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

Monterey Park, CA

LEI: 254900BBEPZS8MDE1S61

Tax ID: 95-1683492

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Review & Overview

F&a Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Cash Out Refi 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 Sacramento among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

F&a Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.61% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.82% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.82% 4/21/24
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Originations

471

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$54,385,000

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) 325 $38,305,000 $117,862 $0 4.54%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $10,275,000 $99,757 $0 4.55%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,065,000 $158,846 $0 4.37%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $0 4.76%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 5.25%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 4.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.49%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 5.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.00%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.25%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.50%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 5.68%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.25%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.75%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.00%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.25%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.25%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.75%
F&a Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, San Diego, and Sacramento among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 353 $38,455,000 $108,938 $0 4.62%
    HELOC 118 $15,930,000 $135,000 n/a 4.28%

    For 2018, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 353 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 118 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 249 $26,635,000 $106,968 $0 4.51%
    Cash Out Refi 138 $15,870,000 $115,000 $0 4.67%
    Refi 44 $8,750,000 $198,864 $0 3.98%
    Other 39 $2,995,000 $76,795 $0 4.89%
    Home Purchase 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2018, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 249 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 138 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 193 $21,245,000 $110,078 $0 4.08%
    20 Year 120 $14,410,000 $120,083 $0 5.28%
    15 Year 83 $11,615,000 $139,940 $0 4.68%
    10 Year 74 $6,870,000 $92,838 $0 4.36%
    30 Year 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 3.49%

    For 2018, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 193 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 120 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 240 $26,980,000 $112,417
    $1k-2k 1 $115,000 $115,000

    F&a Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 240 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 205 $23,615,000 $115,195
    3-4% 159 $20,285,000 $127,579
    5-6% 51 $5,135,000 $100,686
    6-7% 27 $3,125,000 $115,741
    2.5-3% 14 $1,090,000 $77,857
    7-8% 9 $645,000 $71,667
    Over 8% 5 $435,000 $87,000

    During 2018, F&a Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 205 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 253 $14,545,000 $57,490 $0 4.62%
    $100k-200k 135 $17,595,000 $130,333 $0 4.46%
    $200k-400k 78 $19,970,000 $256,026 $0 4.42%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,275,000 $455,000 $0 4.17%

    2018 saw F&a Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 253 originations, totaling $14,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 159 $20,275,000 $127,516 $0 4.66%
    $100k-150k 145 $15,665,000 $108,034 $0 4.52%
    $250k+ 48 $7,100,000 $147,917 $0 4.64%
    $75k-100k 48 $4,420,000 $92,083 $0 4.42%
    $50k or less 46 $4,440,000 $96,522 $0 4.33%
    $50k-75k 25 $2,485,000 $99,400 $0 4.32%

    F&a Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 159 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 145 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 108 $12,940,000 $119,815 $0 4.42%
    30-36% 93 $10,685,000 $114,892 $0 4.45%
    <20% 30 $3,240,000 $108,000 $0 4.37%
    41% 24 $2,350,000 $97,917 $0 4.81%
    36% 24 $2,730,000 $113,750 $0 4.73%
    38% 24 $2,610,000 $108,750 $0 4.73%
    39% 23 $2,885,000 $125,435 $0 4.66%
    45% 22 $1,890,000 $85,909 $0 4.63%
    42% 21 $3,075,000 $146,429 $0 4.58%
    40% 16 $2,470,000 $154,375 $0 4.42%
    37% 15 $1,695,000 $113,000 $0 4.84%
    43% 14 $1,580,000 $112,857 $0 4.75%
    44% 14 $920,000 $65,714 $0 4.95%
    46% 13 $1,205,000 $92,692 $0 4.37%
    47% 11 $1,165,000 $105,909 $0 4.48%
    48% 5 $455,000 $91,000 $0 4.09%
    50-60% 5 $975,000 $195,000 $0 4.02%
    >60% 5 $755,000 $151,000 $0 4.47%
    49% 3 $675,000 $225,000 $0 4.75%

    F&a Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 108 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 93 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 422 $47,760,000 $113,175 $0 4.50%
    Asian 19 $2,685,000 $141,316 $0 4.87%
    Black 18 $1,950,000 $108,333 $0 4.86%
    Filipino 2 $830,000 $415,000 $0 4.31%
    Japanese 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 6.69%
    American Indian 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.50%
    Not provided 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 4.37%
    Other Asian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.25%
    Vietnamese 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.11%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.68%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 471 $54,385,000 $115,467

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 471 $54,385,000 $115,467

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 106 $19,400,000 $183,019 $0 4.56%
    40-60% 21 $5,465,000 $260,238 $0 4.16%
    60-80% 9 $2,745,000 $305,000 $0 4.33%
    Under 20% 335 $26,775,000 $79,925 $0 4.56%