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 markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Lansing, Monroe, Flint, and Ann Arbor among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Freestar Financial 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.02% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.92% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.39% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

168

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,370,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 155 $23,585,000 $152,161 $0 3.48%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $400,000 $100,000 $0 3.78%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 4.25%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 3.56%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 3.63%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 3.38%
Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.38%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.88%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.63%
Freestar Financial Credit Union's top markets include Detroit, Lansing, Monroe, Flint, and Ann Arbor 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 153 $22,435,000 $146,634 $0 3.48%
    VA 15 $2,935,000 $195,667 $0 3.55%

    For 2020, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 153 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 112 $15,960,000 $142,500 $0 3.39%
    Home Purchase 29 $5,185,000 $178,793 $0 3.67%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $3,850,000 $160,417 $0 3.76%
    Other 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 3.33%

    For 2020, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 112 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 29 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 81 $13,875,000 $171,296 $0 3.87%
    15 Year 50 $6,500,000 $130,000 $0 3.01%
    20 Year 23 $3,085,000 $134,130 $0 3.55%
    10 Year 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $0 2.91%

    For 2020, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 81 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 50 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 135 $19,655,000 $145,593
    $1k-2k 19 $2,915,000 $153,421
    $5k+ 4 $880,000 $220,000
    $2k-3k 3 $525,000 $175,000
    $3k-4k 2 $490,000 $245,000
    $4k-5k 2 $590,000 $295,000

    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 135 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 92 $14,540,000 $158,043
    2.5-3% 51 $7,075,000 $138,725
    4-5% 23 $3,455,000 $150,217
    6-7% 2 $300,000 $150,000

    During 2020, Freestar Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 92 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 90 $12,640,000 $140,444 $0 3.46%
    $100,000 or less 41 $3,105,000 $75,732 $0 3.49%
    $200k-400k 36 $9,170,000 $254,722 $0 3.54%
    $400k-600k 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 3.88%

    2020 saw Freestar Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 90 originations, totaling $12,640,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 51 $7,125,000 $139,706 $0 3.50%
    $50k-75k 44 $5,970,000 $135,682 $0 3.56%
    $100k-150k 37 $6,375,000 $172,297 $0 3.45%
    $150k-250k 17 $3,335,000 $196,176 $0 3.38%
    $50k or less 15 $1,675,000 $111,667 $0 3.59%
    $250k+ 4 $890,000 $222,500 $0 3.00%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 51 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 44 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 44 $6,640,000 $150,909 $0 3.48%
    30-36% 38 $6,180,000 $162,632 $0 3.56%
    <20% 26 $3,130,000 $120,385 $0 3.22%
    37% 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $0 3.73%
    36% 6 $990,000 $165,000 $0 3.60%
    38% 6 $1,100,000 $183,333 $0 3.40%
    42% 6 $680,000 $113,333 $0 3.42%
    43% 5 $685,000 $137,000 $0 3.78%
    40% 4 $510,000 $127,500 $0 3.28%
    46% 4 $600,000 $150,000 $0 3.63%
    48% 4 $680,000 $170,000 $0 3.44%
    50-60% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 4.08%
    39% 3 $695,000 $231,667 $0 3.71%
    41% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 3.29%
    44% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 3.33%
    45% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $0 3.50%
    47% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $0 3.75%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 44 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 38 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 151 $22,475,000 $148,841 $0 3.45%
    Black 11 $1,965,000 $178,636 $0 4.10%
    Asian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.25%
    American Indian 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.63%
    Not applicable 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.50%
    Not provided 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.73%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    47.02%

    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
    1095.91 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1115.82 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1166.91 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1166.94 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1172.59 1 $195,000 $195,000
    1173.12 1 $215,000 $215,000
    1180.39 1 $75,000 $75,000
    11834.42 1 $235,000 $235,000
    1217.81 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1220.17 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1228.55 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1242.21 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1257.03 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1261.32 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1274.86 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1286.99 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1301.93 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1306.38 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1323.18 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1332.4 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1343.84 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1378.1 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1394.11 1 $185,000 $185,000
    1413.34 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1416.3 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1427.5 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1454.73 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1455.65 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1455.72 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1460.73 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1463.42 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1467.67 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1468.47 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1469.69 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1470.16 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1478.94 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1484.28 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1485.31 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1485.6 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1485.79 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1489.81 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1494.69 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1499.36 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1501.33 1 $185,000 $185,000
    1503.68 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1505.94 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1506.7 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1506.86 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1522.19 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1524.74 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1525.75 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1527.59 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1531.88 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1534.4 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1534.42 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1545.75 1 $235,000 $235,000
    1547.43 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1555.48 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1560.96 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1564.18 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1565.59 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1566.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1566.55 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1566.71 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1571.36 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1573.84 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1577.14 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1579.68 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1580.68 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1581.51 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1582.9 1 $235,000 $235,000
    1584.18 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1586.4 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1597.45 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1606.21 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1614.38 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1616.95 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1620.43 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1629.46 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1638.74 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1640.65 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1641.65 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1642.66 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1647.74 1 $185,000 $185,000
    1650.22 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1650.37 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1658.82 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1660.13 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1672.38 1 $185,000 $185,000
    1674.52 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1685.76 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1689.96 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1694.11 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1698.55 1 $335,000 $335,000
    1721.22 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1728.85 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1731.26 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1732.95 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1739.45 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1747.84 1 $195,000 $195,000
    1748.55 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1752.41 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1753.11 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1755.39 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1755.55 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1770.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1775.08 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1783.05 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1798.26 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1818.22 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1827.26 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1842.4 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1864.38 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1875.34 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1879.15 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1890.34 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1893.58 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1893.84 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1894.3 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1898.55 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1910.42 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1915.8 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1921.11 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1933.29 1 $245,000 $245,000
    1968.18 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1981.13 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2004.97 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2013.07 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2038.19 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2063.97 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2082.88 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2103.37 1 $275,000 $275,000
    2112.01 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2128.08 1 $265,000 $265,000
    2148.55 1 $255,000 $255,000
    2192.38 1 $325,000 $325,000
    2199.81 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2239.14 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2250.2 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2250.37 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2262.86 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2288.08 1 $285,000 $285,000
    2302.62 1 $285,000 $285,000
    2316.1 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2402.98 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2462.64 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2513.89 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2537.47 1 $245,000 $245,000
    2547.61 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2592.07 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2600.39 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2675.02 1 $355,000 $355,000
    2707.54 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3046.44 1 $225,000 $225,000
    3172.26 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3939.66 1 $385,000 $385,000
    464.18 1 $65,000 $65,000
    5051.67 1 $135,000 $135,000
    5057.15 1 $295,000 $295,000
    54122.58 1 $105,000 $105,000
    5466.95 1 $455,000 $455,000
    582.11 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6305.57 1 $355,000 $355,000
    6412.58 1 $135,000 $135,000
    7301.73 1 $245,000 $245,000
    7513.92 1 $155,000 $155,000
    804.93 1 $115,000 $115,000
    912.65 1 $55,000 $55,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 168 $25,370,000 $151,012

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $540,000 $67,500 $0 3.47%
    40-60% 55 $7,035,000 $127,909 $0 3.24%
    60-80% 70 $11,090,000 $158,429 $0 3.58%
    80-100% 33 $6,445,000 $195,303 $0 3.72%
    Over 100% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.63%
    Under 20% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%