First Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Skokie, IL

LEI: 2549008684GZZI5B5H82

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Review & Overview

First Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Niles, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Whitewater among others. We have data for 17 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% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.80% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,262

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$378,180,000

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) 1,231 $369,895,000 $300,483 $3,220 3.19%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,670,000 $333,750 $3,801 3.05%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $3,240 3.04%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $3,512 3.16%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,790 3.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,991 2.88%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $2,390 3.94%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $2,445 2.88%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,700 3.31%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,695 3.00%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,340 4.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,664 4.00%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,515 3.00%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,244 3.25%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,348 3.13%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,021 3.38%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,407 2.63%
First Financial Credit Union's top markets include Chicago, Niles, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Whitewater among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,208 $371,970,000 $307,922 $3,226 3.14%
    HELOC 54 $6,210,000 $115,000 n/a 4.40%

    For 2020, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,208 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 54 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 751 $226,965,000 $302,217 $2,565 3.08%
    Home Purchase 327 $105,535,000 $322,737 $4,934 3.22%
    Cash Out Refi 133 $39,755,000 $298,910 $2,775 3.30%
    Other 51 $5,925,000 $116,176 $0 4.44%

    For 2020, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 751 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 327 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 813 $267,025,000 $328,444 $3,452 3.27%
    15 Year 316 $76,020,000 $240,570 $2,811 3.03%
    20 Year 73 $20,045,000 $274,589 $2,653 3.13%
    Other 41 $11,575,000 $282,317 $2,660 3.07%
    10 Year 19 $3,515,000 $185,000 $2,602 2.91%

    For 2020, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 813 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 316 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,168 $361,060,000 $309,127
    $<1k 11 $3,075,000 $279,545
    $4k-5k 8 $2,440,000 $305,000
    $2k-3k 5 $1,445,000 $289,000
    $3k-4k 3 $835,000 $278,333
    $5k+ 1 $385,000 $385,000

    First Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $3,452, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,168 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 656 $207,110,000 $315,716
    2.5-3% 460 $138,000,000 $300,000
    4-5% 72 $12,410,000 $172,361
    <2.5% 69 $20,205,000 $292,826
    5-6% 4 $370,000 $92,500

    During 2020, First Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.27%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 656 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 728 $213,450,000 $293,201 $3,149 3.14%
    $400k-600k 242 $113,480,000 $468,926 $3,437 3.13%
    $100k-200k 229 $36,295,000 $158,493 $3,164 3.24%
    $100,000 or less 46 $3,390,000 $73,696 $3,600 4.01%
    $600k-1MM 17 $11,565,000 $680,294 $3,915 3.50%

    2020 saw First Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 728 originations, totaling $213,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 373 $107,925,000 $289,343 $3,118 3.15%
    $150k-250k 351 $127,255,000 $362,550 $3,158 3.11%
    $75k-100k 191 $48,625,000 $254,581 $3,299 3.18%
    $250k+ 146 $57,170,000 $391,575 $3,247 3.09%
    $50k-75k 119 $25,685,000 $215,840 $3,554 3.18%
    $50k or less 82 $11,520,000 $140,488 $3,622 3.95%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 373 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 351 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 403 $123,535,000 $306,538 $3,160 3.09%
    30-36% 259 $81,495,000 $314,653 $3,308 3.18%
    <20% 164 $50,020,000 $305,000 $2,953 3.09%
    38% 52 $13,610,000 $261,731 $3,376 3.50%
    41% 43 $12,745,000 $296,395 $3,350 3.38%
    37% 43 $13,035,000 $303,140 $3,453 3.18%
    45% 41 $10,395,000 $253,537 $3,671 3.58%
    43% 39 $10,055,000 $257,821 $3,368 3.30%
    36% 37 $11,185,000 $302,297 $2,930 3.13%
    42% 34 $9,870,000 $290,294 $3,285 3.32%
    40% 32 $8,430,000 $263,438 $2,934 3.53%
    39% 28 $9,100,000 $325,000 $3,119 3.14%
    44% 23 $6,775,000 $294,565 $3,573 3.32%
    48% 16 $4,830,000 $301,875 $3,939 3.21%
    46% 15 $3,995,000 $266,333 $3,099 3.20%
    47% 11 $2,895,000 $263,182 $3,732 3.32%
    49% 11 $2,825,000 $256,818 $3,637 3.06%
    50-60% 9 $3,155,000 $350,556 $3,712 3.60%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 403 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 259 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,076 $321,590,000 $298,875 $3,217 3.21%
    Asian 154 $47,670,000 $309,545 $3,240 3.03%
    Black 24 $6,520,000 $271,667 $3,620 3.44%
    Not provided 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $3,026 2.94%
    American Indian 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $2,633 3.29%
    Not applicable 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.25%

    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
    99.76%

    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
    NA 1,262 $378,180,000 $299,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,262 $378,180,000 $299,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 54 $11,930,000 $220,926 $2,846 3.21%
    40-60% 187 $49,775,000 $266,176 $2,637 2.96%
    60-80% 637 $204,685,000 $321,327 $2,970 3.16%
    80-100% 344 $107,390,000 $312,180 $4,068 3.25%
    Under 20% 40 $4,400,000 $110,000 $2,897 4.25%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%