University First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Salt Lake City, UT

LEI: 5493000KQ2PZ8G6VNI80

Tax ID: 87-0234218

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Review & Overview

University First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. University First Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Heber, and St. George among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

University First 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. University First 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 3.93% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.63% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.16% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.75% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,896

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$384,490,000

Awards

University First Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze University First Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver University First Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,473 $292,305,000 $198,442 $3,390 2.42%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 220 $44,170,000 $200,773 $3,432 2.46%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $18,410,000 $187,857 $3,358 2.49%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $17,640,000 $339,231 $4,491 2.64%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $6,625,000 $213,710 $3,569 2.60%
Outside of Metro Areas 13 $3,755,000 $288,846 $6,346 3.01%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $2,410 3.00%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,957 3.38%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,631 2.33%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,013 2.63%
University First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Heber, and St. George among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 982 $290,300,000 $295,621 $3,455 2.92%
    HELOC 913 $93,885,000 $102,831 n/a 1.93%
    FHA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 3.88%

    For 2021, University First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 982 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 913 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 511 $49,695,000 $97,250 $3,555 1.89%
    Refi 420 $101,360,000 $241,333 $2,864 2.71%
    Cash Out Refi 413 $125,445,000 $303,741 $3,607 2.97%
    Other 350 $45,560,000 $130,171 $2,983 2.09%
    Home Purchase 202 $62,430,000 $309,059 $4,763 2.81%

    For 2021, University First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 511 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 420 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 975 $110,695,000 $113,533 $3,395 1.99%
    30 Year 584 $191,350,000 $327,654 $3,753 3.10%
    15 Year 279 $68,885,000 $246,900 $2,850 2.49%
    10 Year 32 $6,570,000 $205,313 $2,358 2.80%
    Other 11 $2,965,000 $269,545 $4,401 4.04%
    5 Year 7 $755,000 $107,857 $0 2.66%
    3 Year 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $5,550 5.24%
    1 Year 3 $1,795,000 $598,333 $16,631 3.49%

    For 2021, University First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 975 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 584 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 544 $140,860,000 $258,934
    $1k-2k 201 $51,115,000 $254,303
    $2k-3k 123 $40,185,000 $326,707
    $3k-4k 49 $22,825,000 $465,816
    $5k+ 40 $23,220,000 $580,500
    $4k-5k 25 $12,105,000 $484,200

    University First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,753, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 544 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 1,090 $141,050,000 $129,404
    2.5-3% 424 $125,250,000 $295,401
    3-4% 342 $109,860,000 $321,228
    4-5% 22 $5,590,000 $254,091
    5-6% 10 $2,060,000 $206,000
    6-7% 6 $570,000 $95,000
    7-8% 1 $55,000 $55,000
    Over 8% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2021, University First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 1,090 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 641 $179,115,000 $279,431 $3,386 2.79%
    $100,000 or less 566 $33,490,000 $59,170 $1,464 2.00%
    $100k-200k 500 $70,650,000 $141,300 $2,401 2.26%
    $400k-600k 153 $72,985,000 $477,026 $4,848 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 32 $22,290,000 $696,563 $8,886 3.21%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,960,000 $1,490,000 $9,355 3.12%

    2021 saw University First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 641 originations, totaling $179,115,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 515 $104,925,000 $203,738 $3,515 2.43%
    $75k-100k 377 $67,495,000 $179,032 $3,483 2.40%
    $150k-250k 350 $82,890,000 $236,829 $3,808 2.36%
    $50k-75k 340 $58,680,000 $172,588 $3,082 2.56%
    $50k or less 144 $20,840,000 $144,722 $2,516 2.55%
    $250k+ 129 $41,635,000 $322,752 $5,415 2.44%

    University First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 515 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 377 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 510 $108,410,000 $212,569 $3,402 2.43%
    30-36% 296 $64,840,000 $219,054 $3,651 2.50%
    <20% 277 $55,955,000 $202,004 $3,108 2.34%
    43% 93 $12,775,000 $137,366 $3,485 2.34%
    44% 80 $11,200,000 $140,000 $3,479 2.14%
    39% 79 $15,035,000 $190,316 $3,728 2.45%
    45% 78 $10,460,000 $134,103 $3,214 2.23%
    37% 73 $16,565,000 $226,918 $3,059 2.54%
    38% 72 $17,480,000 $242,778 $4,200 2.69%
    41% 72 $14,470,000 $200,972 $4,050 2.39%
    36% 70 $14,180,000 $202,571 $3,202 2.54%
    42% 67 $12,535,000 $187,090 $3,338 2.62%
    40% 65 $12,175,000 $187,308 $3,448 2.41%
    49% 17 $4,375,000 $257,353 $3,578 2.82%
    48% 16 $5,020,000 $313,750 $2,961 2.95%
    47% 16 $4,780,000 $298,750 $3,973 2.84%
    46% 10 $2,750,000 $275,000 $3,765 2.95%
    50-60% 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,974 2.94%
    >60% 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,298 2.94%

    University First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 510 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 296 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,632 $333,180,000 $204,154 $3,412 2.46%
    Not provided 143 $22,225,000 $155,420 $3,871 2.18%
    Asian 65 $15,285,000 $235,154 $3,807 2.48%
    Black 16 $4,530,000 $283,125 $4,195 2.73%
    American Indian 12 $2,290,000 $190,833 $3,954 2.45%
    Asian Indian 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $3,441 2.98%
    Other Asian 7 $1,705,000 $243,571 $2,850 2.55%
    Chinese 4 $1,080,000 $270,000 $3,818 2.94%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 8 $890,000 $111,250 $2,355 1.84%
    Vietnamese 1 $575,000 $575,000 $3,676 3.13%
    Japanese 1 $455,000 $455,000 $5,073 3.13%
    Filipino 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,091 2.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,761 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.17%

    University First Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.36%

    University First Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,896 $384,490,000 $202,790

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,896 $384,490,000 $202,790

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 392 $65,380,000 $166,786 $2,526 2.26%
    40-60% 376 $102,160,000 $271,702 $2,982 2.76%
    60-80% 345 $123,595,000 $358,246 $4,117 3.05%
    80-100% 110 $41,530,000 $377,545 $4,772 3.23%
    Under 20% 673 $51,825,000 $77,006 $1,559 1.94%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%