Garden Savings Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

LEI: 549300I7SKMG274G2Y20

Tax ID: 22-1866976

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Garden Savings Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Garden Savings Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Philadelphia, Allentown, Atlantic City, and Buffalo among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Garden Savings Federal 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. Garden Savings Federal 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 6.05% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.85% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 11/17/24
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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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

68

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$14,310,000

Awards

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.27%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.21%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,064.

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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $12,515,000 $219,561 $1,264 6.89%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $705,000 $141,000 $644 7.25%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,819 5.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $325,000 $108,333 $405 6.46%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,462 5.88%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.63%
Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's top markets include New York, Philadelphia, Allentown, Atlantic City, and Buffalo among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 68 $14,310,000 $210,441 $1,231 6.86%

    For 2023, Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 68 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 21 $2,055,000 $97,857 $0 7.13%
    Home Improvement 19 $1,575,000 $82,895 $0 7.03%
    Home Purchase 18 $8,460,000 $470,000 $4,208 6.28%
    Refi 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $63 7.20%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $890,000 $445,000 $3,146 6.19%

    For 2023, Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 25 $3,025,000 $121,000 $0 7.54%
    30 Year 20 $9,610,000 $480,500 $4,064 6.27%
    10 Year 13 $955,000 $73,462 $0 6.54%
    15 Year 7 $575,000 $82,143 $174 6.98%
    5 Year 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 6.17%

    For 2023, Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 67 $14,095,000 $210,373

    Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,064, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 67 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 26 $5,730,000 $220,385
    7-8% 21 $3,225,000 $153,571
    5-6% 16 $4,990,000 $311,875
    Over 8% 5 $365,000 $73,000

    During 2023, Garden Savings Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.27%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 27 $1,525,000 $56,481 $45 7.14%
    $100k-200k 21 $3,055,000 $145,476 $385 6.85%
    $200k-400k 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $2,139 7.02%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,805,000 $543,571 $4,776 6.02%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,515,000 $703,000 $4,955 6.30%

    2023 saw Garden Savings Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 27 originations, totaling $1,525,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 19 $3,935,000 $207,105 $1,247 6.74%
    $100k-150k 18 $2,680,000 $148,889 $766 7.05%
    $250k+ 18 $6,660,000 $370,000 $2,244 6.86%
    $75k-100k 9 $845,000 $93,889 $760 6.75%
    $50k-75k 4 $190,000 $47,500 $0 6.78%

    Garden Savings Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 15 $4,145,000 $276,333 $1,851 6.79%
    30-36% 12 $2,120,000 $176,667 $1,077 6.82%
    40% 5 $955,000 $191,000 $1,941 6.68%
    <20% 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $1,155 6.43%
    41% 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $1,058 6.85%
    50-60% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 7.88%
    42% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 6.88%
    45% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $1,736 6.71%
    37% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $1,978 6.56%
    47% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 7.25%
    39% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $1,928 6.38%
    38% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $1,599 7.69%
    43% 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,819 6.69%
    44% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 7.38%
    36% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 6.94%
    49% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.75%
    48% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.00%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.88%

    Garden Savings Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 36 $6,800,000 $188,889 $1,246 6.78%
    Asian 8 $3,610,000 $451,250 $2,932 6.55%
    Not provided 17 $3,085,000 $181,471 $742 7.05%
    Black 5 $405,000 $81,000 $0 7.13%
    Filipino 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 7.63%
    Other Asian 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,811 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.35%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.82%

    Garden Savings Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 68 $14,310,000 $210,441

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    68 $14,310,000 $210,441

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $2,470,000 $137,222 $71 7.19%
    40-60% 6 $1,700,000 $283,333 $2,181 6.65%
    60-80% 9 $4,405,000 $489,444 $3,560 6.31%
    80-100% 8 $4,010,000 $501,250 $4,518 6.14%
    Under 20% 27 $1,725,000 $63,889 $0 7.07%