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 Refi and 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 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

197

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,405,000

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)	196	$55,260,000	$281,939	$4,161	3.52%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	1	$145,000	$145,000	$3,041	3.13%

First Financial Credit Union's top markets include Chicago and Michigan City among others.

Their top states include:

Illinois (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	149	$50,775,000	$340,772	$4,154	3.22%
HELOC	48	$4,630,000	$96,458	n/a	4.43%

For 2021, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 149 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 48 originations.

Loan Reason

Loan Reason	Originations	Total Value	Avg. Loan	Avg. Fees	Avg. Rate
Refi	89	$19,015,000	$213,652	$2,496	3.57%
Home Purchase	70	$26,150,000	$373,571	$6,106	3.38%
Cash Out Refi	27	$9,105,000	$337,222	$2,645	3.24%
Other	11	$1,135,000	$103,182	$0	4.64%

For 2021, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 89 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 70 originations.

Loan Duration/Length

Loan Length	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
30 Year	125	$45,545,000	$364,360	$4,528	3.30%
15 Year	60	$7,470,000	$124,500	$2,191	4.08%
20 Year	5	$1,395,000	$279,000	$2,791	2.95%
Other	5	$815,000	$163,000	$2,029	2.83%
10 Year	2	$180,000	$90,000	$1,265	3.75%

For 2021, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 125 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 60 originations.

Origination Fees/Closing Costs

Origination Fee/Closing Cost	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
$1k-2k	131	$44,625,000	$340,649
$<1k	8	$1,610,000	$201,250
$5k+	6	$3,240,000	$540,000
$4k-5k	3	$985,000	$328,333
$3k-4k	1	$315,000	$315,000

First Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $4,528, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 131 originations.

Interest Rates

Loan Rate	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
3-4%	99	$35,825,000	$361,869
4-5%	49	$4,955,000	$101,122
2.5-3%	38	$12,090,000	$318,158
<2.5%	10	$2,470,000	$247,000
5-6%	1	$65,000	$65,000

During 2021, First Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 99 originations.

Loan Sizing

Loan Size	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
$200k-400k	70	$19,480,000	$278,286	$3,758	3.23%
$100k-200k	51	$7,255,000	$142,255	$3,527	3.68%
$400k-600k	31	$15,165,000	$489,194	$5,105	3.30%
$100,000 or less	27	$1,565,000	$57,963	$319	4.28%
$600k-1MM	18	$11,940,000	$663,333	$5,849	3.38%

2021 saw First Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 70 originations, totaling $19,480,000 in origination value.

Applicant Income

Applicant Income	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
$150k-250k	53	$17,315,000	$326,698	$4,708	3.63%
$100k-150k	51	$16,365,000	$320,882	$4,959	3.56%
$50k-75k	34	$6,320,000	$185,882	$3,758	3.42%
$250k+	25	$8,115,000	$324,600	$3,440	3.40%
$75k-100k	23	$5,175,000	$225,000	$3,744	3.34%
$50k or less	10	$1,880,000	$188,000	$1,631	3.66%

First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 53 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 51 originations.

Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

DTI Ratio	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
20-30%	53	$14,465,000	$272,925	$3,665	3.43%
30-36%	38	$9,850,000	$259,211	$4,321	3.58%
<20%	30	$7,280,000	$242,667	$3,585	3.40%
50-60%	12	$3,530,000	$294,167	$4,831	3.85%
42%	10	$3,930,000	$393,000	$5,476	3.40%
38%	9	$2,945,000	$327,222	$3,442	3.54%
40%	6	$1,500,000	$250,000	$5,968	4.04%
37%	6	$1,520,000	$253,333	$3,760	3.58%
44%	5	$1,445,000	$289,000	$4,649	3.98%
36%	5	$1,995,000	$399,000	$3,875	3.25%
49%	5	$1,615,000	$323,000	$5,110	3.20%
45%	4	$1,030,000	$257,500	$4,006	3.66%
48%	3	$1,035,000	$345,000	$5,086	3.08%
41%	3	$795,000	$265,000	$7,390	3.92%
39%	2	$850,000	$425,000	$7,118	3.31%
46%	2	$450,000	$225,000	$2,823	3.25%
47%	1	$365,000	$365,000	$2,623	3.25%
43%	1	$235,000	$235,000	$2,673	3.25%
>60%	1	$335,000	$335,000	$1,276	3.13%

First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 53 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 38 originations.

Ethnicity Mix

Applicant Ethnicity	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
White	151	$42,435,000	$281,026	$4,067	3.53%
Asian	24	$7,360,000	$306,667	$4,595	3.45%
Not provided	12	$2,820,000	$235,000	$3,482	3.50%
Black	8	$2,520,000	$315,000	$5,264	3.38%
American Indian	2	$270,000	$135,000	$2,673	4.13%

Approval Rates

Total approvals of all applications
99.56%

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
94.92%

First Financial Credit Union has an average pick rate.

Points and Fees

Points	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
NA	197	$55,405,000	$281,244

Occupancy Type Mix

Dwelling Type	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
	197	$55,405,000	$281,244

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
20-40%	18	$2,120,000	$117,778	$1,630	4.14%
40-60%	14	$3,440,000	$245,714	$2,464	2.99%
60-80%	50	$15,120,000	$302,400	$3,239	3.11%
80-100%	80	$31,560,000	$394,500	$5,179	3.34%
Under 20%	35	$3,165,000	$90,429	$0	4.39%

Complaints

Bank Name	Product	Issue	2021 CPFB Complaints	% of Total Issues
First Technology Federal Credit Union	Conventional home mortgage	Closing on a mortgage	1	14.3%
First Technology Federal Credit Union	Other type of mortgage	Trouble during payment process	1	14.3%
First Technology Federal Credit Union	Conventional home mortgage	Incorrect information on your report	1	14.3%
First Technology Federal Credit Union	Conventional home mortgage	Trouble during payment process	2	28.6%
First Technology Federal Credit Union	FHA mortgage	Struggling to pay 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%