Alabama One Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tuscaloosa, AL

LEI: 549300WOJH0MSG0OIM41

Tax ID: 63-0353833

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 17 reviews

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Review & Overview

Alabama One Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Alabama One Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, and Mobile among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Alabama One 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. Alabama One 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.13% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.09% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.31% 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

282

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$48,060,000

Awards

Alabama One Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Alabama One Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.87%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.32%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Alabama One Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,354.

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
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 148 $25,210,000 $170,338 $3,702 7.13%
Outside of Metro Areas 57 $8,685,000 $152,368 $3,284 6.86%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,930,000 $245,625 $5,061 6.67%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $5,228 6.78%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $4,005 6.68%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,255,000 $96,538 $3,529 6.47%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,160,000 $193,333 $3,467 6.56%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $3,728 6.69%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $960,000 $120,000 $3,128 6.34%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $4,869 6.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,969 6.58%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,174 8.44%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $8,715 6.88%
Atmore, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $3,441 6.38%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,742 6.88%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,401 6.75%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,991 7.88%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,889 6.00%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,970 6.75%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,126 5.75%
Alabama One Credit Union's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, and Mobile among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 282 $48,060,000 $170,426 $3,726 6.94%

    For 2024, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 282 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 167 $29,395,000 $176,018 $4,422 6.62%
    Cash Out Refi 107 $17,035,000 $159,206 $2,749 7.42%
    Refi 7 $1,595,000 $227,857 $2,331 6.86%
    Home Improvement 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,417 9.00%

    For 2024, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 167 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 107 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 141 $34,205,000 $242,589 $4,354 6.87%
    20 Year 69 $6,025,000 $87,319 $3,201 6.33%
    15 Year 53 $6,815,000 $128,585 $3,223 7.89%
    10 Year 15 $885,000 $59,000 $2,484 6.79%
    5 Year 4 $130,000 $32,500 $1,854 8.00%

    For 2024, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 141 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 69 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 143 $15,655,000 $109,476
    $1k-2k 62 $9,810,000 $158,226
    $2k-3k 50 $12,260,000 $245,200
    $3k-4k 15 $5,035,000 $335,667
    $4k-5k 6 $2,580,000 $430,000
    $5k+ 6 $2,720,000 $453,333

    Alabama One Credit Union's average total fees were $4,354, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 143 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 176 $32,770,000 $186,193
    7-8% 44 $8,560,000 $194,545
    5-6% 37 $5,105,000 $137,973
    Over 8% 25 $1,625,000 $65,000

    During 2024, Alabama One Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 176 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 111 $6,015,000 $54,189 $2,607 7.09%
    $200k-400k 90 $24,450,000 $271,667 $4,865 6.73%
    $100k-200k 66 $10,100,000 $153,030 $3,648 7.00%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,075,000 $467,308 $5,209 6.82%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $6,957 6.75%

    2024 saw Alabama One Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 111 originations, totaling $6,015,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 44 $5,720,000 $130,000 $3,852 6.68%
    $100k-150k 41 $8,135,000 $198,415 $4,621 6.55%
    $75k-100k 30 $6,030,000 $201,000 $4,523 6.78%
    $150k-250k 24 $5,690,000 $237,083 $5,532 6.67%
    $50k or less 24 $2,210,000 $92,083 $3,262 6.60%
    $250k+ 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $6,150 6.71%

    Alabama One Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 44 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 41 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 39 $5,715,000 $146,538 $4,065 6.74%
    30-36% 26 $4,660,000 $179,231 $4,379 6.70%
    <20% 17 $1,615,000 $95,000 $3,445 6.48%
    43% 14 $3,140,000 $224,286 $4,920 6.62%
    44% 8 $1,390,000 $173,750 $4,658 6.64%
    38% 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $4,298 6.59%
    36% 7 $1,355,000 $193,571 $4,594 6.79%
    42% 6 $1,160,000 $193,333 $4,506 6.81%
    39% 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $4,561 6.56%
    49% 6 $1,610,000 $268,333 $6,513 6.56%
    37% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $5,237 6.78%
    47% 5 $1,635,000 $327,000 $5,657 6.85%
    48% 4 $890,000 $222,500 $4,430 6.16%
    45% 4 $220,000 $55,000 $2,973 6.53%
    46% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $3,640 6.78%
    41% 3 $865,000 $288,333 $6,586 6.63%
    40% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,808 6.67%
    50-60% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,506 6.44%

    Alabama One Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 39 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 246 $43,600,000 $177,236 $3,799 6.86%
    Black 30 $4,010,000 $133,667 $3,127 7.55%
    American Indian 4 $270,000 $67,500 $4,252 6.69%
    Not provided 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,725 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.76%

    Alabama One Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.94%

    Alabama One Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 282 $48,060,000 $170,426

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    282 $48,060,000 $170,426

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,420 10.00%