Fort Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fort Wayne, IN

LEI: 54930027H7CJF9GCDZ36

Tax ID: 35-0868966

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 17 reviews

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Review & Overview

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Fort Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fort Wayne, Muncie, Angola, Auburn, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 27 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fort Financial 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. Fort Financial 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.02% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.31% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.31% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.31% 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

291

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,475,000

Awards

FORT FINANCIAL Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.74%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.26%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,259.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 152 $15,890,000 $104,539 $1,254 8.40%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,395,000 $159,667 $2,774 6.25%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,310,000 $144,375 $2,025 7.48%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $1,990,000 $71,071 $1,212 8.48%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $1,685,000 $80,238 $733 9.59%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,310,000 $218,333 $1,874 8.68%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $3,259 6.33%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $670,000 $67,000 $1,656 9.39%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $560,000 $70,000 $1,256 8.06%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $555,000 $61,667 $1,713 8.09%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,928 6.50%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,104 5.75%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $646 10.49%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,243 6.88%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,068 6.13%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $1,137 9.04%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,870 7.31%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,832 7.13%
Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,081 6.50%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,839 6.93%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,829 7.25%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,236 8.38%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,822 8.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,852 8.13%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,545 8.00%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $358 9.49%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $562 13.49%
Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Fort Wayne, Muncie, Angola, Auburn, and Charlotte among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 290 $31,270,000 $107,828 $1,447 8.29%
    HELOC 1 $205,000 $205,000 n/a 8.50%

    For 2023, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 290 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 119 $5,625,000 $47,269 $462 9.57%
    Home Purchase 84 $17,440,000 $207,619 $3,205 6.75%
    Home Improvement 52 $2,180,000 $41,923 $414 8.82%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $5,710,000 $190,333 $3,167 6.69%
    Refi 6 $520,000 $86,667 $1,714 8.10%

    For 2023, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 119 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 84 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 87 $19,685,000 $226,264 $3,259 6.74%
    10 Year 85 $3,405,000 $40,059 $424 9.10%
    15 Year 66 $5,810,000 $88,030 $890 8.93%
    5 Year 31 $875,000 $28,226 $565 8.17%
    20 Year 12 $1,300,000 $108,333 $785 10.41%
    Other 9 $385,000 $42,778 $642 8.71%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $687 7.74%

    For 2023, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 87 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 85 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 174 $7,990,000 $45,920
    $1k-2k 84 $17,470,000 $207,976
    $2k-3k 7 $1,935,000 $276,429
    $3k-4k 5 $925,000 $185,000
    $5k+ 2 $570,000 $285,000

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,259, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 174 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 120 $7,100,000 $59,167
    6-7% 79 $10,335,000 $130,823
    7-8% 66 $7,600,000 $115,152
    5-6% 26 $6,440,000 $247,692

    During 2023, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.74%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 120 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 188 $8,130,000 $43,245 $632 8.99%
    $100k-200k 56 $7,990,000 $142,679 $2,927 7.09%
    $200k-400k 38 $10,490,000 $276,053 $3,069 7.02%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,235,000 $447,000 $3,503 6.58%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,630,000 $657,500 $3,514 6.72%

    2023 saw Fort Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 188 originations, totaling $8,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 74 $6,220,000 $84,054 $1,412 8.38%
    $50k or less 63 $3,525,000 $55,952 $1,263 8.75%
    $100k-150k 58 $8,310,000 $143,276 $1,628 8.60%
    $75k-100k 44 $4,280,000 $97,273 $1,290 7.82%
    $150k-250k 28 $4,960,000 $177,143 $1,644 8.29%
    $250k+ 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $2,191 7.91%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 74 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 63 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 72 $5,760,000 $80,000 $1,230 8.43%
    30-36% 44 $4,020,000 $91,364 $1,285 8.54%
    <20% 41 $2,135,000 $52,073 $893 8.45%
    41% 14 $1,010,000 $72,143 $1,144 7.95%
    50-60% 13 $3,155,000 $242,692 $2,651 6.50%
    39% 11 $1,315,000 $119,545 $1,375 8.36%
    38% 10 $1,060,000 $106,000 $851 9.34%
    40% 9 $965,000 $107,222 $1,948 9.56%
    43% 8 $780,000 $97,500 $1,890 9.06%
    37% 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $2,149 8.54%
    44% 7 $1,695,000 $242,143 $2,298 8.21%
    42% 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $1,933 9.08%
    36% 6 $550,000 $91,667 $844 8.03%
    47% 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $2,764 7.29%
    45% 5 $825,000 $165,000 $2,489 8.37%
    46% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $1,347 9.42%
    >60% 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $3,146 7.38%
    48% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,148 8.79%
    49% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,675 7.68%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 72 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 254 $27,700,000 $109,055 $1,509 8.30%
    Not applicable 17 $2,525,000 $148,529 $0 6.59%
    Black 15 $1,055,000 $70,333 $735 9.55%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $105,000 $35,000 $445 9.49%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $562 10.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $356 11.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.36%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    39.52%

    Fort Financial 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 291 $31,475,000 $108,162

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    291 $31,475,000 $108,162

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 71 $4,415,000 $62,183 $551 10.17%
    40-60% 16 $2,080,000 $130,000 $2,425 7.45%
    60-80% 53 $10,675,000 $201,415 $3,147 6.78%
    80-100% 50 $11,210,000 $224,200 $3,223 6.84%
    Under 20% 101 $3,095,000 $30,644 $441 8.62%