Valley First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Valley First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Valley First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Modesto, Sacramento, Fresno, Stockton, and Reno among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Valley First 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. Valley First 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 | 5.15% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.97% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.10% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 5.31% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.25% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.25% | 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
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 65 | $20,085,000 | $309,000 | $4,472 | 4.37% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $5,130,000 | $513,000 | $3,815 | 4.83% |
| FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $5,075,000 | $298,529 | $3,732 | 4.65% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $4,550,000 | $325,000 | $4,856 | 4.15% |
| RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $2,505,000 | $2,505,000 | $10,253 | 5.75% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,025,000 | $341,667 | $3,802 | 4.63% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 2 | $800,000 | $400,000 | $6,605 | 4.19% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $745,000 | $745,000 | $2,993 | 4.38% |
| LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $645,000 | $645,000 | $3,753 | 4.25% |
| ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $635,000 | $635,000 | $5,302 | 5.38% |
| VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $625,000 | $625,000 | $7,530 | 4.38% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $455,000 | $455,000 | $8,093 | 5.38% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $5,420 | 4.38% |
| CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $4,586 | 6.13% |
| HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $3,933 | 4.75% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $3,266 | 4.00% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $2,902 | 4.75% |
| JEFFERSON CITY, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $2,412 | 5.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 122 | $43,770,000 | $358,770 | $4,432 | 4.47% |
| VA | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $4,586 | 6.13% |
For 2022, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 122 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2022, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 106 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 10 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Valley First Credit Union's average total fees were $4,354, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 87 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5% | 69 | $23,755,000 | $344,275 |
| 3-4% | 26 | $8,640,000 | $332,308 |
| 5-6% | 21 | $9,525,000 | $453,571 |
| 2.5-3% | 5 | $1,385,000 | $277,000 |
| 6-7% | 2 | $910,000 | $455,000 |
During 2022, Valley First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.55%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 69 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw Valley First Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 67 originations, totaling $20,955,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Valley First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 34 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 29 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Valley First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 18 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.48%
Valley First Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination49.59%
Valley First Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 123 | $44,215,000 | $359,472 |