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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Alabama Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Daphne, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Cullman among others. We have data for 25 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.97% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.86% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.78% 12/16/24
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Originations

319

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,165,000

Awards

ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold ALABAMA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 113 $20,385,000 $180,398 $2,816 3.22%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $11,870,000 $185,469 $2,419 3.29%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $7,490,000 $178,333 $2,919 3.53%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,635,000 $173,095 $2,964 3.15%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $1,880,000 $85,455 $2,183 4.19%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $1,460,000 $91,250 $2,463 4.13%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $910,000 $151,667 $2,648 3.06%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $655,000 $93,571 $2,694 3.81%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $525,000 $105,000 $3,115 5.30%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,594 3.06%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $265,000 $88,333 $2,764 3.95%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,597 4.50%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $2,882 4.69%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,941 2.84%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,880 3.13%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,531 3.88%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 5.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,051 3.50%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,044 4.36%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,083 3.13%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.00%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,888 3.88%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,076 2.84%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.00%
Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.25%
Alabama Credit Union's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Daphne, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Cullman among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 319 $51,165,000 $160,392 $2,713 3.50%

    For 2020, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 319 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 151 $24,685,000 $163,477 $2,650 3.26%
    Refi 87 $13,325,000 $153,161 $2,666 3.09%
    Home Purchase 79 $13,125,000 $166,139 $3,082 4.36%
    Other 2 $30,000 $15,000 $787 6.25%

    For 2020, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 151 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 87 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 162 $25,260,000 $155,926 $2,758 3.27%
    10 Year 59 $5,205,000 $88,220 $2,116 3.26%
    20 Year 48 $6,730,000 $140,208 $3,785 4.53%
    30 Year 45 $13,545,000 $301,000 $2,704 3.43%
    Other 3 $335,000 $111,667 $2,725 4.67%
    5 Year 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,598 4.75%

    For 2020, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 162 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 59 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 203 $28,235,000 $139,089
    $1k-2k 68 $15,720,000 $231,176
    $2k-3k 11 $3,545,000 $322,273
    $3k-4k 3 $915,000 $305,000
    $4k-5k 1 $485,000 $485,000
    $5k+ 1 $495,000 $495,000

    Alabama Credit Union's average total fees were $2,704, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 203 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 152 $20,670,000 $135,987
    3-4% 123 $27,995,000 $227,602
    5-6% 24 $1,360,000 $56,667
    6-7% 14 $660,000 $47,143
    4-5% 6 $480,000 $80,000

    During 2020, Alabama Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.43%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 152 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 125 $17,995,000 $143,960 $2,620 3.12%
    $100,000 or less 113 $6,975,000 $61,726 $2,060 4.08%
    $200k-400k 70 $18,720,000 $267,429 $3,456 3.27%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,375,000 $486,111 $4,143 3.38%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,405,000 $2,405,000 $2,446 3.50%
    $600k-1MM 1 $695,000 $695,000 $2,538 3.13%

    2020 saw Alabama Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 125 originations, totaling $17,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 89 $10,975,000 $123,315 $2,545 3.69%
    $100k-150k 72 $12,630,000 $175,417 $2,811 3.36%
    $75k-100k 61 $8,375,000 $137,295 $2,691 3.48%
    $50k or less 50 $3,680,000 $73,600 $2,161 3.67%
    $150k-250k 34 $8,210,000 $241,471 $3,268 3.21%
    $250k+ 13 $7,295,000 $561,154 $3,508 3.24%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 89 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 72 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 91 $13,945,000 $153,242 $2,713 3.48%
    <20% 82 $12,670,000 $154,512 $2,694 3.55%
    30-36% 72 $13,160,000 $182,778 $2,787 3.60%
    39% 14 $1,990,000 $142,143 $2,882 3.57%
    36% 13 $2,225,000 $171,154 $2,735 3.52%
    37% 11 $1,235,000 $112,273 $2,320 3.36%
    40% 9 $1,225,000 $136,111 $2,406 3.13%
    42% 8 $1,870,000 $233,750 $3,080 3.15%
    41% 5 $495,000 $99,000 $2,506 3.57%
    50-60% 4 $780,000 $195,000 $2,019 3.56%
    43% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $3,216 3.25%
    38% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,617 2.95%
    46% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,601 3.00%
    47% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.25%
    44% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,316 3.00%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 91 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 82 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 291 $47,295,000 $162,526 $2,722 3.53%
    Black 17 $1,715,000 $100,882 $2,380 3.25%
    Asian 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $2,928 2.96%
    Not provided 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,315 4.13%
    Asian Indian 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,337 2.98%
    American Indian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,125 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.91%

    Alabama Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.82%

    Alabama Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    1058.96 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1211.99 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1226.29 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1317.93 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1337.39 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1397.73 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1491.23 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1615.25 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1665.81 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2215.34 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2380.61 1 $55,000 $55,000
    799.0 18 $1,000,000 $55,556
    966.09 1 $45,000 $45,000
    NA 287 $49,395,000 $172,108

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 32 $1,770,000 $55,313
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 287 $49,395,000 $172,108

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 43 $3,165,000 $73,605 $2,077 3.41%
    40-60% 56 $7,150,000 $127,679 $2,517 3.20%
    60-80% 124 $20,420,000 $164,677 $2,900 3.32%
    80-100% 91 $20,285,000 $222,912 $3,025 3.86%
    Under 20% 5 $145,000 $29,000 $1,032 5.57%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 27.3%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 27.3%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 18.2%