Benchmark Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Chester, PA

LEI: 549300DO51DW0RG07O39

Tax ID: 23-6257323

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Review & Overview

Benchmark Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Benchmark Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Benchmark Federal Credit Union has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Ocean City among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Benchmark 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. They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.31% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.80% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.56% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.62% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.73% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.73% 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

111

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,545,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $15,245,000 $192,975 $0 4.50%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,180,000 $318,000 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $975,000 $975,000 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $955,000 $318,333 $0 0.00%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $0 0.00%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $0 4.50%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.50%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.13%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Benchmark Federal Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Ocean City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 103 $21,765,000 $211,311 $0 0.00%
    Conventional 8 $2,780,000 $347,500 $0 4.58%

    For 2019, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 103 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 31 $8,325,000 $268,548 $0 4.31%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $10,660,000 $355,333 $0 4.66%
    Home Improvement 26 $1,460,000 $56,154 $0 0.00%
    Other 15 $695,000 $46,333 $0 0.00%
    Refi 9 $3,405,000 $378,333 $0 4.69%

    For 2019, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 31 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 30 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 103 $21,765,000 $211,311 $0 0.00%
    30 Year 7 $2,635,000 $376,429 $0 4.64%
    15 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.13%

    For 2019, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 7 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 6 $2,510,000 $418,333
    3-4% 1 $65,000 $65,000
    5-6% 1 $205,000 $205,000

    During 2019, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 6 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 49 $2,385,000 $48,673 $0 4.00%
    $200k-400k 29 $8,155,000 $281,207 $0 4.92%
    $100k-200k 16 $2,330,000 $145,625 $0 4.13%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,940,000 $495,000 $0 4.50%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,120,000 $780,000 $0 4.75%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,615,000 $2,615,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Benchmark Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 49 originations, totaling $2,385,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 33 $10,845,000 $328,636 $0 4.47%
    $100k-150k 24 $2,540,000 $105,833 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 15 $2,015,000 $134,333 $0 5.06%
    $50k or less 15 $1,085,000 $72,333 $0 4.00%
    $75k-100k 13 $2,225,000 $171,154 $0 4.63%
    $250k+ 11 $5,835,000 $530,455 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 33 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 54 $19,020,000 $352,222 $0 0.00%
    30-36% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.13%
    36% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.00%
    44% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.50%
    20-30% 1 $575,000 $575,000 $0 4.50%
    46% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 4.63%
    47% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 4.63%
    49% 1 $735,000 $735,000 $0 4.75%
    45% 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 4.50%

    Benchmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 54 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 35 $14,515,000 $414,714 $0 4.50%
    White 67 $9,075,000 $135,448 $0 4.31%
    Black 8 $830,000 $103,750 $0 5.50%
    Asian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.68%

    Benchmark 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
    60.36%

    Benchmark 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
    Exempt 54 $19,020,000 $352,222
    NA 57 $5,525,000 $96,930

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 111 $24,545,000 $221,126

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 3 $935,000 $311,667 $0 4.42%
    60-80% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $0 4.25%
    80-100% 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $0 4.96%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 2 22.2%
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 11.1%
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 44.4%
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 22.2%