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 Refi 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, Provo, Cedar City, and Logan among others. We have data for 6 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 relatively high rates.

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Originations

111

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,345,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $19,410,000 $220,568 $0 38.94%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,730,000 $273,000 $0 3.26%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,375,000 $196,429 $0 3.60%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $530,000 $132,500 $0 5.18%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.63%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.88%
Hercules First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Cedar City, and Logan 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 111 $24,345,000 $219,324 $0 31.64%

    For 2020, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 111 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 40 $8,960,000 $224,000 $0 80.98%
    Cash Out Refi 34 $8,690,000 $255,588 $0 3.19%
    Home Purchase 14 $3,340,000 $238,571 $0 3.97%
    Home Improvement 14 $1,870,000 $133,571 $0 4.43%
    Other 9 $1,485,000 $165,000 $0 5.17%

    For 2020, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 53 $14,025,000 $264,623 $0 62.12%
    15 Year 34 $5,840,000 $171,765 $0 4.07%
    20 Year 15 $3,485,000 $232,333 $0 3.13%
    10 Year 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 4.80%
    Other 4 $640,000 $160,000 $0 3.08%
    5 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.50%

    For 2020, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 34 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 34 $8,300,000 $244,118
    $1k-2k 27 $4,795,000 $177,593
    $3k-4k 15 $5,225,000 $348,333
    $<1k 8 $630,000 $78,750
    $4k-5k 8 $3,380,000 $422,500

    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 $2k-3k bucket, with 34 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 49 $12,455,000 $254,184
    3-4% 24 $5,870,000 $244,583
    <2.5% 19 $3,995,000 $210,263
    4-5% 7 $1,045,000 $149,286
    Over 8% 5 $445,000 $89,000
    5-6% 3 $205,000 $68,333
    6-7% 2 $220,000 $110,000
    7-8% 2 $110,000 $55,000

    During 2020, Hercules First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 62.12%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 49 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 55 $15,395,000 $279,909 $0 3.00%
    $100k-200k 30 $4,780,000 $159,333 $0 107.36%
    $100,000 or less 19 $1,095,000 $57,632 $0 5.58%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,075,000 $439,286 $0 2.84%

    2020 saw Hercules First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 55 originations, totaling $15,395,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 30 $6,610,000 $220,333 $0 3.47%
    $100k-150k 25 $6,915,000 $276,600 $0 3.51%
    $50k-75k 20 $3,160,000 $158,000 $0 3.54%
    $75k-100k 20 $4,540,000 $227,000 $0 3.55%
    $50k or less 15 $2,745,000 $183,000 $0 211.72%
    $250k+ 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 2.50%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 25 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 40 $9,080,000 $227,000 $0 81.40%
    <20% 26 $4,570,000 $175,769 $0 3.06%
    30-36% 14 $2,980,000 $212,857 $0 4.04%
    50-60% 8 $1,900,000 $237,500 $0 4.13%
    41% 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $0 3.68%
    38% 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $0 3.24%
    40% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $0 3.58%
    36% 3 $665,000 $221,667 $0 2.67%
    43% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $0 2.81%
    47% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.70%
    48% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 2.50%
    44% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 2.75%
    42% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 2.90%
    37% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $0 3.00%
    45% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.00%
    46% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 11.45%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 109 $23,935,000 $219,587 $0 32.16%
    Other Asian 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 3.50%
    Vietnamese 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.73%

    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
    99.10%

    Hercules First Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1036.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1127.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1410.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    154.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1612.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1625.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1676.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1680.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1770.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1788.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1866.39 1 $115,000 $115,000
    200.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    202.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2111.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2153.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2175.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2179.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2194.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2272.83 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2280.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    232.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2345.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2402.74 1 $225,000 $225,000
    2444.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2449.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2485.72 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2533.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    2556.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2621.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2667.0 1 $265,000 $265,000
    2745.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2755.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    2772.0 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2834.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    2851.17 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2852.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2907.46 1 $255,000 $255,000
    3000.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    3003.92 1 $195,000 $195,000
    3011.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3055.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3059.0 1 $175,000 $175,000
    3073.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3076.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    3112.74 1 $285,000 $285,000
    3121.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    3152.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    3161.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    3220.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    3222.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    3259.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    3325.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    3328.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    3333.15 1 $205,000 $205,000
    3373.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    3377.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3477.8 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3486.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3486.9 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3526.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    3619.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    3786.0 1 $275,000 $275,000
    3850.01 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3856.0 1 $275,000 $275,000
    39.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    3913.0 1 $275,000 $275,000
    3933.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    4042.6 1 $245,000 $245,000
    4068.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    4093.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    4212.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    4220.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    427.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    4290.0 1 $315,000 $315,000
    4296.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    4427.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    4454.0 2 $650,000 $325,000
    4511.0 1 $335,000 $335,000
    4577.85 1 $425,000 $425,000
    460.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    488.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    5067.0 1 $375,000 $375,000
    508.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    5132.0 1 $375,000 $375,000
    5144.31 1 $385,000 $385,000
    5364.0 1 $395,000 $395,000
    5703.64 1 $305,000 $305,000
    5752.0 1 $425,000 $425,000
    5940.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    6114.0 1 $415,000 $415,000
    6128.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    6164.0 1 $435,000 $435,000
    6214.0 1 $435,000 $435,000
    6308.0 1 $445,000 $445,000
    6835.0 1 $495,000 $495,000
    6864.0 1 $385,000 $385,000
    80.0 2 $190,000 $95,000
    815.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    875.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 9 $1,375,000 $152,778

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 111 $24,345,000 $219,324

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 20 $2,420,000 $121,000 $0 3.79%
    40-60% 34 $7,820,000 $230,000 $0 94.78%
    60-80% 39 $11,435,000 $293,205 $0 3.04%
    80-100% 7 $2,065,000 $295,000 $0 3.79%
    Under 20% 11 $605,000 $55,000 $0 6.23%