Education Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Amarillo, TX

LEI: 549300VG0KDMI6ULUX54

Tax ID: 75-0693720

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Education Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Education Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Amarillo, Dumas, Houston, Hereford, and Lubbock among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Education Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Education 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 6.24% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 4/28/24
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    Originations

    109

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $10,885,000

    Awards

    Education Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Education 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
    AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $9,770,000 $101,771 $1,308 5.65%
    Outside of Metro Areas 5 $295,000 $59,000 $932 7.66%
    Dumas, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $953 5.88%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,592 4.37%
    Hereford, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $878 4.81%
    LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $728 5.00%
    Plainview, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,200 3.38%
    Borger, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,100 11.00%
    Education Credit Union's top markets include Amarillo, Dumas, Houston, Hereford, and Lubbock among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Education Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Education Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 208
    AMARILLO COMMUNITY
    Similarity Rank: 208
    Access Community Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 275
    First United Bank
    Similarity Rank: 496
    ASSOCIATED MORTGAGE CORPORATION
    Similarity Rank: 1600
    KELLER MORTGAGE, LLC
    Similarity Rank: 2120
    UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION
    Similarity Rank: 2128
    Amarillo National Bank
    Similarity Rank: 2856
    Happy State Bank
    Similarity Rank: 3472
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
    Similarity Rank: 5949

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 109 $10,885,000 $99,862 $1,277 5.74%

    For 2020, Education Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 109 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 100 $10,350,000 $103,500 $1,323 5.71%
    Home Improvement 8 $360,000 $45,000 $110 6.17%
    Refi 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,528 4.63%

    For 2020, Education Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 31 $2,425,000 $78,226 $1,046 5.85%
    20 Year 24 $2,840,000 $118,333 $1,589 6.08%
    30 Year 23 $3,735,000 $162,391 $1,864 5.60%
    10 Year 19 $1,435,000 $75,526 $933 5.24%
    Other 8 $380,000 $47,500 $757 5.59%
    5 Year 4 $70,000 $17,500 $610 6.22%

    For 2020, Education Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 31 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 109 $10,885,000 $99,862

    Education Credit Union's average total fees were $1,864, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 109 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 31 $3,765,000 $121,452
    3-4% 23 $2,795,000 $121,522
    5-6% 20 $1,960,000 $98,000
    Over 8% 16 $1,050,000 $65,625
    6-7% 11 $715,000 $65,000
    7-8% 7 $475,000 $67,857
    % 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2020, Education Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 31 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 69 $3,625,000 $52,536 $810 6.25%
    $100k-200k 30 $4,310,000 $143,667 $1,778 4.85%
    $200k-400k 9 $2,215,000 $246,111 $2,527 4.97%
    $600k-1MM 1 $735,000 $735,000 $5,896 4.38%

    2020 saw Education Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 69 originations, totaling $3,625,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 30 $2,570,000 $85,667 $1,208 6.22%
    $100k-150k 20 $2,200,000 $110,000 $1,413 5.59%
    $50k or less 20 $1,080,000 $54,000 $814 5.85%
    $150k-250k 18 $2,360,000 $131,111 $1,616 5.14%
    $75k-100k 16 $1,540,000 $96,250 $1,096 5.83%
    $250k+ 3 $965,000 $321,667 $4,381 4.63%

    Education Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 26 $2,480,000 $95,385 $1,116 5.31%
    30-36% 23 $1,735,000 $75,435 $1,170 5.40%
    <20% 10 $790,000 $79,000 $1,061 5.03%
    40% 7 $675,000 $96,429 $1,483 6.69%
    44% 5 $595,000 $119,000 $1,618 5.52%
    43% 5 $985,000 $197,000 $1,792 6.80%
    38% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $1,024 4.98%
    42% 4 $530,000 $132,500 $1,201 5.41%
    46% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $973 7.09%
    47% 4 $540,000 $135,000 $2,934 5.95%
    41% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $869 6.00%
    45% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,542 7.51%
    50-60% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,160 8.77%
    39% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,566 4.67%
    36% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $1,943 7.88%
    37% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,264 4.06%
    49% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,679 9.86%
    48% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,050 4.88%

    Education Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 23 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 101 $9,485,000 $93,911 $1,235 5.71%
    Not provided 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $2,524 5.89%
    Black 3 $265,000 $88,333 $1,440 5.97%
    American Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.92%

    Education Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -45.87%

    Education 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 109 $10,885,000 $99,862

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 109 $10,885,000 $99,862

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $925,000 $54,412 $783 5.99%
    40-60% 24 $2,040,000 $85,000 $1,171 5.64%
    60-80% 36 $5,190,000 $144,167 $1,605 5.63%
    80-100% 16 $2,190,000 $136,875 $1,810 5.54%
    Under 20% 16 $540,000 $33,750 $572 6.05%