 4.71%
    $50k-75k 797 $78,005,000 $97,873 $1,095 4.48%
    $75k-100k 706 $81,700,000 $115,722 $1,019 4.40%
    $50k or less 457 $35,385,000 $77,429 $1,082 4.35%
    $150k-250k 383 $72,775,000 $190,013 $1,137 4.29%
    $250k+ 58 $17,410,000 $300,172 $1,283 5.02%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 893 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 797 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 712 $117,120,000 $164,494 $1,080 3.77%
    30-36% 459 $79,385,000 $172,952 $1,061 3.84%
    <20% 276 $44,340,000 $160,652 $1,089 4.09%
    38% 81 $16,905,000 $208,704 $1,325 3.60%
    42% 74 $13,550,000 $183,108 $1,256 3.57%
    39% 66 $13,190,000 $199,848 $1,077 3.69%
    40% 66 $12,270,000 $185,909 $1,098 3.57%
    37% 66 $12,200,000 $184,848 $1,185 3.62%
    36% 65 $10,695,000 $164,538 $1,054 3.56%
    41% 64 $10,850,000 $169,531 $1,161 3.58%
    44% 36 $6,910,000 $191,944 $1,251 3.72%
    43% 34 $6,230,000 $183,235 $1,127 3.57%
    45% 26 $4,490,000 $172,692 $1,132 3.51%
    46% 22 $4,010,000 $182,273 $1,148 3.81%
    47% 21 $3,545,000 $168,810 $1,096 3.67%
    48% 21 $4,205,000 $200,238 $1,123 7.22%
    49% 13 $2,115,000 $162,692 $1,136 3.62%
    50-60% 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $0 3.76%
    >60% 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $0 3.43%

    Educators Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 712 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 459 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,988 $368,970,000 $123,484 $1,104 4.50%
    Black 225 $20,225,000 $89,889 $1,094 4.62%
    Asian 68 $11,350,000 $166,912 $1,056 3.90%
    Not applicable 63 $6,395,000 $101,508 $0 4.58%
    Not provided 20 $4,260,000 $213,000 $1,180 3.53%
    American Indian 12 $1,630,000 $135,833 $830 3.66%
    Asian Indian 5 $535,000 $107,000 $0 4.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,135 3.13%
    Vietnamese 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.40%
    Chinese 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.74%
    Korean 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 4.40%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.06%

    Educators Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.94%

    Educators Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,386 $413,730,000 $122,188

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $990,000 $247,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 3,382 $412,740,000 $122,040

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 505 $27,835,000 $55,119 $757 5.17%
    40-60% 296 $32,670,000 $110,372 $956 4.09%
    60-80% 984 $171,970,000 $174,766 $1,129 3.91%
    80-100% 864 $161,190,000 $186,563 $1,184 3.92%
    Under 20% 736 $20,040,000 $27,228 $161 5.63%