Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charlotte, NC

LEI: 549300MAIHYOT48UVH49

Tax ID: 56-0166559

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  • 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

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Columbia, and Winston among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Carolinas Telco 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 about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.19% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.28% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.54% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 4/28/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 4/28/24
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    Originations

    219

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $44,915,000

    Awards

    CAROLINAS TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CAROLINAS TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CAROLINAS TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 125 $26,425,000 $211,400 $2,056 3.21%
    RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $5,955,000 $220,556 $1,900 3.09%
    GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,225,000 $202,273 $2,072 3.32%
    COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,075,000 $159,615 $1,703 3.18%
    WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,595,000 $319,000 $1,493 3.43%
    MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,565,000 $173,889 $1,932 3.49%
    WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $2,271 3.41%
    Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $1,650 3.46%
    SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $535,000 $107,000 $1,840 3.80%
    CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,082 3.88%
    DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,351 3.88%
    HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,080 2.69%
    HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,240 3.75%
    Outside of Metro Areas 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,094 3.19%
    GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,702 3.75%
    Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $1,941 3.13%
    GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,125 3.00%
    AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,347 3.25%
    Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,928 3.00%
    Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,634 3.63%
    Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,536 4.13%
    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Columbia, and Winston among others.

    Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against CAROLINAS TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Belmont Savings Bank, SSB
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 219 $44,915,000 $205,091 $2,019 3.25%

    For 2020, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 219 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 166 $32,940,000 $198,434 $1,915 3.17%
    Home Purchase 52 $11,730,000 $225,577 $2,361 3.51%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,625 3.25%

    For 2020, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 166 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 52 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 140 $33,140,000 $236,714 $2,165 3.47%
    15 Year 60 $9,000,000 $150,000 $1,737 2.97%
    10 Year 19 $2,775,000 $146,053 $1,834 2.61%

    For 2020, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 140 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 60 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 192 $37,100,000 $193,229
    $1k-2k 22 $5,470,000 $248,636
    $2k-3k 3 $975,000 $325,000
    $3k-4k 1 $785,000 $785,000
    $5k+ 1 $585,000 $585,000

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,165, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 192 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 137 $30,875,000 $225,365
    2.5-3% 57 $9,735,000 $170,789
    4-5% 13 $2,555,000 $196,538
    <2.5% 12 $1,750,000 $145,833

    During 2020, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.47%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 137 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 87 $13,255,000 $152,356 $1,890 3.19%
    $200k-400k 81 $21,005,000 $259,321 $2,142 3.29%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,680,000 $74,444 $1,667 3.30%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,720,000 $476,667 $2,864 3.31%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,255,000 $751,667 $3,297 3.33%

    2020 saw Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 87 originations, totaling $13,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 61 $13,265,000 $217,459 $2,057 3.25%
    $75k-100k 49 $9,285,000 $189,490 $2,073 3.28%
    $50k-75k 45 $7,845,000 $174,333 $1,909 3.21%
    $50k or less 28 $3,610,000 $128,929 $1,864 3.38%
    $150k-250k 27 $7,805,000 $289,074 $2,127 3.13%
    $250k+ 9 $3,105,000 $345,000 $2,187 3.38%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 61 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 49 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 63 $12,945,000 $205,476 $1,911 3.27%
    <20% 48 $9,080,000 $189,167 $1,869 3.11%
    30-36% 47 $10,875,000 $231,383 $2,261 3.31%
    >60% 10 $1,610,000 $161,000 $1,922 3.29%
    50-60% 7 $1,515,000 $216,429 $1,855 3.45%
    38% 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $1,930 3.48%
    37% 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $2,212 3.18%
    47% 5 $1,495,000 $299,000 $2,650 3.35%
    36% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $2,273 3.05%
    41% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $1,734 3.25%
    46% 4 $690,000 $172,500 $2,193 3.31%
    39% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,462 3.25%
    44% 3 $825,000 $275,000 $2,020 3.04%
    43% 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,171 3.17%
    40% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,709 3.50%
    42% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,882 3.50%
    48% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,536 4.13%
    45% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,991 3.38%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 63 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 160 $33,270,000 $207,938 $2,008 3.20%
    Not provided 32 $7,360,000 $230,000 $2,150 3.37%
    Black 23 $3,535,000 $153,696 $1,918 3.46%
    Asian 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,036 3.06%
    Not applicable 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,504 3.38%
    American Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,529 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.05%

    Carolinas Telco Federal 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
    94.98%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 219 $44,915,000 $205,091

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 219 $44,915,000 $205,091

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $1,800,000 $112,500 $1,648 2.87%
    40-60% 38 $6,090,000 $160,263 $1,892 2.98%
    60-80% 57 $12,615,000 $221,316 $2,067 3.36%
    80-100% 99 $23,315,000 $235,505 $2,119 3.38%
    Under 20% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $1,537 2.83%