Elga Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Burton, MI

LEI: 549300ORTZ3CWXPNL693

Tax ID: 38-1441242

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Review & Overview

Elga Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Elga Credit Union has a high proportion 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 17 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.19% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.68% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.82% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 80.86% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.46% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.46% 4/18/24
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Originations

774

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,780,000

Awards

ELGA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 533 $40,615,000 $76,201 $1,451 4.93%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $13,685,000 $119,000 $2,229 4.97%
Outside of Metro Areas 50 $4,150,000 $83,000 $1,855 5.11%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $3,020,000 $88,824 $2,212 4.50%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,435,000 $75,526 $1,916 5.35%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $2,083 3.69%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $505,000 $101,000 $3,100 4.58%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $3,396 3.88%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,213 3.94%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,214 3.88%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,720 5.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,547 4.81%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,330 3.50%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,964 4.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,130 3.75%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.50%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.99%
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 723 $62,265,000 $86,120 $1,660 4.91%
    HELOC 47 $3,045,000 $64,787 n/a 5.27%
    USDA 3 $365,000 $121,667 $4,419 3.50%
    VA 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,252 4.38%

    For 2019, Elga Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 723 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 47 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 231 $8,375,000 $36,255 $577 5.30%
    Cash Out Refi 226 $26,370,000 $116,681 $2,045 4.82%
    Refi 137 $12,835,000 $93,686 $1,682 4.74%
    Home Purchase 117 $15,985,000 $136,624 $3,175 4.43%
    Home Improvement 63 $2,215,000 $35,159 $746 5.27%

    For 2019, Elga Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 231 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 226 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 480 $47,040,000 $98,000 $1,780 4.98%
    10 Year 126 $4,630,000 $36,746 $784 5.12%
    5 Year 85 $1,915,000 $22,529 $528 4.98%
    30 Year 63 $8,935,000 $141,825 $3,490 4.09%
    Other 14 $1,120,000 $80,000 $931 4.61%
    20 Year 3 $965,000 $321,667 $3,725 3.67%
    1 Year 2 $1,120,000 $560,000 $8,955 7.25%
    30+ year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2019, Elga Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 480 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 126 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 435 $33,275,000 $76,494
    $1k-2k 70 $9,720,000 $138,857
    $2k-3k 4 $470,000 $117,500
    $4k-5k 3 $495,000 $165,000
    $5k+ 2 $1,070,000 $535,000

    Elga Credit Union's average total fees were $3,490, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 435 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 317 $25,585,000 $80,710
    3-4% 227 $28,545,000 $125,749
    5-6% 115 $5,145,000 $44,739
    Over 8% 44 $1,920,000 $43,636
    7-8% 35 $2,495,000 $71,286
    6-7% 33 $1,565,000 $47,424
    2.5-3% 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2019, Elga Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.09%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 317 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 544 $23,920,000 $43,971 $1,162 5.22%
    $100k-200k 173 $23,685,000 $136,908 $2,716 4.21%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,195,000 $269,286 $3,033 4.29%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,730,000 $432,500 $4,148 4.16%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,250,000 $812,500 $6,662 4.59%

    2019 saw Elga Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 544 originations, totaling $23,920,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 229 $13,875,000 $60,590 $1,543 5.00%
    $50k-75k 207 $14,315,000 $69,155 $1,643 5.07%
    $75k-100k 149 $12,545,000 $84,195 $1,693 4.88%
    $100k-150k 129 $12,665,000 $98,178 $1,586 4.89%
    $150k-250k 44 $6,620,000 $150,455 $1,948 4.40%
    $250k+ 16 $5,760,000 $360,000 $3,509 4.29%

    Elga Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 229 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 207 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 204 $14,980,000 $73,431 $1,674 4.84%
    30-36% 140 $11,530,000 $82,357 $1,607 5.10%
    <20% 119 $9,385,000 $78,866 $1,549 4.78%
    >60% 57 $6,015,000 $105,526 $1,549 5.02%
    50-60% 37 $3,385,000 $91,486 $1,410 5.12%
    36% 29 $2,935,000 $101,207 $1,376 5.05%
    37% 23 $2,015,000 $87,609 $2,214 5.08%
    38% 22 $1,250,000 $56,818 $1,372 4.86%
    40% 19 $3,035,000 $159,737 $1,888 4.18%
    39% 19 $1,445,000 $76,053 $2,129 4.89%
    41% 17 $2,265,000 $133,235 $2,433 4.74%
    44% 15 $1,355,000 $90,333 $2,236 4.36%
    48% 13 $795,000 $61,154 $1,469 4.51%
    49% 12 $1,240,000 $103,333 $1,918 4.76%
    42% 12 $710,000 $59,167 $1,241 5.24%
    45% 11 $1,205,000 $109,545 $2,617 5.02%
    46% 8 $720,000 $90,000 $2,037 5.83%
    47% 7 $645,000 $92,143 $1,238 6.03%
    43% 7 $485,000 $69,286 $1,111 5.75%

    Elga Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 204 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 140 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 448 $40,300,000 $89,955 $1,684 4.90%
    White 313 $24,855,000 $79,409 $1,695 4.95%
    Black 11 $425,000 $38,636 $1,035 5.76%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,872 4.38%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,939 4.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.68%

    Elga Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.13%

    Elga Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 47 $3,045,000 $64,787
    NA 727 $62,735,000 $86,293

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 21 $1,175,000 $55,952
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 753 $64,605,000 $85,797

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 157 $7,565,000 $48,185 $907 5.33%
    40-60% 105 $8,905,000 $84,810 $1,675 4.95%
    60-80% 212 $27,990,000 $132,028 $2,517 4.55%
    80-100% 104 $16,240,000 $156,154 $2,991 4.21%
    Under 20% 194 $4,820,000 $24,845 $538 5.39%