Fortera Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Clarksville, TN

LEI: 254900WQCRCK13A7DC81

Tax ID: 61-0523393

2.1 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 28 reviews

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Review & Overview

Fortera Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Improvement loans. Fortera Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Clarksville, Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, and Cape Coral among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fortera Federal 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. Fortera 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 6.32% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.04% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.12% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.41% 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

794

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,730,000

Awards

Fortera Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Fortera Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.97%.

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

This yields a difference of 2.49%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fortera Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,398.

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
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 631 $46,445,000 $73,605 $433 8.93%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $8,845,000 $95,108 $616 9.09%
Outside of Metro Areas 29 $2,495,000 $86,034 $1,047 8.89%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $1,565,000 $68,043 $0 9.17%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,572 8.13%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,234 6.38%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $205,000 $41,000 $0 8.70%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 9.12%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $120,000 $30,000 $0 9.74%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,274 6.00%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.25%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.00%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.74%
Fortera Federal Credit Union's top markets include Clarksville, Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, and Cape Coral among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 427 $29,105,000 $68,162 $357 8.75%
    HELOC 354 $28,280,000 $79,887 n/a 9.28%
    VA 13 $3,345,000 $257,308 $4,569 6.66%

    For 2023, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 427 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 354 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 346 $21,580,000 $62,370 $4 9.27%
    Home Improvement 317 $19,345,000 $61,025 $32 8.91%
    Refi 65 $5,925,000 $91,154 $342 8.92%
    Home Purchase 56 $11,950,000 $213,393 $3,500 7.45%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $1,930,000 $193,000 $4,054 7.51%

    For 2023, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 346 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 317 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 387 $38,195,000 $98,695 $4,398 8.97%
    10 Year 163 $7,135,000 $43,773 $6 9.34%
    5 Year 98 $3,030,000 $30,918 $0 7.44%
    15 Year 86 $6,980,000 $81,163 $151 9.16%
    20 Year 50 $4,680,000 $93,600 $57 9.82%
    Other 10 $710,000 $71,000 $0 10.30%

    For 2023, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 387 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 163 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 407 $25,745,000 $63,256
    $1k-2k 17 $2,455,000 $144,412
    $2k-3k 4 $990,000 $247,500
    $3k-4k 3 $1,125,000 $375,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,185,000 $395,000
    $4k-5k 1 $345,000 $345,000

    Fortera Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,398, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 407 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 616 $42,020,000 $68,214
    6-7% 88 $10,350,000 $117,614
    7-8% 77 $6,915,000 $89,805
    5-6% 13 $1,445,000 $111,154

    During 2023, Fortera Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 616 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 588 $26,960,000 $45,850 $15 9.12%
    $100k-200k 166 $21,160,000 $127,470 $1,170 8.70%
    $200k-400k 33 $9,105,000 $275,909 $4,229 7.49%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,870,000 $478,333 $5,608 7.25%
    $600k-1MM 1 $635,000 $635,000 $0 7.00%

    2023 saw Fortera Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 588 originations, totaling $26,960,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 199 $17,945,000 $90,176 $667 8.68%
    $50k-75k 189 $11,605,000 $61,402 $338 9.11%
    $75k-100k 168 $10,290,000 $61,250 $166 9.11%
    $50k or less 122 $6,610,000 $54,180 $144 9.02%
    $150k-250k 95 $10,595,000 $111,526 $1,155 8.93%
    $250k+ 15 $3,035,000 $202,333 $2,878 8.43%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 199 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 189 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 150 $10,910,000 $72,733 $633 8.55%
    50-60% 143 $10,695,000 $74,790 $121 9.07%
    30-36% 134 $9,640,000 $71,940 $358 9.00%
    <20% 77 $5,375,000 $69,805 $653 8.66%
    42% 26 $2,840,000 $109,231 $1,560 8.83%
    38% 25 $2,845,000 $113,800 $1,520 9.09%
    43% 25 $1,775,000 $71,000 $973 9.11%
    39% 25 $2,315,000 $92,600 $1,456 9.07%
    46% 22 $1,270,000 $57,727 $0 9.18%
    48% 22 $1,890,000 $85,909 $0 9.70%
    37% 21 $1,995,000 $95,000 $326 9.34%
    47% 20 $1,470,000 $73,500 $25 9.93%
    36% 19 $1,425,000 $75,000 $602 9.05%
    44% 17 $1,015,000 $59,706 $349 8.91%
    40% 17 $1,195,000 $70,294 $530 9.01%
    49% 16 $1,090,000 $68,125 $0 9.17%
    41% 15 $1,325,000 $88,333 $1,007 8.41%
    45% 11 $1,225,000 $111,364 $864 9.19%
    >60% 9 $435,000 $48,333 $0 9.24%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 150 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 143 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 597 $47,165,000 $79,003 $553 8.89%
    Black 156 $9,640,000 $61,795 $256 9.26%
    Asian 15 $2,035,000 $135,667 $0 8.95%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $660,000 $66,000 $0 9.05%
    American Indian 8 $590,000 $73,750 $60 7.71%
    Not provided 7 $345,000 $49,286 $0 9.21%
    Korean 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,186 5.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.41%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.83%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 794 $60,730,000 $76,486

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    794 $60,730,000 $76,486

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 249 $23,255,000 $93,394 $122 9.09%
    40-60% 47 $6,395,000 $136,064 $1,120 8.74%
    60-80% 40 $8,990,000 $224,750 $3,631 7.72%
    80-100% 19 $4,215,000 $221,842 $3,354 7.30%
    Over 100% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,591 7.00%
    Under 20% 438 $17,700,000 $40,411 $2 9.08%