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 loans. Fedchoice Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Winchester among others. We have data for 28 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 an average 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
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Originations

219

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$26,915,000

Awards

FEDCHOICE Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 128 $16,830,000 $131,484 $907 4.27%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,965,000 $128,913 $1,562 3.80%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,355,000 $102,391 $1,074 4.59%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $1,175,000 $106,818 $0 3.79%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $0 3.00%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $1,642 1.25%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,192 5.13%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $5,394 5.62%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,028 6.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.49%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.50%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 3.24%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,170 6.24%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,235 3.43%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.24%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.50%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.99%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.50%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.74%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $2,361 6.88%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.24%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $305 6.74%
Union City, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.24%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.74%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.49%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.49%
Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Winchester among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 138 $16,710,000 $121,087 $1,011 5.13%
    HELOC 81 $10,205,000 $125,988 n/a 2.59%

    For 2022, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 138 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 81 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 129 $13,115,000 $101,667 $62 3.67%
    Other 50 $4,970,000 $99,400 $371 5.02%
    Home Purchase 15 $4,415,000 $294,333 $5,146 5.47%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $2,435,000 $187,308 $2,855 4.32%
    Refi 12 $1,980,000 $165,000 $927 4.46%

    For 2022, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 129 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 81 $10,205,000 $125,988 $0 2.59%
    15 Year 61 $5,815,000 $95,328 $256 4.97%
    10 Year 27 $1,505,000 $55,741 $57 5.34%
    30 Year 20 $6,100,000 $305,000 $5,060 5.01%
    20 Year 18 $2,870,000 $159,444 $1,000 5.77%
    5 Year 12 $420,000 $35,000 $0 4.68%

    For 2022, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 81 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 116 $11,330,000 $97,672
    $2k-3k 6 $1,290,000 $215,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,460,000 $365,000
    $4k-5k 4 $1,740,000 $435,000
    $1k-2k 3 $505,000 $168,333
    $5k+ 1 $195,000 $195,000

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,060, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 116 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 63 $9,175,000 $145,635
    5-6% 48 $5,380,000 $112,083
    4-5% 47 $6,105,000 $129,894
    <2.5% 32 $3,320,000 $103,750
    6-7% 24 $2,260,000 $94,167
    7-8% 3 $205,000 $68,333
    2.5-3% 2 $470,000 $235,000

    During 2022, Fedchoice Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 63 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 123 $6,725,000 $54,675 $172 4.28%
    $100k-200k 55 $7,455,000 $135,545 $928 3.99%
    $200k-400k 33 $9,235,000 $279,848 $3,523 4.06%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,500,000 $437,500 $4,522 4.65%

    2022 saw Fedchoice Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 123 originations, totaling $6,725,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 65 $7,315,000 $112,538 $862 4.24%
    $150k-250k 65 $8,725,000 $134,231 $1,250 3.70%
    $250k+ 31 $5,945,000 $191,774 $456 3.89%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,105,000 $91,522 $945 4.72%
    $50k-75k 21 $1,865,000 $88,810 $1,100 4.48%
    $50k or less 13 $875,000 $67,308 $1,545 5.61%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 65 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 60 $8,790,000 $146,500 $1,406 3.91%
    30-36% 44 $4,800,000 $109,091 $754 4.07%
    <20% 17 $2,215,000 $130,294 $1,053 3.81%
    49% 11 $835,000 $75,909 $34 4.83%
    44% 11 $775,000 $70,455 $275 5.26%
    40% 9 $1,295,000 $143,889 $4,015 3.18%
    38% 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $2,204 5.03%
    39% 7 $775,000 $110,714 $3,240 4.48%
    48% 7 $725,000 $103,571 $338 5.51%
    43% 7 $525,000 $75,000 $0 5.74%
    41% 7 $1,095,000 $156,429 $447 3.30%
    46% 7 $805,000 $115,000 $1,415 5.23%
    36% 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $0 4.25%
    45% 6 $660,000 $110,000 $1,743 3.45%
    47% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $0 3.44%
    42% 5 $735,000 $147,000 $0 2.75%
    37% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 5.62%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 60 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 97 $11,665,000 $120,258 $1,058 4.66%
    White 83 $9,325,000 $112,349 $495 3.46%
    Not provided 24 $3,650,000 $152,083 $1,641 4.53%
    Asian 9 $1,915,000 $212,778 $1,474 4.09%
    Asian Indian 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 3.37%
    American Indian 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 5.87%
    Korean 2 $60,000 $30,000 $2,361 6.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.91%

    Fedchoice Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    51.60%

    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 4 $190,000 $47,500
    NA 215 $26,725,000 $124,302

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    219 $26,915,000 $122,900

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $6,525,000 $138,830 $0 4.21%
    40-60% 10 $2,020,000 $202,000 $1,518 4.39%
    60-80% 17 $4,035,000 $237,353 $3,579 4.69%
    80-100% 12 $4,160,000 $346,667 $4,851 5.34%
    Under 20% 133 $10,175,000 $76,504 $59 3.99%