First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Weirton, WV

LEI: 549300DFQK7P8BBRWA45

Tax ID: 55-0362695

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Review & Overview

First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Weirton, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, and Salem among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

130

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$18,490,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $8,335,000 $114,178 $0 0.00%
WHEELING, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $6,380,000 $132,917 $0 0.00%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,345,000 $477,857 $0 0.00%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union's top markets include Weirton, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, and Salem among others.

Their top states include:
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 130 $18,490,000 $142,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 130 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 50 $6,080,000 $121,600 $0 0.00%
    Refi 47 $6,225,000 $132,447 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $5,485,000 $203,148 $0 0.00%
    Other 4 $600,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 47 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 130 $18,490,000 $142,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 130 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 61 $4,005,000 $65,656 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 50 $7,060,000 $141,200 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,850,000 $269,444 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,575,000 $2,575,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 61 originations, totaling $4,005,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 36 $3,620,000 $100,556 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 27 $5,255,000 $194,630 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 26 $2,670,000 $102,692 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 25 $2,025,000 $81,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 13 $1,975,000 $151,923 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 3 $2,945,000 $981,667 $0 0.00%

    First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 27 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 130 $18,490,000 $142,231 $0 0.00%

    First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 130 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 129 $15,915,000 $123,372 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $2,575,000 $2,575,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.45%

    First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.38%

    First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 130 $18,490,000 $142,231

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $240,000 $120,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 128 $18,250,000 $142,578

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%