Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dexter, ME

LEI: 549300ZY55MYW2FNSA48

Tax ID: 01-0277393

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Review & Overview

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Bangor and Augusta .

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Maine Highlands 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.77% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.91% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.87% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.19% 12/16/24
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Originations

76

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,630,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 44 $5,130,000 $116,591 $3,735 5.53%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $4,345,000 $140,161 $4,041 5.85%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,011 5.50%
Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's top markets include Bangor and Augusta among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 73 $9,265,000 $126,918 $3,878 5.66%
    Conventional 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 73 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 48 $5,670,000 $118,125 $3,523 5.69%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $3,885,000 $143,889 $4,473 5.60%
    Refi 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,793 5.99%

    For 2022, Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 48 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 47 $6,955,000 $147,979 $4,361 5.54%
    Other 18 $1,890,000 $105,000 $3,674 6.10%
    15 Year 10 $760,000 $76,000 $2,289 5.66%
    10 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $129 4.73%

    For 2022, Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 29 $2,785,000 $96,034
    $2k-3k 28 $3,890,000 $138,929
    $3k-4k 10 $2,300,000 $230,000
    $<1k 1 $65,000 $65,000

    Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,361, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 29 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 43 $5,885,000 $136,860
    4-5% 17 $2,385,000 $140,294
    6-7% 6 $270,000 $45,000
    Over 8% 3 $155,000 $51,667
    7-8% 2 $400,000 $200,000
    3-4% 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2.5-3% 1 $85,000 $85,000

    During 2022, Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.54%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 43 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 34 $4,910,000 $144,412 $4,548 5.71%
    $100,000 or less 31 $1,895,000 $61,129 $2,716 5.69%
    $200k-400k 10 $2,400,000 $240,000 $5,262 5.48%
    $400k-600k 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,447 5.11%

    2022 saw Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 34 originations, totaling $4,910,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 31 $2,705,000 $87,258 $3,512 5.87%
    $50k-75k 24 $3,260,000 $135,833 $4,178 5.58%
    $75k-100k 12 $2,050,000 $170,833 $3,686 5.30%
    $100k-150k 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $5,136 5.47%
    $150k-250k 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,106 5.99%

    Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 11 $1,615,000 $146,818 $4,015 5.45%
    50-60% 9 $1,065,000 $118,333 $4,255 5.40%
    >60% 8 $1,540,000 $192,500 $5,574 5.59%
    20-30% 7 $615,000 $87,857 $2,797 5.49%
    39% 6 $690,000 $115,000 $4,268 5.79%
    37% 5 $605,000 $121,000 $2,663 6.11%
    40% 5 $375,000 $75,000 $3,043 5.82%
    <20% 4 $260,000 $65,000 $3,337 5.50%
    Exempt% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%
    44% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $4,313 5.58%
    46% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $2,828 6.32%
    47% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $4,517 5.66%
    41% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,960 5.93%
    43% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,762 6.24%
    45% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $5,026 5.13%
    38% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,468 7.13%
    49% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,593 5.88%
    42% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,447 5.11%

    Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 72 $9,160,000 $127,222 $3,858 5.67%
    Not applicable 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,011 5.50%
    Not provided 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,155 5.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.90%

    Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 3 $365,000 $121,667
    NA 73 $9,265,000 $126,918

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    76 $9,630,000 $126,711

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $280,000 $46,667 $1,341 5.89%
    40-60% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $3,293 6.41%
    60-80% 15 $2,235,000 $149,000 $4,356 5.28%
    80-100% 39 $4,985,000 $127,821 $3,883 5.65%
    Over 100% 10 $1,610,000 $161,000 $4,839 5.93%