First Central Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Waco, TXLEI: 254900GHFQ9KF6G4PN32
Tax ID: 74-1137995
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Review & Overview
First Central Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. First Central Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Waco, Brownwood, Corsicana, Dallas, and Killeen among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Central 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 Central 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 | 7.55% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.81% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
67Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$5,635,000Relative Rate
First Central Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
9.7%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 3.22%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Central Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,357.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 40 | $3,240,000 | $81,000 | $1,455 | 10.07% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 10 | $1,110,000 | $111,000 | $1,895 | 8.68% |
| Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $940,000 | $67,143 | $991 | 9.03% |
| Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,804 | 9.50% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $4,152 | 9.25% |
| KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $207 | 12.85% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 67 | $5,635,000 | $84,104 | $1,505 | 9.66% |
For 2023, First Central Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 67 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Central Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 18 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Central Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 14 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 9 | $685,000 | $76,111 |
| $1k-2k | 9 | $1,445,000 | $160,556 |
| $4k-5k | 1 | $595,000 | $595,000 |
First Central Credit Union's average total fees were $3,357, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 46 | $3,790,000 | $82,391 |
| 7-8% | 11 | $785,000 | $71,364 |
| 6-7% | 10 | $1,060,000 | $106,000 |
During 2023, First Central Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 9.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 46 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Central Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 48 originations, totaling $2,400,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Central Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 25 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 16 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Central Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 9 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications76.67%
First Central Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination28.36%
First Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 67 | $5,635,000 | $84,104 |