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 Home Purchase loans. Fortera Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Clarksville, Nashville, Atlanta, Cullman, and Myrtle Beach among others. We have data for 18 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. 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.04% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.12% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 11/22/24
15 Year VA Purchase 4.41% 11/22/24
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

524

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$54,730,000
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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) 451 $46,655,000 $103,448 $1,105 5.64%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,275,000 $122,143 $723 6.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $1,235,000 $65,000 $487 6.06%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,537 5.13%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,638 4.88%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $7,397 7.38%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 6.63%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,625 5.63%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,109 3.38%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,902 5.38%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 8.12%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 4.57%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 9.74%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,774 2.38%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.99%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.24%
Dyersburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.49%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.74%
Fortera Federal Credit Union's top markets include Clarksville, Nashville, Atlanta, Cullman, and Myrtle Beach among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 494 $46,190,000 $93,502 $757 5.79%
    VA 30 $8,540,000 $284,667 $5,816 4.26%

    For 2022, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 494 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 30 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 183 $10,775,000 $58,880 $0 6.74%
    Home Improvement 138 $6,600,000 $47,826 $0 6.00%
    Home Purchase 85 $20,325,000 $239,118 $3,695 4.93%
    Refi 76 $8,660,000 $113,947 $1,295 4.63%
    Cash Out Refi 42 $8,370,000 $199,286 $3,990 3.73%

    For 2022, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 183 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 138 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 154 $7,330,000 $47,597 $29 6.64%
    15 Year 133 $13,875,000 $104,323 $579 5.71%
    30 Year 93 $23,555,000 $253,280 $4,118 4.68%
    5 Year 80 $2,350,000 $29,375 $0 4.56%
    20 Year 64 $7,620,000 $119,063 $984 6.35%

    For 2022, Fortera Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 154 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 133 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 451 $40,245,000 $89,235
    $1k-2k 29 $4,525,000 $156,034
    $2k-3k 19 $4,565,000 $240,263
    $3k-4k 6 $2,000,000 $333,333
    $4k-5k 4 $1,640,000 $410,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,075,000 $358,333

    Fortera Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,118, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 451 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 117 $11,945,000 $102,094
    3-4% 90 $11,960,000 $132,889
    6-7% 84 $7,820,000 $93,095
    Over 8% 69 $3,785,000 $54,855
    4-5% 67 $8,465,000 $126,343
    7-8% 47 $3,245,000 $69,043
    2.5-3% 36 $4,340,000 $120,556
    <2.5% 14 $3,170,000 $226,429

    During 2022, Fortera Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.68%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 117 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 343 $15,705,000 $45,787 $104 6.18%
    $100k-200k 103 $14,215,000 $138,010 $1,825 5.00%
    $200k-400k 62 $17,030,000 $274,677 $4,331 4.50%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,150,000 $439,286 $4,998 4.78%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,630,000 $815,000 $6,486 4.44%

    2022 saw Fortera Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 343 originations, totaling $15,705,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 136 $12,470,000 $91,691 $912 6.12%
    $50k-75k 124 $9,420,000 $75,968 $706 5.83%
    $100k-150k 113 $12,675,000 $112,168 $1,233 5.42%
    $50k or less 78 $5,530,000 $70,897 $572 5.71%
    $150k-250k 52 $9,510,000 $182,885 $1,903 5.42%
    $250k+ 7 $2,565,000 $366,429 $3,883 4.00%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 136 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 124 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 105 $12,155,000 $115,762 $1,620 5.24%
    30-36% 105 $12,895,000 $122,810 $1,310 5.65%
    50-60% 72 $6,610,000 $91,806 $486 6.47%
    <20% 49 $3,525,000 $71,939 $703 5.03%
    41% 21 $3,165,000 $150,714 $528 6.09%
    38% 20 $1,990,000 $99,500 $608 6.11%
    37% 16 $1,190,000 $74,375 $639 5.48%
    40% 16 $2,200,000 $137,500 $1,525 5.45%
    36% 16 $1,510,000 $94,375 $996 5.58%
    48% 13 $825,000 $63,462 $153 5.78%
    44% 13 $1,055,000 $81,154 $1,015 6.32%
    45% 13 $1,085,000 $83,462 $569 6.40%
    39% 12 $1,360,000 $113,333 $2,234 5.07%
    49% 11 $715,000 $65,000 $2,124 7.07%
    42% 10 $1,500,000 $150,000 $1,763 5.21%
    47% 9 $805,000 $89,444 $383 6.38%
    46% 9 $835,000 $92,778 $698 5.48%
    43% 7 $655,000 $93,571 $1,020 6.49%
    >60% 7 $655,000 $93,571 $1,219 4.96%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 105 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 105 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 386 $41,850,000 $108,420 $1,170 5.60%
    Black 99 $8,335,000 $84,192 $674 6.25%
    Asian 16 $2,130,000 $133,125 $1,701 5.21%
    Not provided 13 $1,195,000 $91,923 $971 5.58%
    American Indian 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $994 5.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 4.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.33%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.80%

    Fortera Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    NA 522 $54,640,000 $104,674

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    524 $54,730,000 $104,447

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 122 $9,530,000 $78,115 $189 6.22%
    40-60% 59 $7,885,000 $133,644 $1,716 5.14%
    60-80% 68 $12,500,000 $183,824 $2,869 4.99%
    80-100% 59 $16,435,000 $278,559 $3,921 4.54%
    Over 100% 2 $820,000 $410,000 $17,870 5.31%
    Under 20% 214 $7,560,000 $35,327 $0 6.12%