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 Other, Home Improvement, and 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, St. George, Provo, and Heber among others. We have data for 5 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. They typically have about average rates.

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Originations

52

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,070,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $4,135,000 $100,854 $0 5.48%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $695,000 $99,286 $0 5.42%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.13%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 4.15%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.15%
Hercules First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Ogden, St. George, Provo, and Heber 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 52 $5,070,000 $97,500 $0 5.35%

    For 2019, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 19 $1,235,000 $65,000 $0 5.82%
    Home Improvement 18 $1,780,000 $98,889 $0 5.45%
    Refi 9 $1,285,000 $142,778 $0 3.94%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $615,000 $123,000 $0 6.06%
    Home Purchase 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.75%

    For 2019, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 24 $2,430,000 $101,250 $0 6.30%
    10 Year 9 $485,000 $53,889 $0 4.84%
    5 Year 7 $235,000 $33,571 $0 4.27%
    30 Year 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $0 4.60%
    Other 5 $255,000 $51,000 $0 4.46%
    20 Year 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 4.19%

    For 2019, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 18 $1,480,000 $82,222
    $1k-2k 4 $830,000 $207,500
    $2k-3k 4 $930,000 $232,500
    $3k-4k 1 $335,000 $335,000

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $0, 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
    5-6% 19 $1,595,000 $83,947
    4-5% 17 $1,615,000 $95,000
    3-4% 10 $1,520,000 $152,000
    Over 8% 6 $340,000 $56,667

    During 2019, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 19 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 35 $1,775,000 $50,714 $0 5.82%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,195,000 $132,778 $0 4.22%
    $200k-400k 8 $2,100,000 $262,500 $0 4.59%

    2019 saw Hercules First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 35 originations, totaling $1,775,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 17 $1,195,000 $70,294 $0 5.46%
    $150k-250k 11 $1,225,000 $111,364 $0 5.86%
    $50k-75k 9 $305,000 $33,889 $0 5.33%
    $75k-100k 9 $1,485,000 $165,000 $0 4.32%
    $50k or less 6 $860,000 $143,333 $0 5.67%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $1,805,000 $106,176 $0 5.07%
    30-36% 7 $485,000 $69,286 $0 4.73%
    <20% 7 $605,000 $86,429 $0 4.44%
    38% 5 $685,000 $137,000 $0 5.18%
    42% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 7.64%
    47% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 4.75%
    39% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 7.73%
    48% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.15%
    >60% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 5.95%
    37% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 10.45%
    40% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 3.88%
    41% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.15%
    43% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.89%
    44% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.00%
    45% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.89%

    Hercules First Federal 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 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 50 $4,800,000 $96,000 $0 5.38%
    Other Asian 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 4.99%
    Samoan 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.30%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.92%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    92.31%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1055.75 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1252.94 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1433.88 1 $245,000 $245,000
    152.0 5 $375,000 $75,000
    1586.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    163.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1679.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    170.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    175.0 3 $105,000 $35,000
    185.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1983.65 1 $125,000 $125,000
    20.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    209.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    210.0 5 $435,000 $87,000
    217.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    220.0 2 $140,000 $70,000
    227.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    2308.4 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2495.75 1 $205,000 $205,000
    255.0 2 $120,000 $60,000
    317.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    3362.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    4208.07 1 $325,000 $325,000
    4351.84 1 $155,000 $155,000
    4618.0 1 $275,000 $275,000
    475.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    4946.0 1 $335,000 $335,000
    501.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    543.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    623.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    693.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    7.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    809.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    914.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    94.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    NA 5 $165,000 $33,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 52 $5,070,000 $97,500

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $1,260,000 $90,000 $0 5.86%
    40-60% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $0 4.21%
    60-80% 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $0 3.96%
    80-100% 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 5.54%
    Under 20% 27 $1,265,000 $46,852 $0 5.51%