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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Cu Community has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Morristown, and Cleveland among others. We have data for 18 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.01% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.84% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.39% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.39% 4/28/24
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Originations

258

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$41,790,000

Awards

CU COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver CU COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver CU COMMUNITY 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
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $11,225,000 $238,830 $5,183 2.81%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $8,920,000 $165,185 $4,104 3.02%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $5,690,000 $142,250 $4,052 2.97%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $3,395,000 $161,667 $4,305 3.12%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,540,000 $158,750 $4,033 3.19%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,035,000 $119,706 $3,474 3.71%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,000,000 $142,857 $3,544 2.99%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,475,000 $113,462 $3,893 2.81%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $4,001 3.33%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $940,000 $117,500 $3,708 3.17%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $3,955 2.60%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $525,000 $105,000 $3,967 3.33%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $435,000 $87,000 $3,289 2.98%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,690 3.00%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.00%
Newport, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,053 3.63%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,184 3.00%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,742 3.63%
Cu Community's top markets include Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Morristown, and Cleveland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (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 253 $40,925,000 $161,759 $4,211 3.01%
    VA 3 $815,000 $271,667 $2,757 3.08%
    HELOC 2 $50,000 $25,000 n/a 6.75%

    For 2020, Cu Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 253 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 94 $14,800,000 $157,447 $4,133 3.09%
    Refi 81 $13,275,000 $163,889 $4,181 2.84%
    Home Purchase 54 $9,890,000 $183,148 $4,624 3.13%
    Other 17 $2,355,000 $138,529 $3,594 3.26%
    Home Improvement 12 $1,470,000 $122,500 $3,734 3.30%

    For 2020, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 117 $22,095,000 $188,846 $4,575 3.20%
    15 Year 83 $11,945,000 $143,916 $3,946 2.78%
    20 Year 33 $5,225,000 $158,333 $4,229 3.12%
    10 Year 22 $1,990,000 $90,455 $3,082 2.94%
    Other 3 $535,000 $178,333 $3,428 4.13%

    For 2020, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 117 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 83 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 93 $15,505,000 $166,720
    $1k-2k 88 $9,290,000 $105,568
    $3k-4k 38 $9,540,000 $251,053
    $<1k 25 $2,425,000 $97,000
    $4k-5k 6 $2,230,000 $371,667
    $5k+ 6 $2,750,000 $458,333

    Cu Community's average total fees were $4,575, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 93 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 125 $20,705,000 $165,640
    3-4% 71 $12,305,000 $173,310
    <2.5% 48 $7,600,000 $158,333
    4-5% 10 $1,010,000 $101,000
    5-6% 3 $145,000 $48,333
    Over 8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2020, Cu Community's average interest rate for loans was 3.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 125 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 120 $17,420,000 $145,167 $4,004 2.96%
    $100,000 or less 67 $4,555,000 $67,985 $2,956 3.27%
    $200k-400k 64 $16,410,000 $256,406 $5,360 2.98%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,405,000 $486,429 $7,436 2.88%

    2020 saw Cu Community place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 120 originations, totaling $17,420,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 76 $11,180,000 $147,105 $3,963 3.17%
    $50k or less 63 $6,985,000 $110,873 $3,624 3.15%
    $100k-150k 54 $11,010,000 $203,889 $4,728 2.86%
    $75k-100k 40 $6,050,000 $151,250 $4,038 3.01%
    $150k-250k 20 $5,080,000 $254,000 $5,198 2.81%
    $250k+ 5 $1,485,000 $297,000 $5,790 2.80%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 63 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 67 $12,335,000 $184,104 $4,638 3.00%
    <20% 60 $8,330,000 $138,833 $3,704 2.89%
    30-36% 43 $7,525,000 $175,000 $4,409 2.90%
    43% 12 $1,410,000 $117,500 $4,086 3.68%
    44% 11 $2,295,000 $208,636 $4,331 3.33%
    42% 10 $1,470,000 $147,000 $3,800 3.34%
    36% 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $3,539 2.89%
    41% 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $4,015 3.71%
    40% 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $4,473 3.20%
    39% 7 $985,000 $140,714 $3,788 3.27%
    38% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $5,661 2.96%
    37% 6 $700,000 $116,667 $3,883 2.85%
    45% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $4,575 2.91%
    46% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $3,428 3.25%
    47% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 3.19%
    48% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,433 2.75%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 60 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 224 $36,600,000 $163,393 $4,219 3.04%
    Not provided 21 $3,355,000 $159,762 $3,950 3.09%
    Black 11 $1,285,000 $116,818 $3,575 2.97%
    Asian 1 $365,000 $365,000 $6,819 2.88%
    American Indian 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,337 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.25%

    Cu Community has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    44.19%

    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 258 $41,790,000 $161,977

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 15 $1,375,000 $91,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 243 $40,415,000 $166,317

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $2,270,000 $75,667 $2,838 3.07%
    40-60% 59 $8,195,000 $138,898 $3,888 2.87%
    60-80% 111 $20,825,000 $187,613 $4,509 3.00%
    80-100% 55 $10,325,000 $187,727 $4,586 3.20%
    Under 20% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $3,134 4.71%