Security First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
EDINBURG, TXLEI: 549300CZYL6IDJDBUR04
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Review & Overview
Security First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Refi loans. Security First Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Mcallen, Brownsville, and Rio Grande City among others. We have data for 4 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. 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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SimulatedRates™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 |
| 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
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SECURITY FIRST Federal Credit Union - 2022
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 59 | $8,065,000 | $136,695 | $2,907 | 3.68% |
| BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 18 | $2,340,000 | $130,000 | $3,181 | 3.54% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $2,998 | 3.75% |
| Rio Grande City-Roma, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $3,636 | 3.05% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 79 | $10,735,000 | $135,886 | $2,981 | 3.64% |
For 2022, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 79 originations.
Loan Reason
| Loan Reason | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 54 | $6,550,000 | $121,296 | $2,927 | 3.81% |
| Refi | 20 | $3,130,000 | $156,500 | $2,543 | 3.32% |
| Home Purchase | 5 | $1,055,000 | $211,000 | $5,300 | 3.07% |
For 2022, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 54 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 20 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, Security First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 48 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 12 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 20 | $2,450,000 | $122,500 |
| $2k-3k | 3 | $805,000 | $268,333 |
| $1k-2k | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 |
Security First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,083, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 20 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 42 | $5,920,000 | $140,952 |
| 4-5% | 16 | $1,620,000 | $101,250 |
| 2.5-3% | 15 | $2,415,000 | $161,000 |
| 5-6% | 5 | $675,000 | $135,000 |
During 2022, Security First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.53%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 42 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw Security First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 31 originations, totaling $1,965,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Security First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 18 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 17 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Security First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 17 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | $9,785,000 | $134,041 | $2,910 | 3.70% |
| Asian | 5 | $895,000 | $179,000 | $4,196 | 3.06% |
| 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $1,973 | 2.55% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications58.52%
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 originationPoints and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 79 | $10,735,000 | $135,886 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2022 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security National Financial Corp | Conventional home mortgage | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 | 100.0% |