Security First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

EDINBURG, TX

LEI: 549300CZYL6IDJDBUR04

Tax ID: 74-1119459

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Review & Overview

Security First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Cash Out Refi loans. Security First Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Mcallen, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, Raymondville, and Los Angeles among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Security First Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Security First 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

547

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,155,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 362 $7,450,000 $20,580 $2,835 8.75%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 165 $2,445,000 $14,818 $2,269 8.93%
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $105,000 $11,667 $0 9.67%
Raymondville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $80,000 $13,333 $0 9.91%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.35%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.35%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 8.85%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.20%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 13.10%
Security First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Mcallen, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, Raymondville, and Los Angeles among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (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 547 $10,155,000 $18,565 $2,691 8.83%

    For 2018, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 547 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 483 $4,595,000 $9,513 $0 9.37%
    Cash Out Refi 42 $3,030,000 $72,143 $2,394 4.85%
    Home Purchase 13 $1,665,000 $128,077 $3,463 4.60%
    Refi 6 $670,000 $111,667 $3,446 4.33%
    Other 3 $195,000 $65,000 $2,258 5.50%

    For 2018, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 483 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 42 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 223 $1,935,000 $8,677 $1,910 9.34%
    5 Year 138 $1,870,000 $13,551 $1,785 9.76%
    3 Year 72 $490,000 $6,806 $0 10.20%
    1 Year 55 $455,000 $8,273 $0 6.97%
    15 Year 23 $2,095,000 $91,087 $2,838 4.79%
    10 Year 18 $990,000 $55,000 $2,366 4.48%
    20 Year 11 $1,415,000 $128,636 $2,982 5.25%
    30 Year 7 $905,000 $129,286 $3,260 4.98%

    For 2018, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 223 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 138 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 10 $1,330,000 $133,000
    $<1k 6 $380,000 $63,333
    $3k-4k 1 $335,000 $335,000

    Security First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,260, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 10 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 376 $3,030,000 $8,059
    4-5% 112 $3,930,000 $35,089
    5-6% 35 $1,225,000 $35,000
    3-4% 12 $1,480,000 $123,333
    6-7% 8 $450,000 $56,250
    7-8% 2 $20,000 $10,000

    During 2018, Security First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 376 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 526 $6,830,000 $12,985 $2,272 9.00%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,480,000 $137,778 $3,420 4.71%
    $200k-400k 3 $845,000 $281,667 $4,949 4.13%

    2018 saw Security First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 526 originations, totaling $6,830,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 401 $4,305,000 $10,736 $2,322 10.26%
    $50k-75k 18 $1,340,000 $74,444 $2,705 4.75%
    $75k-100k 15 $1,415,000 $94,333 $2,874 4.61%
    $100k-150k 8 $710,000 $88,750 $2,594 4.74%
    $150k-250k 4 $900,000 $225,000 $4,427 4.20%
    $250k+ 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,923 7.00%

    Security First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 401 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 146 $2,620,000 $17,945 $2,869 9.93%
    30-36% 108 $2,720,000 $25,185 $2,798 9.39%
    <20% 90 $1,620,000 $18,000 $2,498 9.67%
    36% 20 $180,000 $9,000 $2,047 10.64%
    37% 19 $185,000 $9,737 $2,162 9.69%
    38% 12 $320,000 $26,667 $2,471 8.78%
    40% 10 $70,000 $7,000 $0 9.81%
    41% 8 $200,000 $25,000 $2,622 8.20%
    39% 7 $45,000 $6,429 $0 12.29%
    42% 7 $55,000 $7,857 $0 9.89%
    43% 7 $185,000 $26,429 $2,138 7.52%
    50-60% 4 $40,000 $10,000 $0 11.81%
    44% 4 $50,000 $12,500 $0 9.26%
    49% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.10%
    46% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,778 6.15%

    Security First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 146 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 108 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 536 $9,730,000 $18,153 $2,682 8.85%
    Asian 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,787 4.63%
    Black 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,032 3.65%
    Not provided 7 $55,000 $7,857 $0 10.02%
    Filipino 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    47.22%

    Security First Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.29%

    Security First Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 547 $10,155,000 $18,565

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 547 $10,155,000 $18,565

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $360,000 $36,000 $1,980 4.48%
    40-60% 12 $650,000 $54,167 $2,269 5.00%
    60-80% 20 $2,030,000 $101,500 $2,869 4.62%
    80-100% 18 $2,360,000 $131,111 $3,387 4.71%
    Under 20% 4 $160,000 $40,000 $1,887 6.00%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Security National Financial Corp Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 20.0%
    Security National Financial Corp Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 60.0%
    Security National Financial Corp VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 20.0%