Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charlotte, NC

LEI: 549300WMQ4WI6QXK7803

Tax ID: 56-0772380

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Review & Overview

Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Fayetteville, Charleston, Durham, and Hickory among others. We have data for 14 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.43% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.43% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 12/16/24
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

246

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,210,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 224 $52,040,000 $232,321 $4,146 3.36%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,205,000 $2,205,000 $0 3.75%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $0 3.50%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $5,341 2.81%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $6,937 3.80%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $3,946 2.88%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,458 2.25%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,723 3.42%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,868 3.25%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 3.75%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,097 3.13%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,900 4.25%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $3,027 2.99%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,223 2.50%
Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Fayetteville, Charleston, Durham, and Hickory among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 246 $60,210,000 $244,756 $4,175 3.34%

    For 2021, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 246 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 88 $16,920,000 $192,273 $3,844 3.04%
    Cash Out Refi 88 $27,230,000 $309,432 $4,419 3.53%
    Home Purchase 69 $15,955,000 $231,232 $4,543 3.45%
    Other 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2021, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 88 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 88 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 93 $23,785,000 $255,753 $4,714 3.29%
    20 Year 84 $20,200,000 $240,476 $3,146 3.63%
    15 Year 61 $10,215,000 $167,459 $3,680 3.11%
    Other 6 $5,860,000 $976,667 $3,400 2.78%
    10 Year 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,619 2.50%

    For 2021, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 84 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 55 $7,525,000 $136,818
    $2k-3k 54 $11,260,000 $208,519
    $3k-4k 39 $11,015,000 $282,436
    $<1k 11 $1,515,000 $137,727
    $4k-5k 10 $4,060,000 $406,000
    $5k+ 4 $2,320,000 $580,000

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,714, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 55 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 156 $43,680,000 $280,000
    <2.5% 41 $7,895,000 $192,561
    2.5-3% 39 $7,415,000 $190,128
    4-5% 4 $720,000 $180,000
    5-6% 3 $315,000 $105,000
    Over 8% 3 $185,000 $61,667

    During 2021, Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 156 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 98 $14,890,000 $151,939 $3,446 3.25%
    $200k-400k 83 $22,515,000 $271,265 $4,870 3.23%
    $100,000 or less 40 $2,820,000 $70,500 $2,389 3.76%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,145,000 $479,118 $6,885 3.33%
    $600k-1MM 5 $4,205,000 $841,000 $9,678 3.38%
    $1MM+ 3 $7,635,000 $2,545,000 $0 3.65%

    2021 saw Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 98 originations, totaling $14,890,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 40 $7,060,000 $176,500 $3,749 3.24%
    $100k-150k 39 $10,095,000 $258,846 $4,745 3.36%
    $50k or less 36 $6,130,000 $170,278 $3,540 2.94%
    $75k-100k 29 $6,235,000 $215,000 $4,085 3.39%
    $150k-250k 27 $7,585,000 $280,926 $5,007 3.18%
    $250k+ 3 $935,000 $311,667 $6,219 3.51%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 40 $8,690,000 $217,250 $4,170 3.42%
    20-30% 35 $6,815,000 $194,714 $4,155 2.98%
    <20% 26 $5,790,000 $222,692 $4,115 3.25%
    42% 14 $3,700,000 $264,286 $4,938 3.23%
    39% 11 $2,525,000 $229,545 $4,518 3.92%
    40% 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $4,083 3.33%
    41% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $3,928 2.73%
    38% 7 $1,675,000 $239,286 $4,243 3.66%
    >60% 7 $2,175,000 $310,714 $3,401 2.21%
    36% 7 $1,575,000 $225,000 $4,283 3.45%
    37% 6 $1,260,000 $210,000 $4,056 3.22%
    43% 4 $940,000 $235,000 $4,169 3.09%
    50-60% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,259 2.75%
    46% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,794 3.13%

    Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 35 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 75 $22,845,000 $304,600 $1,702 3.62%
    White 92 $21,740,000 $236,304 $4,341 3.18%
    Not provided 41 $8,375,000 $204,268 $4,105 3.22%
    Black 30 $5,570,000 $185,667 $3,957 3.40%
    Asian 3 $605,000 $201,667 $4,048 2.67%
    American Indian 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,334 3.33%
    Korean 1 $395,000 $395,000 $6,219 3.13%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,177 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.53%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    46.75%

    Charlotte Metro 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 246 $60,210,000 $244,756

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    246 $60,210,000 $244,756

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $2,115,000 $124,412 $2,807 3.20%
    40-60% 52 $9,420,000 $181,154 $3,856 3.26%
    60-80% 127 $38,015,000 $299,331 $4,699 3.37%
    80-100% 44 $9,960,000 $226,364 $4,151 3.35%
    Over 100% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 3.75%
    Under 20% 4 $250,000 $62,500 $1,899 3.81%