Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Nashville, TN

LEI: 549300HTKHBMJL4D9734

Tax ID: 62-0575774

5 stars - Updated: 10/13/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 12 reviews

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Review & Overview

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Cornerstone Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Clarksville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Tullahoma among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cornerstone Financial 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. Cornerstone Financial 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 7.42% 10/13/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 10/13/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.09% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.97% 10/13/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.97% 10/13/24
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Originations

137

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,635,000

Awards

CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.76%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.28%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,127.

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
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $12,870,000 $121,415 $2,758 6.62%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,255,000 $118,684 $2,923 6.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $875,000 $97,222 $2,683 6.46%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $5,614 6.50%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,077 6.25%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,270 6.00%
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's top markets include Nashville, Clarksville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Tullahoma among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 137 $16,635,000 $121,423 $2,798 6.64%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 137 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 107 $11,175,000 $104,439 $2,577 6.63%
    Home Purchase 15 $3,735,000 $249,000 $4,392 6.64%
    Refi 12 $1,410,000 $117,500 $2,892 6.84%
    Other 3 $315,000 $105,000 $2,535 6.00%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 107 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 52 $3,780,000 $72,692 $2,188 6.54%
    15 Year 45 $4,715,000 $104,778 $2,577 6.67%
    30 Year 28 $6,730,000 $240,357 $4,127 6.76%
    20 Year 5 $755,000 $151,000 $3,093 6.70%
    5 Year 5 $285,000 $57,000 $0 6.58%
    Other 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,413 7.00%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 45 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 72 $4,560,000 $63,333
    $1k-2k 48 $6,870,000 $143,125
    $2k-3k 12 $4,130,000 $344,167
    $3k-4k 1 $525,000 $525,000

    Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $4,127, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 72 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 69 $10,855,000 $157,319
    5-6% 41 $3,265,000 $79,634
    7-8% 16 $1,530,000 $95,625
    Over 8% 11 $985,000 $89,545

    During 2023, Cornerstone Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 69 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 73 $4,155,000 $56,918 $2,136 6.57%
    $100k-200k 45 $6,395,000 $142,111 $3,012 6.78%
    $200k-400k 15 $4,265,000 $284,333 $4,413 6.56%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,820,000 $455,000 $6,128 6.69%

    2023 saw Cornerstone Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 73 originations, totaling $4,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 35 $4,185,000 $119,571 $2,860 6.65%
    $100k-150k 32 $3,600,000 $112,500 $2,662 6.71%
    $75k-100k 31 $4,185,000 $135,000 $2,862 6.65%
    $150k-250k 22 $2,660,000 $120,909 $2,687 6.61%
    $50k or less 11 $835,000 $75,909 $2,699 6.36%
    $250k+ 5 $985,000 $197,000 $3,406 6.85%

    Cornerstone Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 30 $2,650,000 $88,333 $2,533 6.63%
    30-36% 23 $2,805,000 $121,957 $2,567 6.48%
    44% 14 $1,390,000 $99,286 $2,650 6.96%
    <20% 12 $980,000 $81,667 $2,626 6.07%
    39% 10 $1,640,000 $164,000 $3,210 7.10%
    41% 7 $795,000 $113,571 $3,006 6.68%
    43% 7 $735,000 $105,000 $2,312 7.00%
    38% 6 $830,000 $138,333 $3,025 6.83%
    45% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $3,281 6.23%
    42% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,888 6.73%
    40% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $2,676 6.25%
    36% 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $3,985 6.31%
    37% 4 $970,000 $242,500 $4,266 6.25%
    47% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,210 7.88%
    50-60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,150 7.75%

    Cornerstone Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 30 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 23 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 109 $12,465,000 $114,358 $2,706 6.69%
    Not provided 14 $2,580,000 $184,286 $3,535 6.54%
    Black 13 $1,485,000 $114,231 $2,754 6.36%
    Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,271 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.58%

    Cornerstone Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.64%

    Cornerstone Financial Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 137 $16,635,000 $121,423

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    137 $16,635,000 $121,423

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $4,030,000 $118,529 $2,639 6.89%
    40-60% 14 $2,410,000 $172,143 $3,594 6.55%
    60-80% 15 $3,975,000 $265,000 $4,293 6.64%
    80-100% 6 $1,920,000 $320,000 $4,743 6.63%
    Under 20% 68 $4,300,000 $63,235 $2,173 6.53%