First Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Albuquerque, NM

LEI: 5493002ABBXAWQFIKV03

Tax ID: 85-0102571

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Albuquerque, Gallup, Las Cruces, Portales, and Grants among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Financial 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. First Financial 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.82% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.88% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.88% 4/5/25
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Originations

59

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,715,000

Awards

First Financial Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

First Financial Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.56%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.01%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Financial Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,159.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $5,825,000 $149,359 $3,020 8.05%
Gallup, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $4,040 8.08%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,759 7.72%
Portales, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $2,905 7.34%
Grants, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,682 6.88%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,496 7.00%
Deming, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,367 6.50%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,663 6.25%
Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $635 8.68%
First Financial Credit Union's top markets include Albuquerque, Gallup, Las Cruces, Portales, and Grants among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 58 $8,410,000 $145,000 $3,192 7.88%
    HELOC 1 $305,000 $305,000 n/a 9.50%

    For 2024, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 58 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 21 $1,225,000 $58,333 $645 9.62%
    Home Purchase 17 $4,385,000 $257,941 $5,598 6.65%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $1,695,000 $130,385 $3,356 7.47%
    Refi 8 $1,410,000 $176,250 $4,686 6.81%

    For 2024, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 31 $6,445,000 $207,903 $5,159 6.56%
    15 Year 25 $1,665,000 $66,600 $792 9.52%
    20 Year 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,701 8.00%
    1 Year 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.50%

    For 2024, First Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 31 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 25 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 27 $2,005,000 $74,259
    $2k-3k 10 $1,700,000 $170,000
    $3k-4k 10 $2,780,000 $278,000
    $1k-2k 8 $710,000 $88,750
    $4k-5k 2 $510,000 $255,000
    $5k+ 1 $705,000 $705,000

    First Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $5,159, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 27 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 27 $5,665,000 $209,815
    Over 8% 26 $1,980,000 $76,154
    5-6% 3 $435,000 $145,000
    7-8% 3 $635,000 $211,667

    During 2024, First Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 27 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 26 $1,430,000 $55,000 $1,322 8.85%
    $100k-200k 19 $2,865,000 $150,789 $3,663 7.27%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,715,000 $285,769 $5,738 7.07%
    $600k-1MM 1 $705,000 $705,000 $12,315 6.63%

    2024 saw First Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 26 originations, totaling $1,430,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 15 $2,615,000 $174,333 $3,349 8.02%
    $75k-100k 15 $2,395,000 $159,667 $3,532 7.71%
    $50k or less 11 $1,125,000 $102,273 $3,129 7.07%
    $150k-250k 9 $2,015,000 $223,889 $3,651 8.86%
    $50k-75k 9 $565,000 $62,778 $2,018 8.16%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 12 $1,030,000 $85,833 $2,258 8.39%
    20-30% 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $4,388 6.74%
    43% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $1,986 8.15%
    44% 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,081 8.09%
    42% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,270 9.33%
    38% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $4,227 6.46%
    39% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $710 9.57%
    41% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $615 8.99%
    49% 2 $590,000 $295,000 $6,521 6.69%
    36% 2 $620,000 $310,000 $6,488 7.00%
    37% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,570 7.81%
    40% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,023 8.00%
    48% 2 $850,000 $425,000 $6,481 8.75%
    <20% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,020 7.68%
    47% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,339 6.63%
    45% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.50%
    46% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,149 9.37%

    First Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $7,130,000 $162,045 $3,500 7.63%
    Not provided 10 $1,340,000 $134,000 $2,790 8.77%
    American Indian 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,163 8.43%
    Black 2 $70,000 $35,000 $898 9.12%
    Not applicable 1 $55,000 $55,000 $599 8.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.52%

    First Financial Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.75%

    First Financial Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 59 $8,715,000 $147,712

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    59 $8,715,000 $147,712

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,275,000 $98,077 $1,497 9.00%
    40-60% 9 $1,445,000 $160,556 $4,254 7.11%
    60-80% 10 $2,330,000 $233,000 $5,702 6.70%
    80-100% 13 $3,085,000 $237,308 $5,171 6.69%
    Under 20% 14 $580,000 $41,429 $632 9.41%