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, Flint, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Muskegon among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.02% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.92% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.39% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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Originations

43

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,605,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $6,030,000 $167,500 $0 4.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 6.00%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 3.63%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 6.00%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.13%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.25%
Freestar Financial Credit Union's top markets include Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Muskegon 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 43 $7,605,000 $176,860 $0 4.33%

    For 2022, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 43 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 26 $4,150,000 $159,615 $0 3.87%
    Home Purchase 12 $2,860,000 $238,333 $0 5.30%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $595,000 $119,000 $0 4.40%

    For 2022, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 26 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 33 $5,945,000 $180,152 $0 4.61%
    15 Year 8 $1,470,000 $183,750 $0 3.38%
    10 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.00%
    20 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.13%

    For 2022, Freestar Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 33 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 8 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 40 $7,040,000 $176,000
    $5k+ 1 $355,000 $355,000

    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 40 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 20 $3,510,000 $175,500
    5-6% 12 $2,180,000 $181,667
    4-5% 4 $770,000 $192,500
    6-7% 3 $575,000 $191,667
    <2.5% 2 $170,000 $85,000
    2.5-3% 2 $400,000 $200,000

    During 2022, Freestar Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 20 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 27 $3,875,000 $143,519 $0 4.38%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,165,000 $243,462 $0 4.40%
    $100,000 or less 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 2.81%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 5.13%

    2022 saw Freestar Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 27 originations, totaling $3,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $0 4.65%
    $100k-150k 11 $2,415,000 $219,545 $0 4.50%
    $50k or less 7 $985,000 $140,714 $0 3.79%
    $75k-100k 7 $1,055,000 $150,714 $0 4.45%
    $150k-250k 3 $875,000 $291,667 $0 4.42%
    $250k+ 3 $615,000 $205,000 $0 3.38%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 12 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 14 $2,810,000 $200,714 $0 4.63%
    30-36% 13 $2,055,000 $158,077 $0 3.97%
    <20% 5 $735,000 $147,000 $0 4.40%
    44% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $0 3.92%
    38% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 4.63%
    42% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 4.50%
    49% 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 6.00%
    39% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 3.88%
    41% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.25%

    Freestar Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 35 $6,005,000 $171,571 $0 4.44%
    Black 5 $1,105,000 $221,000 $0 3.73%
    Not provided 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 3.13%
    American Indian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    40.91%

    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
    58.14%

    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
    1451.05 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1542.03 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1563.23 1 $195,000 $195,000
    1619.56 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1637.29 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1684.49 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1710.79 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1719.57 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1758.46 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1894.9 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1911.29 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1987.16 1 $255,000 $255,000
    2058.19 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2058.53 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2098.21 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2157.34 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2211.95 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2214.05 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2214.35 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2327.43 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2330.05 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2385.42 1 $215,000 $215,000
    2435.2 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2435.79 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2442.2 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2466.09 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2500.04 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2508.71 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2514.29 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2575.96 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2582.52 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2706.56 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2721.19 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2848.19 1 $415,000 $415,000
    2862.78 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2999.24 1 $225,000 $225,000
    3484.72 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3503.38 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3528.55 1 $205,000 $205,000
    3772.08 1 $225,000 $225,000
    3987.44 1 $145,000 $145,000
    5525.0 1 $395,000 $395,000
    9475.82 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    43 $7,605,000 $176,860

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 3.96%
    40-60% 9 $1,445,000 $160,556 $0 3.49%
    60-80% 21 $3,825,000 $182,143 $0 4.68%
    80-100% 10 $2,050,000 $205,000 $0 4.46%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%