Union Square Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wichita Falls, TX

LEI: 549300Z2FPZZD55OG155

Tax ID: 75-0971964

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Review & Overview

Union Square is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Union Square has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Wichita Falls, Dallas, Cape Coral, Vernon, and Abilene among others. We have data for 22 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Union Square 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. Union Square is typically an average 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 6.51% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.03% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.97% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 12/16/24
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Originations

420

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$87,530,000

Awards

UNION SQUARE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze UNION SQUARE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze UNION SQUARE FHA Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 353 $69,105,000 $195,765 $4,186 5.18%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,855,000 $314,200 $5,924 5.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 13 $2,715,000 $208,846 $5,050 5.01%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,535,000 $1,535,000 $36,050 3.75%
Vernon, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $995,000 $142,143 $4,765 4.43%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $3,807 6.04%
Taos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $6,755 6.38%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,769 7.38%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,576 4.88%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $8,076 5.63%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,147 6.00%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,928 2.88%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,940 7.13%
LAWTON, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,390 4.13%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,565 5.75%
McAlester, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,398 7.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,115 6.25%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,084 7.13%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,516 3.25%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.50%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,879 3.75%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,994 7.13%
Union Square's top markets include Wichita Falls, Dallas, Cape Coral, Vernon, and Abilene among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 394 $82,350,000 $209,010 $4,221 5.19%
    FHA 19 $3,225,000 $169,737 $6,861 4.83%
    VA 7 $1,955,000 $279,286 $8,078 5.23%

    For 2022, Union Square's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 394 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 19 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 301 $63,495,000 $210,947 $4,710 5.33%
    Cash Out Refi 51 $9,205,000 $180,490 $4,169 4.65%
    Refi 49 $12,455,000 $254,184 $4,188 4.84%
    Other 11 $1,645,000 $149,545 $3,346 4.84%
    Home Improvement 8 $730,000 $91,250 $3,030 5.20%

    For 2022, Union Square's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 301 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 51 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 214 $52,450,000 $245,093 $4,786 5.04%
    15 Year 130 $19,880,000 $152,923 $3,807 5.23%
    10 Year 30 $4,680,000 $156,000 $3,421 5.53%
    5 Year 21 $4,875,000 $232,143 $0 4.82%
    1 Year 12 $3,000,000 $250,000 $0 6.27%
    20 Year 10 $2,100,000 $210,000 $4,011 5.74%
    Other 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,604 5.88%
    3 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2022, Union Square's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 214 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 130 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 220 $46,210,000 $210,045
    $1k-2k 46 $8,050,000 $175,000
    $2k-3k 10 $2,840,000 $284,000
    $5k+ 10 $6,370,000 $637,000
    $3k-4k 7 $2,555,000 $365,000
    $4k-5k 5 $1,755,000 $351,000

    Union Square's average total fees were $4,786, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 220 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 123 $24,275,000 $197,358
    5-6% 122 $24,500,000 $200,820
    3-4% 72 $18,550,000 $257,639
    6-7% 60 $11,980,000 $199,667
    7-8% 30 $5,700,000 $190,000
    2.5-3% 11 $2,175,000 $197,727
    <2.5% 2 $350,000 $175,000

    During 2022, Union Square's average interest rate for loans was 5.04%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 123 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 159 $23,455,000 $147,516 $3,882 5.22%
    $100,000 or less 112 $7,810,000 $69,732 $2,877 5.24%
    $200k-400k 103 $28,085,000 $272,670 $5,049 5.14%
    $400k-600k 31 $15,215,000 $490,806 $6,265 4.88%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,735,000 $703,182 $7,214 5.26%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,230,000 $1,307,500 $20,652 4.19%

    2022 saw Union Square place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 159 originations, totaling $23,455,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 95 $22,935,000 $241,421 $4,933 5.03%
    $50k-75k 82 $11,830,000 $144,268 $3,882 5.20%
    $75k-100k 58 $9,840,000 $169,655 $4,230 5.08%
    $150k-250k 52 $14,820,000 $285,000 $4,968 5.14%
    $50k or less 36 $4,020,000 $111,667 $3,697 5.09%
    $250k+ 19 $8,995,000 $473,421 $7,834 5.18%

    Union Square lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 95 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 82 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 52 $11,830,000 $227,500 $4,710 4.95%
    20-30% 49 $9,865,000 $201,327 $4,663 4.81%
    50-60% 31 $8,405,000 $271,129 $4,662 5.17%
    <20% 18 $4,080,000 $226,667 $3,706 4.38%
    44% 17 $3,105,000 $182,647 $3,994 5.46%
    36% 12 $2,050,000 $170,833 $4,085 5.26%
    39% 12 $2,830,000 $235,833 $4,765 4.71%
    48% 12 $2,700,000 $225,000 $4,497 4.84%
    41% 12 $2,390,000 $199,167 $4,441 5.79%
    42% 11 $2,155,000 $195,909 $3,838 4.69%
    37% 11 $3,245,000 $295,000 $4,158 4.86%
    47% 11 $3,155,000 $286,818 $4,399 4.90%
    46% 10 $2,630,000 $263,000 $4,983 5.04%
    43% 9 $1,995,000 $221,667 $4,815 5.21%
    38% 9 $1,825,000 $202,778 $3,958 4.44%
    40% 8 $1,520,000 $190,000 $3,840 5.27%
    45% 8 $1,810,000 $226,250 $4,143 4.80%
    49% 8 $1,590,000 $198,750 $5,326 5.36%
    >60% 2 $880,000 $440,000 $7,138 3.88%

    Union Square lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 52 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 49 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 295 $62,225,000 $210,932 $4,448 5.12%
    Not applicable 71 $13,315,000 $187,535 $0 5.56%
    Not provided 32 $8,290,000 $259,063 $4,642 4.81%
    Asian 9 $1,935,000 $215,000 $5,440 4.63%
    Black 8 $1,310,000 $163,750 $4,091 5.83%
    American Indian 4 $320,000 $80,000 $4,305 5.47%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,953 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.85%

    Union Square 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
    80.95%

    Union Square has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 420 $87,530,000 $208,405

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    420 $87,530,000 $208,405

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 26 $3,220,000 $123,846 $3,265 4.92%
    40-60% 41 $5,775,000 $140,854 $3,424 4.72%
    60-80% 123 $26,395,000 $214,593 $4,341 5.14%
    80-100% 221 $51,045,000 $230,973 $4,963 5.32%
    Over 100% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $9,560 4.75%
    Under 20% 8 $840,000 $105,000 $2,848 4.98%