Independent Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Anderson, IN

LEI: 254900PEMVJN4DS4MS43

Tax ID: 35-0896445

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Independent Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Independent Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Indianapolis, Muncie, and New Castle among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Independent Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Independent 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.48% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.47% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.14% 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

61

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,825,000

Awards

Independent Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Independent Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.69%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.21%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Independent Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,699.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $3,585,000 $70,294 $2,051 7.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $435,000 $145,000 $2,187 7.63%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $430,000 $107,500 $1,957 7.59%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $2,957 7.13%
Independent Federal Credit Union's top markets include Indianapolis, Muncie, and New Castle among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 37 $2,425,000 $65,541 n/a 8.20%
    Conventional 24 $2,400,000 $100,000 $2,126 7.07%

    For 2023, Independent Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 37 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 24 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 41 $2,825,000 $68,902 $1,172 8.15%
    Home Purchase 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $2,423 6.68%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $555,000 $79,286 $2,890 6.75%
    Home Improvement 5 $335,000 $67,000 $1,167 7.70%
    Refi 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,290 6.38%

    For 2023, Independent Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 37 $2,425,000 $65,541 $0 8.20%
    30 Year 15 $1,665,000 $111,000 $2,699 6.69%
    15 Year 8 $660,000 $82,500 $1,175 7.75%
    10 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,131 7.25%

    For 2023, Independent Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 24 $2,400,000 $100,000

    Independent Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,699, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 24 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 25 $2,225,000 $89,000
    Over 8% 25 $1,655,000 $66,200
    6-7% 8 $740,000 $92,500
    5-6% 3 $205,000 $68,333

    During 2023, Independent Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 25 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 50 $2,810,000 $56,200 $2,010 7.80%
    $100k-200k 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $2,295 7.48%
    $200k-400k 4 $940,000 $235,000 $2,422 7.69%

    2023 saw Independent Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 50 originations, totaling $2,810,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 22 $1,790,000 $81,364 $2,173 7.45%
    $75k-100k 19 $1,495,000 $78,684 $1,529 7.97%
    $50k or less 8 $490,000 $61,250 $3,290 7.98%
    $100k-150k 7 $565,000 $80,714 $2,762 7.98%
    $150k-250k 3 $385,000 $128,333 $2,011 7.38%
    $250k+ 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%

    Independent Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 22 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 22 $1,740,000 $79,091 $2,189 7.47%
    <20% 9 $455,000 $50,556 $1,989 7.78%
    30-36% 8 $380,000 $47,500 $849 8.22%
    39% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $1,489 8.20%
    37% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $2,194 7.46%
    36% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.00%
    40% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 8.13%
    41% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 8.13%
    43% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
    49% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.50%
    45% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,309 7.75%
    46% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,012 8.38%
    38% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,296 8.00%

    Independent Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 29 $2,675,000 $92,241 $2,234 7.48%
    Not provided 29 $1,955,000 $67,414 $1,233 8.16%
    Black 3 $195,000 $65,000 $2,035 6.58%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.41%

    Independent Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.97%

    Independent Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 61 $4,825,000 $79,098

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    61 $4,825,000 $79,098

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $1,145,000 $54,524 $1,097 8.11%
    40-60% 6 $560,000 $93,333 $2,891 8.10%
    60-80% 19 $2,015,000 $106,053 $2,638 7.38%
    80-100% 7 $805,000 $115,000 $2,274 7.11%
    Under 20% 8 $300,000 $37,500 $1,128 8.03%