First Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Skokie, IL

LEI: 2549008684GZZI5B5H82

Tax ID: 36-1855525

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Review & Overview

First Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Holland, Madison, and Davenport among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.80% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
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

469

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$121,025,000

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) 465 $120,215,000 $258,527 $4,266 4.29%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,799 3.88%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.50%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,875 3.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.75%
First Financial Credit Union's top markets include Chicago, Holland, Madison, and Davenport among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 425 $116,715,000 $274,624 $4,266 4.08%
    HELOC 44 $4,310,000 $97,955 n/a 6.26%

    For 2019, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 425 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 44 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 256 $67,120,000 $262,188 $5,267 4.16%
    Refi 125 $38,255,000 $306,040 $2,684 3.89%
    Other 46 $4,360,000 $94,783 $0 6.05%
    Cash Out Refi 41 $11,255,000 $274,512 $2,728 4.23%
    Home Improvement 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2019, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 125 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 315 $90,365,000 $286,873 $4,548 4.14%
    15 Year 131 $25,835,000 $197,214 $3,394 4.67%
    20 Year 15 $3,825,000 $255,000 $3,093 3.94%
    10 Year 4 $590,000 $147,500 $2,661 4.66%
    5 Year 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 3.75%
    Other 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,298 4.19%

    For 2019, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 315 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 131 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 384 $107,870,000 $280,911
    $2k-3k 7 $2,155,000 $307,857
    $3k-4k 2 $840,000 $420,000
    $4k-5k 2 $820,000 $410,000
    $<1k 1 $155,000 $155,000
    $5k+ 1 $375,000 $375,000

    First Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $4,548, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 384 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 246 $70,350,000 $285,976
    4-5% 154 $41,180,000 $267,403
    6-7% 33 $3,015,000 $91,364
    5-6% 31 $4,575,000 $147,581
    2.5-3% 5 $1,905,000 $381,000

    During 2019, First Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 246 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 232 $67,400,000 $290,517 $4,031 4.03%
    $100k-200k 124 $18,980,000 $153,065 $4,530 4.38%
    $400k-600k 61 $27,795,000 $455,656 $4,416 4.05%
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,880,000 $62,609 $5,106 5.73%
    $600k-1MM 6 $3,970,000 $661,667 $5,781 3.79%

    2019 saw First Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 232 originations, totaling $67,400,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 132 $37,640,000 $285,152 $4,122 4.26%
    $150k-250k 113 $34,485,000 $305,177 $4,114 4.35%
    $50k-75k 79 $14,565,000 $184,367 $4,574 4.13%
    $75k-100k 74 $17,180,000 $232,162 $4,379 4.26%
    $250k+ 47 $13,835,000 $294,362 $3,805 4.56%
    $50k or less 24 $3,320,000 $138,333 $5,067 4.21%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 132 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 113 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 120 $29,790,000 $248,250 $4,039 4.26%
    30-36% 86 $22,520,000 $261,860 $4,236 4.18%
    <20% 32 $7,280,000 $227,500 $4,209 4.48%
    37% 24 $7,300,000 $304,167 $4,112 4.23%
    39% 24 $7,190,000 $299,583 $4,099 4.19%
    44% 22 $5,920,000 $269,091 $4,824 4.30%
    38% 19 $5,425,000 $285,526 $4,412 4.45%
    43% 19 $5,015,000 $263,947 $4,218 4.36%
    36% 17 $3,885,000 $228,529 $4,422 4.26%
    42% 16 $3,020,000 $188,750 $4,810 4.89%
    41% 16 $4,240,000 $265,000 $4,365 3.99%
    45% 16 $4,630,000 $289,375 $4,802 4.27%
    49% 14 $3,720,000 $265,714 $4,228 3.99%
    48% 12 $2,990,000 $249,167 $4,133 3.93%
    46% 10 $2,700,000 $270,000 $3,652 4.38%
    40% 8 $1,790,000 $223,750 $3,814 4.66%
    50-60% 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $6,210 5.41%
    47% 6 $1,660,000 $276,667 $5,412 4.02%
    >60% 1 $765,000 $765,000 $5,275 3.63%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 120 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 86 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 389 $101,035,000 $259,730 $4,174 4.32%
    Asian 60 $16,170,000 $269,500 $4,745 4.00%
    Black 16 $2,880,000 $180,000 $4,394 4.57%
    Not provided 4 $940,000 $235,000 $5,025 4.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    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 origination
    98.51%

    First Financial Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1355.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    NA 468 $120,820,000 $258,162

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 469 $121,025,000 $258,049

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $1,820,000 $130,000 $2,661 5.63%
    40-60% 40 $10,170,000 $254,250 $3,440 3.87%
    60-80% 170 $49,330,000 $290,176 $3,732 4.03%
    80-100% 200 $55,890,000 $279,450 $4,913 4.08%
    Under 20% 45 $3,815,000 $84,778 $2,648 6.13%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 57.1%