Question 1

What are Summit Credit Union's average closing costs?

Accepted Answer

Based on 3,275 homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures, Summit Credit Union's median total closing costs are $2,629. This is about 14% below the $3,071 national peer median for comparable lenders. Actual costs vary by loan type, loan amount, property state, and individual borrower profile. This data is informational only and not financial advice.

Question 2

Does Summit Credit Union charge junk fees?

Accepted Answer

None of the 3,275 Closing Disclosures we've analyzed for Summit Credit Union included fees flagged as potentially excessive — a strong sign. That said, every loan is different. Fair Closing Check can review your specific disclosure to confirm there are no hidden charges on your loan.

Question 3

How do Summit Credit Union's fees compare to other lenders?

Accepted Answer

Summit Credit Union currently holds a grade of A on Fair Closing Check, placing them well below the national average — one of the most competitive lenders in our database. Their median closing costs of $2,629 are about 14% below the $3,071 national peer median. Grades are based on real homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures and scale from A (well below average) to F (significantly above average). This is informational only; individual loans vary by state, loan type, and borrower circumstances.

Question 4

Can I negotiate closing costs with Summit Credit Union?

Accepted Answer

Yes — closing costs are almost always negotiable to some degree. Lender-controlled fees like origination, processing, and underwriting charges can often be reduced or waived, especially if you have a strong credit profile or are comparing offers from multiple lenders. Third-party fees such as title insurance and settlement services can sometimes be shopped around for better rates — you are generally entitled to choose your own providers. Fair Closing Check analyzes your specific Closing Disclosure and identifies which fees to challenge and how much room there is to negotiate. This is informational only and not legal or financial advice.

Question 5

What fees on Summit Credit Union's Closing Disclosures run above peer averages?

Accepted Answer

Across homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures for Summit Credit Union, three fee categories tend to run above comparable lenders: lender credits (avg $821 vs $449 peer avg, +$372). These are the line items most worth scrutinizing or challenging on your own disclosure. "Junk fees" is industry shorthand for charges that are inflated beyond the peer norm or provide little discernible value — the CFPB recommends shopping title, settlement, and pest-inspection services independently when possible. This data is informational only and not financial advice.

Question 6

How much do Summit Credit Union's closing costs vary by state?

Accepted Answer

Summit Credit Union's closing costs vary significantly by state. Based on the 7 states in our database with at least 3 reports, median total closing costs range from $2,344 in Colorado to $5,741 in Florida — a $3,398 spread. Variation reflects state-specific transfer taxes, title insurance regulation, attorney requirements, and recording-fee schedules rather than lender policy. See state-level data on this page to compare your own state. This is informational only and not financial advice.

Fee Category	This Lender (avg)	National Avg	Verdict
discount_points	$1,453	$2,205	🟢 Below Avg
lender_credits	$821	$449	🔺 High
Origination Fee	$727	$1,671	🟢 Below Avg

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