Community Star Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Elyria, OH

LEI: 549300VZCSVVY5P73G51

Tax ID: 34-0728231

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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Review & Overview

Community Star Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Community Star Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cleveland, Nashville, Ashland, Sandusky, and Toledo among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Community Star Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Community Star 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 6.90% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.81% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.84% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.89% 4/21/24
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

47

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,025,000

Awards

Community Star Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Community Star Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.13%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.65%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Community Star Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,465.

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
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $4,535,000 $105,465 $2,540 7.32%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,558 6.00%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,980 6.75%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,261 6.50%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.63%
Community Star Credit Union's top markets include Cleveland, Nashville, Ashland, Sandusky, and Toledo among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 47 $5,025,000 $106,915 $2,618 7.27%

    For 2023, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 47 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 27 $3,615,000 $133,889 $3,587 7.07%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $475,000 $67,857 $315 7.45%
    Refi 5 $575,000 $115,000 $2,783 7.30%
    Home Improvement 4 $180,000 $45,000 $657 7.87%
    Other 4 $180,000 $45,000 $661 7.68%

    For 2023, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 35 $4,515,000 $129,000 $3,465 7.13%
    10 Year 5 $175,000 $35,000 $589 7.10%
    15 Year 5 $295,000 $59,000 $662 8.84%
    5 Year 2 $40,000 $20,000 $293 6.38%

    For 2023, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 35 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 31 $3,075,000 $99,194
    $1k-2k 5 $645,000 $129,000
    $2k-3k 4 $650,000 $162,500
    $3k-4k 1 $175,000 $175,000

    Community Star Credit Union's average total fees were $3,465, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 31 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 23 $2,565,000 $111,522
    6-7% 15 $1,795,000 $119,667
    Over 8% 6 $380,000 $63,333
    5-6% 2 $260,000 $130,000
    4-5% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2023, Community Star Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.13%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 23 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 28 $1,750,000 $62,500 $1,530 7.43%
    $100k-200k 14 $2,020,000 $144,286 $4,044 6.99%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,255,000 $251,000 $3,916 7.18%

    2023 saw Community Star Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 28 originations, totaling $1,750,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 14 $1,530,000 $109,286 $2,380 7.10%
    $50k or less 10 $700,000 $70,000 $2,729 7.24%
    $75k-100k 8 $960,000 $120,000 $2,817 7.05%
    $100k-150k 7 $865,000 $123,571 $2,539 7.37%
    $150k-250k 7 $795,000 $113,571 $2,044 7.87%
    $250k+ 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,251 7.00%

    Community Star Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 14 $1,330,000 $95,000 $2,533 7.12%
    30-36% 12 $1,140,000 $95,000 $2,446 7.23%
    <20% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,874 6.38%
    42% 4 $560,000 $140,000 $4,298 7.22%
    39% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,266 7.87%
    44% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,127 8.43%
    43% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,268 7.00%
    45% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $307 8.25%
    37% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.38%
    38% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $674 9.24%
    40% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,140 7.50%
    41% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $467 7.75%

    Community Star Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 45 $4,745,000 $105,444 $2,503 7.29%
    Not provided 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,251 7.00%
    Black 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,465 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.73%

    Community Star Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.49%

    Community Star Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 47 $5,025,000 $106,915

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    47 $5,025,000 $106,915

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $430,000 $53,750 $1,021 7.33%
    40-60% 7 $745,000 $106,429 $3,078 7.14%
    60-80% 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $3,538 7.45%
    80-100% 17 $2,445,000 $143,824 $3,416 7.00%
    Under 20% 5 $165,000 $33,000 $549 7.95%