Lafcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lansing, MI

LEI: 5493003KK3OFPYXHCI44

Tax ID: 38-0893210

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Review & Overview

Lafcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi loans. Lafcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Jackson, and Colorado Springs among others. We have data for 17 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.52% 11/11/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.02% 11/11/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 11/11/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/11/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.22% 11/11/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.10% 11/11/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.57% 11/11/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.57% 11/11/24
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Originations

444

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,710,000

Awards

LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 362 $39,120,000 $108,066 $1,319 3.65%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,245,000 $204,091 $1,951 3.60%
Outside of Metro Areas 25 $2,205,000 $88,200 $1,386 3.58%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,055,000 $120,882 $1,424 3.72%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $750,000 $125,000 $1,868 3.30%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,387 3.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $510,000 $85,000 $460 4.04%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $400,000 $100,000 $1,265 3.58%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,253 2.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,809 2.88%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,651 4.12%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,968 2.88%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 4.69%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,597 3.00%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,397 3.68%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,750 3.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,947 3.25%
Lafcu's top markets include Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Jackson, and Colorado Springs among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 440 $49,150,000 $111,705 $1,346 3.65%
    USDA 3 $295,000 $98,333 $4,002 3.58%
    VA 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,569 3.25%

    For 2020, Lafcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 440 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 189 $28,635,000 $151,508 $2,233 3.15%
    Cash Out Refi 91 $7,215,000 $79,286 $0 4.06%
    Home Purchase 74 $9,680,000 $130,811 $2,535 3.32%
    Home Improvement 50 $2,150,000 $43,000 $0 4.46%
    Other 40 $2,030,000 $50,750 $0 4.62%

    For 2020, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 189 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 91 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 157 $24,875,000 $158,439 $2,683 3.18%
    Other 124 $10,310,000 $83,145 $0 3.95%
    15 Year 75 $7,585,000 $101,133 $1,467 3.98%
    10 Year 54 $2,730,000 $50,556 $313 3.95%
    20 Year 23 $3,925,000 $170,652 $2,693 3.08%
    5 Year 11 $285,000 $25,909 $0 4.30%

    For 2020, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 157 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 124 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 244 $18,500,000 $75,820
    $1k-2k 193 $29,835,000 $154,585
    $2k-3k 6 $1,070,000 $178,333
    $4k-5k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Lafcu's average total fees were $2,683, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 244 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 225 $23,935,000 $106,378
    2.5-3% 123 $19,035,000 $154,756
    4-5% 44 $2,670,000 $60,682
    5-6% 33 $1,335,000 $40,455
    <2.5% 16 $2,650,000 $165,625
    6-7% 3 $85,000 $28,333

    During 2020, Lafcu's average interest rate for loans was 3.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 225 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 220 $11,930,000 $54,227 $539 4.06%
    $100k-200k 171 $23,905,000 $139,795 $2,011 3.27%
    $200k-400k 49 $11,905,000 $242,959 $2,757 3.14%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $3,073 2.92%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,343 3.50%

    2020 saw Lafcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 220 originations, totaling $11,930,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 140 $15,110,000 $107,929 $1,325 3.60%
    $50k or less 116 $8,520,000 $73,448 $1,169 3.68%
    $100k-150k 76 $10,990,000 $144,605 $1,666 3.63%
    $75k-100k 73 $8,225,000 $112,671 $1,291 3.71%
    $150k-250k 27 $4,545,000 $168,333 $1,557 3.73%
    $250k+ 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $1,618 3.87%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 140 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 116 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 119 $13,915,000 $116,933 $1,312 3.61%
    30-36% 92 $9,830,000 $106,848 $1,518 3.53%
    <20% 69 $5,995,000 $86,884 $991 3.64%
    40% 19 $2,125,000 $111,842 $1,829 3.67%
    36% 16 $2,380,000 $148,750 $1,512 3.79%
    38% 16 $2,650,000 $165,625 $1,552 3.86%
    37% 15 $1,495,000 $99,667 $1,150 3.56%
    41% 15 $1,345,000 $89,667 $854 4.15%
    42% 14 $1,500,000 $107,143 $943 3.91%
    39% 14 $1,360,000 $97,143 $1,308 3.70%
    43% 12 $1,540,000 $128,333 $1,757 3.59%
    44% 11 $1,475,000 $134,091 $1,835 3.66%
    45% 10 $1,120,000 $112,000 $1,731 3.85%
    49% 6 $780,000 $130,000 $1,884 3.77%
    46% 5 $745,000 $149,000 $2,421 3.03%
    47% 4 $630,000 $157,500 $1,261 3.50%
    48% 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,894 3.47%
    50-60% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,314 3.26%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.59%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 119 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 92 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 395 $43,595,000 $110,367 $1,354 3.65%
    Not provided 30 $4,260,000 $142,000 $1,922 3.44%
    Black 8 $650,000 $81,250 $0 4.30%
    American Indian 4 $540,000 $135,000 $2,080 3.40%
    Asian 4 $450,000 $112,500 $671 3.81%
    Filipino 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,781 3.75%
    Japanese 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,641 2.63%
    Not applicable 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.90%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.47%

    Lafcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.87%

    Lafcu has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 444 $49,710,000 $111,959

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 6 $600,000 $100,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 438 $49,110,000 $112,123

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 78 $4,080,000 $52,308 $396 4.09%
    40-60% 73 $7,555,000 $103,493 $1,204 3.52%
    60-80% 148 $21,120,000 $142,703 $1,917 3.34%
    80-100% 101 $15,525,000 $153,713 $2,049 3.35%
    Under 20% 44 $1,430,000 $32,500 $0 4.80%