Local Government Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Raleigh, NC

LEI: 549300SJTLYB6ZWKPR88

Tax ID: 56-1362282

5 stars - Updated: 10/29/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 62 reviews

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Review & Overview

Local Government Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Local Government Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston, Asheville, and Greensboro among others. We have data for 61 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Local Government 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. Local Government Federal 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.21% 10/29/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 10/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.76% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 10/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 10/29/24
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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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

3,835

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$508,805,000
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Relative Rate

Local Government Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.93%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.55%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Local Government Federal 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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 751 $103,535,000 $137,863 $4,134 6.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 370 $58,050,000 $156,892 $4,331 5.86%
Outside of Metro Areas 288 $33,100,000 $114,931 $3,487 6.01%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 257 $32,715,000 $127,296 $3,800 5.96%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 200 $31,100,000 $155,500 $4,160 5.95%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 220 $30,130,000 $136,955 $3,936 6.04%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 230 $29,810,000 $129,609 $3,919 5.90%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $18,650,000 $129,514 $3,837 5.87%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $13,840,000 $133,077 $3,927 5.83%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $13,815,000 $120,130 $3,656 6.14%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $13,810,000 $160,581 $4,361 5.80%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $11,670,000 $145,875 $4,215 6.01%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $9,890,000 $112,386 $3,705 6.11%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $9,455,000 $116,728 $3,529 6.17%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $9,295,000 $152,377 $4,262 6.06%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $6,750,000 $116,379 $3,722 5.82%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $6,195,000 $116,887 $3,768 6.35%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $5,955,000 $104,474 $3,298 6.70%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $5,515,000 $122,556 $3,433 6.15%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,125,000 $155,303 $4,470 6.02%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $5,105,000 $137,973 $4,595 5.77%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,605,000 $131,571 $3,716 6.19%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $4,355,000 $117,703 $3,940 6.11%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,575,000 $143,000 $4,190 6.10%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $3,250,000 $90,278 $3,315 6.29%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,200,000 $100,000 $3,087 5.88%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,020,000 $94,375 $3,101 5.71%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,455,000 $129,211 $4,532 6.33%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,420,000 $121,000 $3,581 6.20%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,350,000 $130,556 $4,954 5.83%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,345,000 $93,800 $3,329 5.87%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $2,285,000 $78,793 $3,088 6.17%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,005,000 $154,231 $3,911 6.24%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $1,955,000 $93,095 $3,183 5.94%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,835,000 $141,154 $3,754 5.78%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,740,000 $87,000 $3,285 5.77%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $1,680,000 $76,364 $3,415 6.51%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,650,000 $117,857 $3,117 5.43%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,415,000 $128,636 $3,958 5.59%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,375,000 $125,000 $4,236 5.51%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $3,140 5.72%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $915,000 $305,000 $4,894 5.40%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $4,508 6.33%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $5,521 7.47%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,280 5.43%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $490,000 $122,500 $3,210 6.69%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $4,329 6.31%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $5,045 6.63%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,101 5.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,066 6.48%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $4,658 5.25%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,691 5.40%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,446 5.40%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,006 7.25%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,546 5.40%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $150,000 $37,500 $0 5.75%
Martinsville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,350 6.38%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.00%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,757 5.40%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.00%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.75%
Local Government Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston, Asheville, and Greensboro among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 2,312 $165,250,000 $71,475 n/a 6.03%
    Conventional 1,523 $343,555,000 $225,578 $3,895 5.93%

    For 2023, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 2,312 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,523 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,265 $301,205,000 $238,107 $4,160 5.92%
    Home Improvement 1,098 $69,940,000 $63,698 $2,801 6.00%
    Other 827 $57,865,000 $69,970 $2,890 6.06%
    Refi 645 $79,795,000 $123,713 $2,896 6.02%

    For 2023, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,265 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 1,098 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 2,313 $165,305,000 $71,468 $2,169 6.03%
    30 Year 1,198 $300,790,000 $251,077 $4,114 5.93%
    15 Year 239 $32,715,000 $136,883 $3,065 5.83%
    20 Year 52 $7,050,000 $135,577 $2,938 6.37%
    10 Year 33 $2,945,000 $89,242 $2,502 5.75%

