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 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, Salinas, and San Diego 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. 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) 6.27% 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

494

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$73,970,000

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) 328 $52,370,000 $159,665 $30 4.68%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 118 $16,360,000 $138,644 $21 4.89%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,790,000 $127,857 $0 4.82%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $549 3.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $475,000 $95,000 $183 4.95%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $460,000 $115,000 $0 4.59%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $430,000 $107,500 $0 5.00%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 5.87%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.75%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 4.08%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 5.00%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.75%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 4.12%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.38%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 5.21%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 4.37%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.75%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.99%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.75%
F&a Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Salinas, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 380 $59,020,000 $155,316 $28 4.63%
    HELOC 114 $14,950,000 $131,140 n/a 5.13%

    For 2019, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 380 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 114 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 232 $23,750,000 $102,371 $7 4.86%
    Other 134 $11,200,000 $83,582 $0 5.09%
    Refi 88 $22,450,000 $255,114 $45 4.33%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $12,950,000 $431,667 $549 3.78%
    Home Purchase 10 $3,620,000 $362,000 $549 3.96%

    For 2019, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 232 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 134 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 182 $18,560,000 $101,978 $0 4.79%
    20 Year 118 $13,550,000 $114,831 $15 5.39%
    15 Year 75 $13,545,000 $180,600 $50 4.52%
    10 Year 66 $5,130,000 $77,727 $0 4.33%
    30 Year 53 $23,185,000 $437,453 $549 3.97%

    For 2019, F&a Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 182 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 118 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 295 $25,955,000 $87,983

    F&a Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $549, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 295 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 228 $31,120,000 $136,491
    3-4% 136 $30,600,000 $225,000
    5-6% 82 $7,560,000 $92,195
    6-7% 36 $3,440,000 $95,556
    7-8% 8 $510,000 $63,750
    2.5-3% 2 $290,000 $145,000
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2019, F&a Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 228 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 256 $13,190,000 $51,523 $0 4.87%
    $100k-200k 110 $14,600,000 $132,727 $8 4.97%
    $200k-400k 89 $23,795,000 $267,360 $165 4.45%
    $400k-600k 27 $12,795,000 $473,889 $305 4.02%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,375,000 $708,333 $0 3.82%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,215,000 $1,071,667 $0 3.71%

    2019 saw F&a Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 256 originations, totaling $13,190,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 165 $24,215,000 $146,758 $32 4.82%
    $100k-150k 128 $16,510,000 $128,984 $22 4.78%
    $75k-100k 63 $8,245,000 $130,873 $37 4.57%
    $250k+ 52 $10,900,000 $209,615 $48 4.84%
    $50k-75k 49 $4,095,000 $83,571 $13 4.78%
    $50k or less 15 $1,365,000 $91,000 $0 4.54%

    F&a Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 165 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 128 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 108 $16,850,000 $156,019 $33 4.59%
    30-36% 105 $14,555,000 $138,619 $25 4.78%
    <20% 32 $4,250,000 $132,813 $84 4.45%
    37% 27 $3,585,000 $132,778 $65 4.79%
    39% 25 $2,945,000 $117,800 $0 4.72%
    43% 22 $2,710,000 $123,182 $38 4.92%
    41% 20 $1,570,000 $78,500 $31 5.02%
    42% 19 $4,115,000 $216,579 $0 4.97%
    38% 19 $3,855,000 $202,895 $0 4.89%
    40% 15 $2,575,000 $171,667 $69 4.66%
    36% 15 $1,945,000 $129,667 $0 4.67%
    47% 15 $2,045,000 $136,333 $0 4.54%
    44% 14 $2,490,000 $177,857 $0 5.08%
    45% 13 $1,125,000 $86,538 $0 5.04%
    50-60% 12 $1,730,000 $144,167 $55 4.61%
    46% 8 $1,050,000 $131,250 $0 4.87%
    49% 6 $990,000 $165,000 $0 4.90%
    >60% 5 $475,000 $95,000 $0 5.97%
    48% 4 $540,000 $135,000 $0 5.25%

    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 105 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 368 $51,220,000 $139,185 $26 4.80%
    Not provided 82 $15,910,000 $194,024 $58 4.56%
    Asian 15 $2,785,000 $185,667 $0 4.62%
    Black 13 $2,355,000 $181,154 $0 4.58%
    American Indian 7 $815,000 $116,429 $0 4.75%
    Chinese 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 4.37%
    Japanese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.00%
    Filipino 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 5.16%
    Other Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.49%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.75%
    Not applicable 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.56%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.06%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 494 $73,970,000 $149,737

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 494 $73,970,000 $149,737

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 97 $19,585,000 $201,907 $60 4.75%
    40-60% 29 $9,845,000 $339,483 $211 4.22%
    60-80% 30 $14,800,000 $493,333 $439 3.93%
    80-100% 12 $5,670,000 $472,500 $0 4.32%
    Over 100% 1 $1,065,000 $1,065,000 $0 3.75%
    Under 20% 325 $23,005,000 $70,785 $2 4.88%