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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Direct Federal Credit Union has a high 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.25% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.01% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.13% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.96% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.76% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.76% | 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
410Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$89,130,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 313 | $73,575,000 | $235,064 | $0 | 4.25% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 52 | $5,730,000 | $110,192 | $0 | 4.21% |
| PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $4,545,000 | $239,211 | $0 | 4.30% |
| WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 18 | $3,520,000 | $195,556 | $0 | 4.19% |
| BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,260,000 | $315,000 | $0 | 3.99% |
| MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $500,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 4.24% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 246 | $33,460,000 | $136,016 | n/a | 4.24% |
| Conventional | 164 | $55,670,000 | $339,451 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2018, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 246 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 164 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 142 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 110 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Year | 246 | $33,460,000 | $136,016 | $0 | 4.24% |
| Other | 164 | $55,670,000 | $339,451 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2018, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 246 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 164 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5% | 181 | $24,355,000 | $134,558 |
| 3-4% | 65 | $9,105,000 | $140,077 |
During 2018, Direct Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 181 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw Direct Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 119 originations, totaling $6,445,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 118 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 106 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 164 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 57 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications64.64%
Direct Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.17%
Direct Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 164 | $55,670,000 | $339,451 |
| NA | 246 | $33,460,000 | $136,016 |