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, Louisville, Knoxville, and Central City among others. We have data for 7 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.04% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.12% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 11/17/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.41% 11/17/24
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Originations

325

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,795,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 297 $27,965,000 $94,158 $679 4.63%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,015,000 $177,353 $323 5.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $345,000 $49,286 $257 4.67%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,012 2.50%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.85%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.49%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.74%
Fortera Federal Credit Union's top markets include Clarksville, Nashville, Louisville, Knoxville, and Central City 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 266 $18,100,000 $68,045 $215 5.09%
    VA 59 $13,695,000 $232,119 $2,894 2.89%

    For 2020, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 266 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 59 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 176 $7,840,000 $44,545 $0 5.58%
    Home Purchase 65 $12,885,000 $198,231 $3,140 3.34%
    Refi 42 $7,640,000 $181,905 $1,902 3.14%
    Home Improvement 31 $1,135,000 $36,613 $0 5.24%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $2,295,000 $208,636 $2,269 2.78%

    For 2020, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 176 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 65 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 82 $18,230,000 $222,317 $2,822 3.10%
    15 Year 78 $5,840,000 $74,872 $173 5.65%
    10 Year 70 $3,030,000 $43,286 $0 5.90%
    5 Year 54 $2,260,000 $41,852 $0 3.69%
    Other 26 $580,000 $22,308 $0 5.56%
    20 Year 15 $1,855,000 $123,667 $820 4.86%

    For 2020, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 82 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 78 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 303 $28,405,000 $93,746
    $1k-2k 10 $1,620,000 $162,000
    $2k-3k 1 $255,000 $255,000
    $3k-4k 1 $345,000 $345,000

    Fortera Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,822, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 303 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 71 $3,685,000 $51,901
    3-4% 63 $7,805,000 $123,889
    2.5-3% 57 $8,425,000 $147,807
    4-5% 48 $2,760,000 $57,500
    6-7% 32 $1,580,000 $49,375
    <2.5% 24 $5,950,000 $247,917
    Over 8% 20 $910,000 $45,500
    7-8% 10 $680,000 $68,000

    During 2020, Fortera Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 71 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 216 $8,900,000 $41,204 $38 5.35%
    $100k-200k 61 $8,795,000 $144,180 $1,681 3.66%
    $200k-400k 45 $12,515,000 $278,111 $2,488 3.05%
    $400k-600k 2 $980,000 $490,000 $21,102 3.48%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $2,591 1.88%

    2020 saw Fortera Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 216 originations, totaling $8,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 79 $7,935,000 $100,443 $717 4.48%
    $100k-150k 75 $8,125,000 $108,333 $774 4.83%
    $75k-100k 72 $6,000,000 $83,333 $506 4.88%
    $50k or less 68 $4,520,000 $66,471 $547 4.89%
    $150k-250k 14 $1,890,000 $135,000 $0 4.40%
    $250k+ 4 $810,000 $202,500 $0 4.98%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 75 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 87 $9,155,000 $105,230 $586 4.57%
    30-36% 51 $5,245,000 $102,843 $338 4.43%
    <20% 36 $2,160,000 $60,000 $214 4.57%
    36% 19 $1,035,000 $54,474 $148 5.76%
    37% 16 $1,170,000 $73,125 $976 4.38%
    38% 15 $875,000 $58,333 $146 4.69%
    50-60% 13 $1,225,000 $94,231 $0 5.26%
    39% 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $351 4.93%
    41% 11 $1,475,000 $134,091 $1,324 4.80%
    42% 10 $1,560,000 $156,000 $703 4.36%
    40% 10 $1,330,000 $133,000 $3,897 4.63%
    45% 8 $830,000 $103,750 $1,014 5.43%
    44% 8 $910,000 $113,750 $556 4.49%
    46% 7 $915,000 $130,714 $1,086 5.12%
    43% 7 $835,000 $119,286 $2,159 4.44%
    49% 5 $765,000 $153,000 $842 5.35%
    48% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $1,276 4.54%
    >60% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $2,506 3.00%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.50%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 87 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 51 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 237 $22,515,000 $95,000 $679 4.63%
    Black 52 $5,930,000 $114,038 $677 4.80%
    Not provided 21 $1,595,000 $75,952 $0 5.49%
    Asian 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $2,037 3.62%
    Not applicable 4 $240,000 $60,000 $0 4.95%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.24%
    American Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.86%

    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
    58.77%

    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
    1064.88 1 $285,000 $285,000
    1201.4 1 $175,000 $175,000
    1251.21 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1279.93 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1357.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1373.14 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1405.59 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1530.23 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1534.14 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1580.51 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1697.43 1 $205,000 $205,000
    172.93 1 $105,000 $105,000
    187.03 1 $255,000 $255,000
    221.47 1 $385,000 $385,000
    238.59 1 $115,000 $115,000
    329.7 1 $145,000 $145,000
    342.13 1 $115,000 $115,000
    349.46 1 $185,000 $185,000
    412.1 1 $145,000 $145,000
    420.83 1 $155,000 $155,000
    445.71 1 $65,000 $65,000
    4693.72 1 $175,000 $175,000
    479.97 1 $185,000 $185,000
    508.25 1 $65,000 $65,000
    570.8 1 $105,000 $105,000
    5957.01 1 $205,000 $205,000
    655.48 1 $135,000 $135,000
    658.51 1 $325,000 $325,000
    659.26 1 $175,000 $175,000
    664.64 1 $395,000 $395,000
    738.16 1 $65,000 $65,000
    786.52 1 $195,000 $195,000
    877.2 1 $195,000 $195,000
    891.4 1 $125,000 $125,000
    892.45 1 $165,000 $165,000
    909.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    971.86 1 $125,000 $125,000
    NA 288 $25,650,000 $89,063

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $465,000 $465,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 324 $31,330,000 $96,698

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 88 $4,620,000 $52,500 $19 5.60%
    40-60% 32 $3,100,000 $96,875 $480 4.83%
    60-80% 42 $7,150,000 $170,238 $1,568 3.82%
    80-100% 60 $12,520,000 $208,667 $1,811 3.40%
    Over 100% 6 $1,750,000 $291,667 $12,245 3.10%
    Under 20% 97 $2,655,000 $27,371 $0 5.09%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Forthright Funding Corporation VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%