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 Cash Out Refi, 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 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Direct Federal 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.
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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
259Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$94,375,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 213 | $80,135,000 | $376,221 | $0 | 0.00% |
| PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 23 | $8,335,000 | $362,391 | $0 | 0.00% |
| WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $4,005,000 | $267,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,675,000 | $239,286 | $0 | 0.00% |
| MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 259 | $94,375,000 | $364,382 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2019, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 259 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2019, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 121 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 67 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 259 | $94,375,000 | $364,382 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2019, Direct Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 259 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Direct Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 112 originations, totaling $33,230,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 96 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 61 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 259 | $94,375,000 | $364,382 | $0 | 0.00% |
Direct Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 259 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications90.59%
Direct Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination63.32%
Direct Federal Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 259 | $94,375,000 | $364,382 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 259 | $94,375,000 | $364,382 |
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2019 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT LENDERS LLC | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |