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 two markets are Detroit and Alpena .

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 about average rates.

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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

119

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,265,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $15,785,000 $137,261 $0 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $405,000 $135,000 $0 3.25%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.25%
Freestar Financial Credit Union's top markets include Detroit and Alpena 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 117 $16,035,000 $137,051 $0 3.21%
    VA 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 3.31%

    For 2021, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 117 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 93 $12,285,000 $132,097 $0 3.17%
    Home Purchase 22 $3,390,000 $154,091 $0 3.45%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $590,000 $147,500 $0 3.03%

    For 2021, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 59 $9,035,000 $153,136 $0 3.64%
    15 Year 38 $4,560,000 $120,000 $0 2.71%
    20 Year 12 $1,540,000 $128,333 $0 3.26%
    10 Year 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $0 2.58%

    For 2021, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 59 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 38 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 116 $15,810,000 $136,293
    $1k-2k 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $2k-3k 1 $145,000 $145,000

    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 116 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 60 $9,050,000 $150,833
    2.5-3% 41 $4,955,000 $120,854
    <2.5% 12 $1,280,000 $106,667
    4-5% 4 $810,000 $202,500
    5-6% 2 $170,000 $85,000

    During 2021, Freestar Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 60 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 65 $8,965,000 $137,923 $0 3.20%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,810,000 $78,056 $0 3.12%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,490,000 $249,444 $0 3.44%

    2021 saw Freestar Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 65 originations, totaling $8,965,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 34 $4,400,000 $129,412 $0 3.19%
    $50k or less 29 $3,155,000 $108,793 $0 3.42%
    $100k-150k 26 $3,800,000 $146,154 $0 3.03%
    $75k-100k 21 $3,155,000 $150,238 $0 3.23%
    $150k-250k 8 $1,550,000 $193,750 $0 3.16%
    $250k+ 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 2.75%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 34 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 30 $4,260,000 $142,000 $0 3.28%
    20-30% 27 $3,565,000 $132,037 $0 3.18%
    <20% 20 $2,230,000 $111,500 $0 2.95%
    40% 6 $860,000 $143,333 $0 3.19%
    39% 5 $685,000 $137,000 $0 3.38%
    42% 5 $855,000 $171,000 $0 3.30%
    45% 4 $610,000 $152,500 $0 3.47%
    37% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 2.97%
    43% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $0 3.31%
    46% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $0 4.21%
    38% 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 3.00%
    41% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 3.38%
    48% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 3.13%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.75%
    50-60% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 3.13%
    49% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 2.75%
    36% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.63%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 30 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 102 $14,430,000 $141,471 $0 3.20%
    Black 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $0 3.21%
    American Indian 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.31%
    Asian 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 2.81%
    Not provided 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.01%

    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
    38.66%

    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
    10120.68 1 $235,000 $235,000
    12966.91 1 $315,000 $315,000
    1428.98 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1548.63 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1585.14 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1587.52 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1651.82 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1670.93 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1738.21 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1818.54 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1835.67 1 $195,000 $195,000
    18730.02 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1927.94 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1949.61 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2034.94 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2043.25 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2059.91 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2062.64 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2062.82 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2079.09 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2079.87 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2093.25 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2096.73 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2098.45 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2100.93 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2108.44 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2140.3 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2142.46 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2152.44 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2172.12 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2194.86 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2196.91 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2197.8 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2203.4 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2212.18 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2213.86 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2217.74 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2238.78 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2256.74 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2262.57 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2296.96 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2302.4 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2307.23 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2308.7 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2321.81 1 $335,000 $335,000
    2327.63 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2334.63 1 $215,000 $215,000
    2370.27 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2372.95 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2375.54 1 $215,000 $215,000
    2375.72 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2383.87 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2400.19 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2400.71 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2415.61 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2439.46 1 $285,000 $285,000
    2530.7 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2538.63 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2546.41 1 $355,000 $355,000
    2578.17 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2581.77 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2655.61 1 $265,000 $265,000
    2677.37 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2685.82 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2724.33 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2748.7 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2792.51 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2796.22 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2818.66 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2828.61 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2851.45 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2867.68 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2878.51 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2889.74 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2896.96 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2958.19 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2969.15 1 $155,000 $155,000
    3015.31 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3037.26 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3037.44 1 $165,000 $165,000
    3047.73 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3059.52 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3139.3 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3225.65 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3347.77 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3366.57 1 $155,000 $155,000
    3464.39 1 $155,000 $155,000
    3524.79 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3543.9 1 $185,000 $185,000
    3591.27 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3623.92 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3671.57 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3710.66 1 $155,000 $155,000
    3772.6 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3797.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3805.95 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4028.69 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4064.55 1 $235,000 $235,000
    4087.57 1 $145,000 $145,000
    4127.17 1 $235,000 $235,000
    4129.7 1 $75,000 $75,000
    4316.06 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4360.13 1 $85,000 $85,000
    4452.81 1 $245,000 $245,000
    4517.55 1 $105,000 $105,000
    4622.76 1 $205,000 $205,000
    4696.68 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4757.79 1 $145,000 $145,000
    4786.12 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4810.38 1 $285,000 $285,000
    4931.49 1 $175,000 $175,000
    4943.78 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5056.01 1 $75,000 $75,000
    5442.71 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6052.56 1 $155,000 $155,000
    6054.55 1 $145,000 $145,000
    6393.12 1 $165,000 $165,000
    6522.6 1 $155,000 $155,000
    6657.7 1 $205,000 $205,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    119 $16,265,000 $136,681

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $915,000 $83,182 $0 2.93%
    40-60% 34 $4,250,000 $125,000 $0 3.07%
    60-80% 53 $7,455,000 $140,660 $0 3.30%
    80-100% 20 $3,620,000 $181,000 $0 3.41%
    Under 20% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 28.6%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 14.3%