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: Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Asheville among others. We have data for 33 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 8.37% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.25% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.58% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 4/28/24
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Originations

434

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$50,330,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 109 $10,315,000 $94,633 $0 3.35%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $9,985,000 $149,030 $0 5.02%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $7,005,000 $142,959 $0 5.17%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $4,780,000 $132,778 $0 4.72%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $4,375,000 $150,862 $0 4.83%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $3,795,000 $88,256 $0 4.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,130,000 $177,500 $0 5.64%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $705,000 $78,333 $0 3.86%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $680,000 $113,333 $0 5.35%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $675,000 $135,000 $0 4.25%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $660,000 $82,500 $0 4.23%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $640,000 $106,667 $0 6.27%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $0 5.25%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $530,000 $132,500 $0 5.47%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $0 5.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $465,000 $66,429 $0 5.31%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $440,000 $110,000 $0 5.91%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $0 6.67%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $370,000 $61,667 $0 3.79%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $0 5.46%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 4.94%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 6.06%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.63%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.88%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.13%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.88%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.38%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $60,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $60,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.63%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.63%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.38%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $30,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
Self-help Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Asheville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 434 $50,330,000 $115,968 $0 4.45%

    For 2019, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 434 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 409 $48,215,000 $117,885 $0 4.36%
    Refi 15 $1,425,000 $95,000 $0 4.89%
    Home Improvement 6 $400,000 $66,667 $0 8.95%
    Other 4 $290,000 $72,500 $0 5.41%

    For 2019, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 409 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 408 $47,280,000 $115,882 $0 4.36%
    15 Year 11 $2,115,000 $192,273 $0 4.47%
    10 Year 9 $435,000 $48,333 $0 6.81%
    20 Year 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 5.69%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.25%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.75%
    Other 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.50%

    For 2019, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 408 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 11 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 228 $32,870,000 $144,167
    $<1k 156 $6,220,000 $39,872
    $2k-3k 32 $7,490,000 $234,063
    $5k+ 4 $850,000 $212,500
    $3k-4k 3 $915,000 $305,000
    $4k-5k 1 $155,000 $155,000

    Self-help Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 228 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 123 $20,755,000 $168,740
    4-5% 92 $12,340,000 $134,130
    <2.5% 91 $1,365,000 $15,000
    6-7% 77 $10,645,000 $138,247
    7-8% 28 $3,660,000 $130,714
    3-4% 17 $1,365,000 $80,294
    Over 8% 6 $200,000 $33,333

    During 2019, Self-help Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 123 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 219 $32,235,000 $147,192 $0 5.71%
    $100,000 or less 175 $7,455,000 $42,600 $0 2.64%
    $200k-400k 39 $9,305,000 $238,590 $0 5.47%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000 $0 5.69%

    2019 saw Self-help Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 219 originations, totaling $32,235,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 278 $27,140,000 $97,626 $0 4.23%
    $50k-75k 121 $15,855,000 $131,033 $0 4.52%
    $75k-100k 24 $3,970,000 $165,417 $0 6.11%
    $100k-150k 7 $1,465,000 $209,286 $0 5.14%
    $150k-250k 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 5.13%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 278 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 121 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 107 $2,955,000 $27,617 $0 0.82%
    20-30% 89 $12,145,000 $136,461 $0 5.79%
    30-36% 85 $11,475,000 $135,000 $0 5.63%
    40% 24 $3,430,000 $142,917 $0 5.39%
    38% 23 $3,025,000 $131,522 $0 5.46%
    42% 22 $4,020,000 $182,727 $0 5.73%
    39% 20 $3,050,000 $152,500 $0 5.50%
    37% 18 $2,630,000 $146,111 $0 5.93%
    41% 18 $2,610,000 $145,000 $0 5.29%
    36% 16 $2,230,000 $139,375 $0 5.81%
    45% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 5.13%
    47% 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 4.38%
    43% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 5.56%
    44% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 4.88%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 107 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 89 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 327 $41,645,000 $127,355 $0 5.15%
    Black 90 $5,440,000 $60,444 $0 1.90%
    Not applicable 3 $1,605,000 $535,000 $0 6.39%
    Not provided 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $0 5.69%
    Asian 5 $225,000 $45,000 $0 0.85%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.41%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.02%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 7 $225,000 $32,143
    NA 427 $50,105,000 $117,342

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 43 $5,005,000 $116,395
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 390 $43,990,000 $112,795

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $440,000 $36,667 $0 3.64%
    40-60% 9 $745,000 $82,778 $0 4.67%
    60-80% 40 $4,690,000 $117,250 $0 4.71%
    80-100% 283 $42,865,000 $151,466 $0 5.71%
    Over 100% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.95%
    Under 20% 89 $1,365,000 $15,337 $0 0.38%