Valley First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Modesto, CA

LEI: 254900NGUH2O9FB6AZ22

Tax ID: 94-1439553

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Review & Overview

Valley First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Valley First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield among others. We have data for 10 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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Originations

58

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$21,100,000

Awards

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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) 29 $9,295,000 $320,517 $5,894 6.22%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,220,000 $435,000 $5,170 6.42%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,820,000 $455,000 $4,990 5.94%
    Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $4,815 6.25%
    FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $4,160 5.97%
    BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $5,187 5.38%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $5,337 5.95%
    MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,290 5.75%
    MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $8,024 6.63%
    YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,117 6.38%
    Valley First Credit Union's top markets include Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 58 $21,100,000 $363,793 $5,435 6.21%

    For 2023, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 58 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 41 $17,285,000 $421,585 $5,737 6.02%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $3,580,000 $223,750 $4,503 6.69%
    Refi 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 6.13%

    For 2023, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 16 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 56 $20,910,000 $373,393 $5,507 6.16%
    10 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,315 6.50%
    20 Year 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,870 8.63%

    For 2023, Valley First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 31 $12,185,000 $393,065
    $5k+ 9 $3,315,000 $368,333
    $2k-3k 5 $1,615,000 $323,000
    $3k-4k 5 $1,745,000 $349,000
    $4k-5k 2 $390,000 $195,000
    $<1k 1 $405,000 $405,000

    Valley First Credit Union's average total fees were $5,507, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 31 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 33 $13,655,000 $413,788
    6-7% 12 $2,910,000 $242,500
    7-8% 9 $3,025,000 $336,111
    Over 8% 3 $995,000 $331,667
    4-5% 1 $515,000 $515,000

    During 2023, Valley First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.16%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 33 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 26 $8,240,000 $316,923 $5,287 6.02%
    $400k-600k 19 $9,135,000 $480,789 $6,174 6.18%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $4,319 7.09%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,560,000 $640,000 $5,195 5.69%
    $100,000 or less 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,315 6.50%

    2023 saw Valley First Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 26 originations, totaling $8,240,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 26 $9,920,000 $381,538 $5,326 6.10%
    $150k-250k 11 $5,145,000 $467,727 $6,748 6.21%
    $75k-100k 10 $2,680,000 $268,000 $4,588 6.36%
    $50k-75k 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $6,082 6.33%
    $250k+ 3 $1,635,000 $545,000 $4,564 5.96%
    $50k or less 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,665 6.63%

    Valley First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 9 $3,105,000 $345,000 $5,232 6.28%
    20-30% 6 $2,000,000 $333,333 $4,636 5.63%
    42% 6 $1,820,000 $303,333 $4,775 6.32%
    49% 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $4,290 7.36%
    38% 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $11,470 5.94%
    44% 3 $865,000 $288,333 $6,867 5.83%
    43% 3 $955,000 $318,333 $5,229 6.00%
    46% 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $5,759 5.88%
    48% 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $6,073 7.29%
    39% 3 $1,595,000 $531,667 $3,932 5.83%
    40% 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $4,367 5.79%
    41% 2 $910,000 $455,000 $5,211 5.56%
    36% 2 $1,060,000 $530,000 $5,944 6.25%
    37% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,956 6.31%
    45% 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $4,638 5.69%
    47% 1 $535,000 $535,000 $6,134 6.88%
    <20% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 7.00%

    Valley First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 6 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 30 $9,830,000 $327,667 $5,098 6.30%
    Not provided 19 $7,015,000 $369,211 $5,011 6.23%
    Black 4 $2,020,000 $505,000 $5,857 6.22%
    Asian 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $6,283 5.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $455,000 $455,000 $16,646 5.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.16%

    Valley First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    32.76%

    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 58 $21,100,000 $363,793

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    58 $21,100,000 $363,793

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $540,000 $135,000 $4,756 6.94%
    40-60% 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $4,665 6.23%
    60-80% 18 $6,850,000 $380,556 $5,659 6.14%
    80-100% 27 $11,775,000 $436,111 $5,664 6.13%
    Under 20% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,315 6.50%