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 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, Alexandria, Ruston, and Lafayette 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 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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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

131

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$13,455,000

Awards

La Capitol Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $5,905,000 $93,730 $3,325 4.68%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,765,000 $110,600 $3,594 5.31%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $1,375,000 $125,000 $3,381 5.42%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $885,000 $98,333 $3,212 4.13%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $4,423 4.25%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $3,426 6.06%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $3,316 4.17%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $3,315 3.96%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,410 3.81%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,421 4.75%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,067 5.19%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,107 4.00%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,319 3.38%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.25%
La Capitol Federal Credit Union's top markets include Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Ruston, and Lafayette 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 73 $10,025,000 $137,329 $3,378 5.25%
    HELOC 58 $3,430,000 $59,138 n/a 4.24%

    For 2022, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 73 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 58 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 33 $3,835,000 $116,212 $3,280 5.14%
    Home Purchase 32 $5,290,000 $165,313 $3,506 5.43%
    Other 29 $1,735,000 $59,828 $0 4.57%
    Home Improvement 27 $1,545,000 $57,222 $0 3.96%
    Refi 10 $1,050,000 $105,000 $3,172 4.65%

    For 2022, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 33 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 32 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 76 $5,220,000 $68,684 $3,173 4.36%
    30 Year 40 $6,710,000 $167,750 $3,471 5.39%
    10 Year 9 $685,000 $76,111 $3,050 5.54%
    20 Year 6 $840,000 $140,000 $3,545 5.35%

    For 2022, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 76 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 40 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 69 $9,245,000 $133,986
    $1k-2k 3 $425,000 $141,667
    $2k-3k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,471, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 69 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 34 $3,050,000 $89,706
    5-6% 28 $3,490,000 $124,643
    4-5% 24 $3,220,000 $134,167
    2.5-3% 18 $1,110,000 $61,667
    6-7% 18 $1,930,000 $107,222
    7-8% 8 $560,000 $70,000
    Over 8% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2022, La Capitol Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 34 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 75 $4,155,000 $55,400 $3,059 4.73%
    $100k-200k 42 $5,630,000 $134,048 $3,419 4.82%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,670,000 $262,143 $3,715 5.15%

    2022 saw La Capitol Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 75 originations, totaling $4,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 35 $2,995,000 $85,571 $3,412 4.87%
    $50k-75k 35 $3,785,000 $108,143 $3,309 4.60%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,915,000 $126,739 $3,347 4.72%
    $50k or less 18 $1,480,000 $82,222 $3,234 4.96%
    $150k-250k 15 $1,765,000 $117,667 $3,802 5.18%
    $250k+ 5 $515,000 $103,000 $4,650 4.35%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 35 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
    30-36% 28 $2,940,000 $105,000 $3,481 4.90%
    20-30% 27 $2,685,000 $99,444 $3,196 4.68%
    44% 14 $870,000 $62,143 $3,465 4.32%
    <20% 14 $1,400,000 $100,000 $3,431 5.04%
    42% 9 $1,385,000 $153,889 $3,454 5.99%
    38% 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $3,564 4.58%
    39% 8 $960,000 $120,000 $3,670 4.34%
    41% 5 $335,000 $67,000 $3,497 5.25%
    37% 5 $695,000 $139,000 $3,504 5.65%
    43% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $3,373 4.75%
    40% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $3,158 3.75%
    36% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,794 3.25%
    50-60% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $2,297 6.38%
    45% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.75%
    47% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.50%
    49% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%

    La Capitol Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 28 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 73 $7,125,000 $97,603 $3,385 4.84%
    Black 32 $3,930,000 $122,813 $3,408 4.69%
    Not provided 22 $1,920,000 $87,273 $3,255 4.71%
    American Indian 4 $480,000 $120,000 $3,423 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    64.89%

    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
    33.59%

    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 131 $13,455,000 $102,710

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    131 $13,455,000 $102,710

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $2,640,000 $77,647 $3,368 4.82%
    40-60% 19 $1,955,000 $102,895 $3,300 4.32%
    60-80% 18 $2,800,000 $155,556 $3,466 5.03%
    80-100% 26 $4,620,000 $177,692 $3,423 5.48%
    Under 20% 34 $1,440,000 $42,353 $2,690 4.42%