Ascension Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gonzales, LA

LEI: 549300HLF6R48Z1V4F56

Tax ID: 72-0828054

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Review & Overview

Ascension Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Ascension Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Baton Rouge and New Orleans .

Ascension 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. Ascension 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.07% 12/16/24
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Originations

29

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,825,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,790,000 $99,643 $2,090 5.36%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,984 4.84%
Ascension Credit Union's top markets include Baton Rouge and New Orleans among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 29 $2,825,000 $97,414 $2,086 5.34%

    For 2018, Ascension Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 29 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 21 $1,985,000 $94,524 $2,252 5.35%
    Home Purchase 8 $840,000 $105,000 $1,454 5.31%

    For 2018, Ascension Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 14 $1,250,000 $89,286 $2,313 5.40%
    Other 11 $1,095,000 $99,545 $1,760 5.32%
    20 Year 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,950 5.12%
    10 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.26%
    30 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,005 5.37%

    For 2018, Ascension Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 14 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 11 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 22 $1,860,000 $84,545
    $1k-2k 7 $965,000 $137,857

    Ascension Credit Union's average total fees were $2,005, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 22 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 22 $2,100,000 $95,455
    4-5% 7 $725,000 $103,571

    During 2018, Ascension Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.37%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 22 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 18 $1,090,000 $60,556 $1,989 5.37%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $2,247 5.27%
    $200k-400k 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 5.49%

    2018 saw Ascension Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 18 originations, totaling $1,090,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 11 $835,000 $75,909 $1,954 5.29%
    $50k or less 11 $945,000 $85,909 $1,996 5.41%
    $100k-150k 3 $435,000 $145,000 $2,784 5.27%
    $150k-250k 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,582 5.60%
    $75k-100k 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,287 5.14%

    Ascension Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 7 $605,000 $86,429 $1,568 5.37%
    <20% 5 $345,000 $69,000 $1,748 5.23%
    42% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,740 5.59%
    37% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,813 5.54%
    30-36% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,490 5.22%
    41% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,720 5.49%
    43% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,811 5.44%
    45% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,641 4.84%
    46% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 5.49%
    48% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,005 5.37%
    50-60% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.84%
    36% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,416 5.48%
    38% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,582 5.70%
    39% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,109 4.84%
    40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,862 5.44%

    Ascension Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 7 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 20 $2,280,000 $114,000 $2,152 5.29%
    Black 8 $490,000 $61,250 $1,891 5.45%
    Not provided 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,862 5.44%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.33%

    Ascension Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.31%

    Ascension Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1202.62 1 $165,000 $165,000
    350.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    4559.55 1 $75,000 $75,000
    5347.6 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 25 $2,145,000 $85,800

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 12 $880,000 $73,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 17 $1,945,000 $114,412

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $305,000 $61,000 $2,344 5.43%
    40-60% 5 $395,000 $79,000 $2,346 5.39%
    60-80% 8 $720,000 $90,000 $1,810 5.32%
    80-100% 11 $1,405,000 $127,727 $1,968 5.30%