    For 2023, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 2,313 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 1,198 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 818 $253,090,000 $309,401
    $1k-2k 496 $72,570,000 $146,310
    $<1k 170 $12,160,000 $71,529

    Local Government Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,114, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 818 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,363 $120,695,000 $88,551
    7-8% 1,244 $114,110,000 $91,728
    5-6% 835 $195,975,000 $234,701
    6-7% 345 $67,545,000 $195,783
    Over 8% 39 $7,575,000 $194,231
    3-4% 8 $2,600,000 $325,000
    2.5-3% 1 $305,000 $305,000

    During 2023, Local Government Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,363 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 2,031 $106,675,000 $52,523 $2,409 6.02%
    $100k-200k 896 $124,150,000 $138,560 $3,320 6.05%
    $200k-400k 802 $223,920,000 $279,202 $4,532 5.89%
    $400k-600k 89 $40,855,000 $459,045 $4,956 5.72%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,395,000 $693,000 $4,991 5.52%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,810,000 $1,405,000 $7,008 5.29%

    2023 saw Local Government Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 2,031 originations, totaling $106,675,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 961 $148,255,000 $154,272 $4,352 5.95%
    $50k-75k 953 $108,205,000 $113,541 $3,678 6.01%
    $75k-100k 831 $101,745,000 $122,437 $4,073 6.04%
    $50k or less 523 $43,005,000 $82,228 $3,056 6.09%
    $150k-250k 473 $81,285,000 $171,850 $4,496 5.92%
    $250k+ 93 $25,675,000 $276,075 $4,554 5.70%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 961 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 953 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 750 $105,380,000 $140,507 $3,973 5.96%
    20-30% 702 $94,810,000 $135,057 $3,742 5.82%
    42% 394 $40,450,000 $102,665 $3,788 5.95%
    41% 224 $28,690,000 $128,080 $4,080 6.03%
    40% 220 $28,530,000 $129,682 $3,937 6.18%
    <20% 203 $21,845,000 $107,611 $3,370 5.78%
    38% 199 $24,375,000 $122,487 $3,670 5.90%
    39% 166 $22,090,000 $133,072 $4,051 6.10%
    37% 159 $20,295,000 $127,642 $4,102 6.05%
    36% 145 $19,365,000 $133,552 $3,884 5.93%
    50-60% 121 $20,705,000 $171,116 $4,338 6.46%
    44% 93 $12,755,000 $137,151 $4,085 6.26%
    43% 91 $14,405,000 $158,297 $3,980 5.94%
    46% 77 $12,765,000 $165,779 $4,041 6.10%
    48% 66 $8,440,000 $127,879 $3,831 6.08%
    45% 62 $8,790,000 $141,774 $4,027 6.15%
    47% 58 $7,970,000 $137,414 $3,781 6.16%
    >60% 52 $10,570,000 $203,269 $4,417 6.63%
    49% 50 $6,220,000 $124,400 $4,169 5.95%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 750 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 702 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,879 $373,045,000 $129,575 $3,877 6.00%
    Black 624 $86,340,000 $138,365 $3,907 5.97%
    Not provided 257 $37,185,000 $144,689 $4,025 6.00%
    Asian 21 $4,825,000 $229,762 $4,237 5.65%
    American Indian 33 $3,565,000 $108,030 $3,602 6.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 9 $2,155,000 $239,444 $4,263 5.81%
    Asian Indian 3 $715,000 $238,333 $5,013 5.26%
    Other Asian 4 $520,000 $130,000 $3,642 5.74%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $335,000 $111,667 $3,688 5.88%
    Filipino 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.25%
    Guamanian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.77%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.28%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,835 $508,805,000 $132,674

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,835 $508,805,000 $132,674

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 912 $81,880,000 $89,781 $2,456 6.04%
    40-60% 279 $38,855,000 $139,265 $2,957 5.95%
    60-80% 302 $65,980,000 $218,477 $3,728 5.79%
    80-100% 990 $246,360,000 $248,848 $4,187 5.95%
    Over 100% 68 $15,770,000 $231,912 $4,119 6.02%
    Under 20% 1,284 $59,960,000 $46,698 $2,018 6.04%