Direct Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Direct Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. Direct Federal Credit Union has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Worcester, Barnstable Town, and Manchester among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Direct Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Direct Federal 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.63% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.65% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.29% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.29% | 4/5/25 |
| 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
321Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$78,005,000Relative Rate
Direct Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.69%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 1.14%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Direct Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $5,199.
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 $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 275 | $69,255,000 | $251,836 | $4,810 | 7.76% |
| PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $3,510,000 | $219,375 | $4,879 | 7.55% |
| WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $3,395,000 | $199,706 | $4,635 | 7.85% |
| BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,240,000 | $124,000 | $5,754 | 7.69% |
| MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $540,000 | $270,000 | $0 | 8.00% |
| Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 8.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 300 | $68,630,000 | $228,767 | n/a | 7.83% |
| Conventional | 21 | $9,375,000 | $446,429 | $4,875 | 6.68% |
For 2024, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 300 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 21 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 161 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 81 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 189 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 121 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Direct Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,199, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 298 | $68,750,000 | $230,705 |
| 6-7% | 17 | $7,385,000 | $434,412 |
| 5-6% | 3 | $1,305,000 | $435,000 |
| Over 8% | 3 | $565,000 | $188,333 |
During 2024, Direct Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 298 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Direct Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 148 originations, totaling $44,590,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 125 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 79 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 85 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 64 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications69.86%
Direct Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination93.15%
Direct Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 321 | $78,005,000 | $243,006 |