Unify Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Torrance, CA

LEI: 549300FWYXJ79KO49290

Tax ID: 34-6541032

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

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Review & Overview

Unify Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Unify Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Dallas, Fayetteville, Lexington, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 72 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Unify Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Unify 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.58% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.93% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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

372

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$54,240,000

Awards

UNIFY FINANCIAL Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Unify Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 9.22%.

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

This yields a difference of 2.67%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Unify Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,450.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $14,225,000 $175,617 $1,377 9.29%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,180,000 $261,250 $3,507 8.59%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $4,130,000 $103,250 $1,386 9.48%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $3,540,000 $88,500 $1,494 9.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 17 $2,485,000 $146,176 $2,338 8.11%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,455,000 $129,211 $1,079 9.98%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,905,000 $112,059 $792 9.86%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,900,000 $237,500 $2,996 9.23%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,880,000 $134,286 $2,061 9.37%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $2,462 6.38%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $0 9.31%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $965,000 $87,727 $0 10.54%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $955,000 $136,429 $587 8.58%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $860,000 $143,333 $0 9.32%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $860,000 $143,333 $488 8.51%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $700,000 $116,667 $1,274 8.45%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $680,000 $113,333 $1,460 9.32%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $1,086 5.97%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,397 6.49%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $9,392 6.58%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 10.12%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $4,133 7.40%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $998 9.59%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 12.67%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,572 5.25%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 5.60%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,416 7.62%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,661 4.88%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $1,845 6.60%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $887 10.17%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 9.62%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 10.37%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.24%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 11.00%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 10.38%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,265 6.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.24%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 10.12%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 11.00%
Durant, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,952 7.38%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,124 6.90%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 10.74%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 12.50%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 5.90%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 11.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,802 5.83%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 10.12%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 10.50%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.74%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.24%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 12.50%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,976 6.50%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,382 7.38%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 10.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 10.50%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 10.62%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 13.50%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.24%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.74%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.99%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 12.99%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 13.49%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 12.75%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.25%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.00%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.99%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.75%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.49%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.99%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.49%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.75%
Unify Financial Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Dallas, Fayetteville, Lexington, and San Francisco among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 199 $18,485,000 $92,889 n/a 10.07%
    Conventional 173 $35,755,000 $206,676 $1,605 8.56%

    For 2024, Unify Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 199 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 173 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 287 $25,385,000 $88,449 $157 10.17%
    Home Purchase 58 $21,770,000 $375,345 $3,628 6.62%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $3,305,000 $254,231 $2,859 6.70%
    Other 9 $1,915,000 $212,778 $1,714 7.12%
    Refi 5 $1,865,000 $373,000 $1,798 6.00%

    For 2024, Unify Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 287 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 58 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 265 $43,865,000 $165,528 $3,450 9.22%
    15 Year 65 $6,095,000 $93,769 $457 10.07%
    10 Year 16 $1,680,000 $105,000 $509 9.11%
    20 Year 15 $2,065,000 $137,667 $903 8.97%
    5 Year 11 $535,000 $48,636 $0 9.67%

    For 2024, Unify Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 265 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 151 $29,485,000 $195,265
    $5k+ 7 $2,595,000 $370,714
    $1k-2k 5 $635,000 $127,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,080,000 $270,000
    $2k-3k 2 $530,000 $265,000
    $4k-5k 2 $1,060,000 $530,000

    Unify Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $3,450, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 151 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 284 $24,760,000 $87,183
    6-7% 58 $19,050,000 $328,448
    5-6% 14 $6,330,000 $452,143
    7-8% 14 $3,540,000 $252,857
    4-5% 2 $560,000 $280,000

    During 2024, Unify Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 9.22%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 284 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 195 $10,745,000 $55,103 $163 10.19%
    $100k-200k 103 $13,805,000 $134,029 $1,373 9.14%
    $200k-400k 50 $12,780,000 $255,600 $2,891 8.04%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,510,000 $465,000 $4,925 6.37%
    $1MM+ 6 $7,660,000 $1,276,667 $5,556 6.29%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,740,000 $685,000 $3,089 6.69%

    2024 saw Unify Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 195 originations, totaling $10,745,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 121 $15,445,000 $127,645 $1,833 9.21%
    $150k-250k 100 $14,370,000 $143,700 $1,492 9.69%
    $75k-100k 48 $3,830,000 $79,792 $962 9.44%
    $50k-75k 44 $4,190,000 $95,227 $1,622 8.83%
    $250k+ 43 $15,365,000 $357,326 $2,488 9.52%
    $50k or less 16 $1,040,000 $65,000 $728 9.28%

    Unify Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 121 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 100 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 56 $7,560,000 $135,000 $2,077 9.26%
    20-30% 48 $7,540,000 $157,083 $1,778 8.63%
    44% 36 $5,290,000 $146,944 $2,371 9.92%
    43% 36 $3,790,000 $105,278 $726 9.88%
    40% 24 $3,060,000 $127,500 $2,665 9.43%
    42% 24 $3,860,000 $160,833 $1,540 9.41%
    39% 22 $3,590,000 $163,182 $1,322 9.53%
    45% 21 $2,375,000 $113,095 $1,276 9.83%
    41% 20 $3,290,000 $164,500 $1,466 9.47%
    38% 18 $4,100,000 $227,778 $1,473 8.96%
    46% 15 $2,315,000 $154,333 $605 9.73%
    <20% 11 $1,025,000 $93,182 $1,337 8.11%
    37% 11 $975,000 $88,636 $1,086 9.82%
    36% 10 $1,800,000 $180,000 $952 9.47%
    48% 9 $2,155,000 $239,444 $1,982 9.06%
    47% 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $2,346 8.78%
    49% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 9.66%
    50-60% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.99%

    Unify Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 56 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 245 $38,065,000 $155,367 $1,755 9.31%
    Not provided 51 $5,845,000 $114,608 $1,323 9.37%
    Asian 26 $5,250,000 $201,923 $1,366 9.43%
    Black 45 $4,435,000 $98,556 $1,062 9.74%
    American Indian 4 $560,000 $140,000 $1,281 8.03%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    62.06%

    Unify Financial Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    57.80%

    Unify Financial 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
    NA 372 $54,240,000 $145,806

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    372 $54,240,000 $145,806

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 78 $10,220,000 $131,026 $993 9.51%
    40-60% 33 $7,935,000 $240,455 $2,679 7.46%
    60-80% 29 $12,465,000 $429,828 $3,590 6.89%
    80-100% 15 $6,765,000 $451,000 $4,637 6.68%
    Under 20% 217 $16,855,000 $77,673 $152 10.12%