First Atlantic Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

EATONTOWN, NJ

LEI: 549300GMXZWXNOS1US34

Tax ID: 21-0647676

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other loans. First Atlantic Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Philadelphia, Bridgeport, Myrtle Beach, and Atlantic City among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Atlantic 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. First Atlantic 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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

184

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$22,140,000

Relative Rate

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.79%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.31%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,075.

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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 170 $20,610,000 $121,235 $142 7.32%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $0 7.05%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.50%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 5.75%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.75%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.75%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.50%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.00%
First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's top markets include New York, Philadelphia, Bridgeport, Myrtle Beach, and Atlantic City among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 95 $10,655,000 $112,158 $130 6.31%
    HELOC 89 $11,485,000 $129,045 n/a 8.37%

    For 2023, First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 95 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 89 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 142 $16,770,000 $118,099 $0 7.31%
    Home Improvement 37 $4,065,000 $109,865 $0 7.33%
    Home Purchase 2 $780,000 $390,000 $4,420 7.06%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,384 7.38%
    Refi 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2023, First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 142 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 37 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 145 $17,865,000 $123,207 $0 7.65%
    10 Year 21 $1,865,000 $88,810 $0 5.90%
    5 Year 8 $340,000 $42,500 $0 5.78%
    20 Year 7 $985,000 $140,714 $0 6.43%
    30 Year 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $4,075 6.79%

    For 2023, First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 145 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 95 $10,655,000 $112,158

    First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,075, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 95 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 65 $8,715,000 $134,077
    6-7% 55 $6,165,000 $112,091
    5-6% 35 $3,735,000 $106,714
    7-8% 28 $3,430,000 $122,500
    4-5% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2023, First Atlantic Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 65 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 94 $5,380,000 $57,234 $0 7.05%
    $100k-200k 54 $6,710,000 $124,259 $0 7.49%
    $200k-400k 32 $7,760,000 $242,500 $666 7.75%
    $400k-600k 2 $880,000 $440,000 $4,896 7.31%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,410,000 $705,000 $0 7.25%

    2023 saw First Atlantic Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 94 originations, totaling $5,380,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 63 $7,625,000 $121,032 $236 7.23%
    $100k-150k 52 $5,570,000 $107,115 $0 7.37%
    $75k-100k 35 $2,755,000 $78,714 $0 6.99%
    $250k+ 22 $5,420,000 $246,364 $445 7.48%
    $50k-75k 10 $670,000 $67,000 $0 7.78%
    $50k or less 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 9.25%

    First Atlantic Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 63 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 52 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 42 $4,450,000 $105,952 $319 7.13%
    30-36% 39 $5,065,000 $129,872 $196 7.00%
    <20% 15 $1,255,000 $83,667 $0 7.23%
    42% 14 $2,080,000 $148,571 $0 7.75%
    44% 14 $1,840,000 $131,429 $0 7.71%
    41% 9 $835,000 $92,778 $0 7.81%
    38% 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $0 7.47%
    43% 9 $995,000 $110,556 $0 7.19%
    36% 6 $670,000 $111,667 $0 6.88%
    39% 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $0 6.71%
    46% 5 $655,000 $131,000 $0 7.80%
    40% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $0 8.44%
    45% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $0 6.92%
    48% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 7.88%
    49% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 7.88%
    37% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.25%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.75%
    47% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.00%
    50-60% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.25%

    First Atlantic Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 42 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 144 $17,840,000 $123,889 $165 7.28%
    Not provided 20 $1,880,000 $94,000 $0 7.23%
    Asian 7 $1,105,000 $157,857 $0 7.14%
    Black 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $0 7.77%
    American Indian 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.56%

    First Atlantic Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.98%

    First Atlantic Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 184 $22,140,000 $120,326

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    184 $22,140,000 $120,326

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $10,095,000 $171,102 $0 7.59%
    40-60% 9 $2,465,000 $273,889 $789 7.44%
    60-80% 2 $780,000 $390,000 $4,140 6.31%
    Under 20% 114 $8,800,000 $77,193 $0 7.17%