Hercules First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Salt Lake City, UT

LEI: 254900GL9FITA8BCKE77

Tax ID: 87-0237696

5 stars - Updated: 12/2/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 3 reviews

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Review & Overview

Hercules First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Hercules First Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Ogden among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Hercules First Federal 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. Hercules First Federal 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 relatively high rates.

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Originations

10

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,900,000

Relative Rate

Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.23%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.75%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,052.

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
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,825,000 $365,000 $4,346 7.37%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $4,361 7.67%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $7,995 6.75%
Hercules First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Ogden among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 10 $3,900,000 $390,000 $5,080 7.34%

    For 2023, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 10 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 7 $2,775,000 $396,429 $5,425 7.25%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $980,000 $490,000 $5,975 7.06%
    Other 1 $145,000 $145,000 $881 8.49%

    For 2023, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 7 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 2 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 6 $2,320,000 $386,667 $5,052 7.23%
    15 Year 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $3,701 7.45%
    10 Year 1 $415,000 $415,000 $9,387 7.63%

    For 2023, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 6 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 4 $1,610,000 $402,500
    $5k+ 4 $1,690,000 $422,500
    $3k-4k 2 $600,000 $300,000

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,052, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 4 $1,900,000 $475,000
    7-8% 3 $1,255,000 $418,333
    Over 8% 3 $745,000 $248,333

    During 2023, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 4 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 5 $2,455,000 $491,000 $5,588 6.77%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $5,496 7.75%
    $100k-200k 1 $145,000 $145,000 $881 8.49%

    2023 saw Hercules First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 5 originations, totaling $2,455,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 3 $1,475,000 $491,667 $5,330 6.58%
    $250k+ 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $5,216 7.75%
    $100k-150k 2 $800,000 $400,000 $9,143 7.50%
    $50k-75k 2 $460,000 $230,000 $441 7.68%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 3 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 3 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 2 $870,000 $435,000 $8,523 7.50%
    50-60% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,711 8.56%
    44% 1 $565,000 $565,000 $2,563 6.49%
    20-30% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $8,331 6.13%
    46% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,542 8.13%
    47% 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 6.25%
    45% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 6.88%
    40% 1 $385,000 $385,000 $8,898 7.38%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 2 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 2 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 9 $3,315,000 $368,333 $5,645 7.46%
    Asian 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.71%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.00%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 10 $3,900,000 $390,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    10 $3,900,000 $390,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $881 8.49%
    40-60% 1 $565,000 $565,000 $2,563 6.49%
    60-80% 6 $2,370,000 $395,000 $5,022 7.48%
    80-100% 1 $385,000 $385,000 $8,898 7.38%