Gecu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

El Paso, TX

LEI: 549300IV3BQZRSE82O16

Tax ID: 74-0650998

5 stars - Updated: 12/7/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 39 reviews

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Review & Overview

Gecu is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Gecu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: El Paso, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, San Antonio, and Sherman among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Gecu 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. Gecu 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/7/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.00% 12/7/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 12/7/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 9.23% 12/7/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/7/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/7/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.06% 12/7/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 12/7/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.09% 12/7/24
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Originations

1,492

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$166,680,000

Awards

GECU 30 Year Conventional Loans gold GECU 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Gecu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.37%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.89%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Gecu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,588.

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
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,418 $156,530,000 $110,388 $2,071 7.34%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $6,880,000 $137,600 $3,009 7.09%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $760,000 $126,667 $4,251 7.56%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $3,175 7.66%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $10,384 7.13%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $3,367 6.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $2,373 6.96%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,305 7.13%
Deming, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,156 6.38%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,972 7.38%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,562 6.88%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,523 6.25%
Gecu's top markets include El Paso, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, San Antonio, and Sherman among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,491 $166,145,000 $111,432 $2,130 7.32%
    HELOC 1 $535,000 $535,000 n/a 7.75%

    For 2023, Gecu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,491 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 520 $34,630,000 $66,596 $1,130 7.33%
    Cash Out Refi 405 $48,145,000 $118,877 $2,060 7.51%
    Home Purchase 347 $67,685,000 $195,058 $4,094 7.09%
    Other 187 $12,785,000 $68,369 $1,229 7.46%
    Refi 33 $3,435,000 $104,091 $3,398 6.64%

    For 2023, Gecu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 520 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 405 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 492 $47,600,000 $96,748 $1,908 7.19%
    30 Year 443 $81,635,000 $184,278 $3,588 7.37%
    20 Year 268 $20,920,000 $78,060 $1,267 7.90%
    10 Year 210 $11,620,000 $55,333 $1,045 7.00%
    5 Year 67 $3,545,000 $52,910 $999 6.72%
    Other 12 $1,360,000 $113,333 $1,360 7.28%

    For 2023, Gecu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 492 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 443 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,257 $121,445,000 $96,615
    $2k-3k 94 $13,910,000 $147,979
    $3k-4k 67 $15,565,000 $232,313
    $1k-2k 37 $3,695,000 $99,865
    $4k-5k 24 $6,450,000 $268,750
    $5k+ 3 $1,785,000 $595,000

    Gecu's average total fees were $3,588, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,257 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 621 $72,785,000 $117,206
    7-8% 439 $51,655,000 $117,665
    Over 8% 283 $27,025,000 $95,495
    5-6% 149 $15,215,000 $102,114

    During 2023, Gecu's average interest rate for loans was 7.37%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 621 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 842 $47,590,000 $56,520 $1,199 7.40%
    $100k-200k 459 $63,945,000 $139,314 $2,749 7.30%
    $200k-400k 178 $46,190,000 $259,494 $4,643 7.07%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,760,000 $476,000 $6,421 7.11%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,380,000 $1,690,000 $10,769 6.51%
    $600k-1MM 1 $815,000 $815,000 $15,167 7.98%

    2023 saw Gecu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 842 originations, totaling $47,590,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 392 $36,490,000 $93,087 $1,926 7.27%
    $100k-150k 347 $43,545,000 $125,490 $2,413 7.28%
    $75k-100k 295 $30,955,000 $104,932 $1,997 7.35%
    $50k or less 232 $17,950,000 $77,371 $1,729 7.46%
    $150k-250k 180 $24,880,000 $138,222 $2,521 7.34%
    $250k+ 37 $9,085,000 $245,541 $3,320 7.18%

    Gecu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 392 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 347 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    >60% 340 $31,790,000 $93,500 $1,600 7.75%
    50-60% 287 $26,985,000 $94,024 $1,881 7.55%
    30-36% 153 $20,385,000 $133,235 $2,839 7.06%
    20-30% 138 $16,980,000 $123,043 $2,432 6.94%
    49% 53 $6,485,000 $122,358 $2,153 7.17%
    <20% 49 $4,635,000 $94,592 $1,945 6.71%
    46% 49 $5,515,000 $112,551 $2,087 7.20%
    40% 44 $6,390,000 $145,227 $2,476 7.26%
    45% 42 $4,680,000 $111,429 $2,200 7.05%
    44% 41 $4,675,000 $114,024 $2,254 7.20%
    47% 39 $5,185,000 $132,949 $2,621 7.22%
    42% 35 $4,335,000 $123,857 $2,553 7.63%
    38% 35 $4,225,000 $120,714 $2,348 6.86%
    41% 34 $3,650,000 $107,353 $2,254 6.95%
    48% 34 $4,300,000 $126,471 $2,242 6.91%
    39% 31 $3,425,000 $110,484 $2,401 6.83%
    43% 29 $3,635,000 $125,345 $2,966 7.09%
    36% 26 $2,800,000 $107,692 $2,039 7.47%
    37% 24 $2,830,000 $117,917 $2,483 7.44%

    Gecu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of >60%, with 340 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 287 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,143 $124,725,000 $109,121 $2,104 7.31%
    Not provided 313 $37,605,000 $120,144 $2,296 7.39%
    Not applicable 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $0 7.29%
    Black 17 $1,595,000 $93,824 $1,487 7.60%
    Asian 9 $915,000 $101,667 $1,158 6.90%
    American Indian 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,360 7.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $849 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.49%

    Gecu has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    56.30%

    Gecu has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,492 $166,680,000 $111,716

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,492 $166,680,000 $111,716

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 443 $32,725,000 $73,871 $1,330 7.35%
    40-60% 206 $24,740,000 $120,097 $1,941 7.22%
    60-80% 239 $39,225,000 $164,121 $3,184 7.39%
    80-100% 264 $55,950,000 $211,932 $4,260 7.15%
    Under 20% 340 $14,040,000 $41,294 $912 7.43%