Alabama One Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tuscaloosa, AL

LEI: 549300WOJH0MSG0OIM41

Tax ID: 63-0353833

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Alabama One Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Alabama One Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Daphne, Atlanta, and Mobile among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Alabama One 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. 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 11.46% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 10.88% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 11.26% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.96% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 9.15% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 9.15% 12/16/24
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Originations

237

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$36,475,000

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 6.96%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.48%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Alabama One Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,053.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 155 $21,245,000 $137,065 $2,900 7.16%
Outside of Metro Areas 31 $5,525,000 $178,226 $3,295 7.08%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,250,000 $180,556 $3,198 7.27%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $5,815 6.90%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $4,550 6.71%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $570,000 $71,250 $2,587 7.80%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $2,220 7.38%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $5,010 6.94%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $2,600 7.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $3,180 7.19%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $7,032 7.75%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $6,663 6.25%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,740 6.88%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,336 6.00%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,399 6.25%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,619 6.63%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,847 6.88%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.88%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $2,355 6.88%
Alabama One Credit Union's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Daphne, Atlanta, and Mobile among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 236 $36,440,000 $154,407 $3,110 7.15%
    HELOC 1 $35,000 $35,000 n/a 8.88%

    For 2023, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 236 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 95 $16,465,000 $173,316 $4,242 6.87%
    Other 59 $6,105,000 $103,475 $1,972 7.80%
    Refi 42 $8,520,000 $202,857 $2,710 7.14%
    Cash Out Refi 41 $5,385,000 $131,341 $2,504 6.90%

    For 2023, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 59 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 103 $22,855,000 $221,893 $4,053 6.96%
    15 Year 64 $6,390,000 $99,844 $2,202 7.49%
    10 Year 25 $1,205,000 $48,200 $952 7.66%
    20 Year 24 $1,950,000 $81,250 $3,066 6.77%
    1 Year 15 $3,885,000 $259,000 $5,133 7.40%
    5 Year 6 $190,000 $31,667 $698 5.75%

    For 2023, Alabama One Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 64 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 132 $12,700,000 $96,212
    $1k-2k 57 $8,175,000 $143,421
    $2k-3k 26 $6,760,000 $260,000
    $3k-4k 12 $4,130,000 $344,167
    $4k-5k 6 $2,620,000 $436,667
    $5k+ 3 $2,055,000 $685,000

    Alabama One Credit Union's average total fees were $4,053, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 132 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 101 $16,665,000 $165,000
    7-8% 78 $13,890,000 $178,077
    Over 8% 35 $2,765,000 $79,000
    5-6% 21 $3,015,000 $143,571
    4-5% 2 $140,000 $70,000

    During 2023, Alabama One Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 101 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 108 $5,840,000 $54,074 $1,706 7.40%
    $100k-200k 65 $9,305,000 $143,154 $3,506 6.93%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,245,000 $270,306 $4,763 6.96%
    $400k-600k 11 $4,975,000 $452,273 $5,192 6.92%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,085,000 $695,000 $6,210 7.17%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $14,294 6.50%

    2023 saw Alabama One Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 108 originations, totaling $5,840,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 137 $19,585,000 $142,956 $3,037 7.51%
    $75k-100k 31 $4,265,000 $137,581 $2,795 6.68%
    $50k-75k 30 $3,550,000 $118,333 $3,006 6.43%
    $100k-150k 27 $5,225,000 $193,519 $3,311 6.91%
    $150k-250k 11 $2,825,000 $256,818 $3,668 6.65%
    $250k+ 1 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $14,294 6.50%

    Alabama One Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 137 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 26 $3,610,000 $138,846 $2,970 6.64%
    30-36% 23 $2,675,000 $116,304 $1,990 6.67%
    <20% 10 $710,000 $71,000 $2,794 6.20%
    43% 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $2,873 7.33%
    37% 9 $955,000 $106,111 $2,884 6.78%
    41% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $1,602 6.64%
    39% 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $3,433 6.90%
    42% 6 $1,860,000 $310,000 $5,090 6.85%
    44% 6 $980,000 $163,333 $3,531 6.77%
    40% 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $4,604 6.58%
    36% 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $3,618 7.00%
    49% 4 $700,000 $175,000 $3,914 6.25%
    38% 4 $370,000 $92,500 $2,434 6.78%
    45% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $2,875 6.63%
    46% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $6,383 7.13%
    48% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,537 6.38%
    50-60% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,975 6.88%

    Alabama One Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 23 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 189 $31,595,000 $167,169 $3,273 7.09%
    Black 44 $4,400,000 $100,000 $2,405 7.43%
    Asian 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,655 6.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,641 7.63%
    American Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,711 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.18%

    Alabama One 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
    83.54%

    Alabama One Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 237 $36,475,000 $153,903

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    237 $36,475,000 $153,903

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $1,750,000 $72,917 $1,418 7.38%
    40-60% 23 $2,775,000 $120,652 $2,949 6.47%
    60-80% 41 $9,025,000 $220,122 $4,068 6.55%
    80-100% 22 $4,700,000 $213,636 $4,788 6.60%
    Under 20% 19 $765,000 $40,263 $743 6.62%