Credit Union Of New Jersey Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ewing, NJ

LEI: 549300NP3DNB1K9Z8513

Tax ID: 21-0628526

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews

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Review & Overview

Credit Union Of New Jersey is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Home Purchase loans. Credit Union Of New Jersey has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Trenton, Philadelphia, Allentown, and Poughkeepsie among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Credit Union Of New Jersey has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Credit Union Of New Jersey 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.70% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.70% 4/5/25
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Originations

392

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,960,000

Awards

CREDIT UNION OF NEW JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze CREDIT UNION OF NEW JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CREDIT UNION OF NEW JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Credit Union Of New Jersey's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.55%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Credit Union Of New Jersey's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,353.

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 $8,356.

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) 109 $21,925,000 $201,147 $6,541 7.70%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 160 $15,060,000 $94,125 $4,451 7.95%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $10,210,000 $100,098 $4,447 7.82%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $780,000 $97,500 $0 8.24%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,957 5.69%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $365,000 $73,000 $0 7.39%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $4,307 7.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,748 5.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,993 5.38%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.24%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.49%
Credit Union Of New Jersey's top markets include New York, Trenton, Philadelphia, Allentown, and Poughkeepsie among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 392 $49,960,000 $127,449 $5,390 7.81%

    For 2024, Credit Union Of New Jersey's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 392 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 238 $24,200,000 $101,681 $0 7.97%
    Other 118 $12,230,000 $103,644 $0 8.04%
    Home Purchase 30 $11,780,000 $392,667 $5,538 5.88%
    Refi 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,897 7.04%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $4,454 6.63%

    For 2024, Credit Union Of New Jersey's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 238 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 118 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 208 $22,610,000 $108,702 $0 8.64%
    20 Year 73 $9,585,000 $131,301 $5,967 7.33%
    10 Year 42 $3,320,000 $79,048 $0 6.91%
    30 Year 32 $12,630,000 $394,688 $5,353 6.00%
    5 Year 22 $1,160,000 $52,727 $0 6.50%
    Other 15 $655,000 $43,667 $0 7.04%

    For 2024, Credit Union Of New Jersey's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 208 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 73 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 33 $13,315,000 $403,485

    Credit Union Of New Jersey's average total fees were $5,353, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 33 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 158 $17,840,000 $112,911
    6-7% 106 $12,060,000 $113,774
    7-8% 80 $8,740,000 $109,250
    5-6% 44 $9,600,000 $218,182
    4-5% 4 $1,720,000 $430,000

    During 2024, Credit Union Of New Jersey's average interest rate for loans was 6.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 158 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 231 $12,525,000 $54,221 $4,065 7.85%
    $100k-200k 92 $11,980,000 $130,217 $4,139 8.06%
    $200k-400k 46 $12,000,000 $260,870 $4,695 7.64%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,670,000 $479,375 $6,224 7.35%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,770,000 $795,000 $7,071 5.69%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $7,961 5.38%

    2024 saw Credit Union Of New Jersey place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 231 originations, totaling $12,525,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 115 $17,535,000 $152,478 $5,952 7.70%
    $100k-150k 103 $11,205,000 $108,786 $4,284 8.05%
    $75k-100k 61 $3,985,000 $65,328 $3,993 7.91%
    $250k+ 45 $12,365,000 $274,778 $6,642 7.63%
    $50k-75k 45 $3,395,000 $75,444 $4,423 7.56%
    $50k or less 23 $1,475,000 $64,130 $4,280 7.92%

    Credit Union Of New Jersey lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 115 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 103 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 65 $6,475,000 $99,615 $4,637 7.59%
    30-36% 59 $8,015,000 $135,847 $5,564 7.41%
    44% 34 $4,260,000 $125,294 $4,323 8.15%
    43% 28 $3,700,000 $132,143 $7,210 8.27%
    40% 23 $1,675,000 $72,826 $0 8.20%
    42% 21 $3,195,000 $152,143 $4,358 8.45%
    39% 20 $3,280,000 $164,000 $7,759 7.27%
    41% 18 $1,630,000 $90,556 $5,705 7.21%
    45% 17 $3,845,000 $226,176 $6,007 8.17%
    38% 16 $2,340,000 $146,250 $2,886 7.74%
    <20% 14 $1,350,000 $96,429 $3,953 7.14%
    36% 14 $2,390,000 $170,714 $6,406 7.59%
    46% 14 $1,480,000 $105,714 $0 8.95%
    48% 14 $1,280,000 $91,429 $3,889 8.24%
    37% 11 $1,565,000 $142,273 $5,527 7.88%
    49% 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $5,243 7.67%
    50-60% 7 $865,000 $123,571 $5,121 8.31%
    47% 6 $870,000 $145,000 $5,874 7.60%
    >60% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 6.66%

    Credit Union Of New Jersey lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 65 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 59 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 222 $27,910,000 $125,721 $4,968 7.74%
    Black 102 $9,400,000 $92,157 $5,391 8.26%
    Asian 23 $6,845,000 $297,609 $5,913 6.57%
    Not provided 45 $5,805,000 $129,000 $5,501 7.79%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.96%

    Credit Union Of New Jersey has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.17%

    Credit Union Of New Jersey has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 392 $49,960,000 $127,449

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    392 $49,960,000 $127,449

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 136 $18,920,000 $139,118 $4,956 8.19%
    40-60% 27 $6,125,000 $226,852 $5,091 7.79%
    60-80% 18 $8,080,000 $448,889 $5,841 6.67%
    80-100% 11 $5,005,000 $455,000 $5,248 5.94%
    Under 20% 200 $11,830,000 $59,150 $4,927 7.77%