Founders Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Founders Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Founders Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Spartanburg, Greenville, Columbia, and Gaffney among others. We have data for 41 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Founders 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. Founders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.35% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.77% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.48% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.98% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.52% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.52% | 4/21/24 |
| 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
3,056Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$470,990,000Awards
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,864 | $302,230,000 | $162,141 | $3,337 | 3.68% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 469 | $63,005,000 | $134,339 | $2,936 | 3.85% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 204 | $30,820,000 | $151,078 | $3,016 | 3.98% |
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 132 | $23,200,000 | $175,758 | $3,107 | 3.59% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 154 | $16,510,000 | $107,208 | $2,661 | 4.17% |
| Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 48 | $5,210,000 | $108,542 | $2,472 | 4.31% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 26 | $4,210,000 | $161,923 | $3,673 | 3.15% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $3,705,000 | $285,000 | $3,787 | 3.03% |
| Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 33 | $2,715,000 | $82,273 | $2,152 | 4.60% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $2,690,000 | $168,125 | $3,253 | 3.38% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $2,660,000 | $190,000 | $3,262 | 3.47% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,685,000 | $337,000 | $6,453 | 3.20% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,525,000 | $305,000 | $5,269 | 3.43% |
| Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $1,285,000 | $75,588 | $2,320 | 4.49% |
| Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $890,000 | $111,250 | $3,306 | 4.33% |
| Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $745,000 | $248,333 | $3,555 | 4.75% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $605,000 | $201,667 | $4,851 | 3.25% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $570,000 | $285,000 | $5,136 | 4.63% |
| ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $2,674 | 2.13% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $495,000 | $99,000 | $2,203 | 3.68% |
| North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $495,000 | $495,000 | $8,873 | 2.50% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $6,096 | 2.88% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $5,472 | 2.69% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $465,000 | $155,000 | $3,342 | 2.67% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $8,885 | 3.00% |
| Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $6,516 | 2.50% |
| Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $350,000 | $87,500 | $3,558 | 4.88% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $340,000 | $170,000 | $3,086 | 3.31% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $315,000 | $105,000 | $2,099 | 3.38% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $6,578 | 3.25% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $290,000 | $145,000 | $2,052 | 4.00% |
| PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $5,812 | 3.25% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $2,272 | 2.88% |
| JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $3,675 | 2.50% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $4,277 | 2.88% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,527 | 2.50% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $2,111 | 4.38% |
| Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $130,000 | $65,000 | $2,613 | 4.25% |
| FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 2,478 | $438,320,000 | $176,885 | $3,194 | 3.73% |
| HELOC | 578 | $32,670,000 | $56,522 | n/a | 3.88% |
For 2021, Founders Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,478 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 578 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Founders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 1,267 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 865 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Founders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,342 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 591 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Founders Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,630, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 961 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2021, Founders Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,140 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Founders Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,128 originations, totaling $165,560,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Founders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 865 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 591 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Founders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,017 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 683 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications75.01%
Founders Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination69.27%
Founders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 3,056 | $470,990,000 | $154,120 |