Downey Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Downey, CA

LEI: 25490010EMNKWA8L9813

Tax ID: 95-2036330

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Review & Overview

Downey Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. Downey Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Downey Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 3.78% 4/28/24
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Originations

85

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,365,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $7,880,000 $106,486 $0 4.81%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,380,000 $138,000 $0 4.50%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%
Downey Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, and Oxnard among others.

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  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 51 $5,645,000 $110,686 $0 5.44%
    HELOC 34 $3,720,000 $109,412 n/a 3.88%

    For 2018, Downey Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 51 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 34 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 65 $5,695,000 $87,615 $0 4.88%
    Refi 15 $2,775,000 $185,000 $0 4.72%
    Home Purchase 5 $895,000 $179,000 $0 4.25%

    For 2018, Downey Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 65 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 83 $9,225,000 $111,145 $0 4.77%
    20 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%
    30+ year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2018, Downey Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 83 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 27 $3,065,000 $113,519
    5-6% 22 $2,580,000 $117,273
    2.5-3% 22 $2,370,000 $107,727
    6-7% 10 $700,000 $70,000
    Over 8% 2 $90,000 $45,000
    7-8% 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3-4% 1 $455,000 $455,000

    During 2018, Downey Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 27 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 49 $2,845,000 $58,061 $0 5.11%
    $100k-200k 25 $3,375,000 $135,000 $0 4.37%
    $200k-400k 9 $2,205,000 $245,000 $0 4.49%
    $400k-600k 2 $940,000 $470,000 $0 4.56%

    2018 saw Downey Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 49 originations, totaling $2,845,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 24 $2,340,000 $97,500 $0 4.57%
    $150k-250k 21 $2,565,000 $122,143 $0 4.72%
    $50k-75k 17 $1,905,000 $112,059 $0 5.22%
    $75k-100k 13 $1,405,000 $108,077 $0 5.00%
    $50k or less 7 $795,000 $113,571 $0 5.04%
    $250k+ 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 3.77%

    Downey Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 24 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $2,095,000 $123,235 $0 4.42%
    30-36% 15 $1,875,000 $125,000 $0 5.16%
    <20% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $0 3.86%
    40% 6 $490,000 $81,667 $0 4.52%
    41% 6 $790,000 $131,667 $0 4.90%
    50-60% 6 $560,000 $93,333 $0 4.67%
    49% 5 $575,000 $115,000 $0 4.55%
    36% 4 $350,000 $87,500 $0 4.78%
    37% 4 $430,000 $107,500 $0 6.50%
    43% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 5.58%
    42% 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 5.83%
    45% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $0 4.02%
    46% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 4.08%
    38% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 2.90%
    48% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%
    44% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.00%
    47% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.00%
    39% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 2.90%

    Downey Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 15 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 75 $8,835,000 $117,800 $0 4.68%
    Not provided 5 $275,000 $55,000 $0 5.45%
    Filipino 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.00%
    Black 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
    Samoan 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.90%
    Asian Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.75%
    Chinese 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.63%

    Downey Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    98.82%

    Downey 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 85 $9,365,000 $110,176

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 85 $9,365,000 $110,176

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $2,415,000 $142,059 $0 4.41%
    40-60% 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $0 5.08%
    60-80% 5 $1,615,000 $323,000 $0 4.58%
    Under 20% 58 $4,160,000 $71,724 $0 4.93%