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 12 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 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

221

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,335,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 124 $20,800,000 $167,742 $2,573 5.71%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,295,000 $94,143 $1,712 5.53%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,110,000 $97,188 $2,497 5.41%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,430,000 $303,750 $1,255 5.46%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,775,000 $161,364 $539 6.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $764 7.93%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $240,000 $60,000 $639 6.06%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.00%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,204 4.75%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.00%
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
    Conventional 117 $18,045,000 $154,231 $2,278 5.72%
    HELOC 104 $14,290,000 $137,404 n/a 5.60%

    For 2022, Community First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 117 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 104 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 171 $23,095,000 $135,058 $1,470 5.52%
    Home Purchase 42 $8,040,000 $191,429 $7,412 6.18%
    Refi 8 $1,200,000 $150,000 $3,546 6.16%

    For 2022, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 171 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 42 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 132 $16,660,000 $126,212 $807 5.71%
    20 Year 49 $6,665,000 $136,020 $1,146 5.77%
    30 Year 19 $6,015,000 $316,579 $5,440 4.89%
    Other 14 $2,300,000 $164,286 $0 6.50%
    10 Year 6 $650,000 $108,333 $869 4.71%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $500 3.75%

    For 2022, Community First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 132 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 49 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 35 $4,495,000 $128,429
    $1k-2k 16 $4,540,000 $283,750
    $5k+ 3 $1,715,000 $571,667
    $3k-4k 1 $205,000 $205,000

    Community First Credit Union's average total fees were $5,440, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 35 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 70 $8,680,000 $124,000
    4-5% 66 $9,700,000 $146,970
    5-6% 58 $9,700,000 $167,241
    7-8% 17 $2,525,000 $148,529
    3-4% 8 $1,530,000 $191,250
    Over 8% 2 $200,000 $100,000

    During 2022, Community First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.89%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 70 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 103 $6,515,000 $63,252 $1,313 5.58%
    $100k-200k 65 $8,485,000 $130,538 $1,188 5.97%
    $200k-400k 39 $9,855,000 $252,692 $2,743 5.58%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,295,000 $481,364 $5,299 5.11%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,185,000 $728,333 $9,490 5.29%

    2022 saw Community First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 103 originations, totaling $6,515,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 59 $5,785,000 $98,051 $2,031 6.00%
    $100k-150k 42 $5,590,000 $133,095 $2,104 5.65%
    $75k-100k 40 $5,590,000 $139,750 $2,456 5.56%
    $150k-250k 37 $7,505,000 $202,838 $1,795 5.46%
    $50k or less 23 $1,905,000 $82,826 $2,107 5.45%
    $250k+ 20 $5,960,000 $298,000 $4,284 5.56%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 59 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 28 $5,180,000 $185,000 $3,459 5.75%
    20-30% 28 $3,720,000 $132,857 $1,840 5.63%
    30-36% 23 $4,045,000 $175,870 $2,359 5.39%
    48% 15 $1,665,000 $111,000 $3,042 5.59%
    45% 14 $1,660,000 $118,571 $2,666 5.54%
    50-60% 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $0 6.43%
    41% 12 $1,450,000 $120,833 $826 5.83%
    44% 12 $910,000 $75,833 $795 5.92%
    47% 11 $1,725,000 $156,818 $1,502 5.03%
    37% 10 $1,270,000 $127,000 $1,255 5.50%
    <20% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $2,496 5.47%
    42% 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $1,588 4.87%
    46% 8 $920,000 $115,000 $0 6.59%
    36% 7 $875,000 $125,000 $2,651 5.45%
    43% 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $8,810 6.00%
    40% 6 $950,000 $158,333 $1,728 5.46%
    39% 6 $750,000 $125,000 $3,368 5.68%
    38% 5 $985,000 $197,000 $2,003 6.35%

    Community First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 28 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 28 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 205 $29,855,000 $145,634 $2,088 5.64%
    Not provided 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $4,410 5.48%
    Asian 4 $960,000 $240,000 $9,516 6.75%
    American Indian 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,202 5.63%
    Black 2 $130,000 $65,000 $689 7.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.15%

    Community First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.02%

    Community First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 221 $32,335,000 $146,312

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    221 $32,335,000 $146,312

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 45 $7,305,000 $162,333 $1,559 5.47%
    40-60% 13 $2,745,000 $211,154 $5,149 5.81%
    60-80% 34 $6,460,000 $190,000 $6,391 6.13%
    80-100% 12 $3,160,000 $263,333 $5,444 5.94%
    Under 20% 117 $12,665,000 $108,248 $966 5.56%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 66.7%
    Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%