Align Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lowell, MA

LEI: 549300XYJEJCSZHWWM52

Tax ID: 04-1680140

5 stars - Updated: 12/2/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 18 reviews

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Review & Overview

Align Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Align Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Worcester, Manchester, Springfield, and Barnstable Town among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Align Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Align 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 6.13% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.47% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.52% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.52% 12/2/24
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Originations

317

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$53,465,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Align Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.28%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.21%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Align Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,827.

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
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 266 $44,630,000 $167,782 $961 4.67%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,840,000 $177,500 $1,745 5.05%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,200,000 $183,333 $1,014 5.22%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,495,000 $299,000 $0 6.35%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $890,000 $148,333 $0 4.20%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 3.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $400,000 $100,000 $0 3.43%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 4.49%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.99%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.50%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.75%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,964 7.63%
Align Credit Union's top markets include Boston, Worcester, Manchester, Springfield, and Barnstable Town among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 191 $28,065,000 $146,937 n/a 3.87%
    Conventional 126 $25,400,000 $201,587 $1,004 6.00%

    For 2023, Align Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 191 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 126 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 152 $18,020,000 $118,553 $65 4.43%
    Refi 80 $15,780,000 $197,250 $883 4.41%
    Other 49 $4,465,000 $91,122 $95 4.85%
    Home Purchase 30 $13,660,000 $455,333 $3,724 6.46%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,540,000 $256,667 $3,457 6.52%

    For 2023, Align Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 152 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 80 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 214 $30,220,000 $141,215 $209 4.13%
    15 Year 37 $8,855,000 $239,324 $253 6.04%
    10 Year 34 $4,530,000 $133,235 $132 5.64%
    30 Year 25 $9,595,000 $383,800 $3,827 6.28%
    5 Year 6 $160,000 $26,667 $0 5.29%
    Other 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%

    For 2023, Align Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 214 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 37 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 102 $13,370,000 $131,078
    $3k-4k 4 $1,640,000 $410,000
    $1k-2k 2 $170,000 $85,000
    $2k-3k 2 $550,000 $275,000
    $4k-5k 1 $375,000 $375,000

    Align Credit Union's average total fees were $3,827, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 102 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 118 $18,400,000 $155,932
    6-7% 61 $14,315,000 $234,672
    2.5-3% 53 $7,795,000 $147,075
    5-6% 53 $8,055,000 $151,981
    4-5% 21 $2,345,000 $111,667
    7-8% 7 $2,285,000 $326,429
    <2.5% 3 $165,000 $55,000
    Over 8% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2023, Align Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 118 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 129 $7,415,000 $57,481 $174 4.93%
    $100k-200k 87 $11,835,000 $136,034 $118 4.31%
    $200k-400k 82 $21,360,000 $260,488 $3,271 4.45%
    $400k-600k 10 $5,040,000 $504,000 $4,057 6.25%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,360,000 $726,667 $3,275 6.33%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,455,000 $1,151,667 $0 6.38%

    2023 saw Align Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 129 originations, totaling $7,415,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 88 $12,780,000 $145,227 $1,197 4.64%
    $150k-250k 87 $14,715,000 $169,138 $1,136 4.60%
    $75k-100k 48 $5,830,000 $121,458 $759 4.81%
    $250k+ 42 $8,070,000 $192,143 $1,499 4.07%
    $50k-75k 23 $1,795,000 $78,043 $583 5.11%
    $50k or less 11 $665,000 $60,455 $694 5.28%

    Align Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 88 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 87 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    44% 46 $6,030,000 $131,087 $258 4.14%
    30-36% 44 $6,240,000 $141,818 $1,854 4.65%
    20-30% 37 $5,295,000 $143,108 $639 4.76%
    38% 19 $3,525,000 $185,526 $1,573 4.70%
    41% 19 $3,315,000 $174,474 $1,628 4.14%
    42% 17 $3,045,000 $179,118 $905 4.72%
    50-60% 16 $1,730,000 $108,125 $963 5.13%
    37% 15 $3,095,000 $206,333 $1,588 5.07%
    40% 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $0 4.17%
    43% 12 $1,530,000 $127,500 $867 4.95%
    49% 11 $1,765,000 $160,455 $2,756 4.94%
    36% 11 $1,065,000 $96,818 $0 4.29%
    39% 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $0 4.91%
    45% 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $752 4.73%
    <20% 8 $860,000 $107,500 $478 4.70%
    48% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $0 5.04%
    47% 5 $925,000 $185,000 $3,058 4.99%
    46% 3 $465,000 $155,000 $0 5.50%
    >60% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 4.62%

    Align Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 44%, with 46 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 254 $37,640,000 $148,189 $1,037 4.61%
    Not applicable 12 $8,160,000 $680,000 $0 6.45%
    Not provided 31 $4,815,000 $155,323 $1,035 4.84%
    Asian 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $743 4.26%
    American Indian 1 $575,000 $575,000 $3,808 6.50%
    Black 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 6.25%
    Filipino 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 6.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.66%

    Align Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.48%

    Align Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 317 $53,465,000 $168,659

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    317 $53,465,000 $168,659

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 95 $18,225,000 $191,842 $1,032 4.21%
    40-60% 23 $6,235,000 $271,087 $2,960 4.55%
    60-80% 24 $11,990,000 $499,583 $4,112 6.21%
    80-100% 7 $3,775,000 $539,286 $3,238 6.54%
    Under 20% 168 $13,240,000 $78,810 $124 4.74%