Ardent Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Philadelphia, PA

LEI: 254900ZELVKWROFNEC29

Tax ID: 23-2088266

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Review & Overview

Ardent Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Ardent Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Miami, Ocean City, New York, and Atlanta among others. We have data for 41 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ardent 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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Originations

388

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$66,090,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 309 $52,435,000 $169,693 $0 4.30%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $0 3.82%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $0 3.88%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $0 4.20%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $0 4.17%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $0 3.75%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $0 4.13%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $0 4.58%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $0 3.67%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $0 3.75%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $645,000 $129,000 $0 4.19%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 3.63%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $0 3.31%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 3.44%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 4.38%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 5.62%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 3.50%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 4.99%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.63%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.68%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.12%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 3.75%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 3.31%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 4.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 3.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 4.99%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.88%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 3.74%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 3.00%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 4.18%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 4.57%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.00%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.99%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.74%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.49%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.49%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.24%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.99%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.24%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.24%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.74%
Ardent Federal Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, Miami, Ocean City, New York, and Atlanta among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 388 $66,090,000 $170,335 $0 4.28%

    For 2019, Ardent Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 388 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 115 $20,445,000 $177,783 $0 4.02%
    Home Improvement 86 $6,450,000 $75,000 $0 4.88%
    Cash Out Refi 72 $19,740,000 $274,167 $0 3.80%
    Home Purchase 62 $15,590,000 $251,452 $0 3.86%
    Other 53 $3,865,000 $72,925 $0 5.01%

    For 2019, Ardent Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 115 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 86 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 137 $21,685,000 $158,285 $0 4.51%
    30 Year 109 $29,205,000 $267,936 $0 3.94%
    10 Year 79 $6,075,000 $76,899 $0 4.58%
    5 Year 38 $1,630,000 $42,895 $0 4.19%
    20 Year 17 $5,205,000 $306,176 $0 3.69%
    Other 8 $2,290,000 $286,250 $0 3.61%

    For 2019, Ardent Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 137 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 109 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 198 $51,010,000 $257,626

    Ardent 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 198 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 165 $36,845,000 $223,303
    4-5% 136 $18,280,000 $134,412
    5-6% 52 $4,450,000 $85,577
    2.5-3% 20 $5,760,000 $288,000
    6-7% 15 $755,000 $50,333

    During 2019, Ardent Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 165 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 162 $8,050,000 $49,691 $0 4.76%
    $200k-400k 116 $32,540,000 $280,517 $0 3.90%
    $100k-200k 84 $12,500,000 $148,810 $0 4.09%
    $400k-600k 22 $10,410,000 $473,182 $0 3.63%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,590,000 $647,500 $0 3.56%

    2019 saw Ardent Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 162 originations, totaling $8,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 107 $20,555,000 $192,103 $0 4.38%
    $100k-150k 94 $15,510,000 $165,000 $0 4.27%
    $75k-100k 53 $7,125,000 $134,434 $0 4.13%
    $250k+ 51 $14,615,000 $286,569 $0 4.16%
    $50k-75k 51 $5,335,000 $104,608 $0 4.40%
    $50k or less 29 $2,625,000 $90,517 $0 4.21%

    Ardent Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 107 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 94 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 98 $18,560,000 $189,388 $0 4.16%
    30-36% 78 $13,150,000 $168,590 $0 4.36%
    <20% 55 $9,245,000 $168,091 $0 3.95%
    36% 19 $2,695,000 $141,842 $0 4.74%
    38% 15 $2,375,000 $158,333 $0 4.21%
    40% 14 $1,780,000 $127,143 $0 4.49%
    37% 14 $2,450,000 $175,000 $0 4.04%
    39% 12 $2,420,000 $201,667 $0 4.37%
    45% 12 $1,650,000 $137,500 $0 4.61%
    44% 11 $2,055,000 $186,818 $0 4.71%
    41% 10 $1,720,000 $172,000 $0 4.72%
    42% 9 $1,795,000 $199,444 $0 3.91%
    43% 9 $925,000 $102,778 $0 4.72%
    46% 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $0 4.71%
    47% 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $0 4.23%
    >60% 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $0 4.01%
    50-60% 5 $315,000 $63,000 $0 4.44%
    48% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $0 3.50%
    49% 2 $620,000 $310,000 $0 4.18%

    Ardent Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 259 $47,755,000 $184,382 $0 4.18%
    Not provided 55 $8,925,000 $162,273 $0 4.55%
    Black 52 $5,130,000 $98,654 $0 4.64%
    Asian 21 $4,245,000 $202,143 $0 3.87%
    Asian Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.50%

    Ardent Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.03%

    Ardent Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    4320.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    NA 386 $65,770,000 $170,389

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 388 $66,090,000 $170,335

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 68 $7,880,000 $115,882 $0 4.60%
    40-60% 47 $9,625,000 $204,787 $0 3.92%
    60-80% 99 $26,515,000 $267,828 $0 3.81%
    80-100% 65 $17,075,000 $262,692 $0 3.92%
    Under 20% 109 $4,995,000 $45,826 $0 4.88%