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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Benchmark Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Benchmark Federal Credit Union has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Trenton, and Ocean City among others. We have data for 26 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.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.31% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.80% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.56% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.62% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.73% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.73% 12/16/24
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Originations

144

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$43,400,000

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) 102 $27,980,000 $274,314 $0 2.74%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,340,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,960,000 $980,000 $0 0.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,600,000 $800,000 $0 0.00%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $0 0.00%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,065,000 $1,065,000 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $0 4.80%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $0 0.00%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 0.00%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $340,000 $56,667 $0 4.96%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 0.00%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.55%
Benchmark Federal Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Trenton, and Ocean City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 109 $41,765,000 $383,165 $0 0.00%
    Conventional 35 $1,635,000 $46,714 $0 3.23%

    For 2020, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 109 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 35 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 51 $16,655,000 $326,569 $0 4.42%
    Refi 41 $15,285,000 $372,805 $0 3.27%
    Home Purchase 23 $10,145,000 $441,087 $0 0.00%
    Other 23 $1,145,000 $49,783 $0 2.37%
    Home Improvement 6 $170,000 $28,333 $0 5.93%

    For 2020, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 111 $41,925,000 $377,703 $0 5.65%
    10 Year 15 $775,000 $51,667 $0 0.35%
    15 Year 10 $500,000 $50,000 $0 5.69%
    5 Year 7 $155,000 $22,143 $0 5.04%
    3 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.55%

    For 2020, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 111 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 14 $690,000 $49,286
    5-6% 7 $375,000 $53,571
    4-5% 6 $160,000 $26,667
    6-7% 6 $260,000 $43,333
    3-4% 2 $150,000 $75,000

    During 2020, Benchmark Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 14 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 47 $13,665,000 $290,745 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 38 $1,770,000 $46,579 $0 3.14%
    $100k-200k 27 $4,275,000 $158,333 $0 4.73%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,770,000 $485,625 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,155,000 $683,889 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 7 $9,765,000 $1,395,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Benchmark Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 47 originations, totaling $13,665,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 42 $12,670,000 $301,667 $0 3.75%
    $100k-150k 31 $6,995,000 $225,645 $0 2.51%
    $250k+ 23 $17,385,000 $755,870 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 21 $3,775,000 $179,762 $0 3.49%
    $50k or less 19 $1,335,000 $70,263 $0 3.44%
    $50k-75k 8 $1,240,000 $155,000 $0 6.25%

    Benchmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 42 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 109 $41,765,000 $383,165 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 109 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 91 $35,025,000 $384,890 $0 3.41%
    White 52 $8,360,000 $160,769 $0 3.14%
    Black 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.05%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.15%

    Benchmark Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    29.86%

    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 109 $41,765,000 $383,165
    NA 35 $1,635,000 $46,714

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 144 $43,400,000 $301,389

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $480,000 $80,000 $0 2.88%
    40-60% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.90%
    Under 20% 28 $1,040,000 $37,143 $0 3.29%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 71.4%
    BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%