Russell Country Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

GREAT FALLS, MT

LEI: 549300ZBJ7X2KWFZ7A33

Tax ID: 81-0227407

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Review & Overview

Russell Country Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Other loans. Russell Country Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Great Falls.

Russell Country Fcu 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.

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Originations

51

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,805,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $2,055,000 $50,122 $972 8.05%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $750,000 $75,000 $2,005 8.51%
Russell Country Fcu's top markets include and Great Falls among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 51 $2,805,000 $55,000 $1,158 8.14%

    For 2023, Russell Country Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 51 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 36 $1,680,000 $46,667 $933 7.84%
    Other 12 $710,000 $59,167 $1,074 8.89%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $415,000 $138,333 $4,119 8.82%

    For 2023, Russell Country Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 36 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 39 $2,285,000 $58,590 $1,272 8.57%
    10 Year 7 $325,000 $46,429 $752 6.72%
    Other 3 $125,000 $41,667 $934 6.16%
    5 Year 2 $70,000 $35,000 $738 7.79%

    For 2023, Russell Country Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 39 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 47 $2,365,000 $50,319
    $1k-2k 2 $190,000 $95,000
    $3k-4k 1 $225,000 $225,000

    Russell Country Fcu's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 47 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 24 $1,560,000 $65,000
    7-8% 12 $590,000 $49,167
    6-7% 10 $410,000 $41,000
    5-6% 4 $220,000 $55,000
    4-5% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2023, Russell Country Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 24 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 47 $2,245,000 $47,766 $974 8.00%
    $100k-200k 3 $335,000 $111,667 $2,296 10.29%
    $200k-400k 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,198 8.29%

    2023 saw Russell Country Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 47 originations, totaling $2,245,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 14 $660,000 $47,143 $1,029 7.84%
    $100k-150k 12 $670,000 $55,833 $1,154 8.41%
    $50k-75k 11 $775,000 $70,455 $1,380 8.17%
    $50k or less 9 $445,000 $49,444 $1,228 8.35%
    $150k-250k 5 $255,000 $51,000 $854 7.93%

    Russell Country Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 13 $835,000 $64,231 $1,239 8.60%
    20-30% 8 $320,000 $40,000 $811 7.68%
    >60% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $2,148 9.26%
    30-36% 5 $215,000 $43,000 $1,054 7.00%
    36% 4 $180,000 $45,000 $847 7.59%
    41% 4 $130,000 $32,500 $710 7.77%
    39% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $875 8.12%
    <20% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,558 8.14%
    44% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,131 5.99%
    47% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $679 6.79%
    48% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,544 11.19%
    49% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,322 9.79%
    42% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $628 8.89%
    38% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,103 6.79%

    Russell Country Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 8 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 47 $2,595,000 $55,213 $1,117 8.08%
    Not provided 2 $130,000 $65,000 $2,514 10.09%
    American Indian 2 $80,000 $40,000 $730 7.64%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.16%

    Russell Country Fcu has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.67%

    Russell Country Fcu has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 51 $2,805,000 $55,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    51 $2,805,000 $55,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $1,290,000 $71,667 $1,214 8.91%
    40-60% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,705 10.39%
    60-80% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,198 8.29%
    Under 20% 31 $1,175,000 $37,903 $871 7.62%