Fortera Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Clarksville, TN

LEI: 254900WQCRCK13A7DC81

Tax ID: 61-0523393

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Review & Overview

Fortera Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Fortera Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Clarksville, Nashville, Jackson, Chattanooga, and Crossville among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fortera 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. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.04% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.12% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 11/21/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.41% 11/21/24
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Originations

618

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$46,230,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 567 $41,245,000 $72,743 $87 4.16%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $3,030,000 $108,214 $0 3.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $1,050,000 $87,500 $0 5.33%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 3.06%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.63%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.63%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 4.24%
Paris, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.75%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 1.99%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 1.99%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.74%
Fortera Federal Credit Union's top markets include Clarksville, Nashville, Jackson, Chattanooga, and Crossville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 311 $21,585,000 $69,405 $82 5.95%
    HELOC 269 $16,855,000 $62,658 n/a 2.04%
    VA 38 $7,790,000 $205,000 $0 4.20%

    For 2018, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 311 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 269 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 448 $25,040,000 $55,893 $14 4.09%
    Home Purchase 83 $14,245,000 $171,627 $3,906 4.57%
    Home Improvement 48 $1,900,000 $39,583 $0 3.73%
    Refi 39 $5,045,000 $129,359 $1,703 4.35%

    For 2018, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 448 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 284 $18,370,000 $64,683 $0 2.24%
    10 Year 91 $3,795,000 $41,703 $100 5.97%
    15 Year 91 $7,415,000 $81,484 $143 6.22%
    30 Year 84 $15,090,000 $179,643 $0 4.56%
    Other 56 $1,310,000 $23,393 $0 6.42%
    5 Year 12 $250,000 $20,833 $0 6.07%

    For 2018, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 284 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 91 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 250 $11,590,000 $46,360
    $1k-2k 14 $1,920,000 $137,143
    $2k-3k 7 $1,765,000 $252,143
    $4k-5k 3 $1,145,000 $381,667

    Fortera Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 250 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 267 $16,755,000 $62,753
    4-5% 148 $16,580,000 $112,027
    6-7% 84 $3,450,000 $41,071
    5-6% 40 $3,180,000 $79,500
    Over 8% 30 $1,210,000 $40,333
    7-8% 28 $1,450,000 $51,786
    3-4% 19 $3,435,000 $180,789
    2.5-3% 2 $170,000 $85,000

    During 2018, Fortera Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 267 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 474 $20,640,000 $43,544 $50 4.24%
    $100k-200k 99 $13,355,000 $134,899 $0 3.75%
    $200k-400k 40 $10,080,000 $252,000 $462 3.93%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,155,000 $431,000 $7,812 4.15%

    2018 saw Fortera Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 474 originations, totaling $20,640,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 177 $12,015,000 $67,881 $0 4.08%
    $100k-150k 133 $11,075,000 $83,271 $0 4.12%
    $75k-100k 133 $9,285,000 $69,812 $0 4.29%
    $50k or less 131 $7,795,000 $59,504 $0 4.25%
    $150k-250k 29 $3,335,000 $115,000 $0 3.58%
    $250k+ 9 $1,795,000 $199,444 $0 2.91%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 177 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 133 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 126 $9,270,000 $73,571 $0 3.62%
    <20% 105 $7,265,000 $69,190 $0 3.57%
    30-36% 95 $6,195,000 $65,211 $0 4.61%
    39% 29 $2,705,000 $93,276 $0 4.05%
    38% 23 $1,845,000 $80,217 $0 4.62%
    50-60% 22 $2,090,000 $95,000 $0 4.15%
    41% 22 $1,820,000 $82,727 $0 4.25%
    42% 19 $1,105,000 $58,158 $0 4.31%
    43% 19 $2,125,000 $111,842 $0 4.51%
    44% 19 $1,465,000 $77,105 $0 4.89%
    49% 17 $1,465,000 $86,176 $0 5.19%
    37% 16 $1,180,000 $73,750 $0 4.49%
    36% 14 $1,040,000 $74,286 $0 4.06%
    48% 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $0 3.48%
    40% 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $0 3.88%
    47% 11 $545,000 $49,545 $0 3.65%
    46% 8 $750,000 $93,750 $0 5.23%
    45% 8 $380,000 $47,500 $0 5.89%
    >60% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $0 1.99%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 126 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 105 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 458 $36,350,000 $79,367 $49 4.04%
    Black 90 $5,650,000 $62,778 $0 4.36%
    Not provided 51 $2,405,000 $47,157 $0 4.55%
    Asian 5 $625,000 $125,000 $0 4.32%
    Not applicable 5 $505,000 $101,000 $2,291 5.05%
    American Indian 5 $265,000 $53,000 $0 5.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 3.12%
    Asian Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 1.99%
    Samoan 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 1.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.17%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    58.74%

