River Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ada, MI

LEI: 549300YSHLM42Y6DYI34

Tax ID: 38-6119310

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Review & Overview

River Valley Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. River Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Grand Rapids and Big Rapids .

River Valley 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. River Valley 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.25% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.61% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.73% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.63% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.96% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.96% 11/17/24
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Originations

43

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,515,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $2,435,000 $59,390 $981 5.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $45,000 $45,000 $743 5.45%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $476 5.20%
River Valley Credit Union's top markets include Grand Rapids and Big Rapids among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 43 $2,515,000 $58,488 $964 5.09%

    For 2018, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 43 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 19 $615,000 $32,368 $339 5.68%
    Refi 13 $1,265,000 $97,308 $1,770 4.36%
    Other 5 $125,000 $25,000 $333 5.30%
    Home Purchase 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,801 4.50%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,645 4.69%

    For 2018, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 13 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 18 $620,000 $34,444 $451 5.67%
    5 Year 11 $295,000 $26,818 $271 5.07%
    15 Year 8 $790,000 $98,750 $2,463 4.22%
    20 Year 2 $380,000 $190,000 $2,462 3.94%
    30 Year 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,545 4.88%
    Other 2 $80,000 $40,000 $322 4.75%

    For 2018, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 11 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 12 $1,350,000 $112,500
    $<1k 1 $235,000 $235,000

    River Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $2,545, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 12 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 18 $1,040,000 $57,778
    5-6% 15 $675,000 $45,000
    3-4% 4 $640,000 $160,000
    6-7% 3 $95,000 $31,667
    7-8% 3 $65,000 $21,667

    During 2018, River Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 18 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 36 $1,340,000 $37,222 $666 5.22%
    $100k-200k 5 $715,000 $143,000 $2,483 4.35%
    $200k-400k 2 $460,000 $230,000 $2,538 4.50%

    2018 saw River Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 36 originations, totaling $1,340,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 13 $1,065,000 $81,923 $963 4.90%
    $50k-75k 12 $590,000 $49,167 $1,095 5.19%
    $50k or less 9 $265,000 $29,444 $763 5.52%
    $100k-150k 7 $515,000 $73,571 $1,171 4.70%
    $150k-250k 2 $80,000 $40,000 $368 5.15%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 13 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 16 $1,010,000 $63,125 $1,084 4.73%
    <20% 9 $335,000 $37,222 $603 4.88%
    30-36% 7 $345,000 $49,286 $629 5.31%
    41% 5 $425,000 $85,000 $1,188 5.52%
    42% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,446 6.19%
    46% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $168 7.70%
    36% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $446 5.80%
    37% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,624 4.25%
    39% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,215 4.25%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 16 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 43 $2,515,000 $58,488 $964 5.09%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.67%

    River Valley Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.72%

    River Valley Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 43 $2,515,000 $58,488

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 43 $2,515,000 $58,488

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $655,000 $43,667 $804 4.80%
    40-60% 6 $440,000 $73,333 $1,373 4.80%
    60-80% 5 $855,000 $171,000 $2,491 4.35%
    80-100% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,475 4.63%
    Under 20% 15 $335,000 $22,333 $250 5.80%