Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charlotte, NC

LEI: 549300WMQ4WI6QXK7803

Tax ID: 56-0772380

5 stars - Updated: 4/20/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 23 reviews

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Review & Overview

Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro, Forest City, and Hickory among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Charlotte Metro Federal 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. Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union is typically a low 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.50% 4/20/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 4/20/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 4/20/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.64% 4/20/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.25% 4/20/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.25% 4/20/25
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

537

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$115,845,000

Awards

CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.3%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.75%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,705.

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
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 395 $85,675,000 $216,899 $4,263 7.45%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,810,000 $267,222 $5,493 7.27%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,255,000 $191,471 $2,947 6.83%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,235,000 $248,846 $3,537 7.55%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,080,000 $308,000 $5,959 7.03%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,130,000 $152,143 $3,671 7.45%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,800,000 $300,000 $6,827 6.29%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,455,000 $291,000 $5,717 7.69%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $4,512 7.11%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $275 7.97%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 7.67%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $6,584 6.75%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $3,612 5.86%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $655,000 $93,571 $1,940 8.31%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $9,108 5.99%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $3,031 7.16%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 7.88%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,621 7.58%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,396 6.38%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,638 5.65%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 6.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 8.38%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,508 6.39%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 7.25%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $275 8.47%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.00%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.60%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.50%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 8.63%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,014 6.99%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,224 6.34%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,191 6.35%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 8.63%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.25%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $550 8.18%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.06%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.75%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.00%
Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro, Forest City, and Hickory among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    MATTAMY HOME FUNDING, LLC
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 533 $115,355,000 $216,426 $4,261 7.42%
    HELOC 4 $490,000 $122,500 n/a 8.44%

    For 2024, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 533 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 217 $21,655,000 $99,793 $272 8.33%
    Home Purchase 186 $61,650,000 $331,452 $5,722 6.47%
    Cash Out Refi 74 $15,290,000 $206,622 $2,015 7.55%
    Refi 57 $16,705,000 $293,070 $4,526 6.94%
    Home Improvement 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,483 7.38%
    NA 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.21%

    For 2024, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 217 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 186 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 408 $96,910,000 $237,525 $5,705 7.30%
    15 Year 83 $7,215,000 $86,928 $343 8.20%
    5 Year 35 $7,885,000 $225,286 $0 7.19%
    Other 7 $1,265,000 $180,714 $4,051 7.14%
    20 Year 4 $2,570,000 $642,500 $0 6.75%

    For 2024, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 408 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 83 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 270 $30,470,000 $112,852
    $1k-2k 59 $17,405,000 $295,000
    $3k-4k 47 $13,815,000 $293,936
    $2k-3k 45 $11,395,000 $253,222
    $5k+ 39 $24,735,000 $634,231
    $4k-5k 28 $11,780,000 $420,714

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,705, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 270 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 177 $17,235,000 $97,373
    7-8% 146 $21,330,000 $146,096
    6-7% 144 $47,860,000 $332,361
    5-6% 67 $28,575,000 $426,493
    4-5% 3 $845,000 $281,667

    During 2024, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 177 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 188 $10,540,000 $56,064 $419 8.20%
    $200k-400k 157 $45,245,000 $288,185 $4,878 6.74%
    $100k-200k 120 $17,130,000 $142,750 $3,231 7.74%
    $400k-600k 43 $21,085,000 $490,349 $7,125 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 27 $19,495,000 $722,037 $9,610 6.37%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,350,000 $1,175,000 $9,137 5.95%

    2024 saw Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 188 originations, totaling $10,540,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 141 $31,225,000 $221,454 $4,152 7.42%
    $150k-250k 133 $36,395,000 $273,647 $6,010 7.31%
    $75k-100k 91 $13,225,000 $145,330 $3,299 7.73%
    $250k+ 71 $23,035,000 $324,437 $6,267 7.36%
    $50k-75k 55 $7,605,000 $138,273 $3,358 7.42%
    $50k or less 45 $4,225,000 $93,889 $2,043 7.30%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 141 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 133 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 101 $22,805,000 $225,792 $4,671 7.26%
    30-36% 81 $19,785,000 $244,259 $4,761 7.24%
    <20% 59 $8,945,000 $151,610 $4,282 7.31%
    42% 41 $8,335,000 $203,293 $4,081 7.85%
    43% 39 $6,595,000 $169,103 $3,159 7.83%
    44% 38 $5,170,000 $136,053 $2,033 7.85%
    41% 29 $7,265,000 $250,517 $5,287 7.26%
    39% 23 $6,595,000 $286,739 $4,631 7.33%
    40% 21 $5,855,000 $278,810 $5,608 7.60%
    45% 21 $3,425,000 $163,095 $4,184 7.95%
    38% 21 $6,365,000 $303,095 $5,222 7.29%
    36% 19 $4,875,000 $256,579 $3,936 7.00%
    37% 13 $4,115,000 $316,538 $5,021 7.11%
    47% 9 $1,505,000 $167,222 $2,596 7.44%
    48% 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $1,455 7.99%
    >60% 7 $1,435,000 $205,000 $2,126 6.00%
    49% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $0 8.18%
    46% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 8.10%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 101 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 81 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 275 $60,775,000 $221,000 $4,516 7.38%
    Not provided 137 $29,275,000 $213,686 $3,638 7.39%
    Black 102 $18,470,000 $181,078 $3,717 7.73%
    Asian 10 $4,030,000 $403,000 $6,737 6.69%
    Asian Indian 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $7,383 6.83%
    American Indian 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $4,761 6.84%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,875 7.07%
    Other Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.27%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.69%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 126 $13,120,000 $104,127
    1060.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1100.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1110.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    1143.2 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1160.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1247.95 1 $245,000 $245,000
    1470.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1500.0 2 $460,000 $230,000
    1840.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2000.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2200.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2370.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2576.17 1 $255,000 $255,000
    2600.0 1 $265,000 $265,000
    3000.0 2 $1,210,000 $605,000
    320.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3250.0 1 $655,000 $655,000
    3296.0 1 $325,000 $325,000
    335.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    3500.0 2 $1,060,000 $530,000
    460.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    464.75 2 $100,000 $50,000
    500.0 43 $5,325,000 $123,837
    5000.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    5440.0 1 $1,085,000 $1,085,000
    545.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    560.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    6000.0 1 $605,000 $605,000
    610.0 2 $290,000 $145,000
    615.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    685.0 2 $280,000 $140,000
    690.0 1 $175,000 $175,000
    694.43 1 $85,000 $85,000
    700.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    7000.0 2 $1,410,000 $705,000
    796.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    800.0 2 $190,000 $95,000
    824.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    828.0 2 $170,000 $85,000
    830.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    835.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    840.0 2 $170,000 $85,000
    872.0 2 $170,000 $85,000
    920.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    936.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    960.0 2 $190,000 $95,000
    966.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    996.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    NA 306 $84,490,000 $276,111

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    537 $115,845,000 $215,726

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 115 $15,495,000 $134,739 $1,162 8.10%
    40-60% 44 $12,080,000 $274,545 $4,144 7.18%
    60-80% 64 $18,110,000 $282,969 $5,040 6.68%
    80-100% 154 $59,050,000 $383,442 $6,037 6.37%
    Under 20% 160 $11,110,000 $69,438 $165 8.32%