South Carolina Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
North Charleston, SCLEI: 549300WC12JROIUVWY16
Tax ID: 57-0323645
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Review & Overview
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, 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, Spartanburg, Greenville, and Georgetown among others. We have data for 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
1,698Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$378,000,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,285 | $299,295,000 | $232,914 | $4,697 | 3.19% |
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 120 | $19,050,000 | $158,750 | $3,962 | 3.14% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 52 | $10,320,000 | $198,462 | $4,649 | 3.46% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 32 | $7,350,000 | $229,688 | $4,730 | 3.35% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 35 | $6,305,000 | $180,143 | $4,621 | 3.31% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $6,195,000 | $295,000 | $5,085 | 3.71% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $4,595,000 | $158,448 | $4,164 | 3.30% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $4,425,000 | $177,000 | $5,044 | 3.18% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 21 | $2,735,000 | $130,238 | $3,778 | 3.65% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,620,000 | $218,333 | $5,229 | 3.02% |
| Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,510,000 | $209,167 | $5,221 | 2.92% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,985,000 | $220,556 | $4,315 | 3.25% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,980,000 | $330,000 | $6,228 | 3.31% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,755,000 | $195,000 | $4,977 | 2.92% |
| Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,015,000 | $338,333 | $8,053 | 3.29% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $920,000 | $460,000 | $8,055 | 1.80% |
| LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $850,000 | $425,000 | $7,448 | 3.88% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $820,000 | $205,000 | $4,876 | 2.81% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $805,000 | $268,333 | $4,814 | 2.68% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $4,755 | 3.13% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $5,727 | 2.25% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $340,000 | $170,000 | $4,174 | 3.06% |
| Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $6,351 | 2.75% |
| THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $2,923 | 1.72% |
| Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $6,637 | 2.75% |
| Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,597 | 2.38% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $4,511 | 2.63% |
| GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $4,561 | 3.88% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $4,333 | 2.00% |
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,875 | 3.25% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,607 | 2.88% |
| VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $3,776 | 3.00% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $3,259 | 2.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 1,698 | $378,000,000 | $222,615 | $4,656 | 3.20% |
For 2021, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,698 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 554 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 362 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 948 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 413 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,152, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 461 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2021, South Carolina Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 839 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw South Carolina Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 514 originations, totaling $76,950,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 408 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 369 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
South Carolina Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 418 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 369 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications96.95%
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 origination59.89%
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 | 1,698 | $378,000,000 | $222,615 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 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 | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 50.0% |