The First Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Covina, CA

LEI: 54930074FI0I2Q6G5S43

Tax ID: 95-2653867

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

The First Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Improvement loans. The First Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Santa Maria, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The First Financial 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. The First Financial Federal Credit Union 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 7.67% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 8.32% 4/5/25
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Originations

260

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,310,000

Relative Rate

The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.69%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.14%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,612.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 146 $14,660,000 $100,411 $455 8.57%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $8,505,000 $89,526 $609 8.62%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $835,000 $167,000 $701 8.83%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,497 8.38%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 9.25%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,122 8.69%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 9.25%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $115,000 $38,333 $368 7.63%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 9.75%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $351 7.50%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $351 7.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $501 8.13%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.75%
The First Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Santa Maria, and San Francisco among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 260 $25,310,000 $97,346 $522 8.58%

    For 2024, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 260 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 161 $15,115,000 $93,882 $474 8.52%
    Home Improvement 97 $9,445,000 $97,371 $421 8.72%
    Home Purchase 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,612 6.69%

    For 2024, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 161 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 97 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 128 $13,990,000 $109,297 $0 9.35%
    15 Year 94 $7,320,000 $77,872 $433 7.74%
    20 Year 20 $2,370,000 $118,500 $525 8.63%
    10 Year 16 $880,000 $55,000 $531 7.64%
    30 Year 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,612 6.69%

    For 2024, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 128 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 94 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 260 $25,310,000 $97,346

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,612, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 260 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 176 $17,810,000 $101,193
    7-8% 75 $6,375,000 $85,000
    6-7% 7 $925,000 $132,143

    During 2024, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 176 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 137 $8,225,000 $60,036 $453 8.48%
    $100k-200k 111 $13,875,000 $125,000 $431 8.70%
    $200k-400k 11 $2,705,000 $245,909 $1,875 8.78%
    $400k-600k 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,698 7.13%

    2024 saw The First Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 137 originations, totaling $8,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 86 $8,530,000 $99,186 $531 8.49%
    $150k-250k 53 $6,035,000 $113,868 $503 8.77%
    $75k-100k 52 $4,310,000 $82,885 $573 8.54%
    $50k-75k 34 $2,240,000 $65,882 $415 8.36%
    $250k+ 21 $3,305,000 $157,381 $601 8.65%
    $50k or less 14 $890,000 $63,571 $559 9.04%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 86 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 33 $3,515,000 $106,515 $473 8.39%
    20-30% 30 $2,480,000 $82,667 $453 8.40%
    49% 22 $2,430,000 $110,455 $344 8.88%
    50-60% 21 $1,905,000 $90,714 $408 8.39%
    44% 15 $1,665,000 $111,000 $413 8.97%
    41% 14 $1,220,000 $87,143 $462 8.84%
    43% 13 $1,525,000 $117,308 $658 8.51%
    42% 13 $1,345,000 $103,462 $996 8.38%
    >60% 11 $845,000 $76,818 $371 8.44%
    40% 11 $1,065,000 $96,818 $415 8.68%
    <20% 11 $805,000 $73,182 $351 8.99%
    38% 9 $1,275,000 $141,667 $1,083 8.34%
    48% 9 $895,000 $99,444 $562 8.58%
    36% 9 $865,000 $96,111 $315 7.85%
    39% 7 $575,000 $82,143 $394 9.75%
    37% 7 $455,000 $65,000 $411 8.98%
    47% 6 $570,000 $95,000 $361 8.88%
    45% 6 $690,000 $115,000 $923 8.65%
    46% 6 $590,000 $98,333 $437 8.71%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 186 $17,800,000 $95,699 $545 8.57%
    Black 44 $3,930,000 $89,318 $414 8.72%
    Asian 13 $1,885,000 $145,000 $568 8.81%
    Not provided 14 $1,320,000 $94,286 $530 8.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $300,000 $150,000 $351 8.13%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $351 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    75.93%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.92%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 122 $13,250,000 $108,607
    115.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    140.0 3 $305,000 $101,667
    50.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    90.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    NA 132 $11,320,000 $85,758

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    260 $25,310,000 $97,346

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $4,740,000 $169,286 $594 9.00%
    60-80% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,525 6.25%
    80-100% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,698 7.13%
    Under 20% 230 $19,820,000 $86,174 $451 8.55%