Hercules First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Salt Lake City, UT

LEI: 254900GL9FITA8BCKE77

Tax ID: 87-0237696

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Review & Overview

Hercules First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement 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, Ogden, Heber, and Provo among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Hercules First Federal 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 about average rates.

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Originations

55

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,305,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $4,665,000 $99,255 $1,093 5.28%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $560,000 $93,333 $0 5.35%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.90%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $55 6.00%
Hercules First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Ogden, Heber, and Provo among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 42 $4,540,000 $108,095 $989 5.32%
    HELOC 13 $765,000 $58,846 n/a 5.22%

    For 2018, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 42 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 13 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 18 $1,160,000 $64,444 $55 5.25%
    Other 17 $1,035,000 $60,882 $390 5.89%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $2,785,000 $163,824 $825 4.54%
    Home Purchase 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,672 5.00%
    Refi 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.35%

    For 2018, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 20 $1,210,000 $60,500 $205 5.03%
    15 Year 13 $1,255,000 $96,538 $634 6.02%
    10 Year 8 $580,000 $72,500 $860 6.01%
    30 Year 8 $1,970,000 $246,250 $2,166 4.95%
    5 Year 5 $115,000 $23,000 $95 4.11%
    20 Year 1 $175,000 $175,000 $875 4.13%

    For 2018, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 18 $2,050,000 $113,889
    $1k-2k 3 $1,035,000 $345,000
    $3k-4k 1 $215,000 $215,000

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,166, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 18 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 26 $2,690,000 $103,462
    5-6% 11 $1,015,000 $92,273
    3-4% 7 $375,000 $53,571
    Over 8% 5 $435,000 $87,000
    6-7% 3 $715,000 $238,333
    7-8% 3 $75,000 $25,000

    During 2018, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 36 $1,490,000 $41,389 $196 5.47%
    $100k-200k 13 $1,965,000 $151,154 $859 4.88%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $2,836 4.83%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 6.88%

    2018 saw Hercules First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 36 originations, totaling $1,490,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 14 $920,000 $65,714 $1,534 4.75%
    $50k-75k 11 $775,000 $70,455 $878 5.10%
    $150k-250k 10 $1,690,000 $169,000 $1,430 6.09%
    $75k-100k 10 $1,150,000 $115,000 $390 5.67%
    $50k or less 8 $550,000 $68,750 $388 4.85%
    $250k+ 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 6.13%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 14 $1,210,000 $86,429 $825 5.60%
    <20% 12 $1,320,000 $110,000 $1,852 4.46%
    30-36% 12 $1,090,000 $90,833 $634 5.36%
    50-60% 4 $390,000 $97,500 $0 5.09%
    48% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $55 6.00%
    47% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $135 3.95%
    46% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 6.98%
    41% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.35%
    44% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $205 3.80%
    38% 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 6.88%
    37% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.60%
    39% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.90%
    40% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.35%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 54 $5,270,000 $97,593 $989 5.22%
    Vietnamese 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.35%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.67%

    Hercules First Federal 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
    94.55%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1024.31 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1261.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1400.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1404.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    160.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    170.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    2400.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    250.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    30.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    323.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    33.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    379.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    3900.0 1 $355,000 $355,000
    400.0 3 $75,000 $25,000
    406.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    410.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    504.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    53.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    539.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    6080.0 1 $605,000 $605,000
    63.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    7.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    765.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    832.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    NA 27 $2,145,000 $79,444

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 55 $5,305,000 $96,455

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $715,000 $102,143 $390 6.29%
    40-60% 9 $1,525,000 $169,444 $2,182 4.72%
    60-80% 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $854 4.36%
    80-100% 2 $830,000 $415,000 $0 5.88%
    Under 20% 32 $1,220,000 $38,125 $132 5.35%