Freedom Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Springfield, MA

LEI: 2549006HJBA7HTOZF285

Tax ID: 04-1961180

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Review & Overview

Freedom Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Freedom Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, Hartford, Boston, Pittsfield, and Worcester among others. We have data for 6 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.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.29% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.34% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.64% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.64% 3/28/24
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Originations

397

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$56,425,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 375 $51,955,000 $138,547 $0 0.00%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $0 0.00%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $925,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $0 0.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
Freedom Credit Union's top markets include Springfield, Hartford, Boston, Pittsfield, and Worcester among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 397 $56,425,000 $142,128 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 397 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 157 $31,735,000 $202,134 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 96 $15,470,000 $161,146 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 78 $3,050,000 $39,103 $0 0.00%
    Other 37 $1,525,000 $41,216 $0 0.00%
    Refi 29 $4,645,000 $160,172 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 157 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 96 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 397 $56,425,000 $142,128 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 397 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 170 $7,520,000 $44,235 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 134 $20,220,000 $150,896 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 85 $21,205,000 $249,471 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,430,000 $1,357,500 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,335,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $715,000 $715,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Freedom Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 170 originations, totaling $7,520,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 113 $14,785,000 $130,841 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 98 $10,200,000 $104,082 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 79 $10,105,000 $127,911 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 64 $8,560,000 $133,750 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 25 $3,925,000 $157,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $620,000 $310,000 $0 0.00%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 113 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 98 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 397 $56,425,000 $142,128 $0 0.00%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 397 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 333 $41,685,000 $125,180 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 10 $7,490,000 $749,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 25 $2,935,000 $117,400 $0 0.00%
    Black 21 $2,735,000 $130,238 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $1,120,000 $280,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 4 $460,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.82%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.12%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 397 $56,425,000 $142,128

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 8 $7,180,000 $897,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $55,000 $55,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 388 $49,190,000 $126,778

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 17 3.1%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 11 2.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 3 0.6%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 22 4.1%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 127 23.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 25 4.6%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 16 3.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 6 1.1%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6 1.1%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 67 12.4%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 81 15.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Unable to get your credit report or credit score 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 5 0.9%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 0.6%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 10 1.8%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 18 3.3%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 11 2.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 4 0.7%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2 0.4%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 26 4.8%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 77 14.2%