Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Denver, CO

LEI: 549300BJPOL64WXEFY56

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Review & Overview

Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Denver Fire Department 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: Denver, Fort Collins, Phoenix, Edwards, and Greeley among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Denver Fire Department 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. Denver Fire Department 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.75% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.56% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.56% 5/4/24
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

106

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,310,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $15,980,000 $177,556 $2,120 3.50%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $2,531 3.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $5,207 3.46%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $7,926 2.75%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $2,123 3.42%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,967 3.00%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,267 2.77%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,267 2.85%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,393 3.13%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $423 3.75%
Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's top markets include Denver, Fort Collins, Phoenix, Edwards, and Greeley among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 98 $18,650,000 $190,306 $2,324 3.33%
    HELOC 6 $380,000 $63,333 n/a 5.42%
    FHA 2 $280,000 $140,000 $903 3.32%

    For 2020, Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 98 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 57 $7,465,000 $130,965 $756 3.68%
    Refi 24 $5,340,000 $222,500 $3,246 3.04%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $4,905,000 $288,529 $5,185 3.06%
    Home Purchase 4 $1,320,000 $330,000 $6,640 3.31%
    Home Improvement 4 $280,000 $70,000 $474 4.50%

    For 2020, Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 57 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 45 $4,235,000 $94,111 $481 4.12%
    15 Year 30 $7,170,000 $239,000 $2,058 2.87%
    30 Year 22 $6,510,000 $295,909 $5,795 3.15%
    10 Year 5 $695,000 $139,000 $1,692 2.86%
    20 Year 2 $520,000 $260,000 $5,167 2.81%
    5 Year 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,121 2.70%

    For 2020, Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 31 $6,515,000 $210,161
    $3k-4k 15 $3,515,000 $234,333
    $4k-5k 7 $2,385,000 $340,714
    $5k+ 5 $2,245,000 $449,000
    $1k-2k 1 $65,000 $65,000
    $2k-3k 1 $175,000 $175,000

    Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,795, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 31 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 49 $7,275,000 $148,469
    2.5-3% 42 $10,190,000 $242,619
    5-6% 7 $565,000 $80,714
    <2.5% 4 $1,040,000 $260,000
    4-5% 3 $225,000 $75,000
    6-7% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2020, Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 49 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 42 $2,760,000 $65,714 $576 3.93%
    $200k-400k 34 $9,510,000 $279,706 $3,645 3.02%
    $100k-200k 22 $3,470,000 $157,727 $2,100 3.32%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,570,000 $446,250 $4,779 3.14%

    2020 saw Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 42 originations, totaling $2,760,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 36 $5,730,000 $159,167 $1,854 3.62%
    $150k-250k 26 $4,770,000 $183,462 $2,021 3.58%
    $75k-100k 24 $5,420,000 $225,833 $2,977 3.35%
    $50k-75k 13 $2,325,000 $178,846 $3,001 3.01%
    $50k or less 4 $390,000 $97,500 $599 3.56%
    $250k+ 3 $675,000 $225,000 $3,069 2.96%

    Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 30 $4,870,000 $162,333 $2,143 3.36%
    30-36% 22 $3,740,000 $170,000 $2,166 3.78%
    <20% 20 $3,090,000 $154,500 $2,128 3.38%
    37% 7 $1,605,000 $229,286 $2,538 3.07%
    39% 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $3,194 3.42%
    41% 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $4,269 3.31%
    40% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $1,216 3.17%
    36% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $2,675 3.22%
    42% 3 $655,000 $218,333 $1,028 3.42%
    47% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $1,087 3.18%
    45% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $426 4.50%
    49% 2 $550,000 $275,000 $3,252 3.38%
    >60% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $9,127 3.00%
    43% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $538 4.75%

    Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 30 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 22 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 94 $16,490,000 $175,426 $1,963 3.46%
    Not provided 10 $2,580,000 $258,000 $5,304 3.07%
    American Indian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $1,087 3.00%
    Black 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.06%

    Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.91%

    Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 106 $19,310,000 $182,170

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $345,000 $345,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 105 $18,965,000 $180,619

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 27 $4,535,000 $167,963 $1,623 3.34%
    40-60% 18 $4,830,000 $268,333 $4,259 2.85%
    60-80% 19 $5,935,000 $312,368 $3,929 3.15%
    80-100% 5 $1,555,000 $311,000 $3,364 3.27%
    Under 20% 37 $2,455,000 $66,351 $607 4.01%