First Service Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Groveport, OH

LEI: 5493001KKF1KUVEDX282

Tax ID: 31-4419394

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Review & Overview

First Service Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Service Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Jackson, and Cincinnati among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Service Fcu has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Service Fcu 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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Originations

61

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$6,575,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $6,225,000 $109,211 $1,025 4.10%
Jackson, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,491 4.25%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $1,121 4.94%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.60%
First Service Fcu's top markets include Columbus, Jackson, and Cincinnati among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 60 $6,530,000 $108,833 $1,057 4.11%
    HELOC 1 $45,000 $45,000 n/a 6.00%

    For 2018, First Service Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 60 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 24 $2,530,000 $105,417 $1,003 4.01%
    Home Purchase 14 $2,250,000 $160,714 $2,258 4.82%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $1,130,000 $80,714 $687 3.57%
    Home Improvement 8 $600,000 $75,000 $415 4.19%
    NA 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.00%

    For 2018, First Service Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 40 $3,770,000 $94,250 $635 3.79%
    30 Year 10 $1,660,000 $166,000 $2,420 4.44%
    5 Year 5 $385,000 $77,000 $0 5.60%
    15 Year 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,292 4.42%
    Other 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 5.50%
    20 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,353 3.99%

    For 2018, First Service Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 51 $5,355,000 $105,000

    First Service Fcu's average total fees were $2,420, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 51 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 36 $3,430,000 $95,278
    4-5% 17 $2,365,000 $139,118
    5-6% 6 $740,000 $123,333
    6-7% 1 $15,000 $15,000
    7-8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2018, First Service Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 4.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 36 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,170,000 $60,278 $608 4.14%
    $100k-200k 21 $2,675,000 $127,381 $1,458 4.06%
    $200k-400k 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,624 5.06%
    $400k-600k 1 $525,000 $525,000 $3,827 4.25%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $2,973 3.75%

    2018 saw First Service Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 36 originations, totaling $2,170,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 14 $1,130,000 $80,714 $808 3.87%
    $100k-150k 12 $1,230,000 $102,500 $1,007 4.19%
    $50k-75k 10 $820,000 $82,000 $849 3.89%
    $50k or less 9 $555,000 $61,667 $1,052 3.78%
    $150k-250k 8 $770,000 $96,250 $1,282 4.59%
    $250k+ 2 $1,130,000 $565,000 $3,400 4.00%

    First Service Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 15 $1,615,000 $107,667 $1,182 4.13%
    30-36% 15 $1,925,000 $128,333 $1,198 4.13%
    <20% 8 $590,000 $73,750 $714 3.67%
    41% 4 $220,000 $55,000 $232 4.59%
    36% 4 $560,000 $140,000 $1,140 4.28%
    38% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $991 4.25%
    43% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $348 3.38%
    42% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 4.75%
    40% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,273 4.56%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.25%
    47% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.25%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.00%
    37% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,624 4.13%
    45% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,268 3.50%

    First Service Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 15 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $4,530,000 $102,955 $1,018 4.10%
    Not applicable 6 $940,000 $156,667 $695 5.04%
    Not provided 5 $615,000 $123,000 $1,974 4.05%
    Asian 4 $370,000 $92,500 $552 3.44%
    Black 2 $120,000 $60,000 $716 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.26%

    First Service Fcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.89%

    First Service Fcu has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 61 $6,575,000 $107,787

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 61 $6,575,000 $107,787

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $730,000 $60,833 $566 3.57%
    40-60% 15 $1,095,000 $73,000 $537 3.91%
    60-80% 23 $3,655,000 $158,913 $1,539 4.30%
    80-100% 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $2,256 4.16%
    Under 20% 4 $90,000 $22,500 $0 5.69%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CHOICE LOAN SERVICES INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    FIRST CHOICE LOAN SERVICES INC. Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    FIRST CHOICE LOAN SERVICES INC. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%