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 Cash Out Refi loans. River Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Marshalltown among others. We have data for 5 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

94

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,990,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $8,740,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $650,000 $81,250 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $550,000 $68,750 $0 0.00%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
River Valley Credit Union's top markets include Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Marshalltown among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 94 $9,990,000 $106,277 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 94 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 43 $5,855,000 $136,163 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 20 $810,000 $40,500 $0 0.00%
    Refi 15 $1,565,000 $104,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 10 $1,550,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 6 $210,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 94 $9,990,000 $106,277 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 94 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 56 $2,820,000 $50,357 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 23 $3,285,000 $142,826 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,480,000 $248,571 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw River Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 56 originations, totaling $2,820,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 27 $2,405,000 $89,074 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 22 $2,260,000 $102,727 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 18 $2,480,000 $137,778 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 16 $1,010,000 $63,125 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,225,000 $136,111 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 22 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 94 $9,990,000 $106,277 $0 0.00%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 94 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 90 $9,240,000 $102,667 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $540,000 $270,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.01%

    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 94 $9,990,000 $106,277

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    94 $9,990,000 $106,277