Cu Community Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

OAK RIDGE, TN

LEI: 549300OIJ6O9DNP74L72

Tax ID: 20-3878295

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Review & Overview

Cu Community is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Cu Community has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Knoxville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Morristown, and Cleveland among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cu Community 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. Cu Community 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 7.01% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.84% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.39% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.39% 11/17/24
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Originations

111

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$14,835,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,105,000 $135,000 $3,369 4.09%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,580,000 $258,000 $2,758 4.25%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,410,000 $120,500 $3,358 4.68%
Outside of Metro Areas 17 $1,975,000 $116,176 $3,662 4.60%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,665,000 $111,000 $3,283 4.63%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,480,000 $148,000 $4,282 4.71%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $580,000 $96,667 $3,188 4.65%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $3,777 5.00%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $2,610 4.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,329 4.63%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,710 4.38%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,493 5.38%
Cu Community's top markets include Knoxville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Morristown, and Cleveland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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

    Home Federal Bank of Tennessee
    Similarity Rank: 376
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    US COMMUNITY
    Similarity Rank: 555
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    Similarity Rank: 686
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 111 $14,835,000 $133,649 $3,390 4.49%

    For 2018, Cu Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 111 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 53 $7,605,000 $143,491 $3,649 4.59%
    Cash Out Refi 22 $3,190,000 $145,000 $3,356 4.42%
    Other 19 $2,075,000 $109,211 $3,200 4.33%
    Refi 10 $1,390,000 $139,000 $3,100 4.72%
    Home Improvement 7 $575,000 $82,143 $2,411 4.04%

    For 2018, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 66 $10,120,000 $153,333 $3,656 4.74%
    15 Year 25 $2,855,000 $114,200 $3,175 4.14%
    20 Year 11 $1,405,000 $127,727 $3,147 4.10%
    10 Year 8 $420,000 $52,500 $2,504 4.20%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $920 3.25%

    For 2018, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 25 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 59 $5,825,000 $98,729
    $2k-3k 23 $3,935,000 $171,087
    $<1k 21 $3,205,000 $152,619
    $3k-4k 7 $1,785,000 $255,000

    Cu Community's average total fees were $3,656, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 59 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 60 $8,110,000 $135,167
    3-4% 28 $3,900,000 $139,286
    5-6% 22 $2,730,000 $124,091
    6-7% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2018, Cu Community's average interest rate for loans was 4.74%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 60 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 47 $6,465,000 $137,553 $3,644 4.44%
    $100,000 or less 45 $3,125,000 $69,444 $2,879 4.56%
    $200k-400k 17 $4,175,000 $245,588 $4,067 4.48%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $2,530 4.25%

    2018 saw Cu Community place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 47 originations, totaling $6,465,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 43 $4,255,000 $98,953 $3,241 4.50%
    $75k-100k 25 $3,625,000 $145,000 $3,498 4.61%
    $50k-75k 19 $2,445,000 $128,684 $3,553 4.51%
    $100k-150k 17 $2,585,000 $152,059 $3,393 4.50%
    $150k-250k 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $3,721 3.94%
    $250k+ 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,113 3.75%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 43 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 25 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 37 $4,945,000 $133,649 $3,257 4.31%
    30-36% 22 $2,920,000 $132,727 $3,216 4.47%
    <20% 8 $660,000 $82,500 $3,116 4.69%
    36% 7 $965,000 $137,857 $4,006 4.45%
    39% 6 $530,000 $88,333 $3,045 4.70%
    44% 4 $1,440,000 $360,000 $3,648 4.33%
    38% 4 $350,000 $87,500 $2,954 4.69%
    40% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $4,506 4.69%
    43% 4 $590,000 $147,500 $4,134 4.56%
    41% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $4,165 4.58%
    37% 3 $265,000 $88,333 $3,042 4.28%
    45% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $4,211 4.75%
    48% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,904 5.06%
    50-60% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,882 4.25%
    42% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,544 5.50%
    46% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,740 5.25%
    47% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,729 4.75%
    49% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,367 5.00%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 37 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 22 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 98 $12,700,000 $129,592 $3,400 4.50%
    Not provided 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $3,268 4.18%
    Asian 2 $450,000 $225,000 $5,455 4.86%
    Black 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,027 4.58%
    American Indian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,177 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.62%

    Cu Community has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    40.54%

    Cu Community 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 111 $14,835,000 $133,649

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 6 $510,000 $85,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 105 $14,325,000 $136,429

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $430,000 $53,750 $2,481 4.08%
    40-60% 13 $1,035,000 $79,615 $3,279 4.40%
    60-80% 42 $5,310,000 $126,429 $3,282 4.42%
    80-100% 44 $7,790,000 $177,045 $3,793 4.70%
    Under 20% 4 $270,000 $67,500 $1,961 4.11%