Merco Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Merced, CA

LEI: 549300U5KJDUGZIWF098

Tax ID: 94-1366983

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Review & Overview

Merco Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Merco Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Merced, Santa Maria, Modesto, Sacramento, and Madera among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.58% 12/9/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/9/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.66% 12/9/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/9/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/9/24
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Originations

41

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,095,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $6,350,000 $226,786 $4,297 3.34%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $2,315,000 $257,222 $4,241 3.22%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $4,461 3.63%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,143 3.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,668 3.50%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,239 3.00%
Merco Credit Union's top markets include Merced, Santa Maria, Modesto, Sacramento, and Madera among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 40 $9,790,000 $244,750 $3,923 3.33%
    VA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $16,082 2.88%

    For 2020, Merco Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 40 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 22 $5,660,000 $257,273 $4,715 3.43%
    Refi 10 $2,190,000 $219,000 $3,000 3.10%
    Home Improvement 6 $1,200,000 $200,000 $4,183 3.23%
    Home Purchase 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $4,721 3.50%

    For 2020, Merco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 10 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 24 $6,360,000 $265,000 $4,355 3.33%
    15 Year 11 $2,135,000 $194,091 $3,532 3.38%
    20 Year 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $5,849 2.79%
    Other 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,556 3.63%
    10 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,952 3.50%

    For 2020, Merco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 11 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 15 $3,775,000 $251,667
    $<1k 12 $2,800,000 $233,333
    $2k-3k 5 $1,055,000 $211,000
    $5k+ 5 $1,255,000 $251,000
    $4k-5k 3 $905,000 $301,667
    $3k-4k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Merco Credit Union's average total fees were $4,355, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 26 $6,550,000 $251,923
    2.5-3% 12 $3,240,000 $270,000
    <2.5% 1 $195,000 $195,000
    4-5% 1 $35,000 $35,000
    5-6% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2020, Merco Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.33%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 20 $5,570,000 $278,500 $5,198 3.26%
    $100k-200k 13 $1,975,000 $151,923 $3,530 3.22%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,355,000 $471,000 $3,348 3.23%
    $100,000 or less 3 $195,000 $65,000 $2,131 4.33%

    2020 saw Merco Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 20 originations, totaling $5,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 13 $3,965,000 $305,000 $5,260 3.13%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,505,000 $167,222 $3,468 3.63%
    $75k-100k 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $3,951 3.34%
    $150k-250k 6 $1,870,000 $311,667 $3,428 3.19%
    $50k or less 4 $730,000 $182,500 $4,144 3.38%
    $250k+ 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,298 3.44%

    Merco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 13 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 9 $1,735,000 $192,778 $3,617 3.46%
    30-36% 7 $1,665,000 $237,857 $3,432 3.30%
    37% 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $6,934 2.98%
    <20% 5 $925,000 $185,000 $3,013 3.15%
    43% 4 $1,530,000 $382,500 $5,405 3.25%
    48% 3 $1,095,000 $365,000 $3,834 3.46%
    42% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,313 3.38%
    45% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,353 4.19%
    41% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,865 3.00%
    44% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,249 3.75%
    47% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,163 3.00%
    40% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,941 3.13%

    Merco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 30 $7,410,000 $247,000 $4,379 3.30%
    Not provided 9 $2,245,000 $249,444 $3,635 3.39%
    Asian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,448 3.75%
    American Indian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,457 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.00%

    Merco Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.98%

    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 41 $10,095,000 $246,220

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $235,000 $235,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 40 $9,860,000 $246,500

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,568 4.00%
    40-60% 11 $2,175,000 $197,727 $3,507 3.27%
    60-80% 19 $5,405,000 $284,474 $4,244 3.24%
    80-100% 7 $2,155,000 $307,857 $6,412 3.20%
    Under 20% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,191 4.25%