Serve Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Des Moines, IA

LEI: 549300PU6VF7RGG5TI18

Tax ID: 42-0773825

5 stars - Updated: 3/27/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Serve Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Serve Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Serve Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ames, and Pella among others. We have data for 4 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. 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 6.20% 3/27/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 3/27/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.71% 3/27/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.75% 3/27/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 3/27/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 3/27/24
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Originations

65

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,625,000

Relative Rate

Serve Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.85%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.37%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Serve Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,114.

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 $4,750.

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) 62 $5,500,000 $88,710 $4,327 7.27%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.49%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.24%
Serve Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines, Ames, and Pella among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 54 $4,760,000 $88,148 $4,327 7.16%
    HELOC 9 $665,000 $73,889 n/a 7.97%
    Conventional 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 7.49%

    For 2023, Serve Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 54 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 41 $2,235,000 $54,512 $0 7.32%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $860,000 $107,500 $8,692 7.67%
    Other 6 $480,000 $80,000 $0 7.59%
    Home Purchase 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $3,708 6.32%
    Refi 5 $885,000 $177,000 $3,059 6.96%

    For 2023, Serve Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 41 $2,545,000 $62,073 $5,606 7.56%
    30 Year 9 $2,195,000 $243,889 $4,114 6.85%
    10 Year 7 $395,000 $56,429 $0 6.88%
    5 Year 6 $200,000 $33,333 $0 6.70%
    20 Year 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 6.68%

    For 2023, Serve Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 49 $3,035,000 $61,939
    $1k-2k 4 $1,170,000 $292,500
    $2k-3k 1 $115,000 $115,000
    $3k-4k 1 $225,000 $225,000
    $5k+ 1 $415,000 $415,000

    Serve Credit Union's average total fees were $4,114, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 49 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 38 $2,700,000 $71,053
    6-7% 19 $2,135,000 $112,368
    Over 8% 6 $430,000 $71,667
    5-6% 2 $360,000 $180,000

    During 2023, Serve Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 38 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 50 $2,550,000 $51,000 $0 7.39%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,020,000 $127,500 $4,112 7.28%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,640,000 $273,333 $3,497 6.38%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $8,692 7.25%

    2023 saw Serve Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 50 originations, totaling $2,550,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 26 $2,190,000 $84,231 $5,707 7.28%
    $75k-100k 17 $1,755,000 $103,235 $3,047 7.36%
    $150k-250k 13 $845,000 $65,000 $0 7.17%
    $50k-75k 6 $640,000 $106,667 $3,538 7.30%
    $50k or less 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 7.32%

    Serve Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 17 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $1,135,000 $66,765 $2,823 7.35%
    30-36% 11 $895,000 $81,364 $2,963 7.18%
    39% 5 $575,000 $115,000 $8,692 6.99%
    48% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $3,574 7.04%
    <20% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $0 7.09%
    45% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 7.32%
    41% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.25%
    36% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 7.87%
    38% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,059 6.31%
    40% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 7.87%
    42% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 8.00%
    43% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,606 6.79%
    46% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 7.02%
    >60% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.24%
    37% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
    50-60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.49%
    44% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.24%

    Serve Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 59 $4,425,000 $75,000 $2,973 7.29%
    Not provided 4 $990,000 $247,500 $5,343 6.49%
    Black 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.78%
    Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    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 origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 65 $5,625,000 $86,538

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    65 $5,625,000 $86,538

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 20 $1,440,000 $72,000 $0 7.52%
    40-60% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 7.87%
    60-80% 7 $1,475,000 $210,714 $3,755 6.78%
    80-100% 3 $945,000 $315,000 $5,758 6.81%
    Under 20% 33 $1,525,000 $46,212 $0 7.25%