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, Chattanooga, Nashville, Athens, and Morristown among others. We have data for 15 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
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

124

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,340,000

Awards

CU COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze CU COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $4,315,000 $148,793 $3,869 3.65%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,830,000 $147,308 $4,120 3.82%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,115,000 $235,000 $4,500 3.97%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,610,000 $161,000 $4,317 3.99%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,530,000 $127,500 $3,775 4.23%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $905,000 $100,556 $3,491 3.96%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $800,000 $80,000 $3,343 3.84%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $4,228 4.38%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $390,000 $97,500 $3,266 4.28%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $6,056 3.25%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $280,000 $70,000 $3,150 3.88%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,365 3.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.50%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,811 4.13%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,035 4.50%
Cu Community's top markets include Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Athens, and Morristown among others.

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

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 119 $16,315,000 $137,101 $3,792 3.89%
    VA 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $6,799 3.58%

    For 2019, Cu Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 119 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 52 $7,960,000 $153,077 $4,246 4.12%
    Cash Out Refi 46 $6,080,000 $132,174 $3,729 3.79%
    Refi 18 $2,650,000 $147,222 $3,544 3.49%
    Other 5 $465,000 $93,000 $4,226 3.73%
    Home Improvement 3 $185,000 $61,667 $2,799 3.70%

    For 2019, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 68 $11,140,000 $163,824 $4,264 4.15%
    15 Year 39 $4,335,000 $111,154 $3,593 3.41%
    20 Year 9 $1,125,000 $125,000 $3,171 4.04%
    10 Year 7 $635,000 $90,714 $3,352 3.73%
    Other 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,584 3.25%

    For 2019, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 68 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 39 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 61 $6,165,000 $101,066
    $2k-3k 44 $7,000,000 $159,091
    $3k-4k 13 $3,305,000 $254,231
    $<1k 4 $370,000 $92,500
    $4k-5k 1 $365,000 $365,000

    Cu Community's average total fees were $4,264, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 61 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 57 $7,975,000 $139,912
    4-5% 46 $6,620,000 $143,913
    2.5-3% 16 $2,160,000 $135,000
    5-6% 4 $470,000 $117,500
    6-7% 1 $115,000 $115,000

    During 2019, Cu Community's average interest rate for loans was 4.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 56 $8,210,000 $146,607 $3,959 4.01%
    $100,000 or less 44 $3,010,000 $68,409 $3,021 3.78%
    $200k-400k 23 $5,715,000 $248,478 $5,509 3.78%
    $400k-600k 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,081 3.63%

    2019 saw Cu Community place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 56 originations, totaling $8,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 40 $5,430,000 $135,750 $3,938 3.88%
    $50k or less 35 $3,205,000 $91,571 $3,330 4.03%
    $75k-100k 25 $3,655,000 $146,200 $4,019 3.85%
    $100k-150k 19 $3,765,000 $198,158 $4,612 3.65%
    $150k-250k 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $4,639 3.85%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 43 $6,535,000 $151,977 $4,078 3.79%
    <20% 24 $2,770,000 $115,417 $3,436 3.82%
    30-36% 17 $2,095,000 $123,235 $4,015 3.70%
    44% 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $3,897 4.54%
    40% 7 $785,000 $112,143 $3,192 3.29%
    42% 7 $995,000 $142,143 $4,128 4.08%
    43% 5 $915,000 $183,000 $4,272 3.98%
    39% 4 $730,000 $182,500 $4,645 4.19%
    36% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,573 4.20%
    41% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,534 4.56%
    37% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,673 4.13%
    38% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,304 4.88%
    45% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,921 4.63%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,228 4.75%
    49% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,101 3.13%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 43 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 24 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 111 $15,605,000 $140,586 $3,963 3.89%
    Black 5 $895,000 $179,000 $4,421 4.15%
    Not provided 7 $755,000 $107,857 $2,819 3.57%
    Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,594 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.56%

    Cu Community has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    29.03%

    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 124 $17,340,000 $139,839

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 11 $1,125,000 $102,273
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 113 $16,215,000 $143,496

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $970,000 $69,286 $2,968 3.53%
    40-60% 28 $3,330,000 $118,929 $3,515 3.62%
    60-80% 39 $5,625,000 $144,231 $3,851 3.96%
    80-100% 43 $7,415,000 $172,442 $4,554 4.09%