Arbor Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
KALAMAZOO, MILEI: 549300E5018DD89WPX79
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Review & Overview
Arbor Financial Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Arbor Financial Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Holland, Detroit, and Sturgis among others. We have data for 26 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Arbor Financial 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. Arbor Financial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 5.95% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.39% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.25% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.54% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.41% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.36% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.36% | 11/17/24 |
| 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
1,779Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$272,735,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 889 | $137,635,000 | $154,820 | $2,561 | 3.05% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 293 | $40,795,000 | $139,232 | $2,684 | 3.31% |
| GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 195 | $34,845,000 | $178,692 | $2,588 | 2.99% |
| Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 169 | $22,945,000 | $135,769 | $2,701 | 3.29% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 50 | $10,280,000 | $205,600 | $2,487 | 2.48% |
| Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 80 | $9,110,000 | $113,875 | $2,687 | 3.31% |
| BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $2,755,000 | $145,000 | $2,641 | 2.80% |
| Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,970,000 | $328,333 | $2,896 | 3.10% |
| NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,755,000 | $159,545 | $2,589 | 3.07% |
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $1,600,000 | $114,286 | $2,995 | 4.35% |
| ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,550,000 | $193,750 | $2,550 | 2.45% |
| LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,470,000 | $147,000 | $2,726 | 2.61% |
| Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,110,000 | $185,000 | $3,392 | 3.04% |
| MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $825,000 | $117,857 | $2,702 | 3.37% |
| Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $715,000 | $238,333 | $2,973 | 3.58% |
| JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $620,000 | $155,000 | $2,620 | 2.65% |
| BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $595,000 | $595,000 | $3,952 | 3.63% |
| Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $415,000 | $138,333 | $2,152 | 2.16% |
| Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $2,976 | 2.88% |
| MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $2,419 | 2.24% |
| FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $315,000 | $105,000 | $2,537 | 2.41% |
| Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $2,448 | 2.50% |
| Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,953 | 3.00% |
| MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $5,092 | 3.25% |
| Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $2,802 | 1.74% |
| Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $0 | 3.88% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 1,392 | $254,710,000 | $182,981 | $2,613 | 2.82% |
| HELOC | 387 | $18,025,000 | $46,576 | n/a | 4.15% |
For 2020, Arbor Financial Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,392 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 387 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Arbor Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 663 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 420 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Arbor Financial Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 477 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 399 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Arbor Financial Credit Union's average total fees were $2,833, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,281 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, Arbor Financial Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.54%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 674 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Arbor Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 728 originations, totaling $106,560,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Arbor Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 506 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 403 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Arbor Financial Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 583 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 380 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.99%
Arbor Financial 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 origination75.32%
Arbor Financial Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 381 | $17,585,000 | $46,155 |
| NA | 1,398 | $255,150,000 | $182,511 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 22 | $2,340,000 | $106,364 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 1,757 | $270,395,000 | $153,896 |