Dade County Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sweetwater, FL

LEI: 254900EL5N0NK8M96118

Tax ID: 59-0684192

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Dade County Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Cash Out Refi loans. Dade County Federal Credit Union has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Naples among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Dade County Federal 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. Dade County Federal 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 3.82% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.93% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.40% 4/16/25
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

250

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$42,460,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Dade County Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 4.13%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -2.42%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Dade County Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,810.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 247 $41,555,000 $168,239 $2,846 6.72%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 7.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $510 6.13%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.25%
Dade County Federal Credit Union's top markets include Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Naples among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 212 $32,520,000 $153,396 n/a 7.12%
    Conventional 38 $9,940,000 $261,579 $2,775 4.50%

    For 2024, Dade County Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 212 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 38 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 105 $10,945,000 $104,238 $0 7.14%
    Cash Out Refi 65 $12,725,000 $195,769 $3,312 6.98%
    Other 42 $5,080,000 $120,952 $0 7.12%
    Home Purchase 29 $7,085,000 $244,310 $2,762 3.90%
    NA 5 $5,875,000 $1,175,000 $0 7.85%
    Refi 4 $750,000 $187,500 $2,364 6.63%

    For 2024, Dade County Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 105 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 65 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 208 $27,700,000 $133,173 $0 7.11%
    30 Year 33 $7,965,000 $241,364 $2,810 4.13%
    5 Year 4 $1,860,000 $465,000 $0 7.25%
    10 Year 2 $1,920,000 $960,000 $1,667 6.19%
    3 Year 2 $2,510,000 $1,255,000 $0 8.50%
    Other 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 8.50%

    For 2024, Dade County Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 208 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 33 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 25 $5,745,000 $229,800
    $3k-4k 6 $1,910,000 $318,333
    $1k-2k 2 $210,000 $105,000
    $2k-3k 1 $215,000 $215,000

    Dade County Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,810, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 25 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 171 $20,565,000 $120,263
    5-6% 51 $10,725,000 $210,294
    6-7% 14 $7,100,000 $507,143
    <2.5% 11 $1,055,000 $95,909
    Over 8% 3 $3,015,000 $1,005,000

    During 2024, Dade County Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.13%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 171 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 140 $11,190,000 $79,929 $258 6.96%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,075,000 $266,837 $4,451 6.43%
    $100k-200k 46 $6,800,000 $147,826 $302 6.23%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,255,000 $465,000 $5,627 6.88%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,370,000 $1,342,500 $0 7.69%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,770,000 $692,500 $2,194 6.38%

    2024 saw Dade County Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 140 originations, totaling $11,190,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 90 $12,540,000 $139,333 $2,919 6.58%
    $75k-100k 60 $6,800,000 $113,333 $2,829 6.38%
    $150k-250k 54 $10,410,000 $192,778 $2,504 6.96%
    $50k-75k 20 $1,700,000 $85,000 $510 7.13%
    $250k+ 15 $4,115,000 $274,333 $0 6.97%
    $50k or less 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 7.50%

    Dade County Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 90 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 60 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 31 $4,655,000 $150,161 $3,660 7.05%
    20-30% 30 $4,110,000 $137,000 $1,156 6.89%
    49% 23 $1,955,000 $85,000 $0 7.41%
    45% 20 $3,660,000 $183,000 $3,132 6.88%
    48% 18 $3,350,000 $186,111 $3,797 7.09%
    <20% 18 $1,690,000 $93,889 $305 2.81%
    47% 18 $3,830,000 $212,778 $4,401 7.08%
    46% 15 $2,445,000 $163,000 $5,427 6.28%
    40% 14 $1,840,000 $131,429 $6,505 6.82%
    37% 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $0 6.83%
    43% 9 $1,125,000 $125,000 $0 7.50%
    38% 8 $1,340,000 $167,500 $6,433 7.03%
    41% 7 $715,000 $102,143 $0 7.50%
    36% 7 $1,465,000 $209,286 $0 6.36%
    39% 7 $915,000 $130,714 $5,164 7.30%
    42% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $0 7.50%
    44% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 6.83%
    >60% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 7.50%

    Dade County Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 31 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 181 $27,155,000 $150,028 $3,127 6.69%
    Black 55 $7,355,000 $133,727 $2,292 6.71%
    Not applicable 7 $6,515,000 $930,714 $0 7.71%
    Asian 6 $1,230,000 $205,000 $1,088 6.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.19%

    Dade County Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.80%

    Dade County Federal 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
    1380.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    NA 249 $42,325,000 $169,980

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    250 $42,460,000 $169,840

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 77 $13,075,000 $169,805 $384 6.04%
    40-60% 18 $6,480,000 $360,000 $3,379 6.72%
    60-80% 16 $6,230,000 $389,375 $5,338 6.36%
    80-100% 5 $2,135,000 $427,000 $2,678 6.58%
    Under 20% 134 $14,540,000 $108,507 $871 7.17%