First Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Chicago and Michigan City .First Financial 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. First Financial Credit Union is typically a high 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.67% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.52% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.86% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.80% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.65% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.65% | 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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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.
Originations
220Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$46,290,000Relative Rate
First Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.3%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.82%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $9,004.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 219 | $46,075,000 | $210,388 | $9,046 | 7.78% |
| MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $3,553 | 7.13% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 149 | $40,405,000 | $271,174 | $9,008 | 7.22% |
| HELOC | 71 | $5,885,000 | $82,887 | n/a | 8.97% |
For 2023, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 149 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 71 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 126 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 49 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 138 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 76 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $9,004, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 68 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 112 | $14,890,000 | $132,946 |
| 6-7% | 56 | $18,490,000 | $330,179 |
| 7-8% | 38 | $8,310,000 | $218,684 |
| 5-6% | 14 | $4,600,000 | $328,571 |
During 2023, First Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 112 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 74 originations, totaling $19,950,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 47 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 46 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 35 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 34 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
First Financial 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 origination94.09%
First Financial Credit Union has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3 | $255,000 | $85,000 |
| NA | 217 | $46,035,000 | $212,143 |