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, Napa, and San Francisco 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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SimulatedRates™

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

357

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$75,635,000

Awards

COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold COMMUNITY FIRST 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
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 205 $51,705,000 $252,220 $4,143 4.95%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $12,555,000 $187,388 $3,306 5.22%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $7,705,000 $126,311 $4,049 5.88%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,590,000 $132,500 $4,951 6.23%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $2,956 6.02%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $3,044 3.25%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,152 5.75%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.50%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 7.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.75%
Community First Credit Union's top markets include Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Clearlake, 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 243 $63,545,000 $261,502 $3,957 4.76%
    HELOC 114 $12,090,000 $106,053 n/a 6.25%

    For 2019, Community First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 243 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 114 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 238 $50,620,000 $212,689 $3,291 5.20%
    Home Purchase 100 $18,840,000 $188,400 $5,482 5.61%
    Refi 19 $6,175,000 $325,000 $3,275 3.72%

    For 2019, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 238 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 100 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 150 $20,380,000 $135,867 $4,780 5.87%
    30 Year 134 $46,280,000 $345,373 $3,894 3.91%
    20 Year 46 $7,300,000 $158,696 $2,444 6.14%
    10 Year 26 $1,630,000 $62,692 $995 6.80%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $625 5.99%

    For 2019, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 150 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 134 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 109 $36,655,000 $336,284
    $2k-3k 24 $5,440,000 $226,667
    $1k-2k 18 $3,320,000 $184,444
    $3k-4k 15 $4,535,000 $302,333
    $5k+ 9 $5,405,000 $600,556
    $4k-5k 2 $720,000 $360,000

    Community First Credit Union's average total fees were $3,894, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 109 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 107 $11,775,000 $110,047
    3-4% 102 $35,100,000 $344,118
    5-6% 90 $15,590,000 $173,222
    4-5% 29 $7,785,000 $268,448
    7-8% 18 $1,180,000 $65,556
    2.5-3% 11 $4,205,000 $382,273

    During 2019, Community First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.91%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 107 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 119 $6,855,000 $57,605 $2,585 6.29%
    $200k-400k 94 $26,560,000 $282,553 $3,938 4.21%
    $100k-200k 85 $11,865,000 $139,588 $3,924 5.82%
    $400k-600k 52 $25,170,000 $484,038 $3,979 3.87%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,185,000 $740,714 $7,096 4.38%

    2019 saw Community First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 119 originations, totaling $6,855,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 80 $12,590,000 $157,375 $3,342 5.35%
    $100k-150k 72 $18,380,000 $255,278 $3,779 4.57%
    $150k-250k 66 $19,540,000 $296,061 $4,269 4.98%
    $75k-100k 58 $10,240,000 $176,552 $3,190 5.26%
    $50k or less 50 $3,860,000 $77,200 $3,011 6.25%
    $250k+ 31 $11,025,000 $355,645 $6,361 5.34%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 80 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 72 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 66 $17,530,000 $265,606 $3,470 4.62%
    30-36% 52 $9,820,000 $188,846 $4,268 5.59%
    49% 27 $5,805,000 $215,000 $6,267 5.91%
    44% 21 $4,685,000 $223,095 $3,285 4.59%
    50-60% 20 $2,090,000 $104,500 $3,596 6.31%
    46% 19 $3,435,000 $180,789 $3,882 5.64%
    43% 18 $4,410,000 $245,000 $3,937 4.86%
    48% 18 $3,030,000 $168,333 $5,825 5.93%
    42% 18 $4,300,000 $238,889 $4,617 5.22%
    <20% 16 $3,920,000 $245,000 $3,875 4.12%
    47% 13 $2,155,000 $165,769 $4,117 5.61%
    45% 13 $3,155,000 $242,692 $4,364 5.13%
    36% 13 $3,015,000 $231,923 $2,912 4.96%
    38% 10 $1,570,000 $157,000 $2,894 5.08%
    41% 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $3,787 5.29%
    40% 9 $2,395,000 $266,111 $3,114 4.32%
    37% 9 $1,335,000 $148,333 $5,778 6.18%
    39% 5 $835,000 $167,000 $3,235 5.50%
    >60% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 6.50%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 66 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 314 $67,050,000 $213,535 $3,888 5.21%
    Not provided 24 $3,800,000 $158,333 $4,369 5.63%
    American Indian 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $5,513 4.94%
    Black 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $3,338 5.16%
    Asian 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $4,796 4.98%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 6.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,725 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.79%

    Community First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.87%

    Community First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    100.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1000.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1010.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    1035.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1055.0 6 $840,000 $140,000
    1080.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1085.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1096.95 2 $210,000 $105,000
    1145.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1165.0 4 $260,000 $65,000
    1180.0 3 $1,375,000 $458,333
    1205.0 1 $315,000 $315,000
    1430.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1544.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1658.9 1 $505,000 $505,000
    195.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    250.0 4 $310,000 $77,500
    270.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    2868.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    3136.68 1 $425,000 $425,000
    333.9 1 $95,000 $95,000
    360.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    400.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    500.0 3 $155,000 $51,667
    650.0 28 $1,990,000 $71,071
    6503.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    675.0 8 $680,000 $85,000
    695.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    707.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    725.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    733.9 1 $25,000 $25,000
    734.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    740.9 1 $75,000 $75,000
    742.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    760.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    775.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    785.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    815.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    830.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    870.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    885.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    900.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    985.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    NA 263 $65,285,000 $248,232

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 75 $8,075,000 $107,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 282 $67,560,000 $239,574

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $9,455,000 $160,254 $3,666 5.68%
    40-60% 54 $13,370,000 $247,593 $3,484 4.83%
    60-80% 139 $41,135,000 $295,935 $4,127 4.65%
    80-100% 21 $5,685,000 $270,714 $6,244 5.51%
    Under 20% 84 $5,990,000 $71,310 $2,281 6.09%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 60.0%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%