Teachers Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

South Bend, IN

LEI: 549300SXT4VBB68QCC26

Tax ID: 35-0702986

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 48 reviews

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Review & Overview

Teachers Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Teachers Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and Champaign among others. We have data for 54 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Teachers 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. Teachers 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.29% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.91% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.75% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.44% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.95% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.40% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.53% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.43% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.76% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.76% 4/5/25
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

2,300

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$303,430,000
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Relative Rate

Teachers Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.1%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Teachers Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,492.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 638 $72,340,000 $113,386 $1,848 8.14%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 632 $68,380,000 $108,196 $2,690 7.92%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 175 $31,175,000 $178,143 $3,276 7.20%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 187 $23,425,000 $125,267 $3,178 7.91%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $22,310,000 $11,155,000 $0 7.09%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 113 $13,585,000 $120,221 $2,349 7.87%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 109 $12,785,000 $117,294 $2,394 7.98%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $7,515,000 $95,127 $2,075 7.85%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $7,295,000 $123,644 $3,073 7.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 55 $6,805,000 $123,727 $3,170 7.85%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $4,750,000 $95,000 $2,206 8.17%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,475,000 $139,000 $3,357 7.58%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $3,465,000 $105,000 $2,250 7.95%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,475,000 $190,385 $3,036 6.73%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,245,000 $449,000 $0 7.75%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,035,000 $185,000 $3,404 6.93%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,805,000 $361,000 $6,602 7.58%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,775,000 $161,364 $5,034 7.39%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,715,000 $245,000 $4,524 7.07%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,555,000 $103,667 $1,693 8.09%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,475,000 $491,667 $7,239 6.71%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $5,876 7.13%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $990,000 $495,000 $5,665 6.94%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $840,000 $105,000 $3,622 7.48%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $825,000 $91,667 $2,587 7.61%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $805,000 $161,000 $6,747 7.43%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $2,100 6.84%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $585,000 $117,000 $2,805 6.88%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $1,708 6.71%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,568 5.25%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,103 6.75%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,114 7.13%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,589 6.00%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,711 6.75%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,579 7.13%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,604 6.75%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 7.23%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,056 7.13%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,440 6.88%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,552 5.50%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,000 5.75%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $1,496 7.63%
Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,369 6.25%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,236 7.63%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 8.67%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.88%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,098 7.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,471 6.88%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,917 7.25%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 9.25%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.50%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.50%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.75%
Teachers Credit Union's top markets include Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and Champaign among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,189 $82,185,000 $69,121 n/a 8.73%
    Conventional 995 $195,605,000 $196,588 $2,210 7.08%
    FHA 97 $21,095,000 $217,474 $6,771 6.17%
    VA 14 $3,500,000 $250,000 $4,398 6.29%
    USDA 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $4,933 5.95%

    For 2024, Teachers Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,189 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 995 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 743 $51,275,000 $69,011 $81 8.54%
    Home Purchase 622 $146,820,000 $236,045 $3,629 6.62%
    Other 530 $30,490,000 $57,528 $1 8.49%
    Refi 302 $43,830,000 $145,132 $1,842 8.14%
    Cash Out Refi 103 $31,015,000 $301,117 $3,378 6.97%

    For 2024, Teachers Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 743 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 622 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 1,230 $90,790,000 $73,813 $3,383 8.65%
    30 Year 629 $131,545,000 $209,134 $3,492 6.65%
    15 Year 218 $16,220,000 $74,404 $527 7.73%
    10 Year 97 $5,385,000 $55,515 $350 7.46%
    5 Year 57 $2,115,000 $37,105 $2 7.07%
    30+ year 55 $31,345,000 $569,909 $5,625 7.24%
    Other 12 $3,720,000 $310,000 $1,847 7.48%
    3 Year 2 $22,310,000 $11,155,000 $0 7.09%

