Safe 1 Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bakersfield, CA

LEI: 549300YHKDUKPJGRPK46

Tax ID: 95-1812302

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Review & Overview

Safe 1 Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Cash Out Refi loans. Safe 1 Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bakersfield, Visalia, and Hanford among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Safe 1 Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Safe 1 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 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

341

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$34,085,000

Awards

SAFE 1 CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SAFE 1 CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver SAFE 1 CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze SAFE 1 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
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 278 $27,840,000 $100,144 $2,321 5.38%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $6,025,000 $98,770 $2,479 5.36%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,871 4.13%
Safe 1 Credit Union's top markets include Bakersfield, Visalia, and Hanford among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 341 $34,085,000 $99,956 $2,350 5.37%

    For 2022, Safe 1 Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 341 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 238 $13,160,000 $55,294 $400 5.78%
    Cash Out Refi 66 $11,910,000 $180,455 $2,143 4.44%
    Home Purchase 21 $6,755,000 $321,667 $3,170 4.67%
    Refi 16 $2,260,000 $141,250 $1,994 4.04%

    For 2022, Safe 1 Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 238 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 66 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 234 $16,550,000 $70,726 $2,096 5.86%
    30 Year 47 $12,525,000 $266,489 $2,590 4.40%
    Other 37 $1,285,000 $34,730 $0 4.38%
    10 Year 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $1,969 3.93%
    15 Year 11 $2,215,000 $201,364 $2,101 3.69%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2022, Safe 1 Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 234 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 47 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 86 $19,870,000 $231,047

    Safe 1 Credit Union's average total fees were $2,590, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 86 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 145 $9,965,000 $68,724
    4-5% 70 $10,170,000 $145,286
    6-7% 59 $3,515,000 $59,576
    3-4% 27 $5,675,000 $210,185
    7-8% 24 $1,670,000 $69,583
    2.5-3% 14 $3,030,000 $216,429
    Over 8% 2 $60,000 $30,000

    During 2022, Safe 1 Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 145 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 237 $11,605,000 $48,966 $1,803 5.70%
    $100k-200k 51 $7,025,000 $137,745 $2,117 4.92%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,595,000 $277,449 $2,499 4.26%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,860,000 $465,000 $3,223 4.81%

    2022 saw Safe 1 Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 237 originations, totaling $11,605,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 97 $10,725,000 $110,567 $2,259 5.23%
    $50k-75k 85 $7,865,000 $92,529 $2,298 5.30%
    $75k-100k 66 $6,200,000 $93,939 $2,638 5.48%
    $50k or less 43 $3,315,000 $77,093 $2,171 5.40%
    $150k-250k 40 $4,590,000 $114,750 $2,519 5.63%
    $250k+ 10 $1,390,000 $139,000 $2,602 5.33%

    Safe 1 Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 97 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 85 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 62 $7,370,000 $118,871 $2,307 4.96%
    20-30% 51 $4,865,000 $95,392 $2,457 5.38%
    42% 25 $2,655,000 $106,200 $2,331 5.45%
    <20% 21 $2,105,000 $100,238 $2,161 4.84%
    45% 21 $1,635,000 $77,857 $2,253 5.44%
    44% 19 $1,885,000 $99,211 $2,136 5.89%
    46% 18 $1,640,000 $91,111 $2,959 6.19%
    43% 16 $1,640,000 $102,500 $2,549 5.72%
    36% 15 $1,135,000 $75,667 $2,587 5.55%
    41% 14 $1,340,000 $95,714 $1,839 5.00%
    40% 14 $1,620,000 $115,714 $2,547 5.52%
    48% 13 $1,645,000 $126,538 $2,619 5.33%
    37% 11 $1,075,000 $97,727 $2,659 5.30%
    38% 11 $675,000 $61,364 $3,792 5.64%
    39% 9 $725,000 $80,556 $2,334 5.69%
    47% 8 $600,000 $75,000 $1,868 5.19%
    49% 7 $775,000 $110,714 $2,812 5.57%
    50-60% 6 $700,000 $116,667 $2,333 4.96%

    Safe 1 Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 62 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 51 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 263 $25,605,000 $97,357 $2,383 5.43%
    Not provided 44 $4,380,000 $99,545 $2,233 5.05%
    Asian 18 $2,250,000 $125,000 $2,172 5.36%
    Black 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $2,665 5.31%
    American Indian 4 $450,000 $112,500 $2,432 5.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 5.50%
    Filipino 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.99%

    Safe 1 Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 341 $34,085,000 $99,956

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    341 $34,085,000 $99,956

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 61 $6,315,000 $103,525 $2,020 5.44%
    40-60% 25 $4,765,000 $190,600 $2,216 4.36%
    60-80% 39 $11,065,000 $283,718 $2,548 4.15%
    80-100% 8 $2,340,000 $292,500 $2,738 4.27%
    Under 20% 208 $9,600,000 $46,154 $1,383 5.74%