Membersfirst Ct Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Meriden, CT

LEI: 2549007UXYHMV9ES9L95

Tax ID: 06-0655046

5 stars - Updated: 11/23/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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Review & Overview

Membersfirst Ct Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement loans. Membersfirst Ct Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, and Torrington among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Membersfirst Ct Fcu has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Membersfirst Ct Fcu 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 6.27% 11/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 11/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 11/23/24
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Originations

51

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,425,000

Relative Rate

Membersfirst Ct Fcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.88%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Membersfirst Ct Fcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,100.

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
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $2,915,000 $74,744 $1,694 4.31%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,180,000 $218,000 $2,991 3.53%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 2.50%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,151 5.75%
Membersfirst Ct Fcu's top markets include New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, and Torrington among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 27 $2,295,000 $85,000 $1,816 5.60%
    HELOC 24 $3,130,000 $130,417 n/a 2.52%

    For 2023, Membersfirst Ct Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 27 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 24 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 40 $3,970,000 $99,250 $1,548 3.96%
    Refi 7 $755,000 $107,857 $1,711 3.71%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,961 7.08%
    Home Purchase 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,516 6.25%

    For 2023, Membersfirst Ct Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 32 $3,550,000 $110,938 $1,373 3.06%
    15 Year 15 $1,175,000 $78,333 $1,651 5.75%
    30 Year 4 $700,000 $175,000 $3,100 6.88%

    For 2023, Membersfirst Ct Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 32 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 24 $2,720,000 $113,333
    5-6% 10 $620,000 $62,000
    6-7% 8 $880,000 $110,000
    4-5% 5 $325,000 $65,000
    3-4% 2 $540,000 $270,000
    7-8% 2 $340,000 $170,000

    During 2023, Membersfirst Ct Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 24 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 31 $1,625,000 $52,419 $1,658 4.47%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $2,159 3.96%
    $200k-400k 7 $1,635,000 $233,571 $3,107 3.18%
    $400k-600k 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 3.50%

    2023 saw Membersfirst Ct Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 31 originations, totaling $1,625,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 16 $1,200,000 $75,000 $1,479 3.89%
    $100k-150k 12 $1,320,000 $110,000 $1,587 4.65%
    $150k-250k 8 $810,000 $101,250 $1,323 2.97%
    $50k-75k 7 $585,000 $83,571 $1,921 4.61%
    $250k+ 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $2,888 4.50%
    $50k or less 3 $195,000 $65,000 $3,123 5.08%

    Membersfirst Ct Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 16 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 12 $1,570,000 $130,833 $2,271 3.96%
    20-30% 11 $1,065,000 $96,818 $1,862 4.41%
    30-36% 10 $1,200,000 $120,000 $1,804 3.92%
    36% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $1,348 3.85%
    37% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $1,413 4.50%
    38% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,320 4.25%
    43% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $1,635 4.50%
    50-60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,535 5.50%
    39% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,425 5.00%
    41% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.50%
    46% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 1.99%
    47% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,901 7.00%

    Membersfirst Ct Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $4,080,000 $92,727 $1,650 3.85%
    Not applicable 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $2,777 6.25%
    Black 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,473 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Membersfirst Ct Fcu 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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 51 $5,425,000 $106,373

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    51 $5,425,000 $106,373

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $1,500,000 $107,143 $1,862 4.70%
    40-60% 9 $1,755,000 $195,000 $2,145 3.33%
    60-80% 4 $720,000 $180,000 $2,652 6.75%
    Under 20% 24 $1,450,000 $60,417 $1,374 3.71%