    For 2024, Teachers Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 1,230 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 629 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 663 $102,555,000 $154,683
    $1k-2k 280 $61,820,000 $220,786
    $2k-3k 55 $16,545,000 $300,818
    $3k-4k 17 $5,015,000 $295,000
    $5k+ 11 $4,315,000 $392,273
    $4k-5k 5 $1,925,000 $385,000

    Teachers Credit Union's average total fees were $3,492, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 663 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 1,227 $88,525,000 $72,148
    6-7% 484 $115,050,000 $237,707
    7-8% 457 $73,365,000 $160,536
    5-6% 131 $26,395,000 $201,489
    4-5% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2024, Teachers Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 1,227 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,337 $67,855,000 $50,752 $776 8.37%
    $100k-200k 572 $81,000,000 $141,608 $2,829 7.48%
    $200k-400k 322 $85,920,000 $266,832 $4,075 6.81%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,830,000 $472,143 $4,633 6.90%
    $600k-1MM 18 $13,110,000 $728,333 $5,615 6.93%
    $1MM+ 9 $35,715,000 $3,968,333 $7,418 7.02%

    2024 saw Teachers Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,337 originations, totaling $67,855,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 569 $58,335,000 $102,522 $2,575 7.74%
    $100k-150k 506 $66,400,000 $131,225 $2,731 7.95%
    $50k or less 431 $30,525,000 $70,824 $2,265 7.89%
    $75k-100k 429 $47,915,000 $111,690 $2,852 7.93%
    $150k-250k 261 $42,825,000 $164,080 $2,696 8.05%
    $250k+ 68 $27,910,000 $410,441 $4,425 7.81%

    Teachers Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 569 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 506 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 513 $53,165,000 $103,635 $2,498 7.90%
    30-36% 396 $47,660,000 $120,354 $2,438 7.90%
    <20% 208 $16,710,000 $80,337 $2,223 8.01%
    49% 150 $19,930,000 $132,867 $2,900 8.11%
    45% 91 $11,155,000 $122,582 $2,553 7.86%
    46% 88 $14,330,000 $162,841 $3,004 7.83%
    42% 87 $10,675,000 $122,701 $2,531 7.82%
    40% 86 $14,300,000 $166,279 $2,539 7.80%
    39% 77 $10,535,000 $136,818 $2,407 7.82%
    41% 75 $10,945,000 $145,933 $2,458 7.83%
    48% 72 $8,040,000 $111,667 $3,157 8.11%
    36% 69 $7,805,000 $113,116 $3,033 8.03%
    43% 68 $9,230,000 $135,735 $2,799 7.79%
    37% 67 $7,425,000 $110,821 $2,533 7.72%
    38% 67 $7,985,000 $119,179 $2,489 7.77%
    44% 65 $11,545,000 $177,615 $2,927 7.56%
    47% 64 $7,200,000 $112,500 $2,675 8.02%
    50-60% 45 $8,885,000 $197,444 $6,096 7.19%
    >60% 3 $445,000 $148,333 $5,568 6.96%

    Teachers Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 513 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 396 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,947 $226,705,000 $116,438 $2,597 7.89%
    Not applicable 9 $25,465,000 $2,829,444 $0 7.58%
    Black 178 $21,620,000 $121,461 $3,066 7.98%
    Not provided 107 $17,465,000 $163,224 $2,566 7.88%
    Asian 35 $9,565,000 $273,286 $4,209 7.43%
    American Indian 19 $2,105,000 $110,789 $3,934 7.74%
    Asian Indian 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.19%
    Guamanian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 9.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%
    Other Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.38%

    Teachers Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.65%

    Teachers Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,300 $303,430,000 $131,926

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,300 $303,430,000 $131,926

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 663 $55,715,000 $84,035 $916 8.44%
    40-60% 201 $30,485,000 $151,667 $2,939 8.01%
    60-80% 257 $78,755,000 $306,440 $3,317 7.07%
    80-100% 455 $108,205,000 $237,813 $3,854 6.73%
    Over 100% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $6,705 6.06%
    Under 20% 722 $29,920,000 $41,440 $59 8.36%