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, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Fortera Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Clarksville, Nashville, Memphis, and Central City among others. We have data for 5 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.04% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.12% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.41% 4/28/24
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Originations

337

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,015,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 300 $27,420,000 $91,400 $3 5.94%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $2,590,000 $107,917 $33 6.51%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $935,000 $85,000 $0 5.62%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.24%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.99%
Fortera Federal Credit Union's top markets include Clarksville, Nashville, Memphis, and Central City among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 296 $22,930,000 $77,466 $5 6.27%
    VA 39 $7,825,000 $200,641 $0 3.80%
    HELOC 2 $260,000 $130,000 n/a 5.75%

    For 2019, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 296 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 39 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 197 $8,065,000 $40,939 $6 7.21%
    Home Purchase 83 $14,535,000 $175,120 $0 4.13%
    Refi 46 $7,850,000 $170,652 $0 3.86%
    Home Improvement 11 $565,000 $51,364 $0 6.83%

    For 2019, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 197 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
    15 Year 91 $6,845,000 $75,220 $7 6.35%
    30 Year 83 $16,055,000 $193,434 $0 4.02%
    10 Year 69 $2,865,000 $41,522 $0 6.43%
    Other 47 $1,185,000 $25,213 $13 7.57%
    5 Year 26 $1,670,000 $64,231 $0 6.88%
    20 Year 20 $2,240,000 $112,000 $0 5.93%
    3 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2019, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 83 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 222 $9,620,000 $43,333
    $1k-2k 20 $2,890,000 $144,500
    $2k-3k 3 $715,000 $238,333
    $3k-4k 2 $620,000 $310,000

    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 222 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 75 $4,435,000 $59,133
    3-4% 72 $13,250,000 $184,028
    Over 8% 58 $2,470,000 $42,586
    4-5% 56 $6,960,000 $124,286
    7-8% 53 $1,745,000 $32,925
    6-7% 18 $1,140,000 $63,333
    2.5-3% 5 $1,015,000 $203,000

    During 2019, Fortera Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 75 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 232 $9,950,000 $42,888 $5 6.75%
    $100k-200k 63 $8,875,000 $140,873 $0 4.57%
    $200k-400k 40 $10,840,000 $271,000 $0 3.85%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,350,000 $675,000 $0 3.96%

    2019 saw Fortera Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 232 originations, totaling $9,950,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 107 $7,275,000 $67,991 $0 6.02%
    $100k-150k 85 $9,525,000 $112,059 $9 6.17%
    $75k-100k 72 $7,350,000 $102,083 $15 5.70%
    $50k or less 48 $2,560,000 $53,333 $0 6.28%
    $150k-250k 22 $3,710,000 $168,636 $0 5.34%
    $250k+ 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 5.75%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 107 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 85 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 88 $7,620,000 $86,591 $0 5.91%
    30-36% 66 $5,850,000 $88,636 $0 5.83%
    <20% 42 $2,490,000 $59,286 $16 5.88%
    37% 17 $2,055,000 $120,882 $0 5.62%
    50-60% 13 $1,625,000 $125,000 $0 7.48%
    39% 13 $1,695,000 $130,385 $0 5.01%
    40% 13 $1,545,000 $118,846 $0 5.74%
    38% 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $0 5.77%
    36% 11 $1,805,000 $164,091 $0 4.95%
    42% 10 $1,210,000 $121,000 $0 6.12%
    41% 9 $655,000 $72,778 $0 6.08%
    43% 9 $1,015,000 $112,778 $0 5.59%
    44% 8 $710,000 $88,750 $0 6.10%
    48% 7 $435,000 $62,143 $120 7.78%
    46% 6 $350,000 $58,333 $0 6.14%
    49% 5 $285,000 $57,000 $0 8.42%
    45% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $0 7.24%
    47% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 8.16%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 88 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 66 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 243 $23,355,000 $96,111 $3 5.87%
    Black 65 $5,195,000 $79,923 $0 6.29%
    Asian 5 $625,000 $125,000 $0 4.60%
    Not applicable 7 $585,000 $83,571 $100 6.49%
    Not provided 6 $520,000 $86,667 $0 7.01%
    American Indian 6 $500,000 $83,333 $0 6.20%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 5.83%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 7.87%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.44%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    53.12%

