Sterling United Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Evansville, IN

LEI: 549300OD0X37005DV702

Tax ID: 35-1067814

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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

    Sterling United Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Sterling United Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Evansville and Muncie .

    Sterling United Fcu has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Sterling United Fcu 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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    Originations

    65

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $4,125,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $3,755,000 $63,644 $2,027 4.13%
    Outside of Metro Areas 5 $335,000 $67,000 $2,040 4.11%
    MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,149 3.38%
    Sterling United Fcu's top markets include Evansville and Muncie among others.

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

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 53 $3,615,000 $68,208 $2,042 4.11%
    HELOC 12 $510,000 $42,500 n/a 4.17%

    For 2019, Sterling United Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 53 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 12 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 20 $800,000 $40,000 $0 4.25%
    Other 19 $1,165,000 $61,316 $0 4.09%
    Home Purchase 10 $940,000 $94,000 $2,042 4.63%
    Refi 9 $685,000 $76,111 $0 3.69%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $535,000 $76,429 $0 3.62%

    For 2019, Sterling United Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 20 $1,400,000 $70,000 $2,149 3.80%
    Other 14 $570,000 $40,714 $0 4.51%
    10 Year 10 $450,000 $45,000 $0 4.16%
    30 Year 8 $870,000 $108,750 $2,029 4.25%
    20 Year 7 $705,000 $100,714 $0 3.98%
    5 Year 6 $130,000 $21,667 $0 4.16%

    For 2019, Sterling United Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 14 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 9 $905,000 $100,556

    Sterling United Fcu's average total fees were $2,029, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 34 $2,580,000 $75,882
    4-5% 25 $1,395,000 $55,800
    5-6% 4 $90,000 $22,500
    2.5-3% 1 $25,000 $25,000
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2019, Sterling United Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 4.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 34 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 50 $2,140,000 $42,800 $1,997 4.21%
    $100k-200k 15 $1,985,000 $132,333 $2,099 3.80%

    2019 saw Sterling United Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 50 originations, totaling $2,140,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 20 $1,350,000 $67,500 $0 4.15%
    $50k-75k 18 $1,060,000 $58,889 $1,910 4.12%
    $50k or less 15 $915,000 $61,000 $2,007 3.98%
    $75k-100k 10 $650,000 $65,000 $2,177 4.25%
    $150k-250k 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.03%

    Sterling United Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 16 $860,000 $53,750 $1,910 4.14%
    30-36% 14 $750,000 $53,571 $2,280 4.47%
    <20% 12 $600,000 $50,000 $1,947 3.87%
    41% 5 $405,000 $81,000 $1,953 4.05%
    40% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,303 3.66%
    39% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,083 3.68%
    37% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 4.25%
    36% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 4.06%
    38% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 4.25%
    48% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.25%
    50-60% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.50%
    42% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,040 4.13%
    43% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.75%
    47% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.63%

    Sterling United Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 16 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 62 $4,020,000 $64,839 $2,078 4.12%
    Black 2 $80,000 $40,000 $1,757 4.63%
    American Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.37%

    Sterling United Fcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.85%

    Sterling United Fcu has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 65 $4,125,000 $63,462

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $190,000 $47,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 61 $3,935,000 $64,508

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $945,000 $49,737 $0 3.95%
    40-60% 8 $590,000 $73,750 $2,133 3.84%
    60-80% 9 $835,000 $92,778 $1,849 3.78%
    80-100% 12 $1,240,000 $103,333 $2,026 4.37%
    Under 20% 16 $460,000 $28,750 $0 4.49%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 12.5%
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 12.5%
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 8 50.0%
    STERLING BANCORP Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 18.8%
    STERLING BANCORP Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%