River Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ames, IA

LEI: 549300OQY2Y402FHFI71

Tax ID: 42-6061323

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Review & Overview

River Valley Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. River Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ames, Des Moines, and Fort Dodge among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

River Valley Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders.

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Originations

54

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,260,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $3,165,000 $73,605 $0 0.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $690,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $360,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
River Valley Credit Union's top markets include Ames, Des Moines, and Fort Dodge among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 54 $4,260,000 $78,889 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 54 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 24 $1,030,000 $42,917 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $1,380,000 $86,250 $0 0.00%
    Other 9 $705,000 $78,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 16 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 54 $4,260,000 $78,889 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 54 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 43 $1,945,000 $45,233 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 6 $880,000 $146,667 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,435,000 $287,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw River Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 43 originations, totaling $1,945,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 15 $1,605,000 $107,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 15 $965,000 $64,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 10 $630,000 $63,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 8 $850,000 $106,250 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 5 $175,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 54 $4,260,000 $78,889 $0 0.00%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 54 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 53 $4,235,000 $79,906 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.44%

    River Valley Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 54 $4,260,000 $78,889

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    54 $4,260,000 $78,889