First Alliance Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rochester, MN

LEI: 254900ERAT50PIMMZH17

Tax ID: 41-0429399

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    • Review & Overview

    First Alliance Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. First Alliance Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Rochester, Red Wing, Minneapolis, Winona, and Austin among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Alliance 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. First Alliance Credit Union is typically an average 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.89% 11/17/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 11/17/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.26% 11/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.86% 11/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 11/17/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 11/17/24
    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

    169

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $23,065,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $20,680,000 $143,611 $3,344 4.82%
    Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $880,000 $110,000 $4,307 5.29%
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $4,522 3.58%
    Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $315,000 $45,000 $0 7.00%
    Outside of Metro Areas 4 $290,000 $72,500 $1,867 7.03%
    Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,749 4.00%
    Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,432 3.88%
    First Alliance Credit Union's top markets include Rochester, Red Wing, Minneapolis, Winona, and Austin among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First Alliance Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 165 $22,855,000 $138,515 $3,407 4.96%
    HELOC 4 $210,000 $52,500 n/a 4.63%

    For 2021, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 165 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 80 $8,290,000 $103,625 $3,771 6.29%
    Refi 50 $7,380,000 $147,600 $3,144 3.73%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $6,805,000 $252,037 $4,036 2.81%
    Home Improvement 6 $290,000 $48,333 $475 5.93%
    Other 5 $195,000 $39,000 $327 6.25%
    NA 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%

    For 2021, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 80 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 52 $5,410,000 $104,038 $3,494 5.61%
    Other 45 $7,865,000 $174,778 $327 4.15%
    10 Year 31 $2,565,000 $82,742 $2,595 5.38%
    5 Year 21 $2,475,000 $117,857 $3,482 5.37%
    20 Year 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $3,443 4.02%
    30 Year 7 $3,065,000 $437,857 $5,327 3.39%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.75%

    For 2021, First Alliance Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 45 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 24 $3,060,000 $127,500
    $2k-3k 16 $3,380,000 $211,250
    $<1k 6 $1,020,000 $170,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,180,000 $295,000
    $4k-5k 2 $690,000 $345,000
    $5k+ 1 $965,000 $965,000

    First Alliance Credit Union's average total fees were $5,327, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 24 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 52 $10,880,000 $209,231
    <2.5% 31 $5,035,000 $162,419
    6-7% 25 $1,195,000 $47,800
    Over 8% 24 $960,000 $40,000
    4-5% 16 $2,270,000 $141,875
    2.5-3% 8 $1,730,000 $216,250
    5-6% 7 $685,000 $97,857
    7-8% 6 $310,000 $51,667

    During 2021, First Alliance Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 52 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 76 $3,810,000 $50,132 $1,556 6.79%
    $100k-200k 54 $7,490,000 $138,704 $3,221 3.41%
    $200k-400k 35 $8,905,000 $254,429 $4,786 3.43%
    $400k-600k 2 $960,000 $480,000 $5,317 3.81%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,900,000 $950,000 $7,236 4.25%

    2021 saw First Alliance Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 76 originations, totaling $3,810,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 37 $2,655,000 $71,757 $3,270 6.38%
    $50k-75k 31 $2,695,000 $86,935 $3,485 5.53%
    $75k-100k 21 $2,205,000 $105,000 $2,622 5.01%
    $100k-150k 19 $2,805,000 $147,632 $3,631 4.41%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,885,000 $209,444 $3,744 3.57%
    $250k+ 2 $1,440,000 $720,000 $6,276 3.81%

    First Alliance Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 37 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 32 $3,290,000 $102,813 $3,291 5.46%
    30-36% 21 $2,655,000 $126,429 $3,644 4.55%
    <20% 14 $2,010,000 $143,571 $3,815 6.15%
    50-60% 6 $580,000 $96,667 $2,672 5.21%
    45% 5 $625,000 $125,000 $3,389 5.03%
    37% 5 $705,000 $141,000 $2,862 3.18%
    40% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $2,698 6.93%
    36% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $3,216 6.34%
    43% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $4,299 5.34%
    39% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $6,093 4.08%
    41% 3 $185,000 $61,667 $2,849 7.42%
    46% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $3,055 6.42%
    >60% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $3,319 4.63%
    38% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $3,383 5.50%
    44% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,760 4.56%
    47% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,359 5.75%
    48% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,867 6.38%
    42% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%

    First Alliance Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 32 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 114 $13,620,000 $119,474 $3,357 5.35%
    Not applicable 42 $7,770,000 $185,000 $0 3.97%
    Not provided 11 $1,475,000 $134,091 $4,811 4.44%
    Black 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,498 3.13%
    Asian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.09%

    First Alliance Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.39%

    First Alliance Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 169 $23,065,000 $136,479

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    169 $23,065,000 $136,479

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $800,000 $80,000 $2,021 4.63%
    40-60% 32 $3,950,000 $123,438 $3,242 3.57%
    60-80% 56 $8,930,000 $159,464 $4,031 4.56%
    80-100% 60 $8,930,000 $148,833 $4,301 5.87%
    Under 20% 9 $375,000 $41,667 $431 5.37%

    Complaints

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