Arbor Financial Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

KALAMAZOO, MI

LEI: 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.95% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.36% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,779

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$272,735,000

Top 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%
Arbor Financial Credit Union's top markets include Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Holland, Detroit, and Sturgis among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 663 $118,715,000 $179,057 $2,396 2.67%
    Cash Out Refi 420 $69,280,000 $164,952 $2,513 2.71%
    Home Purchase 327 $65,635,000 $200,719 $3,173 3.41%
    Other 203 $8,445,000 $41,601 $0 4.24%
    Home Improvement 166 $10,660,000 $64,217 $2,510 3.87%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 477 $36,315,000 $76,132 $2,662 3.94%
    30 Year 399 $74,095,000 $185,702 $2,833 3.54%
    15 Year 390 $72,820,000 $186,718 $2,514 2.61%
    Other 308 $52,830,000 $171,526 $2,332 2.24%
    10 Year 165 $26,295,000 $159,364 $2,266 2.33%
    30+ year 31 $8,445,000 $272,419 $5,297 3.25%
    5 Year 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $3,594 4.52%
    1 Year 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 4.25%

    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

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,281 $235,215,000 $183,618
    $<1k 53 $8,255,000 $155,755
    $2k-3k 36 $7,360,000 $204,444
    $3k-4k 11 $1,985,000 $180,455
    $4k-5k 1 $365,000 $365,000
    $5k+ 1 $485,000 $485,000

    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

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 674 $95,590,000 $141,825
    <2.5% 626 $110,540,000 $176,581
    2.5-3% 262 $49,230,000 $187,901
    4-5% 123 $10,875,000 $88,415
    5-6% 73 $5,915,000 $81,027
    6-7% 11 $285,000 $25,909
    Over 8% 6 $110,000 $18,333
    7-8% 4 $190,000 $47,500

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 728 $106,560,000 $146,374 $2,518 2.85%
    $100,000 or less 590 $30,920,000 $52,407 $2,210 3.64%
    $200k-400k 405 $106,785,000 $263,667 $2,867 2.82%
    $400k-600k 53 $25,065,000 $472,925 $3,613 2.96%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,750,000 $1,375,000 $5,025 3.38%
    $600k-1MM 1 $655,000 $655,000 $3,506 3.00%

    2020 saw Arbor Financial Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 728 originations, totaling $106,560,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 506 $83,270,000 $164,565 $2,613 3.02%
    $50k-75k 403 $46,385,000 $115,099 $2,585 3.16%
    $75k-100k 325 $44,295,000 $136,292 $2,603 3.17%
    $150k-250k 268 $54,480,000 $203,284 $2,606 2.85%
    $50k or less 206 $18,030,000 $87,524 $2,564 3.58%
    $250k+ 71 $26,275,000 $370,070 $2,951 2.74%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 583 $86,095,000 $147,676 $2,569 3.05%
    30-36% 380 $59,510,000 $156,605 $2,729 3.14%
    <20% 291 $44,185,000 $151,838 $2,461 2.94%
    36% 70 $11,110,000 $158,714 $2,698 3.20%
    37% 55 $9,165,000 $166,636 $2,658 3.06%
    40% 52 $7,480,000 $143,846 $2,454 3.22%
    39% 51 $7,505,000 $147,157 $2,771 3.28%
    42% 48 $8,160,000 $170,000 $2,656 2.83%
    43% 48 $7,680,000 $160,000 $2,692 3.30%
    38% 45 $8,485,000 $188,556 $2,982 3.38%
    41% 35 $6,115,000 $174,714 $2,602 3.05%
    44% 32 $5,830,000 $182,188 $2,702 3.09%
    50-60% 21 $2,945,000 $140,238 $2,523 3.64%
    45% 17 $2,775,000 $163,235 $2,561 3.27%
    47% 12 $1,520,000 $126,667 $2,321 3.31%
    46% 11 $1,025,000 $93,182 $2,522 3.75%
    48% 8 $1,090,000 $136,250 $2,466 3.36%
    49% 7 $665,000 $95,000 $3,043 3.75%
    >60% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.25%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,576 $241,410,000 $153,179 $2,615 3.10%
    Not provided 122 $18,550,000 $152,049 $2,639 3.26%
    Asian 28 $5,090,000 $181,786 $2,655 2.67%
    Black 34 $4,160,000 $122,353 $2,395 3.36%
    American Indian 9 $1,615,000 $179,444 $2,750 3.18%
    Filipino 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,698 3.63%
    Asian Indian 3 $495,000 $165,000 $2,047 2.16%
    Other Asian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,361 2.24%
    Not applicable 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,012 2.38%
    Chinese 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,211 2.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 3.38%
    Korean 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,438 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.99%

    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 origination
    75.32%

    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

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 250 $23,270,000 $93,080 $2,128 3.11%
    40-60% 320 $48,390,000 $151,219 $2,335 2.55%
    60-80% 619 $119,995,000 $193,853 $2,666 2.81%
    80-100% 335 $73,255,000 $218,672 $3,040 3.32%
    Under 20% 255 $7,825,000 $30,686 $971 4.24%