First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chandler, AZ

LEI: 54930082CRK7E43ZJ680

Tax ID: 86-0100904

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    • Review & Overview

    First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott Valley, Flagstaff, and Show Low among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 5.56% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.97% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.97% 12/16/24
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    323

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $68,315,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 271 $58,725,000 $216,697 $2,299 3.14%
    TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $5,800,000 $170,588 $2,364 3.04%
    PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $2,970 3.28%
    FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $2,606 3.00%
    Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $2,626 3.25%
    LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $2,545 3.33%
    Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,150 3.19%
    YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,150 2.88%
    SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,444 3.00%
    Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,339 2.38%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,704 3.13%
    First Credit Union's top markets include Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott Valley, Flagstaff, and Show Low among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 319 $66,785,000 $209,357 $2,225 3.13%
    VA 4 $1,530,000 $382,500 $10,518 3.00%

    For 2020, First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 319 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 149 $30,405,000 $204,060 $1,915 2.98%
    Cash Out Refi 101 $22,575,000 $223,515 $2,113 3.10%
    Home Purchase 58 $14,720,000 $253,793 $4,321 3.03%
    Home Improvement 15 $615,000 $41,000 $174 5.35%

    For 2020, First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 101 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 221 $51,135,000 $231,380 $2,631 3.10%
    15 Year 71 $12,625,000 $177,817 $1,851 2.87%
    20 Year 12 $2,550,000 $212,500 $1,989 3.05%
    Other 11 $1,505,000 $136,818 $1,103 3.95%
    10 Year 7 $485,000 $69,286 $424 5.28%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $174 5.25%

    For 2020, First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 221 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 71 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 300 $63,910,000 $213,033
    $1k-2k 17 $3,045,000 $179,118
    $2k-3k 3 $695,000 $231,667
    $3k-4k 1 $375,000 $375,000
    $5k+ 1 $275,000 $275,000

    First Credit Union's average total fees were $2,631, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 300 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 133 $29,795,000 $224,023
    3-4% 126 $27,110,000 $215,159
    <2.5% 44 $9,760,000 $221,818
    4-5% 9 $1,255,000 $139,444
    5-6% 6 $130,000 $21,667
    6-7% 3 $175,000 $58,333

    During 2020, First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 133 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 140 $38,360,000 $274,000 $2,470 3.04%
    $100k-200k 131 $19,885,000 $151,794 $2,149 3.01%
    $100,000 or less 34 $1,840,000 $54,118 $1,222 4.09%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,585,000 $446,176 $4,721 3.04%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $2,798 3.00%

    2020 saw First Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 140 originations, totaling $38,360,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 88 $20,940,000 $237,955 $2,555 3.13%
    $75k-100k 69 $14,075,000 $203,986 $2,452 3.07%
    $50k-75k 68 $11,970,000 $176,029 $2,100 3.11%
    $150k-250k 45 $12,665,000 $281,444 $2,426 3.12%
    $50k or less 45 $5,855,000 $130,111 $2,031 3.28%
    $250k+ 8 $2,810,000 $351,250 $1,814 2.97%

    First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 88 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 69 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 102 $20,380,000 $199,804 $2,406 3.05%
    <20% 91 $17,835,000 $195,989 $2,042 3.16%
    30-36% 61 $13,895,000 $227,787 $2,556 3.16%
    37% 9 $1,835,000 $203,889 $2,174 3.24%
    38% 9 $1,845,000 $205,000 $2,186 3.14%
    40% 7 $2,345,000 $335,000 $3,324 3.21%
    42% 6 $1,570,000 $261,667 $2,006 3.10%
    36% 6 $1,410,000 $235,000 $2,589 3.46%
    41% 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $2,548 3.60%
    39% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $2,476 2.98%
    43% 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $2,906 3.20%
    44% 5 $975,000 $195,000 $2,382 3.05%
    45% 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $2,124 2.75%
    48% 4 $1,160,000 $290,000 $1,971 3.16%
    49% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,942 2.94%
    46% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,090 2.88%
    47% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $750 2.88%

    First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 102 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 91 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 220 $45,580,000 $207,182 $2,390 3.13%
    Not provided 79 $17,725,000 $224,367 $2,248 3.04%
    Asian 13 $3,105,000 $238,846 $2,201 3.07%
    Black 7 $1,305,000 $186,429 $1,392 4.05%
    American Indian 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,377 3.46%
    Other Asian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,095 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.74%

    First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.02%

    First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 323 $68,315,000 $211,502

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $115,000 $115,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 322 $68,200,000 $211,801

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 39 $5,315,000 $136,282 $1,995 3.00%
    40-60% 85 $17,275,000 $203,235 $1,965 2.90%
    60-80% 139 $33,855,000 $243,561 $2,361 3.07%
    80-100% 43 $10,965,000 $255,000 $3,616 3.20%
    Over 100% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $18,672 2.88%
    Under 20% 16 $500,000 $31,250 $301 5.22%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%