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 Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase 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, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Jackson 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.52% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.02% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.22% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.10% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.57% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.57% 12/16/24
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Originations

364

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,140,000

Awards

LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans silver LAFCU 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 296 $22,250,000 $75,169 $1,041 4.83%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $2,715,000 $129,286 $1,657 4.89%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $1,129 4.71%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $805,000 $73,182 $762 4.85%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $725,000 $145,000 $3,002 4.14%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $520,000 $65,000 $1,428 5.23%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $1,866 4.50%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,815 3.38%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,072 3.63%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,950 5.36%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $1,986 6.06%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $447 5.44%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $300 4.27%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $555 4.24%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,526 6.38%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,020 4.38%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $295 2.89%
Lafcu's top markets include Lansing, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Jackson among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 363 $30,995,000 $85,386 $1,131 4.83%
    USDA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,544 6.00%

    For 2022, Lafcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 363 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 103 $4,775,000 $46,359 $372 5.15%
    Cash Out Refi 100 $9,080,000 $90,800 $967 4.36%
    Home Purchase 79 $13,035,000 $165,000 $3,034 4.91%
    Other 64 $3,100,000 $48,438 $383 5.25%
    Refi 18 $1,150,000 $63,889 $1,293 3.85%

    For 2022, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 100 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 99 $4,455,000 $45,000 $376 4.56%
    Other 94 $8,420,000 $89,574 $606 4.57%
    30 Year 85 $13,445,000 $158,176 $3,123 4.95%
    15 Year 77 $4,475,000 $58,117 $657 5.42%
    5 Year 8 $250,000 $31,250 $306 4.71%
    20 Year 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,684 2.75%

    For 2022, Lafcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 94 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 244 $13,860,000 $56,803
    $1k-2k 91 $13,645,000 $149,945
    $2k-3k 2 $280,000 $140,000
    $5k+ 1 $225,000 $225,000

    Lafcu's average total fees were $3,123, 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
    5-6% 129 $9,385,000 $72,752
    4-5% 80 $7,270,000 $90,875
    3-4% 75 $7,445,000 $99,267
    6-7% 40 $3,660,000 $91,500
    2.5-3% 29 $2,795,000 $96,379
    7-8% 11 $585,000 $53,182

    During 2022, Lafcu's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 129 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 262 $13,160,000 $50,229 $645 4.92%
    $100k-200k 82 $11,060,000 $134,878 $2,159 4.61%
    $200k-400k 16 $4,290,000 $268,125 $3,620 4.63%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,425,000 $475,000 $3,794 4.29%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 6.34%

    2022 saw Lafcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 262 originations, totaling $13,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 105 $8,595,000 $81,857 $1,126 4.87%
    $50k or less 101 $7,155,000 $70,842 $1,437 4.64%
    $75k-100k 64 $5,210,000 $81,406 $1,019 4.97%
    $100k-150k 57 $5,185,000 $90,965 $856 4.95%
    $150k-250k 31 $3,055,000 $98,548 $1,016 4.78%
    $250k+ 6 $1,940,000 $323,333 $982 5.43%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 105 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 101 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 96 $6,750,000 $70,313 $1,029 4.89%
    30-36% 73 $6,475,000 $88,699 $1,004 4.92%
    <20% 48 $3,700,000 $77,083 $682 4.24%
    36% 20 $1,600,000 $80,000 $1,173 4.82%
    39% 18 $1,330,000 $73,889 $800 5.07%
    42% 16 $1,700,000 $106,250 $1,800 4.83%
    41% 16 $1,530,000 $95,625 $1,506 5.07%
    40% 13 $925,000 $71,154 $760 5.12%
    37% 13 $1,075,000 $82,692 $771 4.42%
    38% 13 $1,265,000 $97,308 $1,252 4.83%
    43% 11 $655,000 $59,545 $720 5.37%
    50-60% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $3,173 5.07%
    46% 6 $930,000 $155,000 $2,979 4.90%
    45% 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,533 5.45%
    44% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,553 5.31%
    47% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,386 5.31%
    49% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,842 4.57%
    >60% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,938 5.13%
    48% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,330 4.00%

    Lafcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 96 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 73 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 345 $28,865,000 $83,667 $1,094 4.83%
    Not provided 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $3,106 4.56%
    Black 6 $630,000 $105,000 $2,052 5.28%
    Asian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,303 4.75%
    American Indian 5 $225,000 $45,000 $387 5.18%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.91%

    Lafcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.52%

    Lafcu has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 364 $31,140,000 $85,549

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    364 $31,140,000 $85,549

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 97 $5,445,000 $56,134 $513 4.88%
    40-60% 66 $5,640,000 $85,455 $909 4.51%
    60-80% 60 $7,020,000 $117,000 $1,794 4.54%
    80-100% 61 $10,355,000 $169,754 $2,945 4.84%
    Under 20% 80 $2,680,000 $33,500 $286 5.27%