Sentinel Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ellsworth, SD

LEI: 549300SQN9E467RQOF48

Tax ID: 46-0248915

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Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Sentinel Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Rapid City.

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union has an above 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

    50

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $4,560,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,075,000 $87,857 $1,360 5.51%
    Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,485,000 $99,000 $2,071 4.93%
    Sentinel Federal Credit Union's top markets include and Rapid City among others.

    Their top states include:
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 50 $4,560,000 $91,200 $1,567 5.33%

    For 2018, Sentinel Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 50 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 19 $1,565,000 $82,368 $843 5.83%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $2,736 4.77%
    Home Improvement 10 $580,000 $58,000 $836 5.50%
    Home Purchase 8 $960,000 $120,000 $2,738 4.72%
    Other 2 $30,000 $15,000 $274 5.50%

    For 2018, Sentinel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 11 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 27 $2,955,000 $109,444 $1,925 5.36%
    10 Year 13 $895,000 $68,846 $978 5.46%
    5 Year 7 $475,000 $67,857 $1,143 4.89%
    Other 2 $70,000 $35,000 $274 5.88%
    20 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,947 5.00%

    For 2018, Sentinel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 30 $1,400,000 $46,667
    $1k-2k 11 $1,425,000 $129,545
    $2k-3k 5 $935,000 $187,000
    $3k-4k 2 $590,000 $295,000

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 30 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 21 $1,235,000 $58,810
    4-5% 14 $1,770,000 $126,429
    6-7% 7 $475,000 $67,857
    3-4% 5 $815,000 $163,000
    7-8% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2018, Sentinel Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 21 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 32 $1,410,000 $44,063 $482 5.73%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,345,000 $156,333 $3,270 4.64%
    $200k-400k 3 $805,000 $268,333 $4,838 4.33%

    2018 saw Sentinel Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 32 originations, totaling $1,410,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 18 $1,780,000 $98,889 $1,742 5.44%
    $50k-75k 11 $635,000 $57,727 $646 5.80%
    $100k-150k 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $2,548 5.08%
    $50k or less 9 $545,000 $60,556 $1,378 4.94%
    $150k-250k 1 $55,000 $55,000 $274 4.25%

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 18 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 10 $790,000 $79,000 $1,212 5.30%
    <20% 5 $335,000 $67,000 $1,031 5.00%
    45% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,699 4.56%
    20-30% 4 $180,000 $45,000 $346 5.13%
    38% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $1,664 5.88%
    39% 4 $190,000 $47,500 $274 6.19%
    37% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $2,098 5.50%
    36% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $2,442 5.17%
    >60% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,443 4.88%
    42% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,716 4.50%
    44% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,969 5.75%
    40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $224 6.50%
    41% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $274 6.00%
    46% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $274 6.75%
    47% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,742 5.00%
    43% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,851 4.00%

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 10 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 47 $4,325,000 $92,021 $1,624 5.32%
    Not applicable 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $274 6.00%
    Korean 1 $25,000 $25,000 $274 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.55%

    Sentinel Federal 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
    88.00%

    Sentinel Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 50 $4,560,000 $91,200

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 8 $710,000 $88,750
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 42 $3,850,000 $91,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $990,000 $61,875 $725 5.81%
    40-60% 4 $600,000 $150,000 $2,304 5.17%
    60-80% 13 $1,735,000 $133,462 $2,701 5.02%
    80-100% 5 $915,000 $183,000 $3,956 4.30%
    Under 20% 12 $320,000 $26,667 $378 5.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 1.2%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 10 12.0%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 9 10.8%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 6 7.2%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 2.4%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 2.4%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2 2.4%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 7 8.4%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 39 47.0%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 1.2%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 2.4%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 1.2%
    SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 1.2%