Texas Dow Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lake Jackson, TX

LEI: 549300I7M2M0Q6LCLA63

Tax ID: 74-1260543

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Review & Overview

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Texas Dow Employees 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Houston, Victoria, Dallas, San Antonio, and Bay City among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Texas Dow Employees Credit Union is typically an average 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 7.19% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.20% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.14% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.14% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 4/21/24
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Originations

2,971

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$662,595,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,127 $485,235,000 $228,131 $5,252 3.41%
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 262 $45,800,000 $174,809 $4,423 3.52%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $33,570,000 $305,182 $6,419 3.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 174 $32,330,000 $185,805 $4,870 3.47%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $12,885,000 $252,647 $5,675 3.52%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $11,620,000 $170,882 $4,537 3.47%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $7,570,000 $344,091 $7,236 3.11%
Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $6,405,000 $164,231 $4,431 3.53%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,485,000 $238,478 $5,588 3.73%
El Campo, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,065,000 $239,118 $5,323 3.76%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,070,000 $307,000 $6,727 3.36%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,785,000 $185,667 $4,805 3.57%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $6,636 2.95%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $5,230 3.50%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $975,000 $139,286 $3,852 3.48%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $6,401 3.53%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $6,235 3.46%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $6,087 3.67%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $7,794 3.13%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $7,176 4.13%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,248 2.63%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $9,211 2.75%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $3,828 3.58%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $9,285 2.75%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,642 3.25%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,157 2.25%
Paris, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $14,832 3.50%
Pampa, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,939 3.88%
Kingsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,693 4.06%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,477 3.00%
Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,811 3.13%
Vernon, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,546 4.00%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,484 3.88%
Eagle Pass, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,433 4.25%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,037 3.50%
Pearsall, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,071 3.63%
Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's top markets include Houston, Victoria, Dallas, San Antonio, and Bay City among others.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,953 $657,955,000 $222,809 $5,180 3.44%
    FHA 12 $2,660,000 $221,667 $9,170 3.33%
    VA 6 $1,980,000 $330,000 $9,750 3.40%

    For 2021, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,953 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 12 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,435 $374,345,000 $260,868 $6,405 3.69%
    Refi 763 $147,275,000 $193,021 $4,104 2.87%
    Cash Out Refi 623 $121,875,000 $195,626 $4,248 3.43%
    Other 128 $17,450,000 $136,328 $3,355 3.54%
    Home Improvement 22 $1,650,000 $75,000 $2,872 6.30%

    For 2021, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,435 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 763 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,074 $503,150,000 $242,599 $5,625 3.66%
    15 Year 584 $102,580,000 $175,651 $4,201 2.64%
    20 Year 201 $33,545,000 $166,891 $3,828 3.72%
    10 Year 81 $9,995,000 $123,395 $3,445 2.70%
    30+ year 19 $6,255,000 $329,211 $9,335 4.01%
    Other 7 $3,805,000 $543,571 $15,264 3.30%
    5 Year 5 $3,265,000 $653,000 $0 4.46%

    For 2021, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,074 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 584 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 906 $127,780,000 $141,038
    $2k-3k 873 $194,945,000 $223,305
    $3k-4k 431 $132,635,000 $307,738
    $<1k 398 $48,610,000 $122,136
    $5k+ 179 $88,595,000 $494,944
    $4k-5k 178 $66,720,000 $374,831

    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $5,625, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 906 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,183 $288,705,000 $244,045
    2.5-3% 735 $161,075,000 $219,150
    4-5% 620 $136,410,000 $220,016
    <2.5% 398 $72,190,000 $181,382
    6-7% 18 $1,360,000 $75,556
    5-6% 16 $2,780,000 $173,750
    7-8% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2021, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,183 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,246 $336,920,000 $270,401 $6,145 3.48%
    $100k-200k 1,198 $180,930,000 $151,027 $3,850 3.35%
    $100,000 or less 297 $23,685,000 $79,747 $2,611 3.58%
    $400k-600k 199 $93,165,000 $468,166 $9,740 3.53%
    $600k-1MM 22 $15,580,000 $708,182 $13,882 3.58%
    $1MM+ 9 $12,315,000 $1,368,333 $22,613 3.49%

    2021 saw Texas Dow Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,246 originations, totaling $336,920,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 792 $196,460,000 $248,056 $5,668 3.39%
    $50k-75k 687 $118,445,000 $172,409 $4,328 3.50%
    $75k-100k 674 $135,610,000 $201,202 $4,875 3.43%
    $150k-250k 433 $132,595,000 $306,224 $6,665 3.35%
    $50k or less 291 $37,845,000 $130,052 $3,592 3.63%
    $250k+ 71 $34,555,000 $486,690 $9,856 3.26%

    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 792 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 687 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 546 $109,170,000 $199,945 $4,786 3.18%
    30-36% 540 $121,880,000 $225,704 $5,158 3.39%
    42% 234 $55,250,000 $236,111 $5,511 3.75%
    44% 202 $52,270,000 $258,762 $5,851 3.67%
    41% 194 $43,070,000 $222,010 $5,182 3.69%
    43% 192 $44,880,000 $233,750 $5,411 3.69%
    38% 158 $36,650,000 $231,962 $5,547 3.61%
    40% 158 $35,680,000 $225,823 $5,310 3.61%
    39% 144 $30,630,000 $212,708 $4,975 3.53%
    <20% 140 $25,910,000 $185,071 $4,468 3.03%
    37% 130 $30,840,000 $237,231 $5,555 3.44%
    36% 112 $25,600,000 $228,571 $5,448 3.48%
    45% 51 $11,605,000 $227,549 $5,342 3.07%
    48% 42 $8,570,000 $204,048 $4,947 3.03%
    46% 42 $9,580,000 $228,095 $5,583 3.09%
    47% 33 $7,385,000 $223,788 $5,291 3.03%
    49% 32 $6,640,000 $207,500 $5,029 3.06%
    50-60% 14 $3,600,000 $257,143 $5,607 4.05%
    >60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,095 4.38%

    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 546 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 540 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,040 $439,480,000 $215,431 $5,090 3.42%
    Not provided 537 $119,915,000 $223,305 $5,172 3.43%
    Black 281 $72,415,000 $257,705 $5,800 3.63%
    Asian 84 $22,070,000 $262,738 $6,186 3.34%
    American Indian 16 $3,530,000 $220,625 $5,258 3.51%
    Not applicable 4 $3,170,000 $792,500 $0 4.33%
    Asian Indian 3 $675,000 $225,000 $5,031 2.29%
    Filipino 3 $605,000 $201,667 $6,241 3.13%
    Korean 1 $395,000 $395,000 $8,588 3.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,657 2.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,999 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.39%

    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.82%

    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,971 $662,595,000 $223,021

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,971 $662,595,000 $223,021

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 166 $17,310,000 $104,277 $3,090 3.17%
    40-60% 363 $57,065,000 $157,204 $3,914 2.93%
    60-80% 884 $193,910,000 $219,355 $4,818 3.22%
    80-100% 1,508 $384,630,000 $255,060 $5,983 3.68%
    Over 100% 26 $7,710,000 $296,538 $6,760 4.62%
    Under 20% 24 $1,970,000 $82,083 $3,063 4.77%