First Community Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Houston, TX

LEI: 549300F52SJSXL6QRM73

Tax ID: 74-1212168

5 stars - Updated: 12/5/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Community Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Community Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Granbury among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Community Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Community Credit Union is typically an average 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 12/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 12/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 12/5/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/5/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.61% 12/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.84% 12/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.84% 12/5/24
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Originations

439

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$120,555,000

Awards

FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

First Community Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.82%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -0.66%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Community Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,839.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 412 $112,720,000 $273,592 $6,323 6.45%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,635,000 $279,615 $6,513 6.60%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,600,000 $400,000 $6,975 6.15%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $9,681 7.00%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,940 5.13%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $6,795 5.63%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,778 5.38%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,587 7.00%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,886 5.38%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,622 6.63%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,700 6.00%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,773 7.99%
First Community Credit Union's top markets include Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Granbury among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 439 $120,555,000 $274,613 $6,328 6.45%

    For 2023, First Community Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 439 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 288 $103,380,000 $358,958 $7,913 5.75%
    Cash Out Refi 134 $13,950,000 $104,104 $3,007 7.86%
    Refi 10 $2,530,000 $253,000 $5,157 6.22%
    Home Improvement 7 $695,000 $99,286 $4,555 8.38%

    For 2023, First Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 288 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 134 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 283 $100,375,000 $354,682 $7,839 5.82%
    20 Year 87 $7,675,000 $88,218 $2,496 8.33%
    15 Year 43 $8,085,000 $188,023 $4,975 6.42%
    10 Year 19 $1,955,000 $102,895 $2,713 7.20%
    30+ year 5 $2,255,000 $451,000 $14,866 6.00%
    5 Year 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,657 6.87%

    For 2023, First Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 283 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 126 $31,880,000 $253,016
    $<1k 97 $6,725,000 $69,330
    $3k-4k 93 $35,525,000 $381,989
    $5k+ 47 $22,135,000 $470,957
    $4k-5k 43 $19,055,000 $443,140
    $1k-2k 32 $5,070,000 $158,438

    First Community Credit Union's average total fees were $7,839, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 126 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 226 $77,930,000 $344,823
    6-7% 85 $25,325,000 $297,941
    Over 8% 63 $4,855,000 $77,063
    7-8% 50 $7,360,000 $147,200
    4-5% 15 $5,085,000 $339,000

    During 2023, First Community Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.82%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 226 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 196 $56,810,000 $289,847 $6,993 5.77%
    $100,000 or less 93 $5,625,000 $60,484 $1,921 8.19%
    $400k-600k 74 $35,410,000 $478,514 $9,245 5.65%
    $100k-200k 55 $7,795,000 $141,727 $4,530 7.13%
    $600k-1MM 20 $13,910,000 $695,500 $13,470 6.04%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $13,794 6.38%

    2023 saw First Community Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 196 originations, totaling $56,810,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 139 $43,735,000 $314,640 $6,806 6.34%
    $100k-150k 136 $33,560,000 $246,765 $5,973 6.56%
    $75k-100k 66 $12,160,000 $184,242 $4,896 6.57%
    $250k+ 49 $23,645,000 $482,551 $9,727 6.09%
    $50k-75k 37 $6,365,000 $172,027 $5,141 6.41%
    $50k or less 11 $925,000 $84,091 $2,599 7.31%

    First Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 139 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 136 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 92 $23,680,000 $257,391 $6,331 6.40%
    20-30% 79 $25,635,000 $324,494 $7,116 6.06%
    42% 43 $7,075,000 $164,535 $4,182 7.60%
    <20% 29 $9,215,000 $317,759 $7,609 5.62%
    38% 25 $6,375,000 $255,000 $5,952 6.56%
    41% 24 $5,190,000 $216,250 $5,311 7.04%
    43% 22 $4,890,000 $222,273 $5,418 6.74%
    39% 19 $4,585,000 $241,316 $5,415 6.89%
    44% 17 $7,215,000 $424,412 $8,463 5.83%
    40% 17 $4,275,000 $251,471 $4,880 7.18%
    36% 15 $4,205,000 $280,333 $6,433 6.78%
    37% 13 $2,975,000 $228,846 $6,084 6.72%
    48% 13 $4,995,000 $384,231 $8,265 5.58%
    49% 11 $3,985,000 $362,273 $7,536 5.76%
    45% 7 $1,975,000 $282,143 $6,887 5.57%
    47% 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $6,174 5.48%
    46% 4 $1,990,000 $497,500 $8,787 5.97%

    First Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 92 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 79 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 261 $71,335,000 $273,314 $6,336 6.48%
    Not provided 89 $22,245,000 $249,944 $5,711 6.54%
    Asian 45 $15,135,000 $336,333 $7,810 6.03%
    Black 41 $11,015,000 $268,659 $5,934 6.44%
    American Indian 2 $660,000 $330,000 $6,933 6.56%
    Not applicable 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.54%

    First Community Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    64.46%

    First Community 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
    NA 439 $120,555,000 $274,613

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    439 $120,555,000 $274,613

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $6,345,000 $107,542 $3,244 7.70%
    40-60% 42 $9,760,000 $232,381 $5,874 6.25%
    60-80% 105 $38,715,000 $368,714 $8,155 5.86%
    80-100% 167 $61,775,000 $369,910 $8,027 5.72%
    Under 20% 66 $3,960,000 $60,000 $1,977 8.22%