Arsenal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Arnold, MO

LEI: 549300OSS620JYU5KR81

Tax ID: 43-0663009

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 12 reviews

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Review & Overview

Arsenal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Arsenal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top two markets are St. Louis and Farmington .

Arsenal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Arsenal 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 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.09% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.61% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.61% 4/5/25
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Originations

156

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,620,000

Relative Rate

Arsenal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.86%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.69%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Arsenal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,870.

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
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 152 $22,240,000 $146,316 $740 6.57%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,380,000 $595,000 $772 7.31%
Arsenal Credit Union's top markets include St. Louis and Farmington among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 154 $23,980,000 $155,714 $742 6.60%
    HELOC 1 $305,000 $305,000 n/a 7.25%
    USDA 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2024, Arsenal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 154 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 78 $7,530,000 $96,538 $700 6.86%
    Home Purchase 48 $13,370,000 $278,542 $3,870 6.15%
    Refi 14 $2,480,000 $177,143 $749 6.29%
    Home Improvement 11 $495,000 $45,000 $659 7.05%
    Other 5 $745,000 $149,000 $0 6.43%

    For 2024, Arsenal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 78 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 48 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 58 $14,210,000 $245,000 $3,870 5.86%
    15 Year 39 $3,505,000 $89,872 $735 7.63%
    10 Year 35 $2,055,000 $58,714 $709 6.81%
    5 Year 22 $4,360,000 $198,182 $589 6.26%
    3 Year 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.75%
    Other 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 7.50%

    For 2024, Arsenal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 39 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1 $435,000 $435,000

    Arsenal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,870, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 63 $10,295,000 $163,413
    5-6% 31 $5,575,000 $179,839
    7-8% 30 $3,130,000 $104,333
    Over 8% 18 $1,650,000 $91,667
    4-5% 10 $2,660,000 $266,000
    3-4% 4 $1,310,000 $327,500

    During 2024, Arsenal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 63 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 72 $3,690,000 $51,250 $689 6.96%
    $200k-400k 44 $11,520,000 $261,818 $0 5.92%
    $100k-200k 34 $4,740,000 $139,412 $745 6.77%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,790,000 $447,500 $3,870 5.88%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,235,000 $2,235,000 $0 7.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $0 5.25%

    2024 saw Arsenal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 72 originations, totaling $3,690,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 44 $6,670,000 $151,591 $705 6.59%
    $150k-250k 38 $5,540,000 $145,789 $721 6.55%
    $75k-100k 32 $3,700,000 $115,625 $707 6.43%
    $50k-75k 17 $1,255,000 $73,824 $678 7.02%
    $250k+ 8 $2,630,000 $328,750 $1,633 5.30%
    $50k or less 6 $520,000 $86,667 $550 7.08%

    Arsenal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 44 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 38 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 43 $6,515,000 $151,512 $657 6.70%
    30-36% 41 $5,425,000 $132,317 $903 6.70%
    <20% 17 $3,135,000 $184,412 $535 5.31%
    41% 8 $980,000 $122,500 $704 6.47%
    39% 7 $615,000 $87,857 $714 6.48%
    43% 6 $710,000 $118,333 $647 7.10%
    40% 5 $935,000 $187,000 $695 5.63%
    37% 5 $555,000 $111,000 $720 6.75%
    42% 4 $420,000 $105,000 $777 7.72%
    45% 3 $185,000 $61,667 $727 7.75%
    50-60% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $710 6.00%
    38% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $354 7.25%
    36% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $745 8.25%
    48% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.38%

    Arsenal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 43 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 41 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 121 $16,785,000 $138,719 $747 6.56%
    Not applicable 11 $4,305,000 $391,364 $0 7.15%
    Not provided 9 $1,385,000 $153,889 $666 6.67%
    Black 10 $1,110,000 $111,000 $751 6.83%
    Asian 4 $970,000 $242,500 $673 5.06%
    Asian Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.53%

    Arsenal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.79%

    Arsenal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 156 $24,620,000 $157,821

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    156 $24,620,000 $157,821

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 36 $3,130,000 $86,944 $728 7.32%
    40-60% 13 $2,165,000 $166,538 $836 5.97%
    60-80% 30 $9,380,000 $312,667 $0 6.09%
    80-100% 28 $7,450,000 $266,071 $3,870 5.93%
    Over 100% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 7.25%
    Under 20% 48 $2,190,000 $45,625 $674 6.88%