Local Government Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Raleigh, NC

LEI: 549300SJTLYB6ZWKPR88

Tax ID: 56-1362282

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Review & Overview

Local Government Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Local Government Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston, and Greensboro among others. We have data for 64 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.21% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.76% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 4/21/24
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Originations

5,807

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$874,055,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,023 $168,645,000 $164,853 $3,636 3.11%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 512 $93,220,000 $182,070 $3,851 3.09%
Outside of Metro Areas 490 $63,960,000 $130,531 $3,259 3.18%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 289 $51,745,000 $179,048 $3,851 3.13%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 366 $50,440,000 $137,814 $3,263 3.14%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 327 $44,295,000 $135,459 $3,255 3.14%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 354 $43,150,000 $121,893 $3,075 3.11%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 188 $31,850,000 $169,415 $3,766 3.08%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 197 $26,055,000 $132,259 $3,186 3.19%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 141 $24,595,000 $174,433 $3,695 3.10%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $19,850,000 $150,379 $3,653 3.13%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $18,775,000 $155,165 $3,491 3.28%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 143 $18,425,000 $128,846 $3,159 3.22%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 125 $17,985,000 $143,880 $3,720 3.08%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $17,515,000 $216,235 $4,132 3.11%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $14,610,000 $128,158 $3,194 3.15%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 87 $14,465,000 $166,264 $3,631 3.13%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $12,175,000 $146,687 $3,376 3.22%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 87 $12,175,000 $139,943 $3,151 3.15%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $10,575,000 $130,556 $3,294 3.12%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $8,920,000 $131,176 $3,114 3.22%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $8,450,000 $105,625 $2,714 3.08%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $8,295,000 $150,818 $3,373 3.27%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $7,470,000 $149,400 $3,604 3.11%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $6,790,000 $169,750 $3,627 3.28%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $6,580,000 $149,545 $3,789 3.08%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $6,405,000 $116,455 $3,217 3.05%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $6,080,000 $178,824 $3,945 3.15%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $5,455,000 $155,857 $3,470 3.20%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $5,430,000 $104,423 $2,893 3.07%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $5,110,000 $150,294 $3,499 3.18%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $4,970,000 $118,333 $3,161 3.17%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,175,000 $198,810 $3,864 3.15%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $3,955,000 $136,379 $3,265 3.29%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $3,920,000 $130,667 $3,259 3.06%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,150,000 $143,182 $3,561 3.05%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,140,000 $98,125 $2,884 3.42%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $3,075,000 $113,889 $3,091 3.25%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,510,000 $96,538 $2,834 3.11%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,305,000 $100,217 $2,732 3.20%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,205,000 $200,455 $4,044 3.17%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,075,000 $296,429 $5,211 3.22%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,850,000 $231,250 $4,185 3.52%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,415,000 $283,000 $4,617 3.29%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $5,048 3.10%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $760,000 $190,000 $3,914 3.19%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $4,013 3.49%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $655,000 $131,000 $3,599 3.18%
Martinsville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $2,660 3.15%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,967 4.38%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,572 3.25%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,599 2.75%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,379 3.05%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,197 3.15%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,674 3.38%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,125 3.15%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,014 3.15%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,278 3.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,716 3.50%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.38%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,200 3.15%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,113 3.75%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.75%
Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%
Local Government Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston, and Greensboro among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 4,472 $799,520,000 $178,784 $3,462 3.25%
    HELOC 1,335 $74,535,000 $55,831 n/a 2.75%

    For 2021, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 4,472 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1,335 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 2,574 $429,450,000 $166,841 $3,329 3.13%
    Home Purchase 2,003 $375,535,000 $187,486 $3,653 3.36%
    Home Improvement 652 $36,820,000 $56,472 $2,914 2.78%
    Other 578 $32,250,000 $55,796 $2,827 2.78%

    For 2021, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 2,574 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 2,003 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,598 $531,450,000 $204,561 $3,779 3.32%
    Other 1,359 $80,595,000 $59,305 $4,236 2.76%
    20 Year 827 $134,875,000 $163,089 $3,167 3.25%
    15 Year 752 $84,080,000 $111,809 $2,665 3.12%
    10 Year 185 $16,565,000 $89,541 $2,233 2.84%
    30+ year 86 $26,490,000 $308,023 $5,407 3.28%

