A+ Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Austin, TX

LEI: 549300AZ4UOXI3Q53W34

Tax ID: 74-1178648

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews

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Review & Overview

A+ Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other loans. A+ Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, Killeen, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

A+ 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. A+ 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 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.57% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.84% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.53% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 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

638

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$84,210,000

Awards

A+ Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

A+ Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.3%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.75%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

A+ Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,334.

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
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 493 $61,255,000 $124,249 $1,439 7.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $5,585,000 $97,982 $1,811 7.22%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,580,000 $310,000 $1,187 7.18%
Outside of Metro Areas 29 $5,215,000 $179,828 $1,975 7.19%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,910,000 $136,429 $2,369 7.67%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,705,000 $113,667 $943 7.04%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $915,000 $915,000 $0 7.50%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,237 7.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,745 8.88%
Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,989 6.99%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,627 5.75%
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,042 5.88%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $795 5.99%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.25%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,420 6.75%
A+ Federal Credit Union's top markets include Austin, Killeen, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 499 $67,495,000 $135,261 $1,471 6.92%
    HELOC 136 $15,540,000 $114,265 n/a 8.47%
    FHA 3 $1,175,000 $391,667 $12,179 6.13%

    For 2024, A+ Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 499 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 136 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 447 $42,495,000 $95,067 $727 7.19%
    Home Improvement 83 $8,815,000 $106,205 $662 8.14%
    Home Purchase 47 $16,245,000 $345,638 $6,663 6.63%
    Cash Out Refi 42 $11,010,000 $262,143 $4,758 6.80%
    Refi 19 $5,645,000 $297,105 $1,461 7.33%

    For 2024, A+ Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 447 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 245 $26,965,000 $110,061 $911 7.69%
    15 Year 133 $15,365,000 $115,526 $963 6.93%
    30 Year 127 $29,495,000 $232,244 $4,334 7.30%
    10 Year 95 $9,225,000 $97,105 $716 6.70%
    5 Year 29 $1,915,000 $66,034 $677 6.52%
    Other 8 $1,090,000 $136,250 $477 7.28%
    3 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.25%

    For 2024, A+ Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 245 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 133 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 421 $42,175,000 $100,178
    $1k-2k 54 $14,710,000 $272,407
    $5k+ 8 $2,920,000 $365,000
    $2k-3k 3 $825,000 $275,000
    $4k-5k 1 $405,000 $405,000

    A+ Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,334, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 421 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 289 $36,575,000 $126,557
    7-8% 210 $30,630,000 $145,857
    Over 8% 107 $11,225,000 $104,907
    5-6% 31 $5,555,000 $179,194
    4-5% 1 $225,000 $225,000

    During 2024, A+ Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 289 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 355 $20,225,000 $56,972 $738 7.25%
    $100k-200k 154 $21,490,000 $139,545 $1,236 7.37%
    $200k-400k 110 $28,190,000 $256,273 $3,454 7.12%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,255,000 $477,727 $8,475 6.70%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,910,000 $1,477,500 $10,397 7.38%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,140,000 $785,000 $8,704 6.97%

    2024 saw A+ Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 355 originations, totaling $20,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 166 $20,700,000 $124,699 $1,869 7.29%
    $150k-250k 135 $20,075,000 $148,704 $1,551 7.22%
    $75k-100k 122 $10,670,000 $87,459 $1,117 7.22%
    $50k-75k 116 $10,450,000 $90,086 $1,263 7.18%
    $250k+ 42 $8,740,000 $208,095 $2,134 7.38%
    $50k or less 31 $2,215,000 $71,452 $1,052 7.31%

    A+ Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 166 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 135 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 118 $12,290,000 $104,153 $1,233 7.43%
    20-30% 113 $12,785,000 $113,142 $1,289 7.15%
    30-36% 84 $10,510,000 $125,119 $1,500 7.15%
    <20% 42 $5,440,000 $129,524 $1,413 7.45%
    49% 28 $4,370,000 $156,071 $2,288 7.11%
    >60% 24 $2,540,000 $105,833 $1,103 7.46%
    41% 22 $2,640,000 $120,000 $1,964 7.12%
    46% 20 $3,020,000 $151,000 $1,417 7.27%
    37% 19 $2,435,000 $128,158 $1,707 7.25%
    42% 18 $3,120,000 $173,333 $2,272 7.18%
    39% 17 $2,775,000 $163,235 $2,328 7.06%
    36% 17 $1,705,000 $100,294 $925 7.23%
    43% 16 $2,320,000 $145,000 $1,904 7.09%
    38% 15 $2,295,000 $153,000 $982 7.33%
    40% 15 $1,935,000 $129,000 $2,762 6.82%
    45% 15 $1,435,000 $95,667 $2,092 7.23%
    48% 14 $1,960,000 $140,000 $1,306 6.94%
    47% 14 $1,100,000 $78,571 $720 7.08%
    44% 10 $1,430,000 $143,000 $2,449 7.71%

    A+ Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 118 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 113 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 417 $48,645,000 $116,655 $1,554 7.29%
    Not provided 142 $20,460,000 $144,085 $1,632 6.94%
    Not applicable 14 $7,680,000 $548,571 $0 7.54%
    Black 36 $3,800,000 $105,556 $990 7.57%
    Asian 13 $2,115,000 $162,692 $1,801 8.00%
    American Indian 11 $1,185,000 $107,727 $1,162 7.16%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $145,000 $48,333 $795 8.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $795 7.50%
    Other Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $795 6.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    71.88%

    A+ Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    55.96%

    A+ 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
    NA 638 $84,210,000 $131,991

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    638 $84,210,000 $131,991

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 188 $25,660,000 $136,489 $1,154 7.28%
    40-60% 58 $13,120,000 $226,207 $3,196 7.24%
    60-80% 45 $16,515,000 $367,000 $4,425 7.14%
    80-100% 18 $6,810,000 $378,333 $6,750 6.46%
    Under 20% 329 $22,105,000 $67,188 $729 7.29%