Members First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brigham City, UT

LEI: 54930032YM5T2EF3J715

Tax ID: 87-0241679

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Members First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Improvement loans. Members First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ogden, Logan, Burley, and St. George among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Members First Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Members First Credit Union is typically an average 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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Originations

65

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,125,000

Relative Rate

Members First Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.99%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.51%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Members First Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,229.

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
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $4,175,000 $78,774 $1,310 6.92%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $615,000 $68,333 $1,540 7.22%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,936 6.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,348 6.99%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $684 6.74%
Members First Credit Union's top markets include Ogden, Logan, Burley, and St. George among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 65 $5,125,000 $78,846 $1,388 6.96%

    For 2023, Members First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 65 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 21 $1,115,000 $53,095 $878 6.82%
    Home Improvement 20 $1,650,000 $82,500 $1,245 6.92%
    Other 11 $795,000 $72,273 $1,407 7.17%
    Refi 9 $735,000 $81,667 $1,663 7.19%
    Home Purchase 4 $830,000 $207,500 $4,116 6.80%

    For 2023, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 58 $4,320,000 $74,483 $1,279 7.05%
    5 Year 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,900 5.99%
    Other 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,151 6.49%
    20 Year 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,823 5.74%
    30 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,229 6.99%

    For 2023, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 3 $165,000 $55,000
    $1k-2k 2 $240,000 $120,000

    Members First Credit Union's average total fees were $5,229, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 3 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 41 $3,175,000 $77,439
    7-8% 15 $875,000 $58,333
    5-6% 6 $930,000 $155,000
    Over 8% 3 $145,000 $48,333

    During 2023, Members First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 54 $2,950,000 $54,630 $990 7.04%
    $100k-200k 6 $760,000 $126,667 $2,228 6.74%
    $200k-400k 4 $970,000 $242,500 $4,283 6.49%
    $400k-600k 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,288 5.99%

    2023 saw Members First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 54 originations, totaling $2,950,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 19 $1,045,000 $55,000 $989 6.96%
    $75k-100k 18 $1,510,000 $83,889 $1,403 6.85%
    $150k-250k 15 $1,925,000 $128,333 $2,064 6.91%
    $50k-75k 10 $540,000 $54,000 $1,243 7.27%
    $50k or less 3 $105,000 $35,000 $933 6.83%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 18 $1,280,000 $71,111 $1,217 7.24%
    20-30% 14 $1,500,000 $107,143 $2,032 6.76%
    42% 7 $595,000 $85,000 $1,437 6.74%
    38% 4 $190,000 $47,500 $968 7.12%
    41% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $1,033 6.82%
    45% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,311 6.66%
    44% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $968 7.24%
    <20% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,360 6.87%
    36% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $977 7.12%
    37% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $816 6.62%
    39% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $636 6.99%
    40% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $953 6.87%
    43% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,148 6.74%
    47% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $694 7.49%
    50-60% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,518 6.99%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 18 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 64 $5,080,000 $79,375 $1,400 6.92%
    Black 1 $45,000 $45,000 $673 9.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.91%

    Members First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.85%

    Members First Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 65 $5,125,000 $78,846

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    65 $5,125,000 $78,846

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $1,400,000 $116,667 $2,103 6.91%
    40-60% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,866 6.25%
    60-80% 5 $1,205,000 $241,000 $4,142 6.54%
    Under 20% 46 $2,340,000 $50,870 $882 7.05%