Self-help Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Durham, NC

LEI: 549300W2VOHO3742H053

Tax ID: 56-1382971

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Review & Overview

Self-help Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Self-help Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Asheville, Raleigh, Orlando, Durham, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 35 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Self-help 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. They typically have relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 8.37% 10/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 10/29/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.25% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.58% 10/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 10/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 10/29/24
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Originations

114

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$27,480,000

Relative Rate

Self-help Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.36%.

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

This yields a difference of 1.88%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,850,000 $269,444 $0 8.61%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,895,000 $263,182 $0 8.52%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,845,000 $258,636 $0 8.18%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,720,000 $453,333 $0 7.77%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,165,000 $240,556 $0 8.24%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 7.18%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $970,000 $161,667 $0 8.08%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $935,000 $187,000 $0 9.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $905,000 $181,000 $0 7.20%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $0 9.75%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 9.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $565,000 $113,000 $0 6.88%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $0 9.04%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 7.41%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $0 8.33%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 7.69%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 9.81%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 9.13%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 8.38%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 8.13%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 7.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 8.38%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 9.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 10.25%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.25%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.13%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.00%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.38%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 7.31%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.50%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.00%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.88%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.75%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
Self-help Credit Union's top markets include Asheville, Raleigh, Orlando, Durham, and Charlotte among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 114 $27,480,000 $241,053 $0 8.28%

    For 2023, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 114 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 110 $26,730,000 $243,000 $0 8.34%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 7.71%
    Other 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.88%
    Refi 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2023, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 110 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 2 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 106 $23,140,000 $218,302 $0 8.36%
    10 Year 3 $2,495,000 $831,667 $0 7.34%
    15 Year 3 $1,545,000 $515,000 $0 7.57%
    20 Year 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 6.56%

    For 2023, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 106 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 46 $11,080,000 $240,870
    $1k-2k 39 $6,495,000 $166,538
    $3k-4k 9 $2,855,000 $317,222
    $5k+ 8 $2,270,000 $283,750
    $<1k 7 $425,000 $60,714
    $4k-5k 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Self-help Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 46 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 74 $16,920,000 $228,649
    7-8% 25 $7,305,000 $292,200
    6-7% 10 $2,900,000 $290,000
    4-5% 3 $155,000 $51,667
    5-6% 2 $200,000 $100,000

    During 2023, Self-help Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 74 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 59 $15,035,000 $254,831 $0 8.57%
    $100k-200k 42 $7,080,000 $168,571 $0 8.35%
    $100,000 or less 7 $425,000 $60,714 $0 6.13%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,565,000 $521,667 $0 7.76%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,440,000 $1,220,000 $0 7.02%
    $600k-1MM 1 $935,000 $935,000 $0 7.16%

    2023 saw Self-help Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 59 originations, totaling $15,035,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 48 $10,300,000 $214,583 $0 8.68%
    $75k-100k 26 $6,630,000 $255,000 $0 8.44%
    $50k or less 25 $3,685,000 $147,400 $0 7.55%
    $100k-150k 8 $2,050,000 $256,250 $0 8.48%
    $150k-250k 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 8.25%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 17 $4,325,000 $254,412 $0 8.50%
    47% 11 $2,965,000 $269,545 $0 8.53%
    41% 10 $2,060,000 $206,000 $0 8.00%
    20-30% 9 $1,235,000 $137,222 $0 7.38%
    42% 7 $1,445,000 $206,429 $0 8.00%
    44% 7 $1,575,000 $225,000 $0 8.38%
    46% 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $0 8.54%
    45% 7 $1,375,000 $196,429 $0 8.05%
    49% 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $0 9.04%
    48% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $0 8.48%
    37% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $0 9.10%
    40% 4 $890,000 $222,500 $0 8.16%
    39% 4 $870,000 $217,500 $0 8.72%
    43% 3 $495,000 $165,000 $0 9.21%
    38% 3 $785,000 $261,667 $0 8.58%
    <20% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 6.44%
    36% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 8.00%
    >60% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.13%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 47%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 90 $19,150,000 $212,778 $0 8.53%
    Black 19 $4,345,000 $228,684 $0 7.34%
    Not applicable 4 $3,930,000 $982,500 $0 7.15%
    Not provided 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.63%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.86%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 114 $27,480,000 $241,053

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    114 $27,480,000 $241,053

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
    40-60% 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $0 7.03%
    60-80% 11 $2,725,000 $247,727 $0 8.47%
    80-100% 93 $22,475,000 $241,667 $0 8.37%
    Over 100% 4 $890,000 $222,500 $0 7.41%