La Capitol Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Baton Rouge, LA

LEI: 549300V1ZDKDQXFW3339

Tax ID: 72-6020667

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Review & Overview

La Capitol Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. La Capitol Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, Monroe, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

La Capitol 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. 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.84% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.62% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.17% 4/28/24
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Originations

208

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,900,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $10,470,000 $130,875 $3,683 4.39%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $5,645,000 $152,568 $3,841 4.35%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,265,000 $205,909 $4,184 4.05%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,770,000 $147,500 $4,047 4.49%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,670,000 $104,375 $3,199 4.63%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $3,992 4.04%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,600,000 $114,286 $3,505 4.61%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $1,490,000 $106,429 $3,397 4.47%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $775,000 $110,714 $3,586 4.23%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $4,965 3.88%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $4,772 4.63%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,532 4.13%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,633 3.88%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $3,366 4.88%
La Capitol Federal Credit Union's top markets include Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, Monroe, 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
    Conventional 173 $27,135,000 $156,850 $3,771 4.15%
    HELOC 33 $1,545,000 $46,818 n/a 5.62%
    VA 1 $135,000 $135,000 $9 4.75%
    USDA 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,684 3.63%

    For 2019, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 173 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 33 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 103 $17,905,000 $173,835 $4,000 4.25%
    Cash Out Refi 46 $5,210,000 $113,261 $3,293 4.13%
    Refi 27 $4,275,000 $158,333 $3,600 3.89%
    Home Improvement 20 $880,000 $44,000 $0 5.49%
    Other 11 $585,000 $53,182 $0 5.82%
    NA 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2019, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 126 $21,380,000 $169,683 $3,911 4.28%
    10 Year 46 $2,810,000 $61,087 $3,057 5.06%
    15 Year 22 $2,700,000 $122,727 $3,324 3.69%
    20 Year 14 $2,010,000 $143,571 $3,674 4.25%

    For 2019, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 126 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 46 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 87 $13,455,000 $154,655
    $<1k 58 $5,260,000 $90,690
    $2k-3k 24 $6,350,000 $264,583
    $3k-4k 4 $1,670,000 $417,500
    $4k-5k 1 $485,000 $485,000

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,911, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 87 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 90 $14,230,000 $158,111
    3-4% 79 $12,435,000 $157,405
    5-6% 32 $1,930,000 $60,313
    6-7% 5 $255,000 $51,000
    2.5-3% 1 $35,000 $35,000
    7-8% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2019, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 90 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 81 $4,515,000 $55,741 $2,924 4.69%
    $100k-200k 80 $11,550,000 $144,375 $3,656 4.21%
    $200k-400k 44 $11,440,000 $260,000 $4,664 4.18%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,395,000 $465,000 $6,835 3.83%

    2019 saw La Capitol Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 81 originations, totaling $4,515,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 56 $8,330,000 $148,750 $3,804 4.33%
    $50k-75k 45 $5,675,000 $126,111 $3,558 4.31%
    $100k-150k 43 $6,925,000 $161,047 $4,139 4.53%
    $50k or less 37 $3,445,000 $93,108 $3,308 4.30%
    $150k-250k 23 $3,535,000 $153,696 $4,047 4.68%
    $250k+ 2 $770,000 $385,000 $5,792 3.88%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 56 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 45 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 63 $8,755,000 $138,968 $3,778 4.36%
    30-36% 44 $6,520,000 $148,182 $3,862 4.42%
    <20% 25 $2,135,000 $85,400 $3,416 4.85%
    41% 8 $1,370,000 $171,250 $4,156 4.52%
    38% 8 $1,390,000 $173,750 $4,115 4.17%
    37% 7 $985,000 $140,714 $3,732 4.27%
    44% 6 $650,000 $108,333 $3,329 4.65%
    36% 5 $925,000 $185,000 $4,948 4.83%
    43% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $4,359 4.20%
    39% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,120 4.33%
    42% 4 $400,000 $100,000 $3,232 4.56%
    45% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,770 4.33%
    50-60% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,535 5.00%
    40% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,754 3.44%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,773 4.75%
    48% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,350 3.88%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 63 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 132 $20,170,000 $152,803 $3,794 4.21%
    White 48 $5,080,000 $105,833 $3,679 4.79%
    Black 26 $3,400,000 $130,769 $3,609 4.38%
    American Indian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,287 4.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    72.50%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    39.42%

    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
    900.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    NA 206 $28,810,000 $139,854

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $380,000 $95,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 204 $28,520,000 $139,804

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 20 $1,360,000 $68,000 $3,001 4.69%
    40-60% 17 $1,555,000 $91,471 $3,132 4.02%
    60-80% 52 $7,680,000 $147,692 $3,689 4.27%
    80-100% 77 $14,465,000 $187,857 $4,050 4.34%
    Over 100% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $4,125 3.88%
    Under 20% 21 $705,000 $33,571 $2,463 5.47%