Bronco Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Franklin, VA

LEI: 549300G5JZD1PBR8EH75

Tax ID: 54-6037776

2.2 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bronco Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Bronco Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, Chattanooga, Roanoke, and Raleigh among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bronco Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Bronco Federal Credit Union is typically a high 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 6.46% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.91% 4/5/25
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Originations

109

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,095,000

Awards

Bronco Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Bronco Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.63%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.08%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bronco Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,906.

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
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $8,040,000 $85,532 $2,173 6.87%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $1,225,000 $175,000 $6,576 6.81%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $981 6.98%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,575 6.99%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,766 6.99%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $568 6.99%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $894 6.99%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,006 6.19%
Bronco Federal Credit Union's top markets include Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, Chattanooga, Roanoke, and Raleigh among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 109 $10,095,000 $92,615 $2,364 6.86%

    For 2024, Bronco Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 109 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 43 $2,575,000 $59,884 $714 6.93%
    Home Improvement 35 $2,075,000 $59,286 $762 6.75%
    Home Purchase 22 $3,980,000 $180,909 $10,177 6.87%
    Refi 7 $985,000 $140,714 $3,179 7.08%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $480,000 $240,000 $5,748 6.61%

    For 2024, Bronco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 35 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 63 $4,205,000 $66,746 $748 7.03%
    5 Year 28 $2,230,000 $79,643 $637 6.49%
    30 Year 16 $3,560,000 $222,500 $10,906 6.63%
    15 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $464 6.99%
    3 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 10.50%

    For 2024, Bronco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 63 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 28 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 6 $1,010,000 $168,333
    $2k-3k 5 $1,175,000 $235,000
    $3k-4k 2 $660,000 $330,000
    $4k-5k 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Bronco Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $10,906, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 6 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 95 $8,405,000 $88,474
    7-8% 11 $1,285,000 $116,818
    5-6% 2 $340,000 $170,000
    Over 8% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2024, Bronco Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 95 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 77 $3,985,000 $51,753 $794 6.88%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,310,000 $128,333 $3,472 6.87%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,375,000 $259,615 $10,788 6.77%
    $400k-600k 1 $425,000 $425,000 $23,454 6.50%

    2024 saw Bronco Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 77 originations, totaling $3,985,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 24 $1,890,000 $78,750 $2,096 6.89%
    $150k-250k 23 $3,285,000 $142,826 $3,570 6.96%
    $50k-75k 23 $1,775,000 $77,174 $2,510 6.67%
    $50k or less 19 $1,445,000 $76,053 $2,280 6.81%
    $75k-100k 14 $780,000 $55,714 $775 7.02%
    $250k+ 6 $920,000 $153,333 $1,184 6.95%

    Bronco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 24 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 25 $2,695,000 $107,800 $3,559 6.85%
    30-36% 20 $1,900,000 $95,000 $3,281 6.79%
    50-60% 14 $1,040,000 $74,286 $1,506 6.97%
    <20% 7 $345,000 $49,286 $739 6.65%
    43% 6 $360,000 $60,000 $2,429 6.35%
    >60% 5 $295,000 $59,000 $725 6.99%
    49% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $715 7.18%
    48% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $557 6.99%
    44% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,763 6.85%
    38% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $1,327 6.59%
    39% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $677 6.99%
    42% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $7,418 6.68%
    36% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $477 6.59%
    47% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,531 6.99%
    45% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $948 7.75%
    37% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $639 6.99%
    41% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $568 6.99%
    46% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,486 6.19%

    Bronco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 20 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 92 $9,000,000 $97,826 $2,679 6.88%
    Black 14 $700,000 $50,000 $578 6.61%
    American Indian 3 $395,000 $131,667 $769 7.58%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.13%

    Bronco Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.33%

    Bronco Federal 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 109 $10,095,000 $92,615

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    109 $10,095,000 $92,615

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 29 $2,195,000 $75,690 $672 7.03%
    40-60% 13 $2,135,000 $164,231 $5,297 6.78%
    60-80% 15 $2,445,000 $163,000 $8,417 6.70%
    80-100% 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $10,428 6.54%
    Under 20% 47 $2,145,000 $45,638 $720 6.87%