Lafcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lansing, MI

LEI: 5493003KK3OFPYXHCI44

Tax ID: 38-0893210

5 stars - Updated: 5/4/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 18 reviews

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Review & Overview

Lafcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Lafcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Jackson among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lafcu 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. Lafcu 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 6.52% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.02% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 5/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.22% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.10% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.57% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.57% 5/4/24
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

310

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,870,000

Awards

LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans gold LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Lafcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.01%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.47%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Lafcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,569.

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
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 240 $20,420,000 $85,083 $1,142 6.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $1,740,000 $108,750 $1,891 6.75%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,530,000 $127,500 $1,576 6.65%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $1,905 6.15%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,517 3.25%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $495,000 $45,000 $550 7.13%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $3,881 6.00%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $415,000 $59,286 $860 7.02%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $3,403 7.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,750 4.50%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,093 4.75%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,444 5.50%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,199 7.67%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,105 6.25%
Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,913 6.38%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $200 7.02%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,324 7.88%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $200 6.89%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $353 7.54%
Lafcu's top markets include Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Jackson among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (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 310 $28,870,000 $93,129 $1,268 6.78%

    For 2023, Lafcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 310 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 100 $4,240,000 $42,400 $337 7.01%
    Other 73 $3,795,000 $51,986 $533 7.17%
    Home Purchase 67 $15,015,000 $224,104 $3,620 6.06%
    Cash Out Refi 59 $5,195,000 $88,051 $1,180 6.81%
    Refi 11 $625,000 $56,818 $1,393 6.43%

    For 2023, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 73 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 103 $5,085,000 $49,369 $452 7.24%
    30 Year 80 $15,710,000 $196,375 $3,569 6.01%
    10 Year 64 $2,530,000 $39,531 $357 6.94%
    Other 49 $4,635,000 $94,592 $608 6.98%
    5 Year 13 $275,000 $21,154 $222 6.29%
    1 Year 1 $635,000 $635,000 $9,312 8.13%

    For 2023, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 80 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 224 $10,710,000 $47,813
    $1k-2k 80 $16,180,000 $202,250
    $2k-3k 2 $290,000 $145,000
    $3k-4k 1 $185,000 $185,000

    Lafcu's average total fees were $3,569, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 224 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 141 $10,535,000 $74,716
    7-8% 112 $6,240,000 $55,714
    5-6% 36 $6,130,000 $170,278
    4-5% 12 $2,870,000 $239,167
    Over 8% 7 $2,375,000 $339,286
    3-4% 2 $720,000 $360,000

    During 2023, Lafcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 141 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 229 $10,305,000 $45,000 $553 7.03%
    $100k-200k 49 $7,065,000 $144,184 $2,694 6.24%
    $200k-400k 24 $6,680,000 $278,333 $3,663 5.83%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,820,000 $470,000 $5,750 5.08%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,365,000 $1,365,000 $0 8.25%
    $600k-1MM 1 $635,000 $635,000 $9,312 8.13%

    2023 saw Lafcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 229 originations, totaling $10,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 92 $6,010,000 $65,326 $1,008 6.86%
    $100k-150k 74 $7,730,000 $104,459 $1,297 6.61%
    $75k-100k 57 $5,185,000 $90,965 $1,398 6.72%
    $50k or less 49 $2,675,000 $54,592 $1,125 6.94%
    $150k-250k 32 $4,820,000 $150,625 $1,775 6.81%
    $250k+ 5 $2,165,000 $433,000 $2,038 6.89%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 92 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 74 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 81 $5,175,000 $63,889 $860 6.72%
    30-36% 57 $4,945,000 $86,754 $1,199 6.86%
    <20% 27 $2,575,000 $95,370 $590 6.85%
    39% 19 $1,775,000 $93,421 $1,276 6.71%
    42% 17 $1,185,000 $69,706 $892 6.96%
    41% 17 $1,545,000 $90,882 $1,256 6.74%
    36% 13 $835,000 $64,231 $845 7.26%
    44% 12 $920,000 $76,667 $1,175 6.86%
    40% 9 $555,000 $61,667 $744 7.03%
    38% 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $1,598 6.99%
    43% 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $1,397 6.54%
    45% 7 $635,000 $90,714 $1,262 7.11%
    49% 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $4,105 6.91%
    50-60% 7 $1,305,000 $186,429 $4,792 5.97%
    47% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $3,198 5.93%
    37% 5 $235,000 $47,000 $326 7.10%
    46% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $2,810 6.50%
    48% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $3,690 6.42%
    >60% 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,517 3.25%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 81 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 288 $24,040,000 $83,472 $1,208 6.80%
    Black 14 $2,920,000 $208,571 $1,426 6.64%
    Not provided 7 $1,755,000 $250,714 $3,399 6.32%
    Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,253 6.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.03%

    Lafcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.32%

    Lafcu has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 310 $28,870,000 $93,129

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    310 $28,870,000 $93,129

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 96 $5,420,000 $56,458 $510 7.03%
    40-60% 29 $2,595,000 $89,483 $1,432 6.60%
    60-80% 34 $6,510,000 $191,471 $2,814 6.36%
    80-100% 48 $10,910,000 $227,292 $3,756 6.13%
    Under 20% 103 $3,435,000 $33,350 $321 7.05%