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 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 19 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

331

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$58,225,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 129 $23,845,000 $184,845 $3,241 3.08%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $11,865,000 $171,957 $3,449 3.29%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $8,525,000 $198,256 $3,907 3.11%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,590,000 $176,538 $3,879 3.20%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,930,000 $160,833 $3,186 3.13%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,545,000 $118,846 $2,936 3.88%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,385,000 $125,909 $3,252 3.48%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000 $10,875 2.50%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $7,867 2.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $960,000 $80,000 $2,495 3.78%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,373 4.00%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $2,958 4.00%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,357 2.88%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.75%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.25%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,774 2.75%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.25%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.25%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,279 3.13%
Alabama Credit Union's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Daphne, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Cullman among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 331 $58,225,000 $175,906 $3,459 3.24%

    For 2021, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 331 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 191 $34,185,000 $178,979 $3,298 3.04%
    Home Purchase 87 $15,995,000 $183,851 $4,445 3.83%
    Refi 51 $7,925,000 $155,392 $2,873 2.87%
    Other 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,391 6.06%

    For 2021, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 191 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 87 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 126 $29,320,000 $232,698 $4,249 3.16%
    15 Year 99 $14,995,000 $151,465 $2,863 2.87%
    20 Year 50 $6,410,000 $128,200 $3,685 3.86%
    10 Year 46 $6,550,000 $142,391 $2,431 3.31%
    Other 6 $500,000 $83,333 $3,189 4.54%
    5 Year 4 $450,000 $112,500 $3,619 4.50%

    For 2021, Alabama Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 126 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 99 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 138 $15,080,000 $109,275
    $1k-2k 109 $19,305,000 $177,110
    $2k-3k 27 $6,485,000 $240,185
    $3k-4k 19 $6,955,000 $366,053
    $4k-5k 8 $3,390,000 $423,750
    $5k+ 5 $4,895,000 $979,000

    Alabama Credit Union's average total fees were $4,249, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 138 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 130 $20,280,000 $156,000
    3-4% 129 $29,285,000 $227,016
    <2.5% 29 $5,615,000 $193,621
    5-6% 21 $1,265,000 $60,238
    4-5% 18 $1,630,000 $90,556
    6-7% 4 $150,000 $37,500

    During 2021, Alabama Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.16%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 130 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 142 $20,660,000 $145,493 $3,131 3.07%
    $100,000 or less 93 $5,915,000 $63,602 $2,145 3.71%
    $200k-400k 80 $21,330,000 $266,625 $4,309 3.03%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,500,000 $450,000 $6,807 3.18%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,960,000 $740,000 $9,535 3.13%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,860,000 $1,430,000 $11,280 2.50%

    2021 saw Alabama Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 142 originations, totaling $20,660,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 91 $13,105,000 $144,011 $3,196 3.28%
    $50k or less 76 $7,390,000 $97,237 $2,711 3.36%
    $100k-150k 62 $11,060,000 $178,387 $3,380 3.14%
    $75k-100k 52 $8,630,000 $165,962 $3,204 2.99%
    $150k-250k 33 $9,245,000 $280,152 $4,743 3.37%
    $250k+ 17 $8,795,000 $517,353 $6,439 3.42%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 91 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 76 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 108 $20,840,000 $192,963 $3,515 3.21%
    30-36% 70 $12,070,000 $172,429 $3,465 3.17%
    <20% 60 $11,370,000 $189,500 $3,943 3.17%
    42% 17 $2,095,000 $123,235 $2,617 3.53%
    41% 15 $2,285,000 $152,333 $3,427 3.44%
    38% 14 $2,070,000 $147,857 $3,032 2.82%
    37% 12 $1,720,000 $143,333 $2,919 3.82%
    40% 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $2,934 3.63%
    39% 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $3,469 2.90%
    36% 6 $1,100,000 $183,333 $3,829 3.90%
    50-60% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $2,468 3.00%
    44% 3 $615,000 $205,000 $3,534 3.04%
    46% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,637 2.81%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,103 4.50%
    >60% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,873 3.50%

    Alabama Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 108 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 70 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 289 $52,775,000 $182,612 $3,496 3.24%
    Black 34 $3,880,000 $114,118 $2,883 3.24%
    Asian Indian 1 $465,000 $465,000 $8,668 3.13%
    Asian 2 $450,000 $225,000 $5,093 3.19%
    American Indian 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,380 3.13%
    Japanese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,754 3.13%
    Not provided 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,511 2.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.01%

    Alabama Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.59%

    Alabama Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1042.45 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1195.72 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1377.34 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1416.16 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1526.26 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1601.67 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1703.78 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1712.32 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1979.4 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1980.56 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2097.78 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2142.72 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2281.26 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2364.59 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2396.21 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2620.46 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2641.59 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3059.69 1 $105,000 $105,000
    790.55 1 $35,000 $35,000
    799.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    999.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    NA 309 $56,695,000 $183,479

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    331 $58,225,000 $175,906

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 37 $3,495,000 $94,459 $2,487 3.15%
    40-60% 59 $8,055,000 $136,525 $3,069 3.07%
    60-80% 125 $23,495,000 $187,960 $3,712 3.15%
    80-100% 94 $22,440,000 $238,723 $4,138 3.32%
    Under 20% 16 $740,000 $46,250 $1,431 4.36%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.7%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 7.7%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 7.7%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 23.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 46.2%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 7.7%