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, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Cu Community has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville, and Morristown among others. We have data for 20 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 an average 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.84% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.39% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.39% 12/16/24
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Originations

237

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,555,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $9,355,000 $217,558 $4,990 2.81%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $8,440,000 $191,818 $4,872 3.02%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $5,560,000 $163,529 $4,665 2.93%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,030,000 $116,538 $3,872 3.06%
Outside of Metro Areas 23 $2,895,000 $125,870 $4,123 3.57%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,155,000 $165,769 $4,322 3.47%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,420,000 $142,000 $3,912 3.01%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,285,000 $142,778 $4,364 3.22%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,195,000 $132,778 $4,182 3.22%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $895,000 $127,857 $3,535 2.48%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,919 2.63%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $365,000 $121,667 $4,258 3.21%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,396 3.81%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,211 2.38%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $270,000 $67,500 $3,356 2.97%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $4,107 3.31%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,058 2.25%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,733 5.25%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,141 3.38%
Eufaula, AL-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $3,198 3.63%
Cu Community's top markets include Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville, and Morristown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 227 $36,885,000 $162,489 $4,473 3.08%
    VA 9 $1,525,000 $169,444 $4,076 2.63%
    USDA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,176 2.63%

    For 2021, Cu Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 227 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 86 $14,590,000 $169,651 $4,475 3.17%
    Home Purchase 60 $10,620,000 $177,000 $4,896 3.33%
    Refi 59 $8,775,000 $148,729 $4,182 2.68%
    Home Improvement 32 $4,570,000 $142,813 $4,110 3.00%

    For 2021, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 86 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 60 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 97 $19,525,000 $201,289 $4,957 3.21%
    15 Year 86 $11,700,000 $136,047 $4,145 2.77%
    20 Year 37 $5,565,000 $150,405 $4,248 3.53%
    10 Year 14 $1,500,000 $107,143 $3,704 2.41%
    Other 3 $265,000 $88,333 $3,510 4.00%

    For 2021, Cu Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 97 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 86 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 97 $14,375,000 $148,196
    $1k-2k 71 $5,935,000 $83,592
    $3k-4k 47 $11,085,000 $235,851
    $4k-5k 11 $3,705,000 $336,818
    $5k+ 7 $3,265,000 $466,429
    $<1k 4 $190,000 $47,500

    Cu Community's average total fees were $4,957, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 97 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 88 $16,100,000 $182,955
    2.5-3% 83 $13,245,000 $159,578
    <2.5% 52 $7,770,000 $149,423
    4-5% 9 $1,015,000 $112,778
    5-6% 2 $170,000 $85,000
    7-8% 2 $170,000 $85,000
    6-7% 1 $85,000 $85,000

    During 2021, Cu Community's average interest rate for loans was 3.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 88 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 105 $15,505,000 $147,667 $4,310 3.03%
    $100,000 or less 67 $4,845,000 $72,313 $3,350 3.14%
    $200k-400k 57 $14,535,000 $255,000 $5,487 3.07%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,670,000 $458,750 $8,295 2.84%

    2021 saw Cu Community place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 105 originations, totaling $15,505,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 70 $10,110,000 $144,429 $4,161 2.99%
    $50k or less 69 $7,905,000 $114,565 $3,920 3.16%
    $75k-100k 39 $7,135,000 $182,949 $4,790 3.25%
    $100k-150k 36 $7,910,000 $219,722 $5,215 2.94%
    $150k-250k 18 $4,610,000 $256,111 $5,599 2.91%
    $250k+ 3 $555,000 $185,000 $4,701 2.79%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 70 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 69 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 65 $10,585,000 $162,846 $4,533 3.07%
    30-36% 48 $6,640,000 $138,333 $4,006 3.06%
    <20% 27 $3,265,000 $120,926 $3,997 2.88%
    39% 11 $1,915,000 $174,091 $4,560 3.16%
    41% 10 $2,030,000 $203,000 $5,240 3.04%
    42% 10 $2,160,000 $216,000 $4,930 3.01%
    44% 10 $2,040,000 $204,000 $5,125 3.03%
    38% 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $3,893 3.07%
    37% 9 $1,555,000 $172,778 $4,573 3.10%
    43% 9 $1,785,000 $198,333 $5,170 3.03%
    36% 7 $1,495,000 $213,571 $4,970 3.79%
    45% 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $4,734 3.23%
    40% 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $5,237 3.25%
    48% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $3,713 2.72%
    49% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $4,151 2.92%
    46% 2 $630,000 $315,000 $6,257 2.94%
    47% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,154 2.50%

    Cu Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 65 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 197 $32,285,000 $163,883 $4,503 3.11%
    Not provided 19 $3,185,000 $167,632 $4,436 2.92%
    Black 16 $2,290,000 $143,125 $3,974 2.79%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,111 2.56%
    American Indian 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,260 2.50%
    Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,612 2.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.47%

    Cu Community has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    35.02%

    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
    1410.3 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 236 $38,470,000 $163,008

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    237 $38,555,000 $162,679

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $2,400,000 $80,000 $3,359 2.89%
    40-60% 53 $7,475,000 $141,038 $4,172 2.71%
    60-80% 98 $17,990,000 $183,571 $4,733 3.11%
    80-100% 55 $10,605,000 $192,818 $4,855 3.40%
    Under 20% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.25%