    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
    10070.61 1 $285,000 $285,000
    1045.47 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1064.77 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1069.22 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1095.12 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1100.37 1 $85,000 $85,000
    11114.35 1 $315,000 $315,000
    1113.87 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1123.38 1 $215,000 $215,000
    1127.19 1 $195,000 $195,000
    1141.2 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1155.78 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1173.73 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1190.8 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1196.78 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1203.11 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1207.0 1 $335,000 $335,000
    1229.6 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1245.14 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1289.71 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1314.59 1 $375,000 $375,000
    1323.39 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1378.43 1 $165,000 $165,000
    1400.81 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1407.2 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1436.58 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1438.47 1 $335,000 $335,000
    1454.34 1 $125,000 $125,000
    148.16 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1485.92 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1498.13 1 $235,000 $235,000
    1539.8 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1614.55 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1617.26 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1690.94 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1699.82 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1713.28 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1727.15 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1781.29 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1792.29 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1971.74 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1977.08 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1986.68 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2029.09 1 $345,000 $345,000
    207.81 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2107.94 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2153.37 1 $135,000 $135,000
    218.72 1 $385,000 $385,000
    220.11 1 $105,000 $105,000
    224.3 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2296.31 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2327.97 1 $165,000 $165,000
    240.78 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2430.74 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2451.83 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2631.53 1 $605,000 $605,000
    263.89 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2815.0 1 $265,000 $265,000
    2885.18 1 $205,000 $205,000
    2987.57 1 $125,000 $125,000
    307.67 1 $135,000 $135,000
    321.81 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3281.25 1 $155,000 $155,000
    349.63 1 $85,000 $85,000
    352.59 1 $85,000 $85,000
    361.11 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3613.75 1 $245,000 $245,000
    3683.66 1 $315,000 $315,000
    381.19 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3879.62 1 $135,000 $135,000
    392.01 1 $165,000 $165,000
    407.2 1 $115,000 $115,000
    407.47 1 $35,000 $35,000
    4089.39 1 $305,000 $305,000
    416.47 1 $155,000 $155,000
    419.38 1 $95,000 $95,000
    421.22 1 $105,000 $105,000
    428.05 1 $95,000 $95,000
    432.04 1 $255,000 $255,000
    4424.43 1 $115,000 $115,000
    455.52 1 $95,000 $95,000
    510.59 1 $255,000 $255,000
    5119.82 1 $195,000 $195,000
    514.75 1 $395,000 $395,000
    5484.54 1 $205,000 $205,000
    577.7 1 $145,000 $145,000
    589.31 1 $65,000 $65,000
    599.65 1 $105,000 $105,000
    603.4 1 $345,000 $345,000
    604.62 1 $205,000 $205,000
    6066.89 1 $165,000 $165,000
    614.56 1 $205,000 $205,000
    636.41 1 $75,000 $75,000
    645.85 1 $95,000 $95,000
    662.84 1 $215,000 $215,000
    678.82 1 $155,000 $155,000
    703.32 1 $145,000 $145,000
    751.22 1 $85,000 $85,000
    7514.24 1 $225,000 $225,000
    756.42 1 $45,000 $45,000
    773.24 1 $235,000 $235,000
    775.81 1 $275,000 $275,000
    781.57 1 $205,000 $205,000
    794.24 1 $175,000 $175,000
    8027.84 1 $155,000 $155,000
    806.39 1 $225,000 $225,000
    823.31 1 $45,000 $45,000
    829.23 1 $175,000 $175,000
    833.32 1 $125,000 $125,000
    849.82 1 $125,000 $125,000
    864.23 1 $165,000 $165,000
    872.56 1 $235,000 $235,000
    884.21 1 $345,000 $345,000
    8866.56 1 $185,000 $185,000
    971.36 1 $95,000 $95,000
    971.8 1 $175,000 $175,000
    972.02 1 $65,000 $65,000
    974.89 1 $85,000 $85,000
    987.84 1 $305,000 $305,000
    NA 218 $10,550,000 $48,394

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $745,000 $745,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 336 $30,270,000 $90,089

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 64 $3,110,000 $48,594 $8 6.81%
    40-60% 40 $3,740,000 $93,500 $0 5.67%
    60-80% 56 $7,720,000 $137,857 $0 4.45%
    80-100% 65 $12,515,000 $192,538 $0 4.48%
    Over 100% 4 $950,000 $237,500 $0 4.00%
    Under 20% 108 $2,980,000 $27,593 $6 7.37%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Forthright Funding Corporation VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%