Stark Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Canton, OH

LEI: 549300U1BTGE4PJ8EK24

Tax ID: 34-0908500

5 stars - Updated: 6/2/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Stark Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Stark Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Canton, Akron, Youngstown, Salem, and New Philadelphia among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Stark 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. Stark 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.55% 6/2/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 6/2/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.10% 6/2/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.56% 6/2/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.56% 6/2/25
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Originations

92

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,350,000

Relative Rate

Stark Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.23%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.68%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Stark Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,153.

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
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $3,935,000 $53,904 $4,002 7.42%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $590,000 $98,333 $4,909 7.98%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 7.76%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $240,000 $60,000 $0 7.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $200,000 $100,000 $5,103 7.13%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.99%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.49%
Stark Federal Credit Union's top markets include Canton, Akron, Youngstown, Salem, and New Philadelphia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 92 $5,350,000 $58,152 $4,289 7.48%

    For 2024, Stark Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 92 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 76 $3,810,000 $50,132 $0 7.50%
    Refi 9 $425,000 $47,222 $0 7.60%
    Home Purchase 7 $1,115,000 $159,286 $4,289 7.14%

    For 2024, Stark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 76 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 9 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 42 $2,340,000 $55,714 $5,103 7.84%
    5 Year 20 $890,000 $44,500 $0 6.42%
    10 Year 15 $515,000 $34,333 $0 7.71%
    20 Year 7 $525,000 $75,000 $0 8.13%
    30 Year 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $4,153 7.23%
    Other 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 7.50%

    For 2024, Stark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 42 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 4 $820,000 $205,000
    $<1k 3 $295,000 $98,333

    Stark Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,153, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 62 $3,580,000 $57,742
    6-7% 25 $1,515,000 $60,600
    Over 8% 4 $230,000 $57,500
    5-6% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2024, Stark Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 62 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 79 $3,425,000 $43,354 $3,466 7.53%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,580,000 $131,667 $4,546 7.22%
    $200k-400k 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,909 7.00%

    2024 saw Stark Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 79 originations, totaling $3,425,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 25 $1,225,000 $49,000 $4,665 7.54%
    $100k-150k 19 $1,015,000 $53,421 $0 7.55%
    $50k or less 17 $625,000 $36,765 $3,466 7.35%
    $75k-100k 17 $975,000 $57,353 $4,717 7.53%
    $150k-250k 12 $1,380,000 $115,000 $4,497 7.31%
    $250k+ 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 7.99%

    Stark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 25 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 29 $2,005,000 $69,138 $4,506 7.22%
    30-36% 21 $1,385,000 $65,952 $4,909 7.81%
    <20% 10 $450,000 $45,000 $3,362 7.53%
    36% 8 $290,000 $36,250 $0 7.65%
    42% 8 $370,000 $46,250 $3,569 7.73%
    41% 6 $200,000 $33,333 $0 7.41%
    39% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 7.49%
    40% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 7.06%
    38% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 7.87%
    37% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.49%
    43% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.49%
    44% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,665 7.13%

    Stark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 90 $5,170,000 $57,444 $4,282 7.48%
    Not provided 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,330 7.50%
    Black 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.34%

    Stark Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.70%

    Stark Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 92 $5,350,000 $58,152

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    92 $5,350,000 $58,152

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 31 $1,925,000 $62,097 $0 7.65%
    40-60% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $4,506 7.47%
    60-80% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $3,466 7.33%
    80-100% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,787 7.06%
    Under 20% 45 $1,395,000 $31,000 $0 7.40%