Firefighters Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

La Crosse, WI

LEI: 254900TTMRDRR2EQSI59

Tax ID: 39-6050488

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Firefighters Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Firefighters Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: La Crosse, Winona, Minneapolis, and Stevens Point among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Firefighters 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. Firefighters 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.61% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 7.49% 11/22/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.64% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 9.62% 11/22/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 9.62% 11/22/24
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    Originations

    144

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $21,140,000

    Awards

    Firefighters Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Firefighters Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $17,355,000 $145,840 $1,051 2.97%
    Outside of Metro Areas 21 $2,875,000 $136,905 $1,114 3.22%
    Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $1,829 4.00%
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,955 4.13%
    Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,419 1.99%
    Firefighters Credit Union's top markets include La Crosse, Winona, Minneapolis, and Stevens Point among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Firefighters Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Firefighters Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 125
    CO-OP Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 308
    Coulee Bank
    Similarity Rank: 315
    VERVE, A CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 483
    Citizens State Bank of La Crosse
    Similarity Rank: 729
    WNB Financial, N.A.
    Similarity Rank: 1080
    Home Federal Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1160
    Merchants Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1326
    Bankers' Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1562
    Associated Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1781

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 143 $21,005,000 $146,888 $1,089 3.02%
    HELOC 1 $135,000 $135,000 n/a 3.88%

    For 2021, Firefighters Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 143 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 65 $8,275,000 $127,308 $935 2.81%
    Refi 46 $7,000,000 $152,174 $1,357 2.97%
    Home Purchase 20 $5,200,000 $260,000 $2,328 3.80%
    Other 7 $485,000 $69,286 $341 2.99%
    Home Improvement 6 $180,000 $30,000 $263 3.16%

    For 2021, Firefighters Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 65 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 56 $8,020,000 $143,214 $1,111 2.35%
    5 Year 38 $5,800,000 $152,632 $457 3.47%
    30 Year 22 $5,450,000 $247,727 $1,871 3.91%
    Other 16 $540,000 $33,750 $289 3.23%
    10 Year 9 $745,000 $82,778 $754 2.77%
    20 Year 3 $585,000 $195,000 $1,482 3.04%

    For 2021, Firefighters Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 38 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 112 $15,660,000 $139,821

    Firefighters Credit Union's average total fees were $1,871, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 112 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 54 $8,310,000 $153,889
    2.5-3% 40 $3,350,000 $83,750
    3-4% 34 $7,050,000 $207,353
    4-5% 13 $2,205,000 $169,615
    6-7% 2 $140,000 $70,000
    5-6% 1 $85,000 $85,000

    During 2021, Firefighters Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.91%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 54 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 65 $3,465,000 $53,308 $556 3.18%
    $100k-200k 42 $6,140,000 $146,190 $1,342 2.84%
    $200k-400k 31 $8,655,000 $279,194 $1,817 2.90%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,255,000 $451,000 $1,427 3.32%
    $600k-1MM 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 2.99%

    2021 saw Firefighters Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 65 originations, totaling $3,465,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 30 $4,070,000 $135,667 $942 2.96%
    $75k-100k 26 $4,090,000 $157,308 $1,223 2.60%
    $50k-75k 21 $2,315,000 $110,238 $1,021 3.29%
    $50k or less 20 $2,600,000 $130,000 $1,318 3.03%
    $150k-250k 18 $2,910,000 $161,667 $928 2.64%

    Firefighters Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $4,650,000 $129,167 $1,051 2.88%
    30-36% 25 $3,805,000 $152,200 $1,083 2.83%
    <20% 14 $1,370,000 $97,857 $840 2.49%
    >60% 7 $1,385,000 $197,857 $1,268 3.23%
    40% 6 $790,000 $131,667 $663 3.46%
    50-60% 4 $850,000 $212,500 $1,957 3.44%
    45% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,502 2.49%
    36% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $1,362 2.83%
    39% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $1,257 3.04%
    37% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $789 3.50%
    48% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $1,650 2.99%
    44% 2 $40,000 $20,000 $238 2.75%
    38% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,270 3.25%
    41% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,327 1.99%
    42% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,522 2.99%
    43% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $762 3.63%
    49% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,339 1.99%
    47% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,314 1.99%

    Firefighters Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 25 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 115 $16,185,000 $140,739 $1,085 2.90%
    Not applicable 27 $4,675,000 $173,148 $0 3.61%
    Not provided 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,344 1.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.75%

    Firefighters Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.67%

    Firefighters 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 144 $21,140,000 $146,806

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    144 $21,140,000 $146,806

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 20 $1,830,000 $91,500 $629 3.26%
    40-60% 22 $3,200,000 $145,455 $1,186 2.75%
    60-80% 50 $8,600,000 $172,000 $1,506 2.89%
    80-100% 24 $6,570,000 $273,750 $1,837 3.34%
    Under 20% 28 $940,000 $33,571 $309 3.03%