Dover Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dover, DE

LEI: 2549006MX2M0D119SZ27

Tax ID: 51-0083276

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

Dover Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Dover Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Dover, Philadelphia, Salisbury, Dallas, and Austin among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Dover Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Dover Federal Credit Union is typically an average 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 6.06% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.46% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.39% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.39% 12/16/24
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

198

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,680,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Dover Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.51%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.97%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Dover Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,183.

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
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $10,230,000 $98,365 $1,109 7.40%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $9,795,000 $178,091 $2,219 7.18%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,150,000 $159,615 $1,876 7.26%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,705,000 $541,000 $8,643 4.63%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $6,719 3.75%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $5,462 3.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $6,970 3.50%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 8.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,615 6.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,679 6.00%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,298 6.13%
Dover Federal Credit Union's top markets include Dover, Philadelphia, Salisbury, Dallas, and Austin among others.

Their top states include:
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 198 $29,680,000 $149,899 $1,867 7.15%

    For 2023, Dover Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 198 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 64 $4,650,000 $72,656 $359 7.26%
    Other 55 $5,735,000 $104,273 $1,437 8.09%
    Home Purchase 37 $14,125,000 $381,757 $6,249 5.32%
    Refi 33 $3,725,000 $112,879 $341 7.24%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $1,445,000 $160,556 $2,963 7.54%

    For 2023, Dover Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 64 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 55 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 54 $5,030,000 $93,148 $464 7.83%
    10 Year 38 $1,990,000 $52,368 $299 7.54%
    30 Year 37 $13,915,000 $376,081 $6,183 5.51%
    15 Year 31 $2,455,000 $79,194 $316 7.83%
    Other 19 $3,005,000 $158,158 $378 6.71%
    5 Year 13 $435,000 $33,462 $265 6.14%
    1 Year 6 $2,850,000 $475,000 $10,702 7.75%

    For 2023, Dover Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 54 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 38 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 136 $9,900,000 $72,794
    $2k-3k 21 $10,005,000 $476,429
    $1k-2k 15 $3,155,000 $210,333
    $3k-4k 4 $2,120,000 $530,000
    $4k-5k 1 $925,000 $925,000

    Dover Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,183, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 136 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 59 $7,465,000 $126,525
    Over 8% 53 $4,085,000 $77,075
    6-7% 35 $4,185,000 $119,571
    5-6% 20 $3,020,000 $151,000
    4-5% 9 $4,075,000 $452,778
    3-4% 7 $3,615,000 $516,429
    2.5-3% 1 $495,000 $495,000

    During 2023, Dover Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 59 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 116 $5,800,000 $50,000 $365 7.59%
    $100k-200k 37 $4,985,000 $134,730 $1,066 7.28%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,460,000 $473,000 $7,639 5.35%
    $200k-400k 19 $5,185,000 $272,895 $4,372 6.67%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,250,000 $708,333 $10,411 5.03%

    2023 saw Dover Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 116 originations, totaling $5,800,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 60 $9,250,000 $154,167 $2,082 7.24%
    $150k-250k 36 $7,500,000 $208,333 $2,594 6.78%
    $50k-75k 32 $2,650,000 $82,813 $719 7.35%
    $75k-100k 32 $3,310,000 $103,438 $1,335 7.31%
    $50k or less 14 $1,060,000 $75,714 $1,394 7.28%
    $250k+ 9 $3,035,000 $337,222 $4,317 6.49%

    Dover Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 60 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 36 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 41 $3,755,000 $91,585 $1,045 6.69%
    30-36% 37 $5,295,000 $143,108 $2,151 7.44%
    42% 15 $2,075,000 $138,333 $969 8.29%
    <20% 13 $1,225,000 $94,231 $954 6.72%
    43% 11 $2,255,000 $205,000 $2,621 7.09%
    39% 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $1,200 7.51%
    47% 8 $1,530,000 $191,250 $2,404 7.30%
    37% 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $1,471 7.10%
    38% 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $2,522 6.74%
    36% 7 $585,000 $83,571 $1,585 7.73%
    50-60% 6 $1,630,000 $271,667 $4,210 6.76%
    40% 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $2,564 7.28%
    45% 4 $1,870,000 $467,500 $6,146 6.70%
    44% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $265 7.40%
    48% 3 $935,000 $311,667 $4,006 5.88%
    41% 3 $445,000 $148,333 $1,503 6.44%
    46% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,178 7.75%
    49% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $6,209 6.88%

    Dover Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 41 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 37 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 121 $14,055,000 $116,157 $1,405 7.42%
    Asian 12 $4,070,000 $339,167 $4,695 5.61%
    Not provided 14 $2,830,000 $202,143 $2,887 6.72%
    Asian Indian 7 $2,825,000 $403,571 $5,792 4.68%
    Not applicable 14 $2,740,000 $195,714 $0 0.00%
    Black 27 $2,125,000 $78,704 $726 7.62%
    Other Asian 1 $585,000 $585,000 $7,257 5.13%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,302 7.38%
    American Indian 1 $195,000 $195,000 $382 6.15%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.31%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.94%

    Dover Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 198 $29,680,000 $149,899

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    198 $29,680,000 $149,899

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $4,230,000 $105,750 $730 7.45%
    40-60% 14 $3,120,000 $222,857 $2,792 7.01%
    60-80% 27 $10,315,000 $382,037 $5,829 5.45%
    80-100% 13 $4,745,000 $365,000 $6,748 6.39%
    Under 20% 90 $4,530,000 $50,333 $301 7.66%