First Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Freehold, NJ

LEI: 2549000UEC0BWG8F1402

Tax ID: 21-0635256

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    • Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement loans. First Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Trenton, North Port, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Financial Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Financial 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 4.86% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.06% 4/28/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.06% 4/28/24
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    91

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $5,325,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $4,770,000 $54,205 $0 5.12%
    TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 5.00%
    North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 4.00%
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.50%
    First Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include New York, Trenton, North Port, and Philadelphia among others.

    Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 62 $3,400,000 $54,839 $0 4.97%
    HELOC 29 $1,925,000 $66,379 n/a 5.42%

    For 2019, First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 62 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 29 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 56 $2,820,000 $50,357 $0 5.14%
    Cash Out Refi 20 $1,010,000 $50,500 $0 5.09%
    Other 11 $655,000 $59,545 $0 5.39%
    Home Purchase 3 $665,000 $221,667 $0 4.17%
    Refi 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 3.99%

    For 2019, First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 37 $2,525,000 $68,243 $0 5.44%
    10 Year 35 $1,335,000 $38,143 $0 4.91%
    5 Year 12 $340,000 $28,333 $0 4.71%
    30 Year 4 $860,000 $215,000 $0 4.19%
    20 Year 3 $265,000 $88,333 $0 6.33%

    For 2019, First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 35 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 52 $2,840,000 $54,615

    First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 52 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 51 $2,595,000 $50,882
    5-6% 33 $2,135,000 $64,697
    6-7% 5 $175,000 $35,000
    3-4% 2 $420,000 $210,000

    During 2019, First Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 51 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 78 $3,070,000 $39,359 $0 5.13%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,305,000 $145,000 $0 5.11%
    $200k-400k 4 $950,000 $237,500 $0 4.69%

    2019 saw First Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 78 originations, totaling $3,070,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 31 $1,895,000 $61,129 $0 5.03%
    $150k-250k 20 $1,170,000 $58,500 $0 4.89%
    $75k-100k 19 $935,000 $49,211 $0 5.30%
    $50k-75k 12 $570,000 $47,500 $0 5.33%
    $250k+ 4 $460,000 $115,000 $0 4.81%
    $50k or less 4 $140,000 $35,000 $0 5.38%

    First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 35 $2,395,000 $68,429 $0 4.99%
    20-30% 27 $1,245,000 $46,111 $0 5.07%
    36% 6 $350,000 $58,333 $0 5.33%
    <20% 5 $195,000 $39,000 $0 4.88%
    37% 5 $255,000 $51,000 $0 5.20%
    38% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 4.83%
    39% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 5.08%
    40% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 6.17%
    41% 3 $75,000 $25,000 $0 5.83%
    42% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.50%

    First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 35 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 82 $4,630,000 $56,463 $0 5.10%
    Not provided 3 $465,000 $155,000 $0 4.75%
    Black 5 $195,000 $39,000 $0 5.50%
    Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    40.25%

    First Financial Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    97.80%

    First Financial Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 91 $5,325,000 $58,516

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 91 $5,325,000 $58,516

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,095,000 $84,231 $0 5.60%
    40-60% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 5.50%
    60-80% 3 $555,000 $185,000 $0 4.16%
    80-100% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 4.29%
    Under 20% 70 $2,760,000 $39,429 $0 5.09%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 57.1%