South Carolina Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

North Charleston, SC

LEI: 549300WC12JROIUVWY16

Tax ID: 57-0323645

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Review & Overview

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. South Carolina Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Greenville, and Hilton Head Island among others. We have data for 29 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.26% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 11/22/24
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Originations

2,274

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$511,500,000

Awards

SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,794 $425,550,000 $237,207 $4,746 3.17%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 180 $30,310,000 $168,389 $4,062 3.06%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,255,000 $161,222 $4,217 3.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $7,010,000 $219,063 $4,854 3.11%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $6,535,000 $284,130 $6,090 3.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 32 $5,380,000 $168,125 $4,525 3.10%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,045,000 $219,348 $4,521 3.38%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $4,970,000 $165,667 $4,179 3.33%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $4,670,000 $155,667 $4,191 3.21%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,840,000 $160,000 $3,976 3.36%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,485,000 $118,333 $3,344 3.46%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,580,000 $263,333 $5,582 3.17%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $4,344 3.11%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $5,683 3.13%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $4,698 2.31%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $4,350 3.63%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,768 3.50%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,730 1.12%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $7,177 2.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,146 2.75%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,855 1.13%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $265,000 $88,333 $2,789 4.33%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,552 2.88%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,823 2.88%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,450 1.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,651 1.50%
Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,186 3.00%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,632 2.63%
Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,747 2.63%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Greenville, and Hilton Head Island among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (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 2,274 $511,500,000 $224,934 $4,653 3.16%

    For 2020, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,274 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 757 $183,185,000 $241,988 $5,117 2.91%
    Home Purchase 559 $153,795,000 $275,125 $5,461 3.16%
    Cash Out Refi 511 $127,175,000 $248,875 $5,266 3.03%
    Home Improvement 227 $19,575,000 $86,233 $1,885 3.68%
    Other 220 $27,770,000 $126,227 $2,443 3.78%

    For 2020, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 757 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 559 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,330 $370,600,000 $278,647 $5,570 3.11%
    20 Year 438 $52,990,000 $120,982 $2,329 3.71%
    15 Year 421 $79,275,000 $188,302 $4,519 2.77%
    10 Year 75 $7,915,000 $105,533 $3,165 2.93%
    5 Year 10 $720,000 $72,000 $1,457 3.53%

    For 2020, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,330 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 438 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 606 $102,760,000 $169,571
    $<1k 456 $57,050,000 $125,110
    $3k-4k 415 $103,505,000 $249,410
    $1k-2k 278 $26,960,000 $96,978
    $5k+ 263 $137,275,000 $521,958
    $4k-5k 256 $83,950,000 $327,930

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,570, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 606 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,060 $259,250,000 $244,575
    2.5-3% 758 $171,210,000 $225,871
    <2.5% 284 $60,540,000 $213,169
    4-5% 100 $12,420,000 $124,200
    5-6% 61 $7,385,000 $121,066
    6-7% 11 $695,000 $63,182

    During 2020, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.11%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,060 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 849 $233,645,000 $275,200 $5,600 3.02%
    $100k-200k 729 $109,465,000 $150,158 $3,926 3.03%
    $100,000 or less 456 $27,740,000 $60,833 $1,770 3.60%
    $400k-600k 174 $83,310,000 $478,793 $8,015 3.15%
    $600k-1MM 48 $35,330,000 $736,042 $10,381 3.34%
    $1MM+ 18 $22,010,000 $1,222,778 $14,732 3.28%

    2020 saw South Carolina Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 849 originations, totaling $233,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 589 $137,235,000 $232,997 $4,737 3.21%
    $50k-75k 532 $89,220,000 $167,707 $4,108 3.15%
    $75k-100k 433 $85,085,000 $196,501 $4,353 3.17%
    $150k-250k 342 $107,960,000 $315,673 $5,570 3.12%
    $50k or less 262 $35,070,000 $133,855 $3,790 3.06%
    $250k+ 115 $56,835,000 $494,217 $7,143 3.31%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 589 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 532 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 682 $153,640,000 $225,279 $4,669 3.06%
    30-36% 424 $96,990,000 $228,750 $4,632 3.17%
    <20% 327 $65,605,000 $200,627 $4,519 2.89%
    37% 89 $20,105,000 $225,899 $4,642 3.29%
    40% 88 $20,220,000 $229,773 $4,666 3.19%
    39% 85 $19,765,000 $232,529 $4,588 3.47%
    38% 75 $17,225,000 $229,667 $4,640 3.19%
    42% 72 $17,800,000 $247,222 $4,857 3.43%
    43% 69 $14,215,000 $206,014 $4,271 3.41%
    44% 69 $14,145,000 $205,000 $4,411 3.40%
    36% 67 $12,975,000 $193,657 $4,333 3.54%
    41% 56 $14,720,000 $262,857 $4,903 3.42%
    45% 52 $12,000,000 $230,769 $4,698 3.10%
    46% 34 $9,590,000 $282,059 $5,431 3.24%
    47% 27 $8,405,000 $311,296 $6,013 3.41%
    48% 20 $5,400,000 $270,000 $5,432 3.33%
    49% 16 $4,010,000 $250,625 $5,212 3.23%
    50-60% 15 $3,085,000 $205,667 $4,173 3.18%
    >60% 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $6,854 3.75%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 682 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 424 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,763 $399,575,000 $226,645 $4,632 3.15%
    Not provided 292 $71,460,000 $244,726 $5,020 3.23%
    Black 166 $28,770,000 $173,313 $4,209 3.22%
    Asian 33 $7,945,000 $240,758 $5,144 2.84%
    American Indian 12 $2,440,000 $203,333 $3,978 3.34%
    Asian Indian 3 $735,000 $245,000 $5,132 3.25%
    Korean 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,176 2.88%
    Other Asian 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,338 4.31%
    Filipino 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,725 2.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,585 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.33%

    South Carolina Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    57.65%

    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 2,274 $511,500,000 $224,934

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 38 $4,220,000 $111,053
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,236 $507,280,000 $226,869

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 196 $21,130,000 $107,806 $2,625 3.37%
    40-60% 379 $71,825,000 $189,512 $4,471 2.88%
    60-80% 824 $229,240,000 $278,204 $5,629 3.06%
    80-100% 620 $174,150,000 $280,887 $5,583 3.08%
    Under 20% 252 $14,520,000 $57,619 $1,034 3.96%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%
    South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 50.0%