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, Asheville, and Winston among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Self-help Credit Union has an 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 relatively high 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

282

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$46,080,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $8,670,000 $173,400 $0 5.24%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $7,455,000 $173,372 $0 5.26%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $5,545,000 $178,871 $0 5.29%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $5,355,000 $198,333 $0 5.30%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $3,575,000 $132,407 $0 5.48%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,825,000 $188,333 $0 5.08%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,700,000 $122,727 $0 5.30%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,535,000 $170,556 $0 5.01%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $0 4.75%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $895,000 $179,000 $0 6.13%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $740,000 $185,000 $0 5.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $0 5.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $595,000 $119,000 $0 5.88%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $0 5.44%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $0 5.50%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $0 5.44%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 5.25%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 5.31%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 5.58%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.25%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 5.50%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 5.00%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $180,000 $45,000 $0 5.53%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 5.13%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 5.25%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 4.94%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 5.13%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.25%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.00%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
Self-help Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, and Winston among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 282 $46,080,000 $163,404 $0 5.30%

    For 2020, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 282 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 264 $44,110,000 $167,083 $0 5.28%
    Refi 7 $935,000 $133,571 $0 4.16%
    Home Improvement 6 $270,000 $45,000 $0 7.53%
    Other 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 4.63%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 6.38%

    For 2020, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 264 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 258 $42,990,000 $166,628 $0 5.29%
    15 Year 11 $1,855,000 $168,636 $0 4.56%
    10 Year 8 $410,000 $51,250 $0 7.00%
    20 Year 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 4.17%
    Other 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 5.63%

    For 2020, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 258 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 175 $26,695,000 $152,543
    $2k-3k 57 $13,035,000 $228,684
    $<1k 40 $2,820,000 $70,500
    $3k-4k 5 $1,605,000 $321,000
    $4k-5k 2 $550,000 $275,000

    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 175 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 109 $18,675,000 $171,330
    5-6% 98 $15,700,000 $160,204
    6-7% 49 $7,405,000 $151,122
    3-4% 19 $3,765,000 $198,158
    7-8% 5 $325,000 $65,000
    2.5-3% 1 $175,000 $175,000
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2020, Self-help Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 109 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 177 $27,245,000 $153,927 $0 5.29%
    $200k-400k 60 $14,390,000 $239,833 $0 5.04%
    $100,000 or less 42 $3,000,000 $71,429 $0 5.74%
    $400k-600k 2 $820,000 $410,000 $0 4.44%
    $600k-1MM 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 5.75%

    2020 saw Self-help Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 177 originations, totaling $27,245,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 146 $20,010,000 $137,055 $0 5.36%
    $50k-75k 97 $16,955,000 $174,794 $0 5.22%
    $75k-100k 25 $5,195,000 $207,800 $0 5.37%
    $100k-150k 9 $1,925,000 $213,889 $0 5.04%
    $150k-250k 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 3.25%
    $250k+ 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 6.25%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 146 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 97 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 73 $11,095,000 $151,986 $0 5.30%
    30-36% 68 $11,290,000 $166,029 $0 5.21%
    39% 20 $3,700,000 $185,000 $0 5.38%
    <20% 20 $2,860,000 $143,000 $0 5.13%
    42% 19 $2,865,000 $150,789 $0 5.49%
    40% 18 $2,730,000 $151,667 $0 5.29%
    38% 14 $2,170,000 $155,000 $0 5.52%
    37% 14 $2,210,000 $157,857 $0 5.54%
    36% 14 $2,440,000 $174,286 $0 5.12%
    41% 12 $2,060,000 $171,667 $0 5.53%
    >60% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 4.31%
    46% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 4.75%
    43% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.25%
    47% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 5.50%
    44% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.75%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 73 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 68 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 257 $41,385,000 $161,031 $0 5.33%
    Black 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $0 4.91%
    Not provided 10 $1,560,000 $156,000 $0 4.84%
    Not applicable 3 $1,375,000 $458,333 $0 5.64%
    Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.60%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.14%

    Self-help Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 282 $46,080,000 $163,404

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $625,000 $625,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 30 $3,510,000 $117,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 251 $41,945,000 $167,112

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $305,000 $61,000 $0 6.33%
    40-60% 10 $1,870,000 $187,000 $0 5.28%
    60-80% 35 $5,525,000 $157,857 $0 4.69%
    80-100% 230 $38,330,000 $166,652 $0 5.33%
    Under 20% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 9.63%