Community First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Santa Rosa, CA

LEI: 549300767F7CDUJR8Q67

Tax ID: 94-1541515

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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. Their top markets by origination volume include: Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Clearlake, San Francisco, and Napa among others. We have data for 10 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.55% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.72% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.18% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.04% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.04% 4/28/24
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Originations

216

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,230,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 109 $20,345,000 $186,651 $4,520 5.45%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $4,335,000 $117,162 $3,575 5.73%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $3,600,000 $78,261 $3,132 5.87%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,095,000 $299,286 $3,163 5.70%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $975,000 $88,636 $2,994 6.03%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,015 5.06%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,572 4.50%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,825 4.75%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.00%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.99%
Community First Credit Union's top markets include Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Clearlake, San Francisco, and Napa 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
    HELOC 131 $12,605,000 $96,221 n/a 5.65%
    Conventional 85 $19,625,000 $230,882 $4,008 5.57%

    For 2018, Community First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 131 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 85 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 166 $21,930,000 $132,108 $3,487 5.55%
    Home Purchase 45 $9,115,000 $202,556 $4,741 5.92%
    Refi 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $3,316 5.13%

    For 2018, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 166 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 45 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 129 $12,665,000 $98,178 $0 5.65%
    30 Year 53 $16,325,000 $308,019 $4,027 4.95%
    20 Year 19 $2,365,000 $124,474 $3,028 6.55%
    10 Year 14 $840,000 $60,000 $0 6.61%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.99%

    For 2018, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 129 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 53 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 39 $12,545,000 $321,667
    $2k-3k 5 $865,000 $173,000
    $1k-2k 4 $420,000 $105,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,765,000 $588,333
    $4k-5k 2 $640,000 $320,000
    $3k-4k 1 $435,000 $435,000

    Community First Credit Union's average total fees were $4,027, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 39 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 82 $10,240,000 $124,878
    6-7% 66 $6,900,000 $104,545
    4-5% 60 $13,690,000 $228,167
    7-8% 4 $120,000 $30,000
    3-4% 3 $1,175,000 $391,667

    During 2018, Community First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 82 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 113 $5,785,000 $51,195 $2,912 5.83%
    $100k-200k 47 $6,485,000 $137,979 $3,520 5.74%
    $200k-400k 36 $9,880,000 $274,444 $3,846 5.20%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,480,000 $471,111 $4,303 4.85%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,600,000 $800,000 $8,445 5.50%

    2018 saw Community First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 113 originations, totaling $5,785,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 48 $5,220,000 $108,750 $3,305 5.95%
    $75k-100k 48 $6,260,000 $130,417 $3,553 5.61%
    $100k-150k 46 $8,390,000 $182,391 $3,759 5.36%
    $50k or less 38 $2,820,000 $74,211 $3,375 5.61%
    $150k-250k 20 $5,040,000 $252,000 $5,915 5.50%
    $250k+ 16 $4,500,000 $281,250 $7,039 5.58%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 48 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $3,790,000 $105,278 $3,116 5.51%
    30-36% 33 $4,135,000 $125,303 $4,288 5.70%
    49% 20 $2,180,000 $109,000 $3,467 5.49%
    48% 16 $3,120,000 $195,000 $5,602 5.81%
    50-60% 13 $1,375,000 $105,769 $4,186 5.97%
    47% 12 $3,240,000 $270,000 $3,971 5.44%
    43% 11 $1,065,000 $96,818 $0 5.84%
    <20% 11 $1,195,000 $108,636 $5,362 5.93%
    46% 11 $1,875,000 $170,455 $0 6.07%
    39% 9 $645,000 $71,667 $0 5.58%
    45% 9 $2,555,000 $283,889 $3,492 5.28%
    41% 9 $2,205,000 $245,000 $3,239 5.43%
    44% 8 $2,160,000 $270,000 $4,991 5.30%
    36% 5 $445,000 $89,000 $0 5.15%
    37% 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $3,613 4.78%
    42% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 6.16%
    38% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $3,015 5.63%
    40% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 5.38%
    >60% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 5.50%

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

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 197 $29,535,000 $149,924 $4,031 5.61%
    Black 4 $930,000 $232,500 $2,984 5.44%
    Not provided 6 $770,000 $128,333 $4,340 5.69%
    American Indian 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,731 5.33%
    Asian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $7,196 6.28%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 5.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.95%

    Community First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.65%

    Community First Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    100.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1035.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    1055.0 5 $485,000 $97,000
    1075.0 7 $845,000 $120,714
    1100.0 3 $535,000 $178,333
    1105.0 2 $180,000 $90,000
    1110.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1125.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    1159.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    1165.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1180.0 3 $875,000 $291,667
    1200.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    1301.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    1325.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    1340.45 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1380.0 1 $405,000 $405,000
    1390.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1565.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    1655.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    1884.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    200.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    250.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    500.0 6 $310,000 $51,667
    525.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    645.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    650.0 47 $3,085,000 $65,638
    675.0 14 $1,080,000 $77,143
    700.0 6 $400,000 $66,667
    725.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    750.0 3 $235,000 $78,333
    760.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    775.0 2 $90,000 $45,000
    800.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    833.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    850.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    854.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    855.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    885.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    899.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    900.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    945.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    995.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    NA 85 $19,475,000 $229,118

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 50 $5,180,000 $103,600
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 166 $27,050,000 $162,952

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 48 $6,130,000 $127,708 $3,382 5.61%
    40-60% 19 $4,495,000 $236,579 $4,337 5.38%
    60-80% 46 $12,870,000 $279,783 $4,059 5.58%
    80-100% 10 $2,260,000 $226,000 $4,313 6.05%
    Under 20% 92 $6,370,000 $69,239 $0 5.64%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%