Solarity Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Yakima, WA

LEI: 549300GGB04TG4AH1377

Tax ID: 91-0717156

5 stars - Updated: 10/29/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Solarity Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Solarity Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Yakima, Houston, Eugene, Oklahoma City, and Boston among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Solarity 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. Solarity 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 10/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.60% 10/29/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 10/29/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.72% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.20% 10/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.20% 10/29/24
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

98

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$37,760,000

Awards

Solarity Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Solarity Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Solarity Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.58%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.1%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Solarity Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,481.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 84 $21,990,000 $261,786 $4,486 6.56%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,725,000 $4,725,000 $0 6.60%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,005,000 $4,005,000 $0 6.38%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,680,000 $1,340,000 $0 6.34%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $1,765,000 $588,333 $5,941 6.78%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $795,000 $795,000 $3,544 5.63%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $5,224 6.75%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,634 6.94%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 6.38%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,038 7.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,224 7.00%
Solarity Credit Union's top markets include Yakima, Houston, Eugene, Oklahoma City, and Boston among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 98 $37,760,000 $385,306 $4,517 6.57%

    For 2023, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 98 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 67 $21,155,000 $315,746 $4,636 6.50%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $9,725,000 $572,059 $4,395 6.75%
    Home Improvement 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $3,826 6.64%
    Refi 4 $5,070,000 $1,267,500 $2,509 6.71%
    Other 3 $765,000 $255,000 $7,234 6.71%

    For 2023, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 67 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 81 $21,305,000 $263,025 $4,481 6.58%
    10 Year 7 $14,505,000 $2,072,143 $0 6.42%
    Other 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $0 6.81%
    15 Year 4 $760,000 $190,000 $5,153 6.28%

    For 2023, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 81 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 41 $10,135,000 $247,195
    $2k-3k 12 $2,590,000 $215,833
    $3k-4k 10 $2,950,000 $295,000
    $<1k 6 $1,770,000 $295,000
    $5k+ 4 $1,340,000 $335,000
    $4k-5k 2 $520,000 $260,000

    Solarity Credit Union's average total fees were $4,481, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 41 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 41 $21,585,000 $526,463
    5-6% 29 $10,085,000 $347,759
    7-8% 27 $5,935,000 $219,815
    Over 8% 1 $155,000 $155,000

    During 2023, Solarity Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.58%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 52 $14,740,000 $283,462 $4,862 6.43%
    $100k-200k 21 $3,295,000 $156,905 $4,080 6.93%
    $100,000 or less 10 $800,000 $80,000 $3,166 6.74%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,195,000 $456,429 $5,495 6.79%
    $1MM+ 6 $14,250,000 $2,375,000 $0 6.31%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,480,000 $740,000 $3,910 5.63%

    2023 saw Solarity Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 52 originations, totaling $14,740,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 26 $7,400,000 $284,615 $4,868 6.68%
    $75k-100k 20 $4,770,000 $238,500 $4,719 6.53%
    $50k-75k 17 $3,335,000 $196,176 $4,017 6.63%
    $150k-250k 12 $3,680,000 $306,667 $4,962 6.76%
    $250k+ 8 $3,190,000 $398,750 $5,080 6.23%
    $50k or less 8 $1,020,000 $127,500 $3,322 6.33%

    Solarity Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $3,005,000 $176,765 $4,797 6.57%
    30-36% 17 $4,355,000 $256,176 $4,516 6.82%
    41% 8 $2,080,000 $260,000 $4,816 6.55%
    36% 6 $2,410,000 $401,667 $3,175 6.40%
    42% 6 $1,720,000 $286,667 $4,114 6.56%
    <20% 5 $865,000 $173,000 $2,912 6.60%
    46% 5 $1,355,000 $271,000 $4,089 6.38%
    39% 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $3,640 6.69%
    47% 4 $820,000 $205,000 $4,648 6.31%
    38% 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $5,486 6.63%
    45% 3 $825,000 $275,000 $3,628 6.29%
    37% 3 $815,000 $271,667 $2,861 6.33%
    49% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $4,876 6.54%
    43% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,721 6.44%
    48% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $6,075 6.56%
    44% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $10,313 6.75%
    40% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $11,721 7.88%

    Solarity Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 17 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 6 $14,250,000 $2,375,000 $0 6.31%
    White 44 $12,350,000 $280,682 $4,650 6.43%
    Not provided 44 $10,550,000 $239,773 $4,273 6.69%
    American Indian 4 $610,000 $152,500 $5,167 7.19%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    62.08%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    62.24%

    Solarity 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 98 $37,760,000 $385,306

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    98 $37,760,000 $385,306

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $4,716 6.93%
    40-60% 17 $12,705,000 $747,353 $4,275 6.42%
    60-80% 32 $12,120,000 $378,750 $5,319 6.56%
    80-100% 40 $11,770,000 $294,250 $4,263 6.57%
    Under 20% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,151 6.88%