Great River Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saint Cloud, MN

LEI: 549300Z9PK8PPMKST414

Tax ID: 41-0729173

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Review & Overview

Great River Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Great River Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and Brainerd among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Great River Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Great River Federal 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 0.78% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 1.39% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 3.39% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 3.39% 4/28/24
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Originations

89

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,855,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $3,690,000 $55,909 $889 4.36%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $890,000 $55,625 $730 4.66%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $150,000 $25,000 $612 4.92%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,622 6.25%
Great River Federal Credit Union's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and Brainerd among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 89 $4,855,000 $54,551 $844 4.48%

    For 2019, Great River Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 89 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 44 $2,570,000 $58,409 $979 4.24%
    Cash Out Refi 40 $2,110,000 $52,750 $663 4.70%
    Home Improvement 4 $100,000 $25,000 $250 5.06%
    Home Purchase 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,126 3.25%

    For 2019, Great River Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 40 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 44 $1,870,000 $42,500 $688 5.03%
    5 Year 21 $705,000 $33,571 $688 4.03%
    15 Year 11 $1,235,000 $112,273 $1,003 3.34%
    30 Year 8 $890,000 $111,250 $1,364 4.44%
    Other 4 $100,000 $25,000 $462 3.78%
    20 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $746 5.00%

    For 2019, Great River Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 66 $3,790,000 $57,424

    Great River Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $1,364, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 66 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 41 $2,015,000 $49,146
    3-4% 32 $1,860,000 $58,125
    5-6% 13 $445,000 $34,231
    6-7% 2 $150,000 $75,000
    2.5-3% 1 $385,000 $385,000

    During 2019, Great River Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 80 $3,290,000 $41,125 $771 4.54%
    $100k-200k 7 $895,000 $127,857 $1,106 3.93%
    $200k-400k 2 $670,000 $335,000 $1,536 3.88%

    2019 saw Great River Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 80 originations, totaling $3,290,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 16 $510,000 $31,875 $699 4.56%
    $50k or less 10 $490,000 $49,000 $947 4.78%
    $75k-100k 10 $400,000 $40,000 $550 4.80%
    $100k-150k 9 $375,000 $41,667 $609 4.86%
    $150k-250k 2 $190,000 $95,000 $438 4.31%

    Great River Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 16 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 15 $665,000 $44,333 $583 4.63%
    20-30% 14 $480,000 $34,286 $535 4.80%
    41% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $755 4.42%
    39% 3 $65,000 $21,667 $700 5.42%
    40% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,462 4.33%
    42% 2 $30,000 $15,000 $348 4.75%
    50-60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.75%
    37% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.25%
    45% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $700 5.75%
    48% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.00%
    <20% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.50%

    Great River Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 89 $4,855,000 $54,551 $844 4.48%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.06%

    Great River Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.27%

    Great River Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 89 $4,855,000 $54,551

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $65,000 $65,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 88 $4,790,000 $54,432

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $615,000 $55,909 $644 5.02%
    40-60% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $458 3.69%
    80-100% 2 $550,000 $275,000 $1,439 3.50%
    Under 20% 31 $805,000 $25,968 $560 4.72%