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

West Covina, CA

LEI: 54930074FI0I2Q6G5S43

Tax ID: 95-2653867

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 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, San Diego, and Santa Maria among others. We have data for 8 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 4.35% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.08% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
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Originations

91

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,275,000

Relative Rate

The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.9%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.42%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,492.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $5,445,000 $111,122 $218 7.71%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $2,010,000 $62,813 $0 7.98%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $290,000 $72,500 $0 7.81%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 7.69%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.25%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.13%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.88%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.75%
The First Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, San Diego, and Santa Maria 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 91 $8,275,000 $90,934 $116 7.82%

    For 2023, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 91 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 60 $5,030,000 $83,833 $0 7.88%
    Home Improvement 28 $1,950,000 $69,643 $5 7.75%
    Home Purchase 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $5,162 6.88%
    Refi 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 7.88%

    For 2023, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 60 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 28 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 56 $4,180,000 $74,643 $0 7.70%
    20 Year 17 $1,625,000 $95,588 $0 8.48%
    10 Year 14 $920,000 $65,714 $0 7.78%
    30 Year 4 $1,550,000 $387,500 $3,492 6.90%

    For 2023, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 89 $7,685,000 $86,348
    $2k-3k 1 $195,000 $195,000
    $4k-5k 1 $395,000 $395,000

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,492, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 89 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 57 $4,955,000 $86,930
    Over 8% 29 $1,985,000 $68,448
    6-7% 4 $1,080,000 $270,000
    5-6% 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2023, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.90%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 59 $3,225,000 $54,661 $0 8.00%
    $100k-200k 27 $3,225,000 $119,444 $0 7.57%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,120,000 $280,000 $1,208 7.25%
    $600k-1MM 1 $705,000 $705,000 $5,641 6.25%

    2023 saw The First Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 59 originations, totaling $3,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 32 $2,490,000 $77,813 $5 7.94%
    $150k-250k 23 $2,835,000 $123,261 $245 7.70%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,330,000 $95,000 $360 7.88%
    $50k-75k 12 $800,000 $66,667 $0 7.65%
    $250k+ 5 $495,000 $99,000 $0 7.75%
    $50k or less 5 $325,000 $65,000 $0 7.93%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 32 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 15 $815,000 $54,333 $0 7.89%
    20-30% 13 $1,105,000 $85,000 $0 7.63%
    44% 6 $380,000 $63,333 $0 8.08%
    41% 6 $470,000 $78,333 $0 8.23%
    39% 5 $935,000 $187,000 $1,128 7.68%
    43% 5 $265,000 $53,000 $0 8.10%
    45% 5 $415,000 $83,000 $0 8.15%
    >60% 5 $415,000 $83,000 $0 7.75%
    50-60% 5 $355,000 $71,000 $0 7.55%
    40% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $0 8.31%
    48% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $0 7.81%
    42% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $50 7.25%
    <20% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 7.04%
    46% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 8.00%
    47% 2 $510,000 $255,000 $2,342 7.25%
    38% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 8.00%
    49% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 8.06%
    37% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 7.63%
    36% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 7.38%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 57 $5,265,000 $92,368 $184 7.84%
    Black 14 $1,120,000 $80,000 $0 7.70%
    Not provided 8 $820,000 $102,500 $0 7.97%
    Asian 6 $660,000 $110,000 $0 7.54%
    Not applicable 4 $260,000 $65,000 $0 8.22%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.50%
    American Indian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.46%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.42%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 91 $8,275,000 $90,934

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    91 $8,275,000 $90,934

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $38 7.37%
    40-60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.63%
    80-100% 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $5,162 6.88%
    Under 20% 83 $6,055,000 $72,952 $0 7.88%