Southeast Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Franklin, TN

LEI: 549300TWLXP5O4IHG211

Tax ID: 62-0382058

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Southeast Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Southeast Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Southeast Financial 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. Southeast Financial 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 6.92% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.92% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.80% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 5.06% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.28% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 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

31

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,605,000

Relative Rate

Southeast Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.81%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.33%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Southeast Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,194.

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
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,175,000 $138,043 $2,003 7.92%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,769 8.00%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,223 9.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,740 7.13%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $1,091 8.75%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,824 8.00%
Southeast Financial Credit Union's top markets include Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson, and Charlotte among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 31 $3,605,000 $116,290 $1,928 8.00%

    For 2023, Southeast Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 13 $765,000 $58,846 $1,260 8.52%
    Cash Out Refi 12 $1,780,000 $148,333 $2,730 7.40%
    Refi 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,456 8.25%
    Home Purchase 2 $760,000 $380,000 $2,625 7.50%
    Other 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,016 8.75%

    For 2023, Southeast Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 13 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 18 $1,210,000 $67,222 $1,621 8.50%
    10 Year 9 $775,000 $86,111 $1,536 7.53%
    30 Year 4 $1,620,000 $405,000 $4,194 6.81%

    For 2023, Southeast Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 23 $1,735,000 $75,435
    $1k-2k 6 $1,310,000 $218,333
    $2k-3k 2 $560,000 $280,000

    Southeast Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $4,194, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 23 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 12 $1,570,000 $130,833
    Over 8% 12 $720,000 $60,000
    6-7% 7 $1,315,000 $187,857

    During 2023, Southeast Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.81%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 12 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 20 $1,110,000 $55,500 $1,626 8.19%
    $100k-200k 7 $865,000 $123,571 $1,705 8.02%
    $200k-400k 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,694 6.81%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,060,000 $530,000 $4,967 7.25%

    2023 saw Southeast Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 20 originations, totaling $1,110,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 9 $1,455,000 $161,667 $2,186 7.90%
    $150k-250k 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $1,633 8.41%
    $75k-100k 5 $275,000 $55,000 $1,717 8.25%
    $50k-75k 4 $360,000 $90,000 $2,388 7.66%
    $50k or less 4 $160,000 $40,000 $1,824 7.56%
    $250k+ 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,603 7.50%

    Southeast Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 9 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 6 $550,000 $91,667 $1,321 8.46%
    49% 4 $730,000 $182,500 $1,790 8.63%
    42% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,680 7.88%
    36% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,378 8.33%
    38% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $2,122 7.46%
    40% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $2,081 7.38%
    30-36% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,777 6.50%
    48% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,120 8.75%
    44% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $997 9.75%
    46% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,703 6.25%
    41% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,449 8.25%
    37% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $6,287 7.00%

    Southeast Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 6 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 16 $1,910,000 $119,375 $1,711 7.92%
    Not provided 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $2,101 8.14%
    Black 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,278 7.98%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.16%

    Southeast Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -12.90%

    Southeast Financial Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 31 $3,605,000 $116,290

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    31 $3,605,000 $116,290

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $2,090 8.16%
    40-60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,785 6.13%
    60-80% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $3,639 6.88%
    Under 20% 16 $1,010,000 $63,125 $1,380 8.22%