Mutual Security Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SHELTON, CT

LEI: 549300T7RPUYDIE5FH39

Tax ID: 06-0701899

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews

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Review & Overview

Mutual Security Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Mutual Security Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bridgeport, New Haven, Torrington, and Hartford among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Mutual Security 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. Mutual Security 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.96% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.34% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.98% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.74% 12/16/24
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

75

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$15,055,000

Awards

MUTUAL SECURITY CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Mutual Security Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.34%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.86%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Mutual Security Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,630.

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
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $10,180,000 $231,364 $3,231 7.02%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,355,000 $123,947 $2,588 7.34%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $3,034 7.03%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $3,805 6.56%
Mutual Security Credit Union's top markets include Bridgeport, New Haven, Torrington, and Hartford among others.

Their top states include:
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 75 $15,055,000 $200,733 $3,078 7.08%

    For 2023, Mutual Security Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 75 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 37 $11,525,000 $311,486 $4,663 7.30%
    Home Improvement 18 $1,300,000 $72,222 $1,375 6.74%
    Other 10 $450,000 $45,000 $1,150 7.49%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $1,715,000 $190,556 $2,183 6.64%
    Refi 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,424 5.13%

    For 2023, Mutual Security Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 36 $11,400,000 $316,667 $4,630 7.34%
    10 Year 17 $785,000 $46,176 $1,150 6.93%
    15 Year 15 $1,895,000 $126,333 $1,813 7.22%
    Other 5 $605,000 $121,000 $2,514 5.45%
    20 Year 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,424 6.75%

    For 2023, Mutual Security Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 36 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 67 $13,805,000 $206,045
    $1k-2k 7 $975,000 $139,286
    $3k-4k 1 $275,000 $275,000

    Mutual Security Credit Union's average total fees were $4,630, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 67 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 28 $5,070,000 $181,071
    7-8% 28 $5,780,000 $206,429
    Over 8% 10 $1,920,000 $192,000
    5-6% 9 $2,285,000 $253,889

    During 2023, Mutual Security Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 28 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 27 $1,385,000 $51,296 $1,244 7.06%
    $200k-400k 25 $7,145,000 $285,800 $4,506 7.27%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,265,000 $151,000 $2,920 7.07%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,555,000 $507,857 $5,045 6.63%
    $600k-1MM 1 $705,000 $705,000 $5,496 6.25%

    2023 saw Mutual Security Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 27 originations, totaling $1,385,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 26 $4,150,000 $159,615 $2,529 7.04%
    $150k-250k 16 $3,270,000 $204,375 $2,904 6.79%
    $250k+ 13 $4,895,000 $376,538 $4,965 7.77%
    $75k-100k 10 $1,280,000 $128,000 $2,347 7.14%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,435,000 $159,444 $3,273 6.60%

    Mutual Security Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 16 $4,710,000 $294,375 $4,266 7.77%
    20-30% 16 $3,010,000 $188,125 $3,203 6.87%
    38% 10 $2,180,000 $218,000 $2,684 6.64%
    30-36% 7 $665,000 $95,000 $2,176 7.34%
    40% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $2,215 6.96%
    42% 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $3,610 6.63%
    36% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $2,232 6.81%
    39% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,855 6.63%
    41% 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,115 6.88%
    37% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,312 5.38%
    44% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,150 7.00%
    46% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,150 10.25%
    49% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,228 6.13%

    Mutual Security Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 16 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 45 $9,485,000 $210,778 $3,137 7.06%
    Not provided 21 $3,805,000 $181,190 $2,899 7.03%
    Asian Indian 1 $555,000 $555,000 $5,893 6.13%
    Black 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,525 7.88%
    1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,988 7.38%
    Other Asian 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,533 7.75%
    Asian 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,150 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.17%

    Mutual Security Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.67%

    Mutual Security Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 75 $15,055,000 $200,733

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    75 $15,055,000 $200,733

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $970,000 $121,250 $1,815 6.55%
    40-60% 3 $725,000 $241,667 $2,967 6.63%
    60-80% 21 $6,985,000 $332,619 $4,788 7.01%
    80-100% 16 $4,940,000 $308,750 $4,565 7.63%
    Under 20% 27 $1,435,000 $53,148 $1,253 7.02%