Alternatives Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Ithaca, NYLEI: 254900HXPUN0BQEZ4350
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Review & Overview
Alternatives Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Other, and Home Purchase 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 Cortland 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. 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 about average rates.
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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
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $2,925,000 | $100,862 | $2,623 | 4.26% |
| ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $215,000 | $71,667 | $2,700 | 4.00% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $105,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
| Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,542 | 3.50% |
| Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 3.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 29 | $2,785,000 | $96,034 | $2,623 | 4.24% |
| HELOC | 9 | $705,000 | $78,333 | n/a | 3.94% |
For 2022, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 29 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 9 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2022, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 10 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 12 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 10 | $1,330,000 | $133,000 |
Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,617, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 10 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 24 | $2,300,000 | $95,833 |
| 4-5% | 8 | $530,000 | $66,250 |
| 5-6% | 2 | $190,000 | $95,000 |
| 6-7% | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 |
| <2.5% | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| 2.5-3% | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
During 2022, Alternatives Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.09%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 24 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw Alternatives Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 23 originations, totaling $1,185,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 9 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Alternatives Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 7 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 38 | $3,490,000 | $91,842 |