Family Security Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Decatur, AL

LEI: 254900R7YE9RG1CL6U13

Tax ID: 63-0757453

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Family Security Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Other, and Home Improvement loans. Family Security Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Decatur, Huntsville, Cullman, Albertville, and Mobile among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Family Security Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Family Security 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 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase -38.37% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.34% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.34% 12/16/24
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Originations

92

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,860,000

Relative Rate

Family Security Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.5%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.98%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Family Security Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,408.

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
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $2,580,000 $80,625 $2,279 6.63%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,895,000 $99,737 $2,453 6.32%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $900,000 $225,000 $3,263 5.69%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $780,000 $97,500 $2,470 6.28%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $550,000 $91,667 $2,652 5.83%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $450,000 $75,000 $2,487 7.32%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,183 6.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,189 5.75%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $2,511 5.48%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $165,000 $55,000 $2,433 5.78%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,172 5.75%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,576 6.49%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,453 6.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $95,000 $31,667 $1,567 7.06%
Family Security Credit Union's top markets include Decatur, Huntsville, Cullman, Albertville, and Mobile among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 92 $8,860,000 $96,304 $2,458 6.40%

    For 2023, Family Security Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 92 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 24 $2,640,000 $110,000 $2,706 6.09%
    Other 24 $2,050,000 $85,417 $2,058 6.71%
    Home Improvement 23 $1,825,000 $79,348 $2,329 6.75%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $1,185,000 $107,727 $2,768 6.19%
    Refi 10 $1,160,000 $116,000 $2,777 5.80%

    For 2023, Family Security Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 71 $7,455,000 $105,000 $2,727 6.25%
    10 Year 12 $460,000 $38,333 $968 7.96%
    Other 5 $315,000 $63,000 $1,970 5.28%
    30 Year 3 $595,000 $198,333 $3,408 5.50%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $837 6.50%

    For 2023, Family Security Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 71 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 45 $2,625,000 $58,333
    $1k-2k 36 $5,840,000 $162,222

    Family Security Credit Union's average total fees were $3,408, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 45 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 50 $6,390,000 $127,800
    6-7% 25 $1,725,000 $69,000
    7-8% 9 $495,000 $55,000
    Over 8% 7 $195,000 $27,857
    4-5% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2023, Family Security Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 55 $2,875,000 $52,273 $2,000 6.71%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,265,000 $137,581 $3,042 5.95%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,720,000 $286,667 $3,639 5.79%

    2023 saw Family Security Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 55 originations, totaling $2,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 30 $2,360,000 $78,667 $2,424 6.49%
    $50k or less 23 $1,445,000 $62,826 $2,170 6.60%
    $100k-150k 18 $2,300,000 $127,778 $2,773 6.24%
    $75k-100k 16 $1,580,000 $98,750 $2,455 6.20%
    $150k-250k 4 $930,000 $232,500 $2,787 6.13%
    $250k+ 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,165 5.75%

    Family Security Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $3,920,000 $108,889 $2,573 6.19%
    <20% 16 $1,200,000 $75,000 $2,436 6.36%
    30-36% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $2,833 6.54%
    36% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $2,223 6.41%
    39% 5 $335,000 $67,000 $1,902 7.00%
    42% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $1,424 7.50%
    37% 4 $240,000 $60,000 $2,277 6.09%
    41% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $2,362 6.97%
    40% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,927 5.75%
    38% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,071 5.75%
    43% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,680 5.75%
    47% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,189 5.75%

    Family Security Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 67 $7,225,000 $107,836 $2,583 6.24%
    Not provided 16 $980,000 $61,250 $2,150 6.33%
    Black 8 $620,000 $77,500 $2,079 7.46%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,006 9.40%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    65.00%

    Family Security Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.13%

    Family Security Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 92 $8,860,000 $96,304

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    92 $8,860,000 $96,304

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $1,820,000 $65,000 $2,280 6.56%
    40-60% 23 $2,835,000 $123,261 $2,903 6.11%
    60-80% 22 $2,800,000 $127,273 $2,894 5.97%
    80-100% 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,076 5.88%
    Under 20% 14 $620,000 $44,286 $1,395 7.45%