Community Star Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Elyria, OH

LEI: 549300VZCSVVY5P73G51

Tax ID: 34-0728231

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Review & Overview

Community Star Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Community Star Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cleveland, Sandusky, Akron, Norwalk, and Columbus among others. We have data for 7 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.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.90% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.81% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.84% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.89% 11/17/24
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Originations

129

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,545,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $15,225,000 $125,826 $0 0.00%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Community Star Credit Union's top markets include Cleveland, Sandusky, Akron, Norwalk, and Columbus among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 129 $16,545,000 $128,256 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 129 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 61 $8,695,000 $142,541 $0 0.00%
    Refi 31 $4,415,000 $142,419 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 23 $2,785,000 $121,087 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 10 $550,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 4 $100,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 61 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 31 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 129 $16,545,000 $128,256 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Community Star Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 129 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 65 $9,055,000 $139,308 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 49 $3,045,000 $62,143 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,980,000 $284,286 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Community Star Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 65 originations, totaling $9,055,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 36 $4,190,000 $116,389 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 35 $3,255,000 $93,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 25 $3,175,000 $127,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 24 $4,140,000 $172,500 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 7 $1,455,000 $207,857 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%

    Community Star Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 35 $5,085,000 $145,286 $0 0.00%
    30-36% 34 $4,480,000 $131,765 $0 0.00%
    <20% 15 $1,395,000 $93,000 $0 0.00%
    42% 8 $1,040,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
    37% 8 $1,160,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    40% 6 $790,000 $131,667 $0 0.00%
    39% 5 $575,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    43% 4 $430,000 $107,500 $0 0.00%
    36% 4 $410,000 $102,500 $0 0.00%
    44% 4 $430,000 $107,500 $0 0.00%
    41% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    47% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
    48% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
    46% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    Community Star Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 35 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 34 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 120 $15,940,000 $132,833 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $500,000 $83,333 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.00%

    Community Star Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.90%

    Community Star Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 129 $16,545,000 $128,256

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $135,000 $135,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 128 $16,410,000 $128,203

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%