Cobalt Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Papillion, NE

LEI: 549300XUFWU3F35PWM42

Tax ID: 47-0376486

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Review & Overview

Cobalt Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Cobalt Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Omaha, Kansas City, Lincoln, Fremont, and Beatrice among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cobalt 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. Cobalt 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.34% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.25% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.45% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.50% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.56% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.10% 4/28/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.73% 4/28/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

563

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$80,805,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 519 $71,525,000 $137,813 $2,194 4.31%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,485,000 $4,485,000 $0 3.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $2,355,000 $123,947 $2,955 4.16%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,730,000 $96,111 $1,192 4.23%
Fremont, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $2,506 4.56%
Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 3.75%
Cobalt Credit Union's top markets include Omaha, Kansas City, Lincoln, Fremont, and Beatrice among others.

Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 315 $26,875,000 $85,317 n/a 4.05%
    Conventional 232 $49,670,000 $214,095 $1,975 4.70%
    VA 16 $4,260,000 $266,250 $5,435 3.55%

    For 2022, Cobalt Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 315 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 232 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 187 $14,495,000 $77,513 $637 3.85%
    Home Purchase 142 $30,300,000 $213,380 $2,853 4.68%
    Cash Out Refi 126 $25,880,000 $205,397 $2,171 4.91%
    Other 86 $6,830,000 $79,419 $925 3.91%
    Refi 22 $3,300,000 $150,000 $1,994 3.81%

    For 2022, Cobalt Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 187 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 142 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 320 $28,100,000 $87,813 $2,787 4.03%
    30 Year 149 $31,465,000 $211,174 $2,844 4.70%
    15 Year 35 $4,585,000 $131,000 $1,967 4.52%
    Other 26 $1,410,000 $54,231 $309 5.16%
    5 Year 22 $5,670,000 $257,727 $338 3.98%
    10 Year 11 $9,575,000 $870,455 $1,408 4.69%

    For 2022, Cobalt Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 320 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 149 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 194 $30,450,000 $156,959
    $1k-2k 20 $3,630,000 $181,500
    $2k-3k 9 $2,635,000 $292,778
    $3k-4k 4 $1,660,000 $415,000
    $5k+ 1 $385,000 $385,000

    Cobalt Credit Union's average total fees were $2,844, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 194 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 301 $34,135,000 $113,405
    4-5% 117 $26,305,000 $224,829
    5-6% 79 $11,855,000 $150,063
    6-7% 28 $3,570,000 $127,500
    2.5-3% 28 $3,670,000 $131,071
    <2.5% 5 $955,000 $191,000
    7-8% 3 $195,000 $65,000
    Over 8% 2 $120,000 $60,000

    During 2022, Cobalt Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 301 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 309 $17,385,000 $56,262 $980 4.25%
    $100k-200k 154 $22,230,000 $144,351 $2,300 4.37%
    $200k-400k 84 $21,800,000 $259,524 $3,382 4.31%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,600,000 $460,000 $3,869 4.53%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,800,000 $700,000 $3,714 4.88%
    $1MM+ 2 $11,990,000 $5,995,000 $0 4.08%

    2022 saw Cobalt Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 309 originations, totaling $17,385,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 126 $14,790,000 $117,381 $2,158 4.27%
    $75k-100k 123 $13,785,000 $112,073 $2,191 4.29%
    $150k-250k 115 $16,885,000 $146,826 $2,551 4.25%
    $50k-75k 104 $10,300,000 $99,038 $2,428 4.28%
    $50k or less 55 $5,145,000 $93,545 $1,950 4.48%
    $250k+ 29 $5,705,000 $196,724 $1,601 4.32%

    Cobalt Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 126 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 123 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 158 $19,590,000 $123,987 $2,209 4.30%
    30-36% 97 $11,915,000 $122,835 $2,035 4.31%
    <20% 52 $6,310,000 $121,346 $2,026 4.16%
    36% 29 $4,355,000 $150,172 $3,365 3.98%
    42% 23 $2,665,000 $115,870 $3,290 4.17%
    37% 23 $2,985,000 $129,783 $3,147 4.29%
    41% 23 $1,995,000 $86,739 $2,137 4.74%
    38% 21 $2,755,000 $131,190 $1,749 4.47%
    43% 21 $2,145,000 $102,143 $1,080 4.30%
    44% 18 $1,570,000 $87,222 $1,853 3.86%
    39% 17 $1,265,000 $74,412 $1,095 4.63%
    40% 16 $1,720,000 $107,500 $1,896 3.96%
    49% 16 $2,000,000 $125,000 $2,529 4.77%
    46% 13 $1,675,000 $128,846 $2,402 4.51%
    47% 9 $645,000 $71,667 $1,141 4.15%
    48% 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $2,663 4.94%
    45% 6 $630,000 $105,000 $2,292 3.75%
    50-60% 2 $800,000 $400,000 $2,728 4.81%
    >60% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,486 3.63%

    Cobalt Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 158 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 97 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 456 $55,820,000 $122,412 $2,294 4.27%
    Not applicable 11 $14,195,000 $1,290,455 $0 4.67%
    Not provided 66 $7,870,000 $119,242 $1,533 4.32%
    Black 20 $1,720,000 $86,000 $1,819 4.61%
    Asian 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $3,341 4.61%
    American Indian 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 3.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.62%

    Cobalt Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.23%

    Cobalt Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1003.15 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1066.75 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1096.75 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1230.75 1 $105,000 $105,000
    179.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    307.5 2 $100,000 $50,000
    308.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    312.5 13 $575,000 $44,231
    332.25 3 $155,000 $51,667
    335.25 1 $35,000 $35,000
    337.25 12 $640,000 $53,333
    342.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    342.25 1 $35,000 $35,000
    417.25 1 $35,000 $35,000
    445.5 1 $35,000 $35,000
    452.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    485.75 1 $85,000 $85,000
    489.35 1 $85,000 $85,000
    495.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    497.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    516.75 1 $105,000 $105,000
    533.75 2 $230,000 $115,000
    545.75 1 $125,000 $125,000
    547.55 1 $245,000 $245,000
    556.8 1 $155,000 $155,000
    580.55 1 $145,000 $145,000
    584.75 1 $65,000 $65,000
    585.6 1 $175,000 $175,000
    592.8 1 $185,000 $185,000
    605.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    609.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    609.15 1 $175,000 $175,000
    617.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    638.15 1 $195,000 $195,000
    639.75 1 $85,000 $85,000
    651.15 1 $215,000 $215,000
    672.5 1 $255,000 $255,000
    701.75 1 $255,000 $255,000
    732.5 1 $55,000 $55,000
    770.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    781.75 1 $255,000 $255,000
    784.75 1 $105,000 $105,000
    787.5 1 $25,000 $25,000
    816.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    870.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    935.75 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 489 $74,195,000 $151,728

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    563 $80,805,000 $143,526

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 155 $14,415,000 $93,000 $1,289 4.18%
    40-60% 60 $9,330,000 $155,500 $2,280 4.37%
    60-80% 75 $23,385,000 $311,800 $2,679 4.35%
    80-100% 89 $23,955,000 $269,157 $3,065 4.65%
    Over 100% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 4.95%
    Under 20% 181 $8,975,000 $49,586 $414 4.19%