Alternatives Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Ithaca, NYLEI: 254900HXPUN0BQEZ4350
Tax ID: 22-2237859
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Review & Overview
Alternatives Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Alternatives Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ithaca, Elmira, Auburn, Seneca Falls, and Cortland among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Alternatives Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Alternatives 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.68% | 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
62Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$5,810,000Relative Rate
Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.41%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.07%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,034.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 43 | $4,285,000 | $99,651 | $3,891 | 5.36% |
| ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $365,000 | $73,000 | $4,784 | 5.68% |
| Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $365,000 | $121,667 | $4,580 | 5.63% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 4 | $250,000 | $62,500 | $0 | 5.00% |
| Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $210,000 | $105,000 | $5,050 | 6.19% |
| Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $195,000 | $65,000 | $3,692 | 5.25% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $140,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 5.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 56 | $5,130,000 | $91,607 | $4,130 | 5.51% |
| HELOC | 6 | $680,000 | $113,333 | n/a | 4.17% |
For 2023, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 56 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 6 originations.
Loan Reason
| Loan Reason | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Out Refi | 45 | $3,285,000 | $73,000 | $3,499 | 5.07% |
| Home Purchase | 16 | $2,440,000 | $152,500 | $4,327 | 6.29% |
| Refi | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 5.00% |
For 2023, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 16 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 33 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 18 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 16 | $2,350,000 | $146,875 |
| $1k-2k | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 |
| $2k-3k | 2 | $350,000 | $175,000 |
Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,034, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 16 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.41%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 29 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Alternatives Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 36 originations, totaling $1,670,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 14 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 18 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 17 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.24%
Alternatives Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination88.71%
Alternatives Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 62 | $5,810,000 | $93,710 |