Solarity Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Yakima, WA

LEI: 549300GGB04TG4AH1377

Tax ID: 91-0717156

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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. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Yakima, Seattle, Ellensburg, Kennewick, and Portland among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Solarity 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. 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.60% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.72% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.20% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.20% 4/18/24
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Originations

598

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$135,550,000

Awards

Solarity Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 487 $95,635,000 $196,376 $4,437 4.04%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $17,540,000 $797,273 $6,821 4.17%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $9,490,000 $237,250 $5,305 3.96%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,960,000 $247,500 $5,468 4.20%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,595,000 $519,000 $3,245 3.82%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,750,000 $218,750 $6,402 4.50%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $995,000 $199,000 $4,749 3.98%
WALLA WALLA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $0 4.25%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $10,261 4.00%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $5,377 3.56%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $8,476 4.13%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,929 3.13%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,963 3.38%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,745 3.56%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,174 5.00%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,556 4.38%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,201 3.75%
Solarity Credit Union's top markets include Yakima, Seattle, Ellensburg, Kennewick, and Portland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (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 595 $134,965,000 $226,832 $4,591 4.05%
    VA 2 $440,000 $220,000 $10,271 3.25%
    USDA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,762 4.13%

    For 2019, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 595 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 286 $66,490,000 $232,483 $5,231 4.18%
    Cash Out Refi 178 $45,850,000 $257,584 $4,342 4.00%
    Refi 97 $18,005,000 $185,619 $3,679 3.75%
    Other 23 $3,445,000 $149,783 $3,100 4.07%
    Home Improvement 14 $1,760,000 $125,714 $3,803 4.04%

    For 2019, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 286 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 178 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 411 $102,135,000 $248,504 $4,622 4.14%
    15 Year 100 $16,100,000 $161,000 $3,947 3.55%
    20 Year 42 $7,070,000 $168,333 $4,273 3.93%
    30+ year 26 $7,510,000 $288,846 $8,151 4.66%
    10 Year 18 $2,020,000 $112,222 $3,242 4.01%
    Other 1 $715,000 $715,000 $0 3.89%

    For 2019, Solarity Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 411 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 100 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 192 $33,400,000 $173,958
    $1k-2k 155 $16,585,000 $107,000
    $3k-4k 110 $26,960,000 $245,091
    $4k-5k 45 $14,315,000 $318,111
    $5k+ 38 $13,650,000 $359,211
    $<1k 25 $5,365,000 $214,600

    Solarity Credit Union's average total fees were $4,622, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 192 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 312 $64,290,000 $206,058
    4-5% 253 $64,795,000 $256,107
    5-6% 24 $4,850,000 $202,083
    2.5-3% 9 $1,615,000 $179,444

    During 2019, Solarity Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 312 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 256 $38,440,000 $150,156 $3,989 4.02%
    $200k-400k 228 $61,450,000 $269,518 $5,680 4.13%
    $100,000 or less 78 $5,840,000 $74,872 $3,004 3.82%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,085,000 $475,588 $7,745 4.16%
    $600k-1MM 11 $8,465,000 $769,545 $5,775 4.17%
    $1MM+ 8 $13,270,000 $1,658,750 $0 4.23%

    2019 saw Solarity Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 256 originations, totaling $38,440,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 170 $29,860,000 $175,647 $4,526 4.03%
    $50k or less 145 $19,525,000 $134,655 $3,810 3.89%
    $75k-100k 98 $21,890,000 $223,367 $4,807 4.15%
    $100k-150k 94 $22,350,000 $237,766 $5,241 4.03%
    $150k-250k 60 $18,010,000 $300,167 $5,449 4.21%
    $250k+ 11 $2,865,000 $260,455 $5,301 4.30%

    Solarity Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 170 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 145 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 126 $24,580,000 $195,079 $4,578 3.98%
    30-36% 110 $22,010,000 $200,091 $4,759 4.01%
    <20% 51 $7,385,000 $144,804 $3,800 3.92%
    43% 31 $6,125,000 $197,581 $4,830 4.06%
    40% 27 $4,965,000 $183,889 $4,243 3.93%
    39% 27 $5,245,000 $194,259 $4,393 4.00%
    37% 26 $5,190,000 $199,615 $4,826 4.30%
    42% 25 $5,465,000 $218,600 $4,845 4.08%
    41% 21 $5,375,000 $255,952 $5,626 4.21%
    45% 18 $3,710,000 $206,111 $4,571 3.97%
    36% 18 $4,280,000 $237,778 $4,424 3.93%
    46% 17 $3,495,000 $205,588 $4,361 4.21%
    44% 15 $2,655,000 $177,000 $4,950 4.28%
    47% 15 $2,975,000 $198,333 $4,586 3.99%
    38% 14 $2,940,000 $210,000 $4,898 4.11%
    49% 14 $2,500,000 $178,571 $4,654 4.13%
    48% 9 $2,025,000 $225,000 $4,550 4.04%
    50-60% 3 $615,000 $205,000 $6,002 3.83%

    Solarity Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 126 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 110 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 530 $103,520,000 $195,321 $4,591 4.05%
    Not applicable 20 $21,050,000 $1,052,500 $0 4.23%
    Not provided 30 $6,880,000 $229,333 $4,794 3.95%
    Asian 5 $1,905,000 $381,000 $3,978 3.74%
    American Indian 3 $885,000 $295,000 $7,778 4.04%
    Black 7 $855,000 $122,143 $4,289 4.23%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $310,000 $155,000 $4,568 4.31%
    Vietnamese 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,861 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.69%

    Solarity Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.43%

    Solarity Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 598 $135,550,000 $226,672

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 19 $19,215,000 $1,011,316
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 68 $11,930,000 $175,441
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 511 $104,405,000 $204,315

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 51 $5,215,000 $102,255 $3,317 3.66%
    40-60% 85 $12,405,000 $145,941 $3,828 3.81%
    60-80% 246 $68,330,000 $277,764 $4,830 4.11%
    80-100% 209 $48,585,000 $232,464 $4,979 4.16%
    Over 100% 3 $675,000 $225,000 $7,263 4.21%
    Under 20% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $3,212 3.81%