F&a Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Monterey Park, CA

LEI: 254900BBEPZS8MDE1S61

Tax ID: 95-1683492

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 22 reviews

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Review & Overview

F&a Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. F&a Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, San Diego, and Lake Havasu City among others. We have data for 47 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

F&a Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. F&a Federal 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) 6.56% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.29% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.29% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.66% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.45% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.45% 4/5/25
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

496

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$150,730,000
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Relative Rate

F&a Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.1%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.45%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

F&a Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,218.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 288 $90,700,000 $314,931 $1,682 7.59%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $24,460,000 $260,213 $1,519 7.62%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,570,000 $428,500 $2,424 7.17%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,095,000 $273,000 $2,045 7.69%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $2,925,000 $585,000 $1,219 6.43%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,890,000 $236,250 $1,187 6.87%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,695,000 $242,143 $1,697 6.57%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,575,000 $225,000 $3,031 7.10%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $995,000 $995,000 $2,495 5.99%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $970,000 $485,000 $2,868 5.94%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $2,259 6.08%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $959 8.12%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $984 6.37%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $2,040 6.13%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $1,362 6.00%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $1,012 6.62%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,015 6.25%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $2,422 5.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $510,000 $255,000 $716 6.75%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 9.50%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $3,156 6.00%
Sheridan, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $1,268 5.75%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,059 6.50%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,175 5.75%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $1,264 7.38%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $1,756 5.50%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,694 6.38%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $1,207 6.50%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,650 6.38%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,759 5.75%
Brookings, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,323 5.99%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $758 7.31%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.75%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.88%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,786 6.63%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.50%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,721 6.13%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,889 6.25%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
Ponca City, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,039 5.88%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.00%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.50%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $284 5.88%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.50%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.63%
F&a Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, San Diego, and Lake Havasu City among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against F&A Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 314 $113,090,000 $360,159 $1,667 6.95%
    HELOC 182 $37,640,000 $206,813 n/a 8.35%

    For 2024, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 314 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 182 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 285 $56,765,000 $199,175 $340 7.88%
    Home Purchase 119 $67,545,000 $567,605 $3,667 6.22%
    Other 56 $10,320,000 $184,286 $14 8.59%
    Refi 35 $15,795,000 $451,286 $1,515 6.48%
    Home Improvement 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 285 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 119 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 203 $38,945,000 $191,847 $0 8.18%
    30 Year 151 $88,645,000 $587,053 $3,218 6.10%
    20 Year 74 $11,250,000 $152,027 $109 8.50%
    15 Year 41 $9,545,000 $232,805 $798 7.26%
    10 Year 27 $2,345,000 $86,852 $0 7.16%

    For 2024, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 203 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 151 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 312 $111,980,000 $358,910
    $3k-4k 1 $445,000 $445,000
    $5k+ 1 $665,000 $665,000

    F&a Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,218, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 312 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 169 $35,245,000 $208,550
    6-7% 131 $54,415,000 $415,382
    Over 8% 118 $16,650,000 $141,102
    5-6% 78 $44,420,000 $569,487

    During 2024, F&a Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 169 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 130 $16,900,000 $130,000 $249 8.17%
    $200k-400k 115 $31,785,000 $276,391 $1,343 7.55%
    $100,000 or less 104 $6,300,000 $60,577 $49 7.94%
    $400k-600k 76 $36,580,000 $481,316 $2,692 6.76%
    $600k-1MM 58 $43,770,000 $754,655 $3,915 6.13%
    $1MM+ 13 $15,395,000 $1,184,231 $4,747 5.88%

    2024 saw F&a Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 130 originations, totaling $16,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 201 $58,755,000 $292,313 $1,811 7.44%
    $250k+ 136 $66,230,000 $486,985 $2,590 7.23%
    $100k-150k 105 $17,235,000 $164,143 $500 7.75%
    $75k-100k 31 $5,305,000 $171,129 $668 7.73%
    $50k-75k 15 $1,905,000 $127,000 $870 7.22%
    $50k or less 7 $1,115,000 $159,286 $1,109 7.63%

    F&a Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 201 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 136 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 95 $30,665,000 $322,789 $1,838 6.98%
    30-36% 68 $19,820,000 $291,471 $1,582 7.46%
    50-60% 44 $14,160,000 $321,818 $1,566 7.48%
    49% 31 $7,845,000 $253,065 $1,301 7.98%
    46% 25 $5,095,000 $203,800 $344 7.97%
    47% 23 $5,575,000 $242,391 $1,977 8.07%
    48% 22 $6,980,000 $317,273 $2,119 8.00%
    39% 22 $9,040,000 $410,909 $2,259 7.06%
    44% 22 $5,740,000 $260,909 $1,193 7.79%
    43% 20 $8,570,000 $428,500 $2,350 7.14%
    <20% 18 $4,750,000 $263,889 $1,724 6.78%
    37% 17 $6,835,000 $402,059 $2,870 7.18%
    41% 16 $3,360,000 $210,000 $1,162 7.57%
    40% 15 $5,215,000 $347,667 $3,305 7.44%
    36% 15 $4,335,000 $289,000 $1,439 7.48%
    38% 15 $4,605,000 $307,000 $893 7.76%
    42% 12 $3,750,000 $312,500 $1,345 7.71%
    45% 11 $3,305,000 $300,455 $1,366 7.85%
    >60% 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $1,624 7.98%

    F&a Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 95 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 68 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 285 $79,995,000 $280,684 $1,413 7.58%
    Not provided 160 $55,530,000 $347,063 $2,081 7.30%
    Asian 21 $8,075,000 $384,524 $2,219 6.97%
    American Indian 10 $3,550,000 $355,000 $1,883 6.69%
    Black 11 $2,215,000 $201,364 $1,339 8.33%
    Vietnamese 2 $500,000 $250,000 $1,599 6.88%
    Filipino 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 7.58%
    Japanese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.00%
    Other Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 7.99%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.38%
    Chinese 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.57%

    F&a Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.02%

    F&a Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 496 $150,730,000 $303,891

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    496 $150,730,000 $303,891

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 102 $29,570,000 $289,902 $1,003 7.98%
    40-60% 32 $13,910,000 $434,688 $2,052 6.45%
    60-80% 69 $41,445,000 $600,652 $3,120 6.16%
    80-100% 60 $37,930,000 $632,167 $3,476 6.20%
    Under 20% 233 $27,875,000 $119,635 $81 8.09%