Freestar Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Clinton Township, MI

LEI: 254900CORCK9CDK8GZ80

Tax ID: 38-1582963

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Review & Overview

Freestar Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Freestar Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Detroit.

Freestar Financial Credit Union has a below 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 11/11/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.02% 11/11/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.92% 11/11/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.39% 11/11/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/11/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/11/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 11/11/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 11/11/24
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

21

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,195,000

Relative Rate

Freestar Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.93%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.56%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,935,000 $154,474 $0 5.96%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 5.88%
Freestar Financial Credit Union's top markets include and Detroit among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 21 $3,195,000 $152,143 $0 5.95%

    For 2023, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 21 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 10 $1,520,000 $152,000 $0 5.98%
    Home Purchase 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $0 5.89%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 6.04%

    For 2023, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 10 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 20 $3,110,000 $155,500 $0 5.93%
    20 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2023, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 21 $3,195,000 $152,143

    Freestar Financial 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 21 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 10 $1,380,000 $138,000
    5-6% 8 $1,380,000 $172,500
    4-5% 3 $435,000 $145,000

    During 2023, Freestar Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 10 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $0 5.89%
    $100,000 or less 7 $585,000 $83,571 $0 5.98%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $0 6.03%

    2023 saw Freestar Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 9 originations, totaling $1,325,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 6 $910,000 $151,667 $0 5.75%
    $50k or less 6 $650,000 $108,333 $0 6.17%
    $100k-150k 5 $965,000 $193,000 $0 6.38%
    $75k-100k 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 5.21%
    $150k-250k 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 6.00%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 6 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 6 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 8 $1,410,000 $176,250 $0 6.11%
    30-36% 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $0 6.04%
    <20% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 5.44%
    48% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.75%
    37% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.50%
    42% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.75%
    45% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 7.00%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 19 $2,835,000 $149,211 $0 5.93%
    Asian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 5.75%
    Not provided 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    58.21%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    33.33%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2247.48 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2294.68 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2342.85 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2411.03 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2436.4 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2460.05 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2510.67 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2524.58 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2528.54 1 $285,000 $285,000
    2546.97 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2718.32 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2762.62 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2775.82 1 $235,000 $235,000
    2796.05 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2919.26 1 $265,000 $265,000
    3061.72 1 $85,000 $85,000
    3328.36 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3463.24 1 $175,000 $175,000
    3594.25 1 $185,000 $185,000
    3655.15 1 $275,000 $275,000
    3672.91 1 $105,000 $105,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    21 $3,195,000 $152,143

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 5.67%
    40-60% 5 $585,000 $117,000 $0 6.30%
    60-80% 11 $2,135,000 $194,091 $0 5.82%
    80-100% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 6.25%