Merck Employees Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

RAHWAY, NJ

LEI: 549300RKVDUINI2A8Y77

Tax ID: 22-1511702

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Review & Overview

Merck Employees Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Merck Employees Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Allentown, and Charlottesville among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Merck Employees Federal 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.

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Originations

199

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$47,075,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $32,030,000 $228,786 $0 0.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,480,000 $280,000 $0 0.00%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,705,000 $901,667 $0 0.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $0 0.00%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 0.00%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 0.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $350,000 $87,500 $0 0.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Merck Employees Federal Credit Union's top markets include New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Allentown, and Charlottesville among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 199 $47,075,000 $236,558 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merck Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 199 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 49 $15,465,000 $315,612 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 46 $3,550,000 $77,174 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 45 $16,035,000 $356,333 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 34 $9,820,000 $288,824 $0 0.00%
    Other 25 $2,205,000 $88,200 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merck Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 49 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 199 $47,075,000 $236,558 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merck Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 199 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 72 $20,160,000 $280,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 49 $2,355,000 $48,061 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 43 $6,435,000 $149,651 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,235,000 $456,379 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,685,000 $737,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Merck Employees Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 72 originations, totaling $20,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 62 $20,430,000 $329,516 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 55 $11,655,000 $211,909 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 28 $5,120,000 $182,857 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 24 $3,560,000 $148,333 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 15 $4,715,000 $314,333 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 14 $1,090,000 $77,857 $0 0.00%

    Merck Employees Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 62 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 55 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 199 $47,075,000 $236,558 $0 0.00%

    Merck Employees Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 199 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 148 $34,050,000 $230,068 $0 0.00%
    Asian 15 $4,655,000 $310,333 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 15 $3,315,000 $221,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 15 $3,105,000 $207,000 $0 0.00%
    Chinese 2 $960,000 $480,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $565,000 $565,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.99%

    Merck Employees Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.36%

    Merck Employees Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 199 $47,075,000 $236,558

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $55,000 $55,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 198 $47,020,000 $237,475

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 11.1%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 22.2%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 44.4%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 11.1%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 11.1%