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 and Other loans. Self-help Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Houston, Greensboro, and Asheville among others. We have data for 36 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

250

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$59,030,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $14,300,000 $357,500 $0 4.87%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $9,325,000 $207,222 $0 4.87%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $6,105,000 $6,105,000 $0 4.64%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,180,000 $174,167 $0 5.02%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,965,000 $233,235 $0 4.77%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,975,000 $175,000 $0 4.94%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,665,000 $205,000 $0 5.07%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,345,000 $156,333 $0 5.33%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,700,000 $170,000 $0 5.26%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,545,000 $171,667 $0 4.90%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $0 4.86%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $775,000 $155,000 $0 4.85%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $0 5.94%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $0 4.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $0 5.08%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $0 4.63%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $515,000 $171,667 $0 4.33%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 5.83%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 5.42%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 5.00%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 4.81%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 4.81%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 4.25%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 4.25%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 3.94%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 4.31%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.63%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 5.63%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 5.00%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.75%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 5.63%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.50%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.88%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.13%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.00%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.88%
Self-help Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Houston, Greensboro, and Asheville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 250 $59,030,000 $236,120 $0 4.95%

    For 2021, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 250 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 246 $45,130,000 $183,455 $0 4.95%
    Other 4 $13,900,000 $3,475,000 $0 4.99%

    For 2021, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 246 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 240 $44,150,000 $183,958 $0 4.98%
    15 Year 5 $995,000 $199,000 $0 3.83%
    20 Year 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 4.63%
    Other 2 $13,010,000 $6,505,000 $0 4.53%
    10 Year 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 5.90%

    For 2021, Self-help Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 240 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 139 $21,695,000 $156,079
    $2k-3k 87 $19,525,000 $224,425
    $<1k 11 $825,000 $75,000
    $3k-4k 8 $2,630,000 $328,750
    $4k-5k 1 $455,000 $455,000

    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 139 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 145 $39,265,000 $270,793
    5-6% 57 $11,045,000 $193,772
    3-4% 25 $5,045,000 $201,800
    6-7% 22 $3,620,000 $164,545
    2.5-3% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2021, Self-help Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 145 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 146 $23,260,000 $159,315 $0 5.04%
    $200k-400k 86 $20,400,000 $237,209 $0 4.89%
    $100,000 or less 13 $1,015,000 $78,077 $0 4.38%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $0 4.97%
    $1MM+ 2 $13,010,000 $6,505,000 $0 4.53%

    2021 saw Self-help Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 146 originations, totaling $23,260,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 121 $19,475,000 $160,950 $0 4.91%
    $50k-75k 94 $18,460,000 $196,383 $0 5.05%
    $75k-100k 22 $5,020,000 $228,182 $0 4.93%
    $100k-150k 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $0 4.52%
    $150k-250k 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 3.88%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 121 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 94 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 78 $14,190,000 $181,923 $0 5.06%
    20-30% 49 $8,905,000 $181,735 $0 4.91%
    42% 20 $3,870,000 $193,500 $0 5.15%
    41% 18 $3,360,000 $186,667 $0 5.08%
    39% 14 $2,940,000 $210,000 $0 4.94%
    <20% 14 $1,940,000 $138,571 $0 4.71%
    40% 13 $2,125,000 $163,462 $0 4.51%
    38% 13 $2,695,000 $207,308 $0 4.84%
    36% 12 $2,280,000 $190,000 $0 4.86%
    37% 10 $1,830,000 $183,000 $0 5.00%
    43% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 5.19%
    44% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 4.00%
    45% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 4.00%
    47% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.88%

    Self-help Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 78 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 49 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 220 $40,620,000 $184,636 $0 4.99%
    Not applicable 4 $13,900,000 $3,475,000 $0 4.99%
    Black 20 $3,410,000 $170,500 $0 4.53%
    Not provided 5 $845,000 $169,000 $0 5.03%
    Asian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.12%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.20%

    Self-help Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 250 $59,030,000 $236,120

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    250 $59,030,000 $236,120

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.63%
    40-60% 4 $850,000 $212,500 $0 5.16%
    60-80% 26 $17,290,000 $665,000 $0 4.70%
    80-100% 218 $40,370,000 $185,183 $0 4.98%
    Over 100% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 5.00%