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 Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Alternatives Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ithaca, Elmira, Binghamton, Seneca Falls, and Auburn among others. We have data for 6 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.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 4/28/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 4/28/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 4/28/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.68% | 4/28/24 |
| 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
43Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$5,195,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 31 | $4,135,000 | $133,387 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 3 | $405,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $215,000 | $71,667 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $185,000 | $61,667 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 43 | $5,195,000 | $120,814 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2021, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 43 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 18 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $5,195,000 | $120,814 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2021, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 43 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Alternatives Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 18 originations, totaling $830,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 10 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 43 | $5,195,000 | $120,814 | $0 | 0.00% |
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 43 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | $4,475,000 | $120,946 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Black | 4 | $580,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Not provided | 2 | $140,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
Alternatives 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 originationPoints and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 43 | $5,195,000 | $120,814 |
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Pite, LLP | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 14.3% |
| Aldridge Pite, LLP | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 2 | 28.6% |
| Aldridge Pite, LLP | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 14.3% |
| Aldridge Pite, LLP | FHA mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 2 | 28.6% |
| Aldridge Pite, LLP | Other type of mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 14.3% |