Serve Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Des Moines, IALEI: 549300PU6VF7RGG5TI18
Tax ID: 42-0773825
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Review & Overview
Serve Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Cash Out Refi loans. Serve Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Serve Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans.Serve Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ottumwa, Pella, and Marshalltown among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Serve 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. Serve 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 | 6.70% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 8.12% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.00% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.00% | 4/5/25 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
54Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$4,810,000Relative Rate
Serve Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.31%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.76%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Serve Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $5,186.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 50 | $4,450,000 | $89,000 | $2,084 | 7.96% |
| Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 7.20% |
| Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 8.49% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 7.74% |
| Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 7.99% |
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Product Mix
For 2024, Serve Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 38 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 7 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Serve Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 30 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 10 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Serve Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 36 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 9 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 22 | $1,500,000 | $68,182 |
| $1k-2k | 2 | $500,000 | $250,000 |
| $2k-3k | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| $3k-4k | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 |
Serve Credit Union's average total fees were $5,186, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 22 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 34 | $2,660,000 | $78,235 |
| Over 8% | 17 | $1,685,000 | $99,118 |
| 6-7% | 3 | $465,000 | $155,000 |
During 2024, Serve Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 34 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Serve Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 37 originations, totaling $1,945,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Serve Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 13 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Serve Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 16 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 9 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
Serve 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 origination94.44%
Serve Credit Union has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 5 | $225,000 | $45,000 |
| NA | 49 | $4,585,000 | $93,571 |