1st Advantage Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Yorktown, VA

LEI: 5493003KBJMVUE7RQO90

Tax ID: 54-0623618

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

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Review & Overview

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Home Purchase loans. 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Virginia Beach, Richmond, Washington, Tampa, and New Orleans among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Advantage 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. 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is typically a high 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.40% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 9.43% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.20% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.20% 4/5/25
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

606

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$89,000,000

Awards

1ST ADVANTAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.04%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.49%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $11,440.

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
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 515 $77,045,000 $149,602 $3,513 7.39%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $4,910,000 $87,679 $1,550 7.13%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,545,000 $303,000 $5,292 7.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,150,000 $115,000 $1,953 6.87%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $18,083 6.62%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,596 7.00%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 6.62%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $175,000 $58,333 $481 7.16%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.50%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.24%
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's top markets include Virginia Beach, Richmond, Washington, Tampa, and New Orleans among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 437 $48,245,000 $110,400 n/a 7.10%
    Conventional 169 $40,755,000 $241,154 $3,527 7.96%

    For 2024, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 437 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 169 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 259 $28,375,000 $109,556 $182 7.15%
    Other 241 $23,255,000 $96,494 $343 7.69%
    Refi 64 $10,650,000 $166,406 $3,591 6.92%
    Home Purchase 36 $24,460,000 $679,444 $12,299 7.16%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $2,260,000 $376,667 $7,411 7.08%

    For 2024, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 259 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 241 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 290 $38,770,000 $133,690 $11,440 7.04%
    20 Year 204 $22,030,000 $107,990 $388 7.27%
    15 Year 52 $3,910,000 $75,192 $739 8.62%
    10 Year 22 $1,400,000 $63,636 $119 7.99%
    5 Year 21 $4,665,000 $222,143 $7 7.40%
    Other 9 $16,295,000 $1,810,556 $0 8.28%
    1 Year 8 $1,930,000 $241,250 $0 8.78%

    For 2024, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 290 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 204 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 46 $3,560,000 $77,391
    $1k-2k 23 $7,405,000 $321,957
    $3k-4k 3 $1,365,000 $455,000
    $4k-5k 1 $445,000 $445,000
    $5k+ 1 $765,000 $765,000

    1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $11,440, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 46 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 195 $22,935,000 $117,615
    5-6% 187 $20,505,000 $109,652
    7-8% 134 $29,620,000 $221,045
    6-7% 46 $10,160,000 $220,870
    4-5% 44 $5,780,000 $131,364

    During 2024, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.04%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 195 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 323 $18,235,000 $56,455 $182 7.48%
    $100k-200k 201 $26,945,000 $134,055 $1,938 7.21%
    $200k-400k 56 $15,180,000 $271,071 $10,935 7.15%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,690,000 $477,857 $9,394 6.91%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,510,000 $688,750 $14,274 6.74%
    $1MM+ 4 $16,440,000 $4,110,000 $0 7.71%

    2024 saw 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 323 originations, totaling $18,235,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 165 $18,915,000 $114,636 $4,065 7.28%
    $150k-250k 133 $19,075,000 $143,421 $3,639 7.36%
    $75k-100k 103 $8,715,000 $84,612 $1,740 7.43%
    $50k-75k 88 $6,140,000 $69,773 $2,245 7.30%
    $250k+ 42 $9,880,000 $235,238 $9,257 7.21%
    $50k or less 32 $2,160,000 $67,500 $2,607 7.13%

    1st Advantage Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 165 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 133 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 130 $14,400,000 $110,769 $3,233 6.99%
    30-36% 123 $17,195,000 $139,797 $5,185 7.28%
    <20% 39 $3,515,000 $90,128 $6,245 6.61%
    49% 28 $2,740,000 $97,857 $203 7.68%
    48% 24 $2,420,000 $100,833 $3,382 7.84%
    43% 22 $2,450,000 $111,364 $3,809 7.36%
    42% 20 $2,280,000 $114,000 $34 7.87%
    38% 20 $1,960,000 $98,000 $0 7.74%
    44% 20 $2,680,000 $134,000 $7,802 7.17%
    47% 19 $1,475,000 $77,632 $56 8.11%
    39% 19 $1,725,000 $90,789 $3,033 6.78%
    37% 18 $1,790,000 $99,444 $1,983 7.19%
    40% 17 $2,135,000 $125,588 $2,016 8.31%
    36% 17 $1,695,000 $99,706 $6,367 8.18%
    46% 16 $1,830,000 $114,375 $0 7.54%
    41% 13 $1,655,000 $127,308 $0 7.36%
    45% 12 $1,970,000 $164,167 $1,507 6.91%
    >60% 8 $980,000 $122,500 $0 6.40%
    50-60% 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $0 6.96%

    1st Advantage Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 130 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 123 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 336 $39,790,000 $118,423 $4,460 7.16%
    Not applicable 24 $21,830,000 $909,583 $0 8.07%
    Not provided 116 $16,170,000 $139,397 $5,249 7.39%
    Black 115 $9,445,000 $82,130 $672 7.62%
    Asian 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $0 7.61%
    American Indian 5 $485,000 $97,000 $1,421 8.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.43%

    1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.82%

    1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    NA 604 $88,900,000 $147,185

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    606 $89,000,000 $146,865

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 243 $27,825,000 $114,506 $884 7.35%
    40-60% 67 $13,415,000 $200,224 $6,282 7.26%
    60-80% 32 $10,880,000 $340,000 $10,781 7.33%
    80-100% 16 $6,420,000 $401,250 $11,264 6.80%
    Over 100% 5 $15,815,000 $3,163,000 $0 7.97%
    Under 20% 243 $14,645,000 $60,267 $96 7.38%