Ghs Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Binghamton, NY

LEI: 549300LCMQJZBJE7EL26

Tax ID: 15-0535535

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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Review & Overview

Ghs Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Ghs Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Binghamton, Albany, Oneonta, Gloversville, and Syracuse among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ghs Federal 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. Ghs 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 6.76% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.05% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.81% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.56% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 11/17/24
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Originations

49

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,395,000

Awards

GHS Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver GHS Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Ghs Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.8%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.68%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Ghs Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,269.

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
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $1,940,000 $69,286 $646 7.02%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,100,000 $68,750 $1,281 6.44%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,911 4.38%
Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.00%
Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.50%
Ghs Federal Credit Union's top markets include Binghamton, Albany, Oneonta, Gloversville, and Syracuse among others.

Their top states include:
  • 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 49 $3,395,000 $69,286 $867 6.75%

    For 2023, Ghs Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 49 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 12 $590,000 $49,167 $0 7.71%
    Refi 11 $705,000 $64,091 $569 6.33%
    Home Purchase 9 $945,000 $105,000 $3,257 5.89%
    Home Improvement 9 $575,000 $63,889 $0 7.28%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $580,000 $72,500 $866 6.25%

    For 2023, Ghs Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 11 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 16 $750,000 $46,875 $0 7.72%
    15 Year 14 $1,130,000 $80,714 $0 6.80%
    30 Year 13 $1,245,000 $95,769 $3,269 5.80%
    Other 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 6.10%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2023, Ghs Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 16 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 14 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 46 $2,990,000 $65,000
    $1k-2k 3 $405,000 $135,000

    Ghs Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,269, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 46 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 16 $1,050,000 $65,625
    7-8% 11 $715,000 $65,000
    5-6% 10 $710,000 $71,000
    Over 8% 7 $395,000 $56,429
    4-5% 4 $410,000 $102,500
    3-4% 1 $115,000 $115,000

    During 2023, Ghs Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 16 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 41 $2,375,000 $57,927 $692 6.91%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,020,000 $127,500 $1,766 5.89%

    2023 saw Ghs Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 41 originations, totaling $2,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 14 $1,050,000 $75,000 $872 6.51%
    $100k-150k 10 $600,000 $60,000 $301 6.30%
    $50k or less 10 $520,000 $52,000 $1,235 6.89%
    $75k-100k 9 $775,000 $86,111 $904 7.97%
    $150k-250k 4 $240,000 $60,000 $954 6.06%
    $250k+ 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,490 5.81%

    Ghs Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 11 $535,000 $48,636 $0 7.41%
    <20% 7 $495,000 $70,714 $1,776 5.86%
    30-36% 5 $515,000 $103,000 $1,628 6.50%
    41% 4 $220,000 $55,000 $0 7.50%
    46% 4 $290,000 $72,500 $778 6.38%
    49% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,004 6.83%
    38% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $2,330 5.33%
    45% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $1,028 7.63%
    37% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 6.63%
    36% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,488 7.25%
    43% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.00%
    39% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.75%
    40% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,756 7.75%
    44% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.25%
    42% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.25%

    Ghs Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 42 $2,750,000 $65,476 $602 7.01%
    Not provided 6 $590,000 $98,333 $2,338 5.21%
    American Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,177 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.73%

    Ghs Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.22%

    Ghs Federal 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 49 $3,395,000 $69,286

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    49 $3,395,000 $69,286

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $635,000 $57,727 $0 6.82%
    40-60% 13 $1,075,000 $82,692 $1,530 6.08%
    60-80% 10 $910,000 $91,000 $657 7.23%
    80-100% 6 $540,000 $90,000 $2,672 6.40%
    Under 20% 9 $235,000 $26,111 $0 7.33%