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 Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. River Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Traverse City, Alma, and Big Rapids among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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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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

58

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,490,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $3,230,000 $62,115 $988 5.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,474 5.04%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,327 3.88%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $768 6.45%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $718 4.35%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $751 8.30%
River Valley Credit Union's top markets include Grand Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Traverse City, Alma, 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 58 $3,490,000 $60,172 $1,015 5.35%

    For 2019, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 58 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 16 $600,000 $37,500 $378 6.09%
    Refi 16 $880,000 $55,000 $1,241 5.31%
    Home Improvement 14 $330,000 $23,571 $358 5.54%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $960,000 $120,000 $2,140 4.28%
    Home Purchase 4 $720,000 $180,000 $2,706 4.00%

    For 2019, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 16 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 16 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 29 $1,175,000 $40,517 $526 6.04%
    5 Year 11 $295,000 $26,818 $339 4.31%
    15 Year 9 $1,295,000 $143,889 $2,622 4.06%
    30 Year 6 $670,000 $111,667 $2,440 5.06%
    Other 3 $55,000 $18,333 $545 6.92%

    For 2019, River Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 29 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 17 $2,175,000 $127,941

    River Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $2,440, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 17 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 18 $1,310,000 $72,778
    3-4% 13 $1,075,000 $82,692
    5-6% 10 $610,000 $61,000
    6-7% 8 $220,000 $27,500
    Over 8% 5 $155,000 $31,000
    7-8% 4 $120,000 $30,000

    During 2019, River Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.06%, 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 49 $1,885,000 $38,469 $734 5.51%
    $100k-200k 7 $955,000 $136,429 $2,441 4.63%
    $200k-400k 2 $650,000 $325,000 $2,900 3.94%

    2019 saw River Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 49 originations, totaling $1,885,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 19 $1,005,000 $52,895 $1,327 5.15%
    $75k-100k 12 $350,000 $29,167 $495 6.15%
    $50k-75k 11 $755,000 $68,636 $1,065 5.59%
    $100k-150k 8 $420,000 $52,500 $751 5.37%
    $150k-250k 8 $960,000 $120,000 $1,249 4.26%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 21 $1,065,000 $50,714 $621 5.36%
    30-36% 11 $425,000 $38,636 $897 5.55%
    <20% 10 $700,000 $70,000 $1,292 4.56%
    36% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $2,259 4.96%
    38% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $957 6.31%
    39% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,489 5.36%
    50-60% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $443 7.73%
    42% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,605 4.25%
    43% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $168 4.00%
    46% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $568 7.20%
    37% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,423 5.25%

    River Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 21 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 55 $3,155,000 $57,364 $969 5.33%
    Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,552 4.75%
    Not provided 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,423 5.25%
    Korean 1 $45,000 $45,000 $568 7.20%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.59%

    River Valley Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.66%

    River Valley Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 58 $3,490,000 $60,172

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 58 $3,490,000 $60,172

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $510,000 $36,429 $703 6.14%
    40-60% 11 $945,000 $85,909 $1,696 4.80%
    60-80% 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $2,314 4.71%
    80-100% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,777 4.13%
    Under 20% 24 $610,000 $25,417 $378 5.40%