    Fortera Federal 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
    1012.22 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1032.74 1 $265,000 $265,000
    1090.41 1 $215,000 $215,000
    10918.19 1 $235,000 $235,000
    10918.38 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1115.85 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1129.7 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1139.68 1 $455,000 $455,000
    1150.77 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1163.59 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1170.44 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1211.08 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1215.41 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1215.81 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1223.93 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1262.03 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1300.44 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1308.76 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1338.71 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1341.47 1 $415,000 $415,000
    1347.9 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1390.94 1 $355,000 $355,000
    1418.99 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1482.8 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1528.35 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1573.25 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1636.49 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1717.85 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1722.07 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1735.61 1 $125,000 $125,000
    174.94 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1759.06 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1764.68 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1810.71 1 $155,000 $155,000
    181.29 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1826.33 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1929.81 1 $105,000 $105,000
    196.02 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2050.03 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2088.59 1 $345,000 $345,000
    2134.16 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2177.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    217.99 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2286.55 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2387.24 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2446.84 1 $135,000 $135,000
    246.52 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2513.72 1 $235,000 $235,000
    2539.88 1 $165,000 $165,000
    286.73 1 $175,000 $175,000
    305.51 1 $65,000 $65,000
    3089.87 1 $185,000 $185,000
    3178.45 1 $125,000 $125,000
    340.23 1 $75,000 $75,000
    348.85 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3813.04 1 $265,000 $265,000
    3898.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    408.42 1 $55,000 $55,000
    4103.45 1 $275,000 $275,000
    4319.12 1 $225,000 $225,000
    4347.19 1 $175,000 $175,000
    439.58 1 $115,000 $115,000
    454.27 1 $225,000 $225,000
    458.5 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4649.27 1 $295,000 $295,000
    472.84 1 $75,000 $75,000
    484.45 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5020.23 1 $105,000 $105,000
    5035.39 1 $195,000 $195,000
    5086.02 1 $225,000 $225,000
    523.9 1 $225,000 $225,000
    527.35 1 $175,000 $175,000
    536.43 1 $155,000 $155,000
    5403.36 1 $205,000 $205,000
    5465.77 1 $265,000 $265,000
    5524.06 1 $155,000 $155,000
    5552.75 1 $275,000 $275,000
    589.41 1 $45,000 $45,000
    5926.48 1 $235,000 $235,000
    612.54 1 $225,000 $225,000
    6134.73 1 $455,000 $455,000
    621.26 1 $215,000 $215,000
    633.55 1 $115,000 $115,000
    689.7 1 $45,000 $45,000
    690.82 1 $115,000 $115,000
    709.42 1 $245,000 $245,000
    718.15 1 $225,000 $225,000
    726.29 1 $215,000 $215,000
    730.78 1 $195,000 $195,000
    736.49 1 $145,000 $145,000
    738.58 1 $85,000 $85,000
    7602.62 1 $145,000 $145,000
    775.57 1 $155,000 $155,000
    775.86 1 $95,000 $95,000
    776.11 1 $45,000 $45,000
    818.62 1 $125,000 $125,000
    8295.17 1 $215,000 $215,000
    852.19 1 $185,000 $185,000
    855.12 1 $55,000 $55,000
    8555.13 1 $225,000 $225,000
    8659.74 1 $235,000 $235,000
    885.79 1 $175,000 $175,000
    894.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    899.09 1 $195,000 $195,000
    919.64 1 $115,000 $115,000
    928.6 1 $285,000 $285,000
    9350.3 1 $255,000 $255,000
    942.31 1 $125,000 $125,000
    947.58 1 $95,000 $95,000
    958.58 1 $155,000 $155,000
    968.97 1 $135,000 $135,000
    987.89 1 $45,000 $45,000
    991.07 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 505 $28,065,000 $55,574

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $425,000 $425,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 617 $45,805,000 $74,238

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 166 $8,660,000 $52,169 $37 3.94%
    40-60% 75 $5,905,000 $78,733 $92 4.00%
    60-80% 85 $10,415,000 $122,529 $138 3.86%
    80-100% 100 $15,430,000 $154,300 $654 4.60%
    Over 100% 4 $990,000 $247,500 $0 4.04%
    Under 20% 188 $4,830,000 $25,691 $0 4.27%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fortren Funding LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    Fortren Funding LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%