Merco Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Merco Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Merco Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Merced and Modesto .Merco 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. Merco Credit Union is typically an average 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 | 6.58% | 12/3/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 12/3/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.66% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.68% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.68% | 12/3/24 |
| 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
13Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$1,585,000Relative Rate
Merco Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.63%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.15%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Merco Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $8,062.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $1,080,000 | $90,000 | $2,866 | 8.07% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $12,788 | 6.25% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 13 | $1,585,000 | $121,923 | $3,629 | 7.93% |
For 2023, Merco Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 13 originations.
Loan Reason
| Loan Reason | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Out Refi | 10 | $900,000 | $90,000 | $2,673 | 8.11% |
| Home Purchase | 2 | $630,000 | $315,000 | $9,191 | 6.50% |
| Refi | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $2,063 | 9.00% |
For 2023, Merco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 10 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 2 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Year | 10 | $740,000 | $74,000 | $2,299 | 8.33% |
| 30 Year | 3 | $845,000 | $281,667 | $8,062 | 6.63% |
For 2023, Merco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 10 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 3 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 9 | $635,000 | $70,556 |
| $3k-4k | 2 | $340,000 | $170,000 |
| $1k-2k | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| $5k+ | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 |
Merco Credit Union's average total fees were $8,062, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 5 | $395,000 | $79,000 |
| Over 8% | 5 | $345,000 | $69,000 |
| 6-7% | 3 | $845,000 | $281,667 |
During 2023, Merco Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 5 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Merco Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 8 originations, totaling $500,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Merco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 5 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 5 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Merco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 3 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 43%, with 3 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | $1,400,000 | $140,000 | $3,987 | 7.74% |
| Not provided | 3 | $185,000 | $61,667 | $2,434 | 8.58% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications75.86%
Merco Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination61.54%
Merco 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 | 13 | $1,585,000 | $121,923 |