Redstone Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Huntsville, AL

LEI: 549300G6RZM5T8NQJW74

Tax ID: 63-0322374

2.8 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 56 reviews

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Review & Overview

Redstone Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Redstone Federal 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Huntsville, Nashville, Decatur, Albertville, and Scottsboro among others. We have data for 33 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Redstone Federal 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. Redstone Federal 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) 7.66% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.08% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.78% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.05% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.13% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.96% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Refi 5.69% 4/16/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.75% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.33% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.48% 4/16/25
15 Year FHA Refi 6.00% 4/16/25
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

3,166

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$385,580,000
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Relative Rate

Redstone Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.71%.

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

This yields a difference of 2.16%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Redstone Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,980.

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
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,894 $225,030,000 $118,812 $3,677 8.65%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 268 $38,720,000 $144,478 $5,521 8.84%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 273 $33,465,000 $122,582 $3,851 8.35%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 211 $22,865,000 $108,365 $3,682 8.54%
Outside of Metro Areas 128 $17,360,000 $135,625 $3,443 8.52%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $10,575,000 $104,703 $3,134 8.16%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $6,330,000 $113,036 $3,740 8.38%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,525,000 $167,424 $3,223 8.56%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $4,935,000 $105,000 $2,675 8.66%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $4,755,000 $121,923 $3,259 8.76%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,775,000 $163,235 $4,034 8.01%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,070,000 $207,000 $3,053 8.06%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,645,000 $109,667 $3,366 9.07%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,210,000 $121,000 $3,405 8.29%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $4,907 7.77%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $8,465 8.21%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $6,215 7.16%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,325 8.69%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $3,019 7.88%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $655,000 $93,571 $2,938 9.20%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $0 8.91%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $515,000 $103,000 $3,549 8.78%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,194 8.44%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $3,041 8.63%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $395,000 $79,000 $2,625 8.60%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $385,000 $77,000 $3,848 8.55%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 9.31%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,024 6.13%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,317 7.38%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.75%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.13%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.13%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.13%
Redstone Federal Credit Union's top markets include Huntsville, Nashville, Decatur, Albertville, and Scottsboro among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 2,291 $186,185,000 $81,268 n/a 9.28%
    Conventional 759 $164,895,000 $217,253 $3,314 6.91%
    VA 62 $21,870,000 $352,742 $5,897 6.13%
    FHA 46 $10,980,000 $238,696 $7,790 6.30%
    USDA 8 $1,650,000 $206,250 $5,086 6.13%

    For 2024, Redstone Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 2,291 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 759 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 979 $68,505,000 $69,974 $0 9.22%
    Home Purchase 668 $161,250,000 $241,392 $4,043 7.05%
    Refi 650 $75,190,000 $115,677 $3,297 8.97%
    Other 638 $46,860,000 $73,448 $0 9.36%
    Cash Out Refi 231 $33,775,000 $146,212 $3,253 7.28%

    For 2024, Redstone Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 979 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 668 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,950 $352,610,000 $119,529 $3,980 8.71%
    15 Year 164 $23,370,000 $142,500 $2,979 7.27%
    10 Year 38 $6,870,000 $180,789 $2,687 6.69%
    20 Year 8 $1,210,000 $151,250 $3,542 6.67%
    5 Year 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $0 7.64%
    Other 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,034 7.15%

    For 2024, Redstone Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,950 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 164 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 586 $131,840,000 $224,983
    $1k-2k 156 $30,120,000 $193,077
    $2k-3k 43 $11,275,000 $262,209
    $3k-4k 23 $7,185,000 $312,391
    $5k+ 19 $8,225,000 $432,895
    $4k-5k 10 $3,090,000 $309,000

    Redstone Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,980, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 586 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 2,391 $200,615,000 $83,904
    6-7% 495 $116,955,000 $236,273
    7-8% 139 $34,895,000 $251,043
    5-6% 136 $32,220,000 $236,912
    4-5% 5 $895,000 $179,000

    During 2024, Redstone Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.71%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 2,391 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,731 $88,455,000 $51,101 $2,600 9.17%
    $100k-200k 830 $113,780,000 $137,084 $3,241 8.32%
    $200k-400k 514 $135,610,000 $263,833 $4,282 7.50%
    $400k-600k 74 $35,210,000 $475,811 $4,881 6.64%
    $600k-1MM 16 $11,310,000 $706,875 $5,806 6.18%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,215,000 $1,215,000 $13,979 6.63%

    2024 saw Redstone Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,731 originations, totaling $88,455,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 865 $106,015,000 $122,561 $4,234 8.74%
    $150k-250k 671 $97,335,000 $145,060 $3,645 8.74%
    $75k-100k 551 $62,735,000 $113,857 $3,778 8.57%
    $50k-75k 546 $52,780,000 $96,667 $3,592 8.41%
    $50k or less 260 $18,650,000 $71,731 $3,232 8.41%
    $250k+ 191 $38,265,000 $200,340 $4,099 8.51%

    Redstone Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 865 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 671 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 692 $81,390,000 $117,616 $3,492 8.45%
    30-36% 534 $66,920,000 $125,318 $3,659 8.51%
    <20% 376 $33,690,000 $89,601 $2,978 8.59%
    50-60% 346 $35,570,000 $102,803 $7,799 9.22%
    39% 118 $16,620,000 $140,847 $4,312 8.50%
    36% 110 $13,570,000 $123,364 $3,493 8.51%
    41% 96 $15,970,000 $166,354 $3,671 8.32%
    38% 89 $11,645,000 $130,843 $3,749 8.55%
    40% 88 $11,060,000 $125,682 $3,648 8.69%
    44% 87 $12,295,000 $141,322 $3,715 8.60%
    42% 86 $13,760,000 $160,000 $4,776 8.58%
    37% 80 $8,660,000 $108,250 $3,480 8.68%
    45% 78 $10,110,000 $129,615 $4,074 8.55%
    49% 75 $9,865,000 $131,533 $3,677 8.60%
    43% 74 $9,960,000 $134,595 $3,931 8.34%
    47% 70 $9,490,000 $135,571 $3,546 8.71%
    48% 64 $10,150,000 $158,594 $4,644 8.44%
    46% 63 $8,645,000 $137,222 $3,772 8.44%
    >60% 31 $3,645,000 $117,581 $0 9.30%

    Redstone Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 692 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 534 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,445 $295,605,000 $120,902 $3,750 8.57%
    Not provided 282 $39,810,000 $141,170 $3,651 8.56%
    Black 328 $33,920,000 $103,415 $4,031 8.85%
    Asian 45 $5,805,000 $129,000 $3,164 8.74%
    American Indian 46 $4,920,000 $106,957 $3,208 8.82%
    Not applicable 7 $2,265,000 $323,571 $0 7.55%
    Filipino 1 $925,000 $925,000 $8,798 5.75%
    Other Asian 4 $920,000 $230,000 $7,498 8.25%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $720,000 $360,000 $5,554 8.00%
    Asian Indian 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,367 8.17%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 9.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.11%

    Redstone Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.05%

    Redstone Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,166 $385,580,000 $121,788

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,166 $385,580,000 $121,788

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 908 $95,160,000 $104,802 $2,919 9.01%
    40-60% 290 $47,390,000 $163,414 $3,054 8.21%
    60-80% 273 $62,795,000 $230,018 $3,754 7.25%
    80-100% 423 $111,495,000 $263,582 $4,107 6.93%
    Over 100% 20 $6,630,000 $331,500 $8,005 7.23%
    Under 20% 1,250 $61,810,000 $49,448 $2,508 9.27%