Fedchoice Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lanham, MD

LEI: 549300AN5V81GRYDJ823

Tax ID: 53-0196968

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Review & Overview

Fedchoice Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Fedchoice Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Philadelphia, Winchester, Miami, and Baltimore among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fedchoice Federal 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. Fedchoice 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.56% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.34% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 11/21/24
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

25

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,695,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,265,000 $97,308 $667 4.96%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $770,000 $128,333 $1,791 4.71%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,882 4.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,161 4.88%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $145,000 $48,333 $345 4.93%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,128 4.75%
Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, Philadelphia, Winchester, Miami, and Baltimore among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 18 $2,160,000 $120,000 $1,440 4.95%
    HELOC 7 $535,000 $76,429 n/a 4.71%

    For 2018, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 18 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 7 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 9 $615,000 $68,333 $34 4.80%
    Home Purchase 5 $995,000 $199,000 $3,519 4.90%
    Other 5 $425,000 $85,000 $0 4.56%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $490,000 $122,500 $1,689 5.09%
    Refi 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 5.63%

    For 2018, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 9 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 5 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 7 $535,000 $76,429 $0 4.71%
    15 Year 6 $610,000 $101,667 $138 5.37%
    30 Year 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $3,422 5.00%
    5 Year 3 $125,000 $41,667 $45 4.25%
    10 Year 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 4.70%
    20 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,128 4.75%

    For 2018, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 7 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 15 $1,695,000 $113,000
    $1k-2k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $2k-3k 1 $275,000 $275,000

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,422, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 14 $1,610,000 $115,000
    5-6% 8 $950,000 $118,750
    3-4% 2 $80,000 $40,000
    6-7% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2018, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 14 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 12 $560,000 $46,667 $118 4.83%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,390,000 $139,000 $1,583 4.89%
    $200k-400k 3 $745,000 $248,333 $4,193 5.08%

    2018 saw Fedchoice Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 12 originations, totaling $560,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 8 $920,000 $115,000 $2,019 4.88%
    $50k-75k 7 $595,000 $85,000 $0 4.94%
    $150k-250k 5 $765,000 $153,000 $1,529 4.90%
    $50k or less 3 $245,000 $81,667 $2,363 4.98%
    $250k+ 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.75%
    $75k-100k 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.40%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 6 $850,000 $141,667 $1,443 4.95%
    20-30% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $979 4.81%
    <20% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 4.85%
    43% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,564 4.88%
    49% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,161 5.06%
    42% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.40%
    44% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%
    50-60% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $690 5.05%
    36% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.50%
    37% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,598 5.13%
    39% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,760 4.88%
    41% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 5.50%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 6 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 14 $1,870,000 $133,571 $1,930 4.85%
    Black 11 $825,000 $75,000 $889 4.93%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.00%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -4.00%

    Fedchoice 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
    0.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    NA 24 $2,670,000 $111,250

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 25 $2,695,000 $107,800

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 4.72%
    40-60% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,128 4.63%
    60-80% 4 $690,000 $172,500 $1,877 5.23%
    80-100% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,429 4.91%
    Under 20% 12 $830,000 $69,167 $19 4.85%