La Capitol Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Baton Rouge, LA

LEI: 549300V1ZDKDQXFW3339

Tax ID: 72-6020667

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

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Review & Overview

La Capitol Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. La Capitol Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, Hammond, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

La Capitol Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. La Capitol 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 6.84% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.62% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.17% 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

142

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,200,000

Awards

La Capitol Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.98%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.5%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,738.

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
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $5,705,000 $85,149 $3,633 7.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $2,280,000 $95,000 $3,789 6.61%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $980,000 $98,000 $3,499 6.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $930,000 $77,500 $3,330 5.79%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $600,000 $100,000 $3,430 6.14%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $585,000 $83,571 $3,861 6.46%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $530,000 $66,250 $3,631 4.93%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,032 8.31%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 2.99%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.99%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.50%
La Capitol Federal Credit Union's top markets include Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, Hammond, and Alexandria among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 99 $5,515,000 $55,707 n/a 6.23%
    Conventional 43 $6,685,000 $155,465 $3,624 7.10%

    For 2023, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 99 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 43 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 53 $2,805,000 $52,925 $0 7.19%
    Home Improvement 44 $2,480,000 $56,364 $0 5.02%
    Cash Out Refi 21 $2,735,000 $130,238 $3,513 7.46%
    Home Purchase 19 $3,685,000 $193,947 $3,811 6.81%
    Refi 5 $495,000 $99,000 $3,069 6.90%

    For 2023, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 44 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 107 $6,055,000 $56,589 $3,448 6.33%
    30 Year 29 $5,525,000 $190,517 $3,738 6.98%
    10 Year 4 $340,000 $85,000 $2,926 7.28%
    20 Year 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,451 6.56%

    For 2023, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 107 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 39 $5,955,000 $152,692
    $2k-3k 2 $420,000 $210,000
    $1k-2k 1 $175,000 $175,000
    $3k-4k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,738, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 39 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 53 $2,985,000 $56,321
    Over 8% 50 $3,040,000 $60,800
    6-7% 25 $4,335,000 $173,400
    7-8% 11 $1,525,000 $138,636
    5-6% 3 $315,000 $105,000

    During 2023, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 53 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 102 $5,030,000 $49,314 $3,101 6.36%
    $100k-200k 27 $3,945,000 $146,111 $3,705 6.92%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,225,000 $248,077 $3,843 6.68%

    2023 saw La Capitol Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 102 originations, totaling $5,030,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 37 $3,395,000 $91,757 $3,733 6.84%
    $50k-75k 35 $3,215,000 $91,857 $3,608 6.74%
    $75k-100k 32 $2,140,000 $66,875 $3,404 5.73%
    $150k-250k 23 $2,155,000 $93,696 $4,066 7.11%
    $50k or less 13 $795,000 $61,154 $3,201 5.20%
    $250k+ 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,032 9.31%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 37 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 30 $2,650,000 $88,333 $3,630 6.35%
    30-36% 29 $2,945,000 $101,552 $3,840 6.53%
    <20% 12 $970,000 $80,833 $3,489 6.07%
    39% 10 $910,000 $91,000 $3,533 6.93%
    41% 8 $860,000 $107,500 $3,531 5.21%
    42% 7 $565,000 $80,714 $3,617 9.20%
    40% 7 $395,000 $56,429 $3,276 5.53%
    38% 6 $290,000 $48,333 $0 7.20%
    44% 5 $635,000 $127,000 $3,399 8.73%
    46% 5 $325,000 $65,000 $0 6.60%
    43% 5 $475,000 $95,000 $3,814 6.40%
    48% 4 $250,000 $62,500 $0 8.25%
    37% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $3,631 4.08%
    49% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 5.66%
    47% 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 4.91%
    45% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 2.99%
    36% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $2,453 8.81%
    50-60% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.99%

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

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 86 $7,010,000 $81,512 $3,788 6.22%
    Black 41 $3,725,000 $90,854 $3,533 7.24%
    Not provided 14 $1,370,000 $97,857 $3,269 6.24%
    Not applicable 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.68%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    48.59%

    La Capitol Federal 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 142 $12,200,000 $85,915

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    142 $12,200,000 $85,915

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $3,200,000 $72,727 $3,220 6.54%
    40-60% 14 $1,430,000 $102,143 $3,405 5.91%
    60-80% 15 $2,625,000 $175,000 $3,779 7.38%
    80-100% 13 $2,705,000 $208,077 $3,771 6.84%
    Under 20% 56 $2,240,000 $40,000 $2,509 6.29%