Alabama Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tuscaloosa, AL

LEI: 549300XDZHJDR5G01Q52

Tax ID: 63-0440014

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Review & Overview

Alabama Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Alabama Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Daphne, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Alabama 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 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 6.02% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.97% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.86% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.78% 4/28/24
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Originations

286

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$46,970,000

Awards

ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $19,490,000 $177,182 $2,972 4.13%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $11,030,000 $183,833 $3,037 4.29%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $6,005,000 $162,297 $2,959 4.45%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,680,000 $204,444 $2,684 3.69%
Outside of Metro Areas 17 $1,565,000 $92,059 $2,801 5.19%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,560,000 $111,429 $2,388 4.03%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,460,000 $121,667 $2,471 3.59%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $4,350 3.50%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $3,350 5.96%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,226 3.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,453 4.25%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,625 5.38%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,714 3.38%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 6.13%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 6.38%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 6.13%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,659 4.63%
Alabama Credit Union's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Daphne, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 283 $46,805,000 $165,389 $2,925 4.27%
    USDA 2 $130,000 $65,000 $1,436 5.06%
    FHA 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,244 6.75%

    For 2019, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 283 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 126 $19,590,000 $155,476 $3,320 4.83%
    Cash Out Refi 114 $20,390,000 $178,860 $2,797 3.88%
    Refi 44 $6,930,000 $157,500 $2,489 3.67%
    Other 2 $60,000 $30,000 $1,034 6.75%

    For 2019, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 126 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 114 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 109 $18,935,000 $173,716 $2,976 3.88%
    30 Year 74 $16,020,000 $216,486 $2,722 3.92%
    20 Year 57 $7,545,000 $132,368 $4,071 5.29%
    10 Year 37 $3,305,000 $89,324 $2,051 4.37%
    Other 8 $980,000 $122,500 $3,419 5.57%
    5 Year 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,331 5.25%

    For 2019, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 109 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 167 $24,335,000 $145,719
    $1k-2k 46 $9,640,000 $209,565
    $2k-3k 20 $6,320,000 $316,000
    $5k+ 4 $3,010,000 $752,500
    $3k-4k 1 $385,000 $385,000
    $4k-5k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Alabama Credit Union's average total fees were $2,722, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 167 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 154 $28,960,000 $188,052
    4-5% 57 $11,775,000 $206,579
    6-7% 37 $2,025,000 $54,730
    5-6% 19 $1,795,000 $94,474
    2.5-3% 16 $2,280,000 $142,500
    7-8% 2 $60,000 $30,000
    Over 8% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2019, Alabama Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.92%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 154 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 109 $15,405,000 $141,330 $2,657 3.78%
    $100,000 or less 106 $6,360,000 $60,000 $2,355 5.10%
    $200k-400k 49 $12,525,000 $255,612 $3,380 3.90%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,785,000 $457,941 $4,051 3.75%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,205,000 $735,000 $6,066 3.63%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,690,000 $1,345,000 $7,077 3.81%

    2019 saw Alabama Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 109 originations, totaling $15,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 71 $8,065,000 $113,592 $2,577 4.55%
    $50k or less 64 $5,190,000 $81,094 $2,373 4.63%
    $100k-150k 54 $10,850,000 $200,926 $2,927 3.86%
    $75k-100k 50 $6,900,000 $138,000 $3,114 4.20%
    $150k-250k 33 $8,635,000 $261,667 $3,258 3.95%
    $250k+ 14 $7,330,000 $523,571 $4,363 4.11%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 71 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 64 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 113 $18,225,000 $161,283 $2,807 4.25%
    <20% 67 $9,535,000 $142,313 $2,966 4.10%
    30-36% 63 $13,175,000 $209,127 $3,176 4.25%
    37% 7 $775,000 $110,714 $2,580 4.78%
    36% 7 $955,000 $136,429 $1,989 4.86%
    38% 7 $985,000 $140,714 $2,941 4.51%
    42% 6 $750,000 $125,000 $2,471 3.96%
    39% 3 $835,000 $278,333 $3,167 3.92%
    40% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $4,913 3.79%
    41% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 7.00%
    47% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,830 4.13%
    50-60% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,848 5.31%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $824 6.75%
    49% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,669 3.63%
    43% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,196 6.75%
    44% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $948 6.75%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 113 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 67 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 254 $42,570,000 $167,598 $2,935 4.31%
    Black 27 $3,365,000 $124,630 $2,573 4.22%
    Asian 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $3,009 3.42%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.55%

    Alabama Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.68%

    Alabama Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    1404.89 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1549.84 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1606.02 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1749.33 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2044.06 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2086.33 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2253.93 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2271.11 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2303.24 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2328.31 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2563.01 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2677.77 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2690.72 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2940.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    799.0 26 $1,580,000 $60,769
    802.42 1 $45,000 $45,000
    NA 243 $44,365,000 $182,572

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 43 $2,605,000 $60,581
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 243 $44,365,000 $182,572

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $2,455,000 $98,200 $2,900 3.99%
    40-60% 38 $4,930,000 $129,737 $2,763 3.89%
    60-80% 99 $17,055,000 $172,273 $3,050 4.09%
    80-100% 115 $22,215,000 $193,174 $2,985 4.50%
    Under 20% 9 $315,000 $35,000 $1,254 6.23%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.7%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 7.7%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 23.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 23.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 38.5%