Southwest Louisiana Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lake Charles, LA

LEI: 549300JFKW9425KOPI17

Tax ID: 72-0454922

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    • Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lake Charles, Jennings, Deridder, and Lafayette among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Southwest Louisiana 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.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 4.11% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 7.35% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.61% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.61% 12/16/24
    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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    Originations

    38

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $3,800,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $3,315,000 $100,455 $3,192 4.32%
    Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,238 4.38%
    DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,371 4.45%
    LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,356 4.25%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,045 5.50%
    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's top markets include Lake Charles, Jennings, Deridder, and Lafayette among others.

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

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 38 $3,800,000 $100,000 $3,147 4.36%

    For 2020, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 38 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 25 $2,555,000 $102,200 $3,226 4.32%
    Home Purchase 8 $460,000 $57,500 $2,394 4.69%
    Refi 5 $785,000 $157,000 $3,957 4.00%

    For 2020, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 25 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
    20 Year 15 $2,285,000 $152,333 $3,454 4.29%
    Other 9 $505,000 $56,111 $2,633 4.24%
    15 Year 8 $660,000 $82,500 $2,921 4.36%
    10 Year 6 $350,000 $58,333 $3,451 4.71%

    For 2020, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 15 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 22 $1,250,000 $56,818
    $1k-2k 12 $1,630,000 $135,833
    $2k-3k 4 $920,000 $230,000

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's average total fees were $0, 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
    4-5% 23 $2,365,000 $102,826
    3-4% 7 $1,015,000 $145,000
    5-6% 3 $135,000 $45,000

    During 2020, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 23 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,250,000 $56,818 $2,782 4.51%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,630,000 $135,833 $3,396 4.26%
    $200k-400k 4 $920,000 $230,000 $4,409 4.03%

    2020 saw Southwest Louisiana Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 22 originations, totaling $1,250,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 13 $1,395,000 $107,308 $3,057 4.27%
    $50k or less 9 $495,000 $55,000 $3,042 4.46%
    $100k-150k 6 $900,000 $150,000 $3,344 4.17%
    $75k-100k 6 $650,000 $108,333 $3,046 4.30%
    $150k-250k 4 $360,000 $90,000 $3,532 4.88%

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 13 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 11 $945,000 $85,909 $2,605 4.49%
    30-36% 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $3,436 4.18%
    <20% 5 $365,000 $73,000 $3,515 4.30%
    38% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,278 4.27%
    40% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,385 4.40%
    41% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,661 4.25%
    43% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $4,305 4.95%
    42% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,321 4.15%
    39% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,868 4.50%
    44% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,301 4.40%

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 27 $3,145,000 $116,481 $3,161 4.33%
    Black 11 $655,000 $59,545 $3,111 4.43%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.28%

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    52.63%

    Southwest Louisiana Credit Union 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 38 $3,800,000 $100,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 17 $1,805,000 $106,176
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 21 $1,995,000 $95,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $3,520 4.00%
    40-60% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $2,886 4.25%
    60-80% 13 $1,375,000 $105,769 $3,251 4.37%
    80-100% 13 $1,605,000 $123,462 $3,120 4.35%
    Under 20% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $3,613 4.95%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 20.0%
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 3 60.0%
    SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%