Elga Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Burton, MI

LEI: 549300ORTZ3CWXPNL693

Tax ID: 38-1441242

4.7 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews

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Review & Overview

Elga Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Elga Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Elga Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans.They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Flint, Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Elga Credit Union 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. Elga Credit Union 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.86% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 7.56% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.13% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.96% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 9.14% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 9.14% 4/5/25
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Originations

665

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$63,295,000

Relative Rate

Elga Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.51%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.96%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Elga Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,784.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 437 $36,865,000 $84,359 $1,361 8.46%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $14,825,000 $124,580 $1,357 8.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 43 $5,155,000 $119,884 $1,895 7.93%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $2,940,000 $98,000 $2,027 7.55%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,005,000 $95,476 $1,712 8.25%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,459 6.50%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,009 6.38%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,784 7.96%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,004 6.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,214 7.63%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $684 9.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $652 7.12%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $726 8.24%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $669 9.74%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,240 8.13%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,000 $5,000 $545 14.74%
Elga Credit Union's top markets include Flint, Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing, and Grand Rapids among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 631 $58,435,000 $92,607 $1,420 8.42%
    HELOC 31 $4,235,000 $136,613 n/a 8.33%
    Conventional 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
    VA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $16,705 7.25%
    USDA 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,024 7.13%

    For 2024, Elga Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 631 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 404 $21,720,000 $53,762 $685 9.12%
    Home Purchase 98 $18,550,000 $189,286 $3,672 6.73%
    Cash Out Refi 98 $14,070,000 $143,571 $2,472 7.06%
    Refi 65 $8,955,000 $137,769 $1,272 8.59%

    For 2024, Elga Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 404 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 98 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 365 $34,325,000 $94,041 $1,485 9.10%
    10 Year 134 $6,750,000 $50,373 $844 8.17%
    5 Year 60 $3,970,000 $66,167 $631 6.86%
    20 Year 55 $9,655,000 $175,545 $3,026 6.54%
    Other 35 $4,505,000 $128,714 $583 8.27%
    30 Year 13 $3,785,000 $291,154 $5,784 7.51%
    3 Year 2 $60,000 $30,000 $594 6.50%
    1 Year 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.50%

    For 2024, Elga Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 365 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 134 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 482 $30,540,000 $63,361
    $1k-2k 126 $21,380,000 $169,683
    $2k-3k 1 $195,000 $195,000
    $3k-4k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $4k-5k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Elga Credit Union's average total fees were $5,784, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 482 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 364 $21,600,000 $59,341
    6-7% 136 $19,440,000 $142,941
    7-8% 105 $11,165,000 $106,333
    5-6% 54 $9,430,000 $174,630
    4-5% 3 $815,000 $271,667
    3-4% 1 $335,000 $335,000

    During 2024, Elga Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 364 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 482 $21,940,000 $45,519 $971 8.92%
    $100k-200k 108 $15,160,000 $140,370 $2,519 7.24%
    $200k-400k 57 $15,185,000 $266,404 $3,595 6.77%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,245,000 $476,818 $3,732 6.39%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,200,000 $700,000 $4,517 7.52%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,565,000 $1,565,000 $6,031 6.50%

    2024 saw Elga Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 482 originations, totaling $21,940,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 153 $11,275,000 $73,693 $1,502 8.51%
    $50k or less 151 $13,065,000 $86,523 $1,362 8.69%
    $100k-150k 136 $13,180,000 $96,912 $1,445 8.38%
    $75k-100k 133 $9,935,000 $74,699 $1,219 8.46%
    $150k-250k 70 $8,500,000 $121,429 $1,586 7.95%
    $250k+ 18 $6,770,000 $376,111 $2,784 7.16%

    Elga Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 153 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 151 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 62 $4,560,000 $73,548 $1,387 8.44%
    <20% 48 $9,830,000 $204,792 $1,897 7.47%
    30-36% 33 $3,725,000 $112,879 $1,751 8.13%
    50-60% 21 $2,245,000 $106,905 $1,435 8.39%
    36% 10 $700,000 $70,000 $1,559 8.92%
    >60% 8 $760,000 $95,000 $711 8.72%
    39% 8 $690,000 $86,250 $1,303 9.26%
    40% 7 $915,000 $130,714 $1,993 8.42%
    48% 6 $460,000 $76,667 $2,315 7.75%
    42% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $4,458 9.56%
    44% 5 $235,000 $47,000 $637 9.59%
    41% 5 $355,000 $71,000 $2,026 8.67%
    45% 4 $830,000 $207,500 $1,709 7.12%
    38% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,515 9.04%
    37% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,121 7.58%
    43% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,377 7.69%
    47% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,051 9.24%
    49% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,418 8.18%
    46% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $545 13.74%
    Exempt% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%

    Elga Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 62 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 596 $57,160,000 $95,906 $1,453 8.37%
    Black 48 $4,630,000 $96,458 $1,502 8.84%
    Not provided 16 $1,170,000 $73,125 $1,402 8.42%
    Asian 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,608 10.43%
    1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,103 9.74%
    American Indian 2 $60,000 $30,000 $580 8.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.19%

    Elga Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.77%

    Elga Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 30 $3,910,000 $130,333
    Exempt 1 $185,000 $185,000
    NA 634 $59,200,000 $93,375

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    665 $63,295,000 $95,180

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $3,925,000 $66,525 $905 9.13%
    40-60% 28 $3,730,000 $133,214 $1,875 8.23%
    60-80% 52 $9,950,000 $191,346 $2,583 7.06%
    80-100% 24 $4,160,000 $173,333 $4,028 7.23%
    Over 100% 11 $3,515,000 $319,545 $0 7.81%
    Under 20% 63 $2,215,000 $35,159 $636 9.00%