Frankenmuth Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Frankenmuth, MI

LEI: 254900BQVRDMH5K9QS04

Tax ID: 38-1796409

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 30 reviews

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Review & Overview

Frankenmuth Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Frankenmuth Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint, and Detroit among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Frankenmuth 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. Frankenmuth 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.02% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.47% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.59% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.03% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.92% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.04% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.04% 11/17/24
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

894

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$127,400,000

Awards

Frankenmuth Credit Union USDA Loans silver Frankenmuth Credit Union USDA Loans gold Frankenmuth Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Frankenmuth Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.88%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Frankenmuth Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,887.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 286 $41,740,000 $145,944 $1,816 7.52%
Outside of Metro Areas 270 $31,540,000 $116,815 $1,481 7.64%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $16,070,000 $140,965 $1,273 7.54%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $13,190,000 $206,094 $1,199 7.54%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $9,500,000 $118,750 $1,446 7.60%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $6,335,000 $171,216 $1,471 7.74%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,890,000 $486,250 $4,740 7.47%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,330,000 $194,167 $2,788 7.30%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,185,000 $107,727 $1,153 7.89%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $1,573 8.50%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 8.75%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,951 8.25%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,435 6.63%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,713 6.92%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,454 6.00%
Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,031 7.38%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $504 8.15%
Frankenmuth Credit Union's top markets include Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint, and Detroit among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 871 $124,675,000 $143,140 $1,524 7.60%
    USDA 23 $2,725,000 $118,478 $4,055 6.71%

    For 2023, Frankenmuth Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 871 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 23 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 498 $95,840,000 $192,450 $2,513 7.17%
    Home Improvement 177 $12,285,000 $69,407 $287 8.10%
    Other 140 $10,140,000 $72,429 $395 8.22%
    Cash Out Refi 54 $5,800,000 $107,407 $896 7.93%
    Refi 25 $3,335,000 $133,400 $1,248 7.67%

    For 2023, Frankenmuth Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 498 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 177 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 389 $30,155,000 $77,519 $382 8.17%
    30 Year 385 $81,245,000 $211,026 $2,887 6.88%
    5 Year 63 $11,835,000 $187,857 $675 7.69%
    10 Year 28 $1,350,000 $48,214 $851 8.36%
    Other 17 $995,000 $58,529 $983 8.58%
    20 Year 12 $1,820,000 $151,667 $3,249 6.99%

    For 2023, Frankenmuth Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 389 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 385 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 682 $84,400,000 $123,754
    $1k-2k 81 $11,335,000 $139,938
    $2k-3k 38 $7,850,000 $206,579
    $3k-4k 20 $4,840,000 $242,000
    $4k-5k 14 $4,240,000 $302,857
    $5k+ 13 $4,695,000 $361,154

    Frankenmuth Credit Union's average total fees were $2,887, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 682 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 361 $53,495,000 $148,186
    6-7% 245 $47,985,000 $195,857
    Over 8% 243 $20,395,000 $83,930
    5-6% 45 $5,525,000 $122,778

    During 2023, Frankenmuth Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 361 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 434 $22,540,000 $51,935 $754 7.99%
    $100k-200k 274 $39,520,000 $144,234 $2,170 7.17%
    $200k-400k 145 $40,005,000 $275,897 $2,788 7.19%
    $400k-600k 27 $12,895,000 $477,593 $2,698 7.38%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,060,000 $706,000 $3,573 7.06%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,380,000 $1,345,000 $0 7.79%

    2023 saw Frankenmuth Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 434 originations, totaling $22,540,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 204 $34,000,000 $166,667 $1,497 7.60%
    $50k-75k 189 $19,005,000 $100,556 $1,501 7.59%
    $50k or less 177 $12,475,000 $70,480 $1,283 7.63%
    $75k-100k 158 $18,320,000 $115,949 $1,415 7.55%
    $150k-250k 86 $19,340,000 $224,884 $2,469 7.59%
    $250k+ 37 $14,445,000 $390,405 $2,774 7.41%

    Frankenmuth Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 204 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 189 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 178 $24,320,000 $136,629 $1,853 7.45%
    20-30% 177 $23,065,000 $130,311 $1,645 7.49%
    <20% 59 $7,535,000 $127,712 $1,814 7.10%
    Exempt% 46 $10,040,000 $218,261 $0 7.40%
    39% 36 $5,430,000 $150,833 $1,177 7.56%
    42% 33 $4,955,000 $150,152 $1,831 7.84%
    38% 32 $6,030,000 $188,438 $1,816 7.50%
    40% 30 $5,070,000 $169,000 $1,629 7.67%
    50-60% 30 $3,990,000 $133,000 $220 8.13%
    41% 29 $3,735,000 $128,793 $1,601 7.77%
    36% 28 $4,740,000 $169,286 $1,627 7.61%
    48% 28 $3,390,000 $121,071 $1,305 8.07%
    37% 27 $3,275,000 $121,296 $1,635 7.74%
    49% 27 $4,755,000 $176,111 $1,682 7.85%
    47% 25 $2,365,000 $94,600 $1,432 7.85%
    45% 25 $3,215,000 $128,600 $1,493 7.78%
    44% 25 $3,845,000 $153,800 $1,637 7.79%
    43% 24 $2,850,000 $118,750 $1,696 7.31%
    46% 20 $2,510,000 $125,500 $1,342 7.79%
    >60% 15 $2,285,000 $152,333 $417 7.84%

    Frankenmuth Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 178 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 177 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 801 $110,135,000 $137,497 $1,579 7.58%
    Not applicable 43 $9,815,000 $228,256 $0 7.43%
    Not provided 29 $5,015,000 $172,931 $2,253 7.44%
    Black 13 $1,345,000 $103,462 $895 8.13%
    Asian 5 $675,000 $135,000 $3,774 6.68%
    American Indian 3 $415,000 $138,333 $269 9.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.98%

    Frankenmuth 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
    89.93%

    Frankenmuth Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 46 $10,040,000 $218,261
    NA 848 $117,360,000 $138,396

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    894 $127,400,000 $142,506

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 167 $12,075,000 $72,305 $357 8.14%
    40-60% 95 $12,425,000 $130,789 $1,331 7.72%
    60-80% 220 $35,390,000 $160,864 $2,181 7.44%
    80-100% 317 $62,575,000 $197,397 $2,351 7.22%
    Over 100% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $0 6.50%
    Under 20% 90 $3,930,000 $43,667 $316 8.05%