Partners 1st Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fort Wayne, IN

LEI: 549300FHTPSIK7LBKD38

Tax ID: 35-1079936

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Partners 1st Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Partners 1st Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fort Wayne, Huntington, Angola, Indianapolis, and Kendallville among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Partners 1st Federal 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. Partners 1st Federal 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.21% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.87% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.28% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.63% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.63% 4/5/25
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Originations

246

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$26,090,000

Awards

PARTNERS 1ST Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.8%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.25%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,230.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $14,330,000 $99,514 $1,038 8.01%
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $1,990,000 $71,071 $1,041 7.47%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,635,000 $125,769 $1,423 7.63%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $3,852 7.69%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $1,202 7.80%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,787 7.58%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $1,088 8.21%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,389 6.50%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $2,317 7.75%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $1,855 7.41%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $405,000 $81,000 $874 7.75%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $2,726 8.04%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $5,912 7.96%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $1,496 5.44%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,045 7.88%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $285,000 $57,000 $844 7.93%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,922 8.94%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.25%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $199 5.25%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,387 6.06%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $275 8.94%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.50%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $150 8.00%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,017 5.50%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $400 7.89%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $150 8.00%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $150 7.50%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $150 10.50%
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's top markets include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Angola, Indianapolis, and Kendallville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 194 $22,760,000 $117,320 $1,187 7.66%
    HELOC 52 $3,330,000 $64,038 n/a 8.58%

    For 2024, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 194 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 131 $9,015,000 $68,817 $493 8.20%
    Home Improvement 54 $2,520,000 $46,667 $189 8.27%
    Home Purchase 50 $13,090,000 $261,800 $3,103 6.69%
    Refi 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $1,867 7.08%

    For 2024, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 131 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 54 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 70 $4,700,000 $67,143 $467 8.67%
    Other 57 $4,095,000 $71,842 $1,281 8.35%
    30 Year 51 $12,815,000 $251,275 $3,230 6.80%
    10 Year 42 $2,850,000 $67,857 $205 7.25%
    5 Year 22 $760,000 $34,545 $150 7.72%
    20 Year 3 $795,000 $265,000 $3,761 6.63%
    1 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.75%

    For 2024, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 70 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 57 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 190 $22,510,000 $118,474

    Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,230, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 190 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 103 $6,075,000 $58,981
    7-8% 68 $5,330,000 $78,382
    6-7% 46 $9,750,000 $211,957
    5-6% 26 $4,550,000 $175,000
    4-5% 3 $385,000 $128,333

    During 2024, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 103 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 167 $8,115,000 $48,593 $301 8.32%
    $100k-200k 44 $6,140,000 $139,545 $2,336 7.03%
    $200k-400k 26 $7,210,000 $277,308 $3,084 6.81%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,860,000 $482,500 $3,974 6.39%
    $600k-1MM 1 $765,000 $765,000 $4,478 6.63%

    2024 saw Partners 1st Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 167 originations, totaling $8,115,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 70 $7,870,000 $112,429 $1,029 8.17%
    $50k-75k 54 $4,770,000 $88,333 $1,109 7.78%
    $75k-100k 43 $3,865,000 $89,884 $1,074 7.88%
    $150k-250k 40 $6,430,000 $160,750 $1,514 7.91%
    $50k or less 35 $2,085,000 $59,571 $1,248 7.35%
    $250k+ 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $2,819 7.25%

    Partners 1st Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 70 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 54 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 67 $4,945,000 $73,806 $852 8.04%
    30-36% 51 $5,555,000 $108,922 $1,015 7.93%
    <20% 32 $1,780,000 $55,625 $461 7.89%
    39% 12 $1,710,000 $142,500 $1,585 8.06%
    43% 10 $1,690,000 $169,000 $2,361 7.70%
    37% 9 $775,000 $86,111 $1,378 8.06%
    45% 9 $1,255,000 $139,444 $1,420 7.64%
    41% 9 $595,000 $66,111 $493 8.24%
    44% 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $1,310 7.97%
    38% 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $1,578 7.17%
    42% 5 $655,000 $131,000 $1,543 8.10%
    36% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $162 8.30%
    40% 5 $755,000 $151,000 $1,275 7.88%
    49% 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $4,340 6.90%
    47% 3 $595,000 $198,333 $1,952 5.50%
    46% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $1,000 5.79%
    48% 2 $890,000 $445,000 $3,719 6.75%
    50-60% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,742 7.81%

    Partners 1st Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 51 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 199 $18,875,000 $94,849 $1,037 7.97%
    Not provided 36 $6,340,000 $176,111 $1,985 7.23%
    Asian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $2,605 6.44%
    Black 7 $375,000 $53,571 $929 8.63%
    American Indian 2 $120,000 $60,000 $175 6.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.46%

    Partners 1st Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.45%

    Partners 1st 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
    NA 246 $26,090,000 $106,057

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    246 $26,090,000 $106,057

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $5,315,000 $81,769 $650 8.12%
    40-60% 18 $3,020,000 $167,778 $1,830 6.49%
    60-80% 15 $4,115,000 $274,333 $2,622 6.55%
    80-100% 37 $9,015,000 $243,649 $3,162 6.98%
    Under 20% 111 $4,625,000 $41,667 $200 8.40%