Best Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Muskegon, MI

LEI: 254900G3F37LO9XNZA95

Tax ID: 38-1562639

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Review & Overview

Best Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Best Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Holland among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Best Financial Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
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Originations

82

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,660,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $7,260,000 $121,000 $0 3.60%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,435,000 $143,235 $0 3.70%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $565,000 $188,333 $0 3.08%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 3.75%
Best Financial Credit Union's top markets include Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Holland 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 57 $9,425,000 $165,351 $0 3.15%
    HELOC 25 $1,235,000 $49,400 n/a 4.64%

    For 2021, Best Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 57 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 58 $9,470,000 $163,276 $0 3.17%
    Home Improvement 20 $1,010,000 $50,500 $0 4.50%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $180,000 $45,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2021, Best Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 40 $6,920,000 $173,000 $0 3.31%
    15 Year 37 $3,065,000 $82,838 $0 3.99%
    20 Year 5 $675,000 $135,000 $0 3.10%

    For 2021, Best Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 37 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 45 $6,015,000 $133,667
    2.5-3% 19 $2,995,000 $157,632
    4-5% 11 $575,000 $52,273
    <2.5% 5 $995,000 $199,000
    5-6% 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Over 8% 1 $45,000 $45,000

    During 2021, Best Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 45 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 33 $1,765,000 $53,485 $0 4.22%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,485,000 $144,677 $0 3.14%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,410,000 $245,000 $0 3.30%

    2021 saw Best Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 33 originations, totaling $1,765,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 28 $3,770,000 $134,643 $0 3.56%
    $100k-150k 20 $3,030,000 $151,500 $0 3.45%
    $50k or less 17 $1,515,000 $89,118 $0 3.58%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,950,000 $162,500 $0 3.48%
    $150k-250k 4 $350,000 $87,500 $0 3.97%

    Best Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 28 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 37 $5,215,000 $140,946 $0 3.38%
    20-30% 28 $3,660,000 $130,714 $0 3.69%
    30-36% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $0 3.77%
    37% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 5.50%
    39% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.75%
    41% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.00%
    46% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 2.50%
    50-60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 3.50%

    Best Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 37 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 28 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 76 $10,120,000 $133,158 $0 3.60%
    Black 5 $515,000 $103,000 $0 3.40%
    Not applicable 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Best Financial Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 82 $10,660,000 $130,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    82 $10,660,000 $130,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $905,000 $69,615 $0 3.88%
    40-60% 13 $1,605,000 $123,462 $0 3.60%
    60-80% 34 $5,850,000 $172,059 $0 3.26%
    80-100% 9 $1,815,000 $201,667 $0 3.17%
    Under 20% 13 $485,000 $37,308 $0 4.54%