Fort Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fort Wayne, IN

LEI: 54930027H7CJF9GCDZ36

Tax ID: 35-0868966

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Review & Overview

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Fort Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fort Wayne, Auburn, Kendallville, Charlotte, and Corinth among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union 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.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.02% 5/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.31% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.31% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.31% 5/4/24
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Originations

161

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,975,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $2,745,000 $32,294 $414 6.71%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $1,100,000 $36,667 $436 7.09%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $645,000 $58,636 $456 6.31%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $410,000 $34,167 $389 8.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $340,000 $85,000 $624 6.49%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $250,000 $31,250 $376 6.77%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $135,000 $45,000 $585 5.49%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $606 8.24%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $539 6.49%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $85,000 $28,333 $335 6.49%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $257 4.49%
Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Fort Wayne, Auburn, Kendallville, Charlotte, and Corinth among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (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 161 $5,975,000 $37,112 $427 6.84%

    For 2019, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 161 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 70 $2,260,000 $32,286 $420 6.74%
    Other 58 $2,060,000 $35,517 $413 7.02%
    Refi 15 $585,000 $39,000 $493 6.76%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $630,000 $45,000 $409 6.85%
    Home Purchase 4 $440,000 $110,000 $575 6.24%

    For 2019, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 70 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 58 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 61 $3,125,000 $51,230 $458 7.27%
    10 Year 47 $1,655,000 $35,213 $412 6.83%
    5 Year 43 $1,035,000 $24,070 $396 6.39%
    Other 10 $160,000 $16,000 $441 6.24%

    For 2019, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 61 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 47 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 54 $2,060,000 $38,148
    6-7% 54 $2,040,000 $37,778
    Over 8% 23 $785,000 $34,130
    7-8% 21 $805,000 $38,333
    4-5% 9 $285,000 $31,667

    During 2019, Fort Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 54 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 158 $5,450,000 $34,494 $424 6.86%
    $100k-200k 2 $280,000 $140,000 $571 5.74%
    $200k-400k 1 $245,000 $245,000 $687 5.99%

    2019 saw Fort Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 158 originations, totaling $5,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 73 $2,185,000 $29,932 $412 6.91%
    $50k-75k 42 $1,840,000 $43,810 $436 6.95%
    $75k-100k 22 $930,000 $42,273 $458 6.72%
    $100k-150k 19 $855,000 $45,000 $437 6.60%
    $150k-250k 4 $150,000 $37,500 $352 6.37%
    $250k+ 1 $15,000 $15,000 $536 5.99%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 73 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 47 $1,755,000 $37,340 $420 6.85%
    20-30% 44 $1,500,000 $34,091 $450 6.54%
    30-36% 28 $1,050,000 $37,500 $390 6.94%
    48% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $279 8.49%
    40% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $503 5.87%
    45% 4 $360,000 $90,000 $505 7.87%
    41% 4 $200,000 $50,000 $415 8.49%
    36% 4 $100,000 $25,000 $280 7.12%
    38% 4 $100,000 $25,000 $392 6.49%
    >60% 3 $65,000 $21,667 $326 7.99%
    39% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $550 7.24%
    49% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $432 5.99%
    44% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $606 6.24%
    47% 2 $30,000 $15,000 $397 4.99%
    43% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $568 6.24%
    37% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $606 5.99%
    42% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $536 8.49%
    46% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $536 7.49%
    50-60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $536 6.99%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 47 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 145 $5,475,000 $37,759 $427 6.79%
    Black 12 $360,000 $30,000 $405 7.66%
    American Indian 2 $70,000 $35,000 $397 6.24%
    Not provided 2 $70,000 $35,000 $610 5.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.02%

    Fort Financial Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.37%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 161 $5,975,000 $37,112

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $15,000 $15,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 160 $5,960,000 $37,250

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 56 $2,040,000 $36,429 $448 6.95%
    40-60% 24 $1,360,000 $56,667 $410 7.26%
    60-80% 12 $780,000 $65,000 $468 7.16%
    80-100% 5 $425,000 $85,000 $466 6.59%
    Under 20% 64 $1,370,000 $21,406 $405 6.54%