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

West Covina, CA

LEI: 54930074FI0I2Q6G5S43

Tax ID: 95-2653867

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi loans. The First Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Oxnard, and San Francisco 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 about average rates.

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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 4.35% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.08% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/21/24
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    Originations

    304

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $50,140,000

    Awards

    THE FIRST FINANCIAL Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver THE FIRST FINANCIAL Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze THE FIRST FINANCIAL Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver THE FIRST FINANCIAL Federal Credit Union 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 205 $36,265,000 $176,902 $2,095 5.13%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $10,070,000 $139,861 $2,139 5.02%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,820,000 $151,667 $2,075 5.24%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,440,000 $144,000 $2,583 5.20%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,691 3.75%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,319 5.00%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $859 5.74%
    SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $593 5.49%
    The First Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Oxnard, 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 304 $50,140,000 $164,934 $2,112 5.11%

    For 2018, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 304 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 132 $23,700,000 $179,545 $2,297 4.95%
    Home Improvement 79 $7,365,000 $93,228 $1,024 5.60%
    Cash Out Refi 36 $8,340,000 $231,667 $2,815 4.53%
    NA 33 $1,925,000 $58,333 $582 5.70%
    Home Purchase 23 $8,725,000 $379,348 $5,843 4.44%
    Other 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,901 3.38%

    For 2018, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 132 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 79 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 91 $9,735,000 $106,978 $1,080 5.70%
    30 Year 83 $28,515,000 $343,554 $4,506 4.44%
    10 Year 69 $4,775,000 $69,203 $1,026 5.21%
    15 Year 61 $7,115,000 $116,639 $1,623 5.02%

    For 2018, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 83 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 246 $31,150,000 $126,626
    $1k-2k 19 $4,815,000 $253,421
    $5k+ 12 $5,660,000 $471,667
    $2k-3k 11 $3,525,000 $320,455
    $3k-4k 9 $2,715,000 $301,667
    $4k-5k 7 $2,275,000 $325,000

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,506, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 246 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 172 $12,700,000 $73,837
    4-5% 93 $27,135,000 $291,774
    3-4% 39 $10,305,000 $264,231

    During 2018, The First Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 172 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 148 $7,800,000 $52,703 $757 5.57%
    $200k-400k 72 $20,410,000 $283,472 $4,233 4.40%
    $100k-200k 56 $7,740,000 $138,214 $1,449 5.12%
    $400k-600k 23 $10,695,000 $465,000 $4,775 4.55%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,495,000 $699,000 $6,864 4.10%

    2018 saw The First Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 148 originations, totaling $7,800,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 85 $13,085,000 $153,941 $1,986 5.15%
    $100k-150k 84 $15,010,000 $178,690 $2,353 5.12%
    $150k-250k 62 $12,190,000 $196,613 $1,912 5.22%
    $50k-75k 46 $5,720,000 $124,348 $1,835 5.12%
    $50k or less 25 $3,515,000 $140,600 $2,396 4.61%
    $250k+ 2 $620,000 $310,000 $6,353 5.12%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 85 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 84 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 60 $11,200,000 $186,667 $2,256 5.02%
    20-30% 52 $6,950,000 $133,654 $2,211 4.97%
    49% 18 $2,710,000 $150,556 $2,148 5.44%
    48% 18 $1,960,000 $108,889 $1,372 5.49%
    41% 16 $2,160,000 $135,000 $1,482 5.55%
    50-60% 15 $2,555,000 $170,333 $1,994 5.35%
    <20% 14 $2,320,000 $165,714 $2,632 4.45%
    45% 14 $2,800,000 $200,000 $2,060 5.24%
    46% 14 $2,490,000 $177,857 $1,632 5.15%
    39% 13 $1,345,000 $103,462 $1,030 5.39%
    43% 12 $2,770,000 $230,833 $2,641 4.95%
    42% 11 $2,045,000 $185,909 $2,583 4.92%
    47% 11 $1,555,000 $141,364 $1,875 5.24%
    38% 9 $1,615,000 $179,444 $2,101 4.91%
    44% 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $2,759 5.17%
    40% 8 $2,250,000 $281,250 $2,670 4.65%
    37% 6 $980,000 $163,333 $1,612 5.10%
    36% 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $3,992 5.07%

    The First Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 60 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 197 $27,235,000 $138,249 $1,812 5.21%
    Not provided 47 $11,135,000 $236,915 $3,152 4.62%
    Black 40 $7,980,000 $199,500 $1,994 5.21%
    Asian 16 $2,840,000 $177,500 $2,352 5.16%
    American Indian 3 $905,000 $301,667 $6,295 4.42%
    Filipino 1 $45,000 $45,000 $593 5.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.80%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.59%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 304 $50,140,000 $164,934

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 304 $50,140,000 $164,934

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $6,130,000 $161,316 $2,226 4.54%
    40-60% 34 $9,830,000 $289,118 $3,743 4.34%
    60-80% 37 $13,185,000 $356,351 $4,994 4.35%
    80-100% 24 $9,960,000 $415,000 $5,053 4.49%
    Under 20% 171 $11,035,000 $64,532 $726 5.64%