Community First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Santa Rosa, CA

LEI: 549300767F7CDUJR8Q67

Tax ID: 94-1541515

3.5 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 12 reviews

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Review & Overview

Community First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Community First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Santa Rosa, Clearlake, Ukiah, Napa, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Community First 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. Community First Credit Union is typically an average 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.55% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.72% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.18% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.04% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.04% 4/18/24
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Originations

147

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,915,000

Relative Rate

Community First Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.53%.

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

This yields a difference of 1.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Community First Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,352.

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
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $10,825,000 $144,333 $2,531 7.56%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $2,330,000 $61,316 $1,756 7.72%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,775,000 $104,412 $1,364 7.35%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $865,000 $123,571 $0 7.18%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $725,000 $145,000 $1,195 7.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 7.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,263 8.88%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.50%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%
Community First Credit Union's top markets include Santa Rosa, Clearlake, Ukiah, Napa, 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 107 $12,625,000 $117,991 $1,974 7.16%
    HELOC 39 $4,165,000 $106,795 n/a 8.73%
    USDA 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2023, Community First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 107 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 39 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 109 $10,785,000 $98,945 $1,508 7.85%
    Home Purchase 36 $6,010,000 $166,944 $9,724 6.71%
    Refi 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,712 8.00%

    For 2023, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 109 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 36 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 64 $6,810,000 $106,406 $1,605 7.97%
    20 Year 52 $4,950,000 $95,192 $1,289 7.44%
    Other 12 $1,870,000 $155,833 $0 6.56%
    10 Year 11 $645,000 $58,636 $1,385 7.09%
    30 Year 7 $2,575,000 $367,857 $7,352 7.53%
    5 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,575 6.50%

    For 2023, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 64 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 52 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 5 $325,000 $65,000
    $1k-2k 4 $750,000 $187,500
    $4k-5k 3 $1,025,000 $341,667
    $5k+ 1 $685,000 $685,000

    Community First Credit Union's average total fees were $7,352, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 5 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 61 $6,785,000 $111,230
    6-7% 51 $6,365,000 $124,804
    Over 8% 35 $3,765,000 $107,571

    During 2023, Community First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.53%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 61 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 84 $4,870,000 $57,976 $1,409 7.71%
    $100k-200k 44 $6,000,000 $136,364 $1,326 7.31%
    $200k-400k 16 $4,330,000 $270,625 $4,657 7.64%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $4,798 6.87%
    $600k-1MM 1 $685,000 $685,000 $11,963 7.50%

    2023 saw Community First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 84 originations, totaling $4,870,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 46 $4,210,000 $91,522 $1,676 7.40%
    $150k-250k 29 $4,135,000 $142,586 $2,032 7.91%
    $100k-150k 28 $3,660,000 $130,714 $2,370 7.89%
    $75k-100k 27 $2,565,000 $95,000 $1,307 7.17%
    $50k or less 12 $740,000 $61,667 $1,523 7.52%
    $250k+ 5 $1,605,000 $321,000 $4,186 7.65%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 46 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 18 $1,960,000 $108,889 $1,560 7.60%
    49% 12 $1,500,000 $125,000 $1,373 7.31%
    48% 11 $1,335,000 $121,364 $0 7.52%
    44% 11 $1,105,000 $100,455 $1,251 7.44%
    30-36% 11 $895,000 $81,364 $1,257 7.64%
    37% 8 $1,280,000 $160,000 $3,993 7.47%
    50-60% 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $1,129 8.39%
    38% 7 $1,295,000 $185,000 $6,492 7.46%
    41% 7 $535,000 $76,429 $1,129 7.43%
    42% 7 $965,000 $137,857 $2,714 7.66%
    43% 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $3,443 7.64%
    46% 7 $865,000 $123,571 $1,083 7.75%
    <20% 7 $545,000 $77,857 $2,208 7.79%
    36% 6 $400,000 $66,667 $1,534 7.08%
    39% 6 $660,000 $110,000 $1,095 7.92%
    40% 6 $410,000 $68,333 $1,511 7.33%
    47% 5 $345,000 $69,000 $1,225 7.20%
    45% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $1,495 7.81%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 18 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 132 $15,410,000 $116,742 $2,047 7.54%
    Not provided 5 $425,000 $85,000 $1,170 8.10%
    American Indian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $1,715 7.50%
    Black 4 $320,000 $80,000 $1,145 8.19%
    Asian 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,330 7.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.50%
    Japanese 1 $75,000 $75,000 $995 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.04%

    Community First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.87%

    Community First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 147 $16,915,000 $115,068

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    147 $16,915,000 $115,068

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 22 $3,040,000 $138,182 $1,402 7.75%
    40-60% 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $8,222 6.60%
    60-80% 18 $3,100,000 $172,222 $4,154 6.81%
    80-100% 11 $2,525,000 $229,545 $10,475 6.80%
    Under 20% 82 $6,340,000 $77,317 $1,401 7.96%