Is Eastman Credit Union a cheap or expensive mortgage lender? To help you shop for a mortgage, we compare the interest rates and closing costs charged by Eastman Credit Union to those of other lenders for a comparable set of borrowers. Here is our review of Eastman Credit Union nationally:
| Review Item | Eastman Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Interest Rate | higher than other lenders (+0.15%) |
| Loan Related Closing Costs | similar to other lenders (-$223) |
| National Rate and Closing Cost Star Rating | (3) |
On average, Eastman Credit Union’s interest rates were higher than those of other lenders (+0.15%). On the other hand, its loan related closing costs were similar to those of other lenders, with a difference of -$223. We maintain our independence by not accepting any money from the mortgage lenders we review. To visit Eastman Credit Union, check out its website at: https://www.ecu.org.
Eastman Credit Union’s Rate Review by City
Mortgage lenders often set different rates in different geographical markets. For our list of the top mortgage lenders by city, click here. In particular, among the cities we track Eastman Credit Union was most active in:
In addition, Eastman Credit Union is our top ranked/best mortgage lender in terms of interest rate and closing costs in:
- Wise, VA, for Jumbo, and VA mortgages
Eastman Credit Union’s Rate Review by Mortgage Type
Mortgage lenders also tend to charge different interest rates and closing costs depending on the type of mortgage. In our data, Eastman Credit Union originated Conforming, FHA, Jumbo, USDA and VA mortgages for new home purchases. It also originated Conforming, FHA, Jumbo and VA mortgages for refinances. Its average interest rate and total loan related closing cost difference relative to other lenders for comparable borrowers by mortgages type is as follows.
| New Purchase Mortgages | Conforming | FHA | Jumbo | USDA | VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate Difference | +0.15% | +0.01% | +0.04% | +0.03% | +0.04% |
| Loan Related Closing Cost Difference | -$114 | -$15 | +$79 | -$89 | +$189 |
| Cost Adjusted Rate Difference | +0.13% | +0.01% | +0.04% | +0.02% | +0.05% |
| National Star Rating |
| Refinance Mortgages | Conforming | FHA | Jumbo | VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate Difference | +0.15% | +0.01% | +0.02% | +0.04% |
| Loan Related Closing Cost Difference | -$523 | -$10 | +$41 | -$182 |
| Cost Adjusted Rate Difference | +0.05% | +0.01% | +0.02% | +0.02% |
| Average Star Rating |
As a summary, Eastman Credit Union is similar to other lenders for FHA, Jumbo and USDA purchase mortgages. It is more expensive than other lenders for Conforming and VA purchase mortgages. For refinancing mortgages, Eastman Credit Union is similar to other lenders for FHA, Jumbo and VA mortgage refinance. It is more expensive than other lenders for Conforming mortgage refinance. Nevertheless, individual circumstances can matter a lot for mortgage rates, and we always recommend shopping among several of our top mortgage lenders in your area before signing.
Other information about Eastman Credit Union:
Registered city and state: KINGSPORT, TN, 37662
Regulator: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
* Source of the data is Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and is for mortgages originated in the past year. Our comparable mortgages analysis controls for Eastman Credit Union’s distribution of loan term (e.g. 30 year vs 15 year), loan-to-value (LTV), debt-to-income (DTI), loan amount, loan program (e.g. Conforming/FHA), loan purpose (e.g. purchase/refinance), and commuting zone. Cost adjusted rates were computed based on each percent of the loan amount in above average loan related closing costs being worth +0.15 of a percentage point in interest rate. Furthermore, the amounts are regularized using a Bayesian approach to control for small samples.