Freedom Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Springfield, MA

LEI: 2549006HJBA7HTOZF285

Tax ID: 04-1961180

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Freedom Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Freedom Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, Hartford, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Portland among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Freedom Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Freedom 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.29% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.34% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.64% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.64% 12/16/24
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Originations

376

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,370,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Freedom Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.47%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -1.01%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Freedom Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,258.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 349 $52,585,000 $150,673 $1,525 5.68%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,220,000 $201,250 $2,437 5.55%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,950,000 $975,000 $5,972 4.88%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,410,000 $352,500 $2,983 5.91%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,926 5.00%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,434 4.75%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 7.25%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,206 5.00%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
Freedom Credit Union's top markets include Springfield, Hartford, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Portland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 376 $60,370,000 $160,559 $1,614 5.67%

    For 2023, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 376 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 126 $38,850,000 $308,333 $4,215 5.59%
    Home Improvement 101 $6,435,000 $63,713 $54 5.85%
    Cash Out Refi 72 $9,990,000 $138,750 $823 5.70%
    Other 62 $3,280,000 $52,903 $72 5.63%
    Refi 15 $1,815,000 $121,000 $801 5.27%

    For 2023, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 126 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 101 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 139 $40,925,000 $294,424 $4,258 5.47%
    15 Year 110 $9,230,000 $83,909 $50 5.74%
    10 Year 67 $5,935,000 $88,582 $16 5.58%
    20 Year 37 $3,485,000 $94,189 $115 6.65%
    5 Year 22 $710,000 $32,273 $24 5.17%
    Other 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2023, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 139 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 110 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 231 $15,705,000 $67,987
    $1k-2k 139 $40,535,000 $291,619
    $5k+ 1 $585,000 $585,000

    Freedom Credit Union's average total fees were $4,258, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 231 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 169 $22,875,000 $135,355
    6-7% 98 $15,770,000 $160,918
    4-5% 96 $20,280,000 $211,250
    7-8% 10 $1,250,000 $125,000
    3-4% 3 $195,000 $65,000

    During 2023, Freedom Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.47%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 169 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 192 $9,730,000 $50,677 $58 5.74%
    $200k-400k 90 $24,030,000 $267,000 $3,919 5.61%
    $100k-200k 68 $10,080,000 $148,235 $1,761 5.67%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,720,000 $484,444 $4,820 5.33%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,935,000 $847,857 $5,856 5.45%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,875,000 $1,875,000 $0 6.50%

    2023 saw Freedom Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 192 originations, totaling $9,730,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 98 $15,670,000 $159,898 $1,474 5.65%
    $50k-75k 88 $11,350,000 $128,977 $1,732 5.60%
    $75k-100k 87 $12,065,000 $138,678 $1,650 5.79%
    $150k-250k 56 $10,080,000 $180,000 $1,448 5.61%
    $50k or less 32 $3,050,000 $95,313 $1,458 5.65%
    $250k+ 8 $4,500,000 $562,500 $4,018 5.56%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 98 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 88 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 67 $10,755,000 $160,522 $1,465 5.68%
    20-30% 57 $6,015,000 $105,526 $1,033 5.49%
    44% 44 $5,230,000 $118,864 $1,137 5.97%
    43% 26 $4,660,000 $179,231 $1,867 5.95%
    42% 23 $2,455,000 $106,739 $849 5.89%
    36% 18 $2,560,000 $142,222 $1,808 5.86%
    38% 17 $2,825,000 $166,176 $1,950 5.79%
    41% 17 $2,105,000 $123,824 $968 5.51%
    40% 15 $3,035,000 $202,333 $1,784 5.56%
    <20% 13 $1,575,000 $121,154 $1,801 5.49%
    37% 13 $2,015,000 $155,000 $2,277 5.62%
    39% 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $1,573 5.68%
    >60% 10 $2,740,000 $274,000 $3,026 5.26%
    50-60% 10 $1,920,000 $192,000 $1,989 5.41%
    49% 8 $3,170,000 $396,250 $4,979 5.16%
    48% 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $2,741 5.92%
    45% 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $1,645 5.46%
    46% 6 $1,390,000 $231,667 $2,874 5.15%
    47% 5 $705,000 $141,000 $2,363 5.25%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 295 $43,655,000 $147,983 $1,537 5.65%
    Not provided 53 $8,345,000 $157,453 $1,787 5.78%
    Not applicable 4 $3,360,000 $840,000 $0 6.37%
    Asian 7 $2,565,000 $366,429 $2,989 5.79%
    Black 13 $2,255,000 $173,462 $2,440 5.57%
    American Indian 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 5.67%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.74%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.31%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 376 $60,370,000 $160,559

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    376 $60,370,000 $160,559

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 78 $7,730,000 $99,103 $164 6.00%
    40-60% 28 $5,880,000 $210,000 $2,305 5.59%
    60-80% 44 $14,500,000 $329,545 $3,706 5.29%
    80-100% 83 $26,145,000 $315,000 $4,461 5.64%
    Under 20% 143 $6,115,000 $42,762 $18 5.65%