South Carolina Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

North Charleston, SC

LEI: 549300WC12JROIUVWY16

Tax ID: 57-0323645

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 33 reviews

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Review & Overview

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. South Carolina Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

South Carolina Federal 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. South Carolina Federal Credit Union is typically an average fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.70% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.96% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,103

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$256,715,000
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Relative Rate

South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.05%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.5%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,683.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 747 $183,795,000 $246,044 $4,942 7.64%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $12,700,000 $154,878 $3,879 7.75%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $11,430,000 $571,500 $8,634 6.92%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $9,685,000 $248,333 $5,876 7.60%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $9,510,000 $135,857 $3,384 8.38%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $4,955,000 $330,333 $6,400 8.39%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $3,830,000 $136,786 $4,280 8.06%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,490,000 $109,063 $3,099 7.74%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,895,000 $321,667 $6,746 7.17%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,815,000 $938,333 $14,787 5.42%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,035,000 $119,706 $3,417 7.34%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $8,954 7.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $935,000 $311,667 $7,247 5.54%
Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $830,000 $207,500 $5,136 4.14%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $5,285 7.41%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $10,449 5.50%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $4,828 8.97%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $7,179 5.50%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,354 5.35%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $8,659 5.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,884 4.06%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $5,355 8.13%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $8,618 5.88%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,473 6.38%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,067 9.21%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,931 4.56%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $1,876 10.50%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,983 7.13%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,000 6.88%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 11.00%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,307 8.38%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,517 7.38%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 841 $231,515,000 $275,285 $4,892 7.22%
    HELOC 262 $25,200,000 $96,183 n/a 9.09%

    For 2024, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 841 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 262 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 555 $69,605,000 $125,414 $2,499 8.25%
    Home Purchase 288 $142,540,000 $494,931 $8,830 6.15%
    Home Improvement 214 $24,490,000 $114,439 $2,247 8.55%
    Refi 43 $19,645,000 $456,860 $7,876 6.14%
    Other 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 3.17%

    For 2024, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 555 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 288 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 688 $62,890,000 $91,410 $1,552 8.62%
    30 Year 382 $188,610,000 $493,743 $8,683 6.05%
    15 Year 16 $3,110,000 $194,375 $5,134 6.26%
    10 Year 9 $625,000 $69,444 $3,141 6.22%
    5 Year 6 $820,000 $136,667 $1,594 6.75%
    3 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.50%
    Other 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.25%

    For 2024, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 688 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 382 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 439 $46,015,000 $104,818
    $5k+ 149 $125,065,000 $839,362
    $3k-4k 86 $21,370,000 $248,488
    $4k-5k 72 $24,400,000 $338,889
    $2k-3k 59 $9,425,000 $159,746
    $1k-2k 31 $4,015,000 $129,516

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $8,683, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 439 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 486 $44,300,000 $91,152
    6-7% 190 $59,840,000 $314,947
    7-8% 180 $23,590,000 $131,056
    4-5% 121 $66,185,000 $546,983
    5-6% 98 $60,210,000 $614,388
    <2.5% 28 $2,590,000 $92,500

    During 2024, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 486 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 457 $25,695,000 $56,225 $1,443 8.53%
    $100k-200k 276 $35,360,000 $128,116 $2,735 8.13%
    $200k-400k 216 $62,690,000 $290,231 $6,183 6.62%
    $400k-600k 58 $27,750,000 $478,448 $7,955 5.92%
    $1MM+ 49 $71,105,000 $1,451,122 $19,969 5.34%
    $600k-1MM 47 $34,115,000 $725,851 $11,397 5.85%

    2024 saw South Carolina Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 457 originations, totaling $25,695,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 282 $48,200,000 $170,922 $3,818 7.90%
    $150k-250k 237 $59,965,000 $253,017 $5,416 7.58%
    $75k-100k 180 $25,090,000 $139,389 $3,473 7.99%
    $50k-75k 179 $19,295,000 $107,793 $2,911 7.95%
    $250k+ 125 $94,035,000 $752,280 $12,890 6.88%
    $50k or less 75 $6,465,000 $86,200 $2,975 7.35%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 282 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 237 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 201 $47,235,000 $235,000 $4,869 7.62%
    20-30% 185 $43,285,000 $233,973 $5,152 7.18%
    43% 62 $10,720,000 $172,903 $3,552 8.15%
    41% 61 $14,965,000 $245,328 $4,622 7.67%
    <20% 58 $9,270,000 $159,828 $4,233 6.88%
    44% 57 $12,415,000 $217,807 $4,525 7.54%
    36% 47 $11,775,000 $250,532 $5,407 7.90%
    49% 45 $12,365,000 $274,778 $5,603 7.88%
    42% 44 $12,980,000 $295,000 $4,753 8.34%
    45% 44 $9,750,000 $221,591 $4,630 8.28%
    38% 43 $8,375,000 $194,767 $4,599 8.37%
    40% 42 $10,990,000 $261,667 $6,228 7.95%
    39% 39 $8,995,000 $230,641 $4,840 8.22%
    46% 39 $8,435,000 $216,282 $4,954 6.78%
    47% 38 $10,920,000 $287,368 $5,965 7.66%
    48% 32 $5,760,000 $180,000 $3,371 8.11%
    37% 32 $7,260,000 $226,875 $4,066 8.01%
    50-60% 25 $7,805,000 $312,200 $6,313 7.04%
    >60% 9 $3,415,000 $379,444 $9,069 7.83%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 201 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 185 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 775 $195,325,000 $252,032 $5,159 7.64%
    Not provided 186 $40,120,000 $215,699 $4,768 7.91%
    Black 109 $13,265,000 $121,697 $3,060 7.52%
    Asian 19 $3,355,000 $176,579 $4,625 7.42%
    Asian Indian 6 $3,210,000 $535,000 $10,124 6.23%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $680,000 $340,000 $7,274 6.50%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,708 6.75%
    American Indian 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,370 6.60%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.50%
    Other Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,212 8.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.98%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    56.66%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,103 $256,715,000 $232,743

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,103 $256,715,000 $232,743

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 231 $28,615,000 $123,874 $2,307 8.19%
    40-60% 92 $28,420,000 $308,913 $6,376 7.05%
    60-80% 126 $65,480,000 $519,683 $8,883 6.14%
    80-100% 192 $100,800,000 $525,000 $9,281 6.02%
    Under 20% 462 $33,400,000 $72,294 $1,403 8.62%