Credit Union Of America Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wichita, KS

LEI: 549300RRQHIHHM9I4K21

Tax ID: 48-0477295

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Review & Overview

Credit Union Of America is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Credit Union Of America has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Wichita, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Kansas City, and Salina among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Credit Union Of America 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. Credit Union Of America 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.73% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.28% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.33% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.50% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.51% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 4.86% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.21% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.09% 4/21/24
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

1,477

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$151,715,000

Awards

CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA 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
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,207 $126,115,000 $104,486 $3,916 4.58%
Hutchinson, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $7,890,000 $98,625 $2,363 4.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 72 $7,570,000 $105,139 $2,443 4.51%
Great Bend, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $4,720,000 $59,000 $4,792 4.40%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $2,383 5.23%
Salina, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,115,000 $101,364 $1,954 4.33%
Garden City, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $1,707 4.00%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $1,999 3.96%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $2,716 5.13%
Lebanon, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $2,906 4.38%
McPherson, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $310,000 $77,500 $1,585 5.00%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,383 3.63%
Pittsburg, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,588 5.38%
Ponca City, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,563 3.13%
MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,106 5.50%
Liberal, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.25%
Credit Union Of America's top markets include Wichita, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Kansas City, and Salina among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 835 $37,945,000 $45,443 n/a 4.49%
    Conventional 629 $110,855,000 $176,240 $3,630 4.71%
    FHA 7 $1,105,000 $157,857 $3,833 4.95%
    VA 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $7,456 5.15%
    USDA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,414 3.50%

    For 2022, Credit Union Of America's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 835 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 629 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 507 $93,785,000 $184,980 $3,397 4.93%
    Home Improvement 395 $18,445,000 $46,696 $2,100 4.67%
    Refi 348 $20,790,000 $59,741 $2,126 3.90%
    Other 156 $8,800,000 $56,410 $6,634 4.91%
    Cash Out Refi 71 $9,895,000 $139,366 $5,385 4.29%

    For 2022, Credit Union Of America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 507 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 395 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 839 $38,505,000 $45,894 $0 4.49%
    30 Year 488 $92,910,000 $190,389 $2,881 4.94%
    15 Year 77 $9,765,000 $126,818 $2,388 3.82%
    20 Year 42 $6,570,000 $156,429 $6,006 4.37%
    10 Year 28 $3,560,000 $127,143 $17,876 3.79%
    5 Year 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 5.75%
    3 Year 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.25%

    For 2022, Credit Union Of America's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 839 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 488 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 474 $82,020,000 $173,038
    $1k-2k 65 $9,745,000 $149,923
    $2k-3k 34 $5,650,000 $166,176
    $3k-4k 24 $5,610,000 $233,750
    $5k+ 13 $3,435,000 $264,231
    $4k-5k 10 $2,240,000 $224,000

    Credit Union Of America's average total fees were $2,881, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 474 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 603 $51,865,000 $86,012
    4-5% 366 $39,100,000 $106,831
    5-6% 289 $38,075,000 $131,747
    6-7% 128 $13,070,000 $102,109
    7-8% 48 $3,450,000 $71,875
    2.5-3% 37 $5,425,000 $146,622
    <2.5% 6 $730,000 $121,667

    During 2022, Credit Union Of America's average interest rate for loans was 4.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 603 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 933 $41,215,000 $44,175 $3,915 4.51%
    $100k-200k 331 $47,225,000 $142,674 $3,866 4.71%
    $200k-400k 183 $47,955,000 $262,049 $2,983 4.83%
    $400k-600k 25 $11,635,000 $465,400 $4,146 4.15%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,685,000 $737,000 $7,367 4.60%

    2022 saw Credit Union Of America place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 933 originations, totaling $41,215,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 374 $41,070,000 $109,813 $3,247 4.61%
    $50k-75k 352 $32,400,000 $92,045 $3,401 4.54%
    $75k-100k 286 $29,610,000 $103,531 $3,683 4.74%
    $50k or less 236 $17,130,000 $72,585 $2,191 4.46%
    $150k-250k 195 $25,135,000 $128,897 $8,112 4.56%
    $250k+ 25 $4,445,000 $177,800 $4,059 4.55%

    Credit Union Of America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 374 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 352 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 402 $36,060,000 $89,701 $4,477 4.50%
    30-36% 254 $25,790,000 $101,535 $3,427 4.64%
    <20% 214 $13,660,000 $63,832 $7,285 4.30%
    41% 55 $5,625,000 $102,273 $2,526 4.80%
    42% 51 $6,435,000 $126,176 $2,756 4.65%
    37% 51 $5,295,000 $103,824 $2,496 4.62%
    39% 47 $6,255,000 $133,085 $2,692 5.14%
    36% 45 $6,055,000 $134,556 $2,990 4.70%
    43% 43 $6,655,000 $154,767 $2,623 4.68%
    38% 43 $4,875,000 $113,372 $4,629 4.72%
    50-60% 42 $3,530,000 $84,048 $4,630 4.63%
    44% 41 $6,805,000 $165,976 $2,565 4.42%
    40% 40 $5,850,000 $146,250 $2,390 4.74%
    46% 31 $3,455,000 $111,452 $2,558 5.01%
    45% 28 $3,460,000 $123,571 $2,480 4.53%
    49% 24 $3,330,000 $138,750 $2,606 4.93%
    48% 23 $2,645,000 $115,000 $2,600 4.41%
    47% 23 $3,325,000 $144,565 $3,360 4.79%
    >60% 11 $685,000 $62,273 $2,848 5.01%

    Credit Union Of America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 402 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 254 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,255 $122,595,000 $97,685 $2,931 4.57%
    Not provided 117 $15,875,000 $135,684 $7,863 4.77%
    Black 53 $5,455,000 $102,925 $2,436 4.63%
    Asian 25 $4,005,000 $160,200 $4,046 4.45%
    Not applicable 9 $1,925,000 $213,889 $0 4.56%
    American Indian 12 $1,550,000 $129,167 $5,162 4.58%
    Vietnamese 2 $150,000 $75,000 $3,374 4.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 4.75%
    Korean 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,545 3.00%
    Other Asian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.55%

    Credit Union Of America has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.67%

    Credit Union Of America has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1920.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    230.48 1 $325,000 $325,000
    312.5 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4454.5 1 $445,000 $445,000
    NA 1,473 $150,625,000 $102,257

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,477 $151,715,000 $102,718

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 329 $16,735,000 $50,866 $13,857 4.48%
    40-60% 144 $13,400,000 $93,056 $2,187 4.40%
    60-80% 263 $40,805,000 $155,152 $5,007 4.48%
    80-100% 369 $69,815,000 $189,201 $2,625 4.88%
    Under 20% 372 $10,960,000 $29,462 $1,936 4.54%