    For 2021, Local Government Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,598 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 1,359 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,594 $219,270,000 $137,560
    $2k-3k 1,410 $315,740,000 $223,929
    $<1k 560 $42,260,000 $75,464
    $3k-4k 448 $94,660,000 $211,295
    $4k-5k 358 $106,160,000 $296,536
    $5k+ 31 $15,085,000 $486,613

    Local Government Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,779, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,594 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 2,977 $568,695,000 $191,030
    2.5-3% 2,601 $266,105,000 $102,309
    4-5% 229 $39,255,000 $171,419

    During 2021, Local Government Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.32%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 2,977 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 2,202 $321,900,000 $146,185 $3,151 3.25%
    $100,000 or less 2,066 $117,740,000 $56,989 $2,212 2.93%
    $200k-400k 1,423 $378,185,000 $265,766 $4,503 3.26%
    $400k-600k 100 $44,460,000 $444,600 $5,394 3.23%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,515,000 $701,000 $5,686 3.21%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 $5,787 3.25%

    2021 saw Local Government Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 2,202 originations, totaling $321,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 1,667 $229,545,000 $137,699 $3,308 3.16%
    $50k or less 1,268 $134,820,000 $106,325 $2,829 3.20%
    $75k-100k 1,229 $200,675,000 $163,283 $3,689 3.14%
    $100k-150k 1,140 $203,400,000 $178,421 $3,964 3.08%
    $150k-250k 420 $83,630,000 $199,119 $4,364 3.02%
    $250k+ 71 $19,695,000 $277,394 $4,870 2.97%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 1,667 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 1,268 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,639 $244,065,000 $148,911 $3,384 3.15%
    30-36% 1,293 $203,365,000 $157,282 $3,542 3.16%
    <20% 664 $80,360,000 $121,024 $2,973 3.07%
    42% 282 $38,660,000 $137,092 $3,634 3.07%
    41% 261 $41,475,000 $158,908 $3,725 3.12%
    40% 256 $40,030,000 $156,367 $3,643 3.14%
    37% 228 $36,310,000 $159,254 $3,528 3.17%
    38% 218 $32,640,000 $149,725 $3,462 3.19%
    36% 210 $34,590,000 $164,714 $3,671 3.14%
    39% 204 $30,870,000 $151,324 $3,690 3.11%
    43% 114 $18,600,000 $163,158 $3,644 3.17%
    44% 95 $15,645,000 $164,684 $3,697 3.23%
    45% 69 $12,005,000 $173,986 $3,742 3.17%
    50-60% 65 $13,165,000 $202,538 $3,658 3.21%
    46% 51 $7,105,000 $139,314 $3,626 3.08%
    49% 45 $6,735,000 $149,667 $3,848 3.05%
    47% 44 $6,080,000 $138,182 $3,561 3.03%
    48% 40 $7,280,000 $182,000 $3,830 3.18%
    >60% 28 $5,050,000 $180,357 $3,346 3.08%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,639 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1,293 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,304 $635,000,000 $147,537 $3,431 3.13%
    Black 965 $151,065,000 $156,544 $3,538 3.18%
    Not provided 432 $72,310,000 $167,384 $3,600 3.15%
    American Indian 58 $7,790,000 $134,310 $3,252 3.07%
    Asian 22 $3,950,000 $179,545 $3,608 3.29%
    Other Pacific Islander 9 $1,865,000 $207,222 $3,762 3.10%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 8 $1,260,000 $157,500 $3,599 3.28%
    Other Asian 4 $400,000 $100,000 $4,818 2.88%
    Asian Indian 3 $285,000 $95,000 $3,038 2.88%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 2.75%
    Samoan 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.55%

    Local Government Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.54%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,807 $874,055,000 $150,517

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5,807 $874,055,000 $150,517

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 632 $46,090,000 $72,927 $2,164 2.83%
    40-60% 721 $90,005,000 $124,834 $2,784 3.06%
    60-80% 1,260 $228,680,000 $181,492 $3,497 3.16%
    80-100% 2,302 $461,100,000 $200,304 $3,752 3.36%
    Over 100% 101 $16,695,000 $165,297 $3,397 3.43%
    Under 20% 791 $31,485,000 $39,804 $2,018 2.75%