First Alliance Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rochester, MN

LEI: 254900ERAT50PIMMZH17

Tax ID: 41-0429399

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Alliance Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. First Alliance Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Rochester, Winona, Red Wing, Austin, and Minneapolis among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Alliance 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. First Alliance 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.89% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.26% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.86% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

123

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,145,000

Awards

First Alliance Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

First Alliance Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.6%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.12%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Alliance Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,868.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $10,460,000 $96,852 $676 7.01%
Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $2,107 6.71%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $460,000 $76,667 $565 7.03%
Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $390,000 $97,500 $385 7.19%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $327 6.40%
First Alliance Credit Union's top markets include Rochester, Winona, Red Wing, Austin, and Minneapolis among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 123 $12,145,000 $98,740 $708 7.00%

    For 2023, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 123 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 50 $3,450,000 $69,000 $347 6.92%
    Home Purchase 38 $3,250,000 $85,526 $3,221 7.21%
    Refi 13 $1,155,000 $88,846 $665 6.81%
    Home Improvement 12 $980,000 $81,667 $329 6.87%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $3,310,000 $331,000 $2,658 7.02%

    For 2023, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 38 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 60 $4,090,000 $68,167 $337 7.04%
    15 Year 21 $1,355,000 $64,524 $0 7.34%
    Other 15 $1,385,000 $92,333 $340 6.79%
    30 Year 13 $4,095,000 $315,000 $2,868 6.60%
    5 Year 7 $355,000 $50,714 $391 6.49%
    20 Year 5 $645,000 $129,000 $0 6.62%
    3 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.50%
    1 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.00%

    For 2023, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 60 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 69 $6,975,000 $101,087
    $1k-2k 5 $705,000 $141,000
    $2k-3k 1 $225,000 $225,000
    $3k-4k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    First Alliance Credit Union's average total fees were $2,868, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 69 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 58 $5,430,000 $93,621
    7-8% 53 $4,505,000 $85,000
    5-6% 8 $1,890,000 $236,250
    Over 8% 4 $320,000 $80,000

    During 2023, First Alliance Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 58 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 85 $4,375,000 $51,471 $338 7.04%
    $100k-200k 30 $4,210,000 $140,333 $1,100 6.98%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $3,004 6.62%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $2,411 7.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,355,000 $1,355,000 $1,813 6.00%

    2023 saw First Alliance Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 85 originations, totaling $4,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 30 $2,160,000 $72,000 $490 7.02%
    $100k-150k 23 $1,825,000 $79,348 $340 7.08%
    $50k or less 21 $1,245,000 $59,286 $1,173 7.00%
    $75k-100k 19 $1,225,000 $64,474 $320 6.93%
    $150k-250k 15 $2,535,000 $169,000 $1,266 7.02%
    $250k+ 3 $1,535,000 $511,667 $967 5.98%

    First Alliance Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 32 $2,750,000 $85,938 $781 7.10%
    20-30% 26 $1,870,000 $71,923 $486 6.84%
    42% 8 $520,000 $65,000 $357 6.96%
    39% 6 $530,000 $88,333 $879 7.23%
    <20% 5 $225,000 $45,000 $327 6.69%
    50-60% 5 $2,515,000 $503,000 $1,505 6.65%
    48% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $1,825 6.88%
    38% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $493 7.38%
    >60% 3 $245,000 $81,667 $1,590 6.47%
    40% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $357 7.25%
    41% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $327 7.50%
    43% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $357 6.75%
    47% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $327 6.75%
    36% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $291 6.75%
    44% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $350 7.88%
    45% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,536 6.63%
    37% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.75%

    First Alliance Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 32 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 87 $9,045,000 $103,966 $777 6.93%
    Not applicable 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $0 7.43%
    Not provided 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $370 7.00%
    Asian 8 $390,000 $48,750 $327 6.96%
    Black 3 $375,000 $125,000 $302 6.90%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 7.69%
    American Indian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    48.06%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.86%

    First Alliance Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 123 $12,145,000 $98,740

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    123 $12,145,000 $98,740

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 26 $2,710,000 $104,231 $505 6.97%
    40-60% 12 $1,520,000 $126,667 $1,071 6.99%
    60-80% 9 $605,000 $67,222 $2,778 6.99%
    80-100% 33 $5,185,000 $157,121 $2,716 7.15%
    Over 100% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 7.10%
    Under 20% 41 $1,835,000 $44,756 $332 6.91%