Florence Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Florence, AL

LEI: 254900L8E0QUT5VH5G34

Tax ID: 63-0439839

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Review & Overview

Florence Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Florence Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Florence.

Florence Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Florence 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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Originations

20

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,930,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,875,000 $98,684 $2,585 5.39%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,936 5.25%
Florence Federal Credit Union's top markets include and Florence among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 20 $1,930,000 $96,500 $2,551 5.38%

    For 2018, Florence Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 20 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 8 $710,000 $88,750 $2,693 5.19%
    Refi 7 $965,000 $137,857 $2,579 4.93%
    Home Purchase 4 $230,000 $57,500 $2,507 5.75%
    Home Improvement 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,423 8.65%

    For 2018, Florence Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 8 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 5 $585,000 $117,000 $2,258 5.13%
    15 Year 5 $455,000 $91,000 $2,745 6.10%
    20 Year 5 $425,000 $85,000 $2,347 5.15%
    30 Year 5 $465,000 $93,000 $2,796 5.15%

    For 2018, Florence Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 5 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 12 $710,000 $59,167
    $1k-2k 7 $935,000 $133,571

    Florence Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,796, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 12 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 8 $1,000,000 $125,000
    5-6% 8 $660,000 $82,500
    Over 8% 2 $50,000 $25,000
    3-4% 1 $85,000 $85,000
    6-7% 1 $135,000 $135,000

    During 2018, Florence Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 8 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 11 $595,000 $54,091 $2,379 5.60%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,050,000 $131,250 $2,788 5.22%
    $200k-400k 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.25%

    2018 saw Florence Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 11 originations, totaling $595,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 8 $890,000 $111,250 $2,375 5.06%
    $50k or less 5 $285,000 $57,000 $2,376 5.93%
    $75k-100k 5 $535,000 $107,000 $2,732 5.70%
    $100k-150k 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,152 4.50%

    Florence Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 8 $590,000 $73,750 $2,474 4.75%
    20-30% 5 $375,000 $75,000 $2,633 6.93%
    30-36% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $2,808 5.17%
    39% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,097 4.75%
    41% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,096 5.75%
    43% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,892 4.75%
    50-60% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.25%

    Florence Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 16 $1,710,000 $106,875 $2,621 5.14%
    Black 4 $220,000 $55,000 $2,290 6.35%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Florence 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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 20 $1,930,000 $96,500

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 20 $1,930,000 $96,500

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,540 5.00%
    40-60% 6 $550,000 $91,667 $2,551 5.13%
    60-80% 5 $465,000 $93,000 $2,611 5.05%
    80-100% 5 $425,000 $85,000 $2,451 5.73%
    Under 20% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,774 6.50%