Arkansas Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jacksonville, AR

LEI: 549300HIKKZQ0TVJWA08

Tax ID: 71-0292056

5 stars - Updated: 5/9/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 49 reviews

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Review & Overview

Arkansas Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Arkansas Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and Searcy among others. We have data for 26 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Arkansas 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. Arkansas 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 5/9/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 5/9/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 5/9/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.49% 5/9/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.57% 5/9/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.55% 5/9/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.14% 5/9/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 5/9/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 5/9/25
15 Year VA Purchase 6.66% 5/9/25
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Originations

2,432

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$251,020,000
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Relative Rate

Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.4%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.15%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,668.

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
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,478 $147,760,000 $99,973 $1,726 8.61%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 281 $36,765,000 $130,836 $1,673 8.59%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 148 $16,030,000 $108,311 $2,004 8.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 152 $16,000,000 $105,263 $1,933 8.33%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $11,120,000 $91,148 $1,400 8.45%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $6,725,000 $79,118 $1,270 8.71%
Malvern, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $4,095,000 $99,878 $1,641 8.51%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,370,000 $84,643 $1,388 8.82%
Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,855,000 $371,000 $1,266 9.03%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,855,000 $97,632 $1,428 8.54%
PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,610,000 $100,625 $1,721 8.33%
Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,090,000 $77,857 $2,638 8.11%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $695,000 $99,286 $896 8.70%
Arkadelphia, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $575,000 $63,889 $875 8.50%
Helena-West Helena, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $450,000 $112,500 $2,411 7.66%
Camden, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $440,000 $110,000 $3,314 8.63%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $410,000 $68,333 $1,399 8.46%
Blytheville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,728 8.50%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,637 6.00%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,240 6.88%
Hope, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,056 6.25%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 8.75%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 9.13%
TEXARKANA, TX-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 9.13%
Magnolia, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.50%
Forrest City, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 10.00%
Arkansas Federal Credit Union's top markets include Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and Searcy among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,477 $173,975,000 $117,789 $1,645 8.38%
    HELOC 925 $68,445,000 $73,995 n/a 8.94%
    VA 30 $8,600,000 $286,667 $4,703 6.45%

    For 2024, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,477 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 925 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 1,209 $75,825,000 $62,717 $3 9.23%
    Home Improvement 467 $30,055,000 $64,358 $26 8.95%
    Home Purchase 453 $97,895,000 $216,104 $4,553 7.02%
    Refi 253 $40,445,000 $159,862 $3,504 7.73%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $6,800,000 $136,000 $3,077 7.53%

    For 2024, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 1,209 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 467 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 1,293 $95,715,000 $74,026 $190 9.23%
    30 Year 413 $92,785,000 $224,661 $4,668 6.40%
    10 Year 322 $16,850,000 $52,329 $10 9.08%
    5 Year 187 $9,025,000 $48,262 $27 8.34%
    15 Year 63 $6,855,000 $108,810 $2,606 7.69%
    3 Year 52 $10,300,000 $198,077 $2,485 9.03%
    Other 44 $3,870,000 $87,955 $572 9.21%
    30+ year 39 $10,995,000 $281,923 $6,747 6.99%
    1 Year 19 $4,625,000 $243,421 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 1,293 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 413 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 977 $66,675,000 $68,245
    $2k-3k 151 $28,105,000 $186,126
    $1k-2k 137 $15,785,000 $115,219
    $3k-4k 75 $20,505,000 $273,400
    $5k+ 49 $22,255,000 $454,184
    $4k-5k 43 $13,865,000 $322,442

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,668, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 977 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 1,660 $118,680,000 $71,494
    6-7% 342 $80,150,000 $234,357
    7-8% 302 $29,670,000 $98,245
    5-6% 125 $22,115,000 $176,920
    4-5% 3 $405,000 $135,000

    During 2024, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 1,660 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,619 $79,315,000 $48,990 $277 9.01%
    $100k-200k 494 $69,050,000 $139,777 $2,729 8.05%
    $200k-400k 264 $71,520,000 $270,909 $5,202 7.15%
    $400k-600k 44 $20,980,000 $476,818 $7,485 7.08%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,430,000 $738,333 $12,424 6.88%
    $1MM+ 5 $5,725,000 $1,145,000 $15,487 8.33%

    2024 saw Arkansas Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,619 originations, totaling $79,315,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 657 $69,705,000 $106,096 $1,746 8.62%
    $50k-75k 481 $34,965,000 $72,692 $1,531 8.41%
    $75k-100k 449 $35,835,000 $79,811 $1,378 8.59%
    $150k-250k 429 $59,485,000 $138,660 $2,168 8.72%
    $50k or less 234 $12,290,000 $52,521 $1,239 8.31%
    $250k+ 111 $23,455,000 $211,306 $3,292 8.58%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 657 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 481 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 558 $55,070,000 $98,692 $1,946 8.27%
    30-36% 408 $41,280,000 $101,176 $1,631 8.59%
    50-60% 234 $20,040,000 $85,641 $372 9.04%
    <20% 199 $15,855,000 $79,673 $1,747 8.00%
    41% 82 $8,510,000 $103,780 $1,562 8.85%
    37% 80 $7,440,000 $93,000 $1,767 8.55%
    44% 79 $8,205,000 $103,861 $1,685 8.78%
    45% 74 $9,180,000 $124,054 $2,434 8.52%
    43% 74 $8,110,000 $109,595 $1,921 8.89%
    40% 73 $6,945,000 $95,137 $1,429 8.65%
    39% 69 $9,845,000 $142,681 $2,841 8.50%
    36% 69 $6,445,000 $93,406 $1,632 8.69%
    38% 67 $7,015,000 $104,701 $1,578 8.79%
    49% 61 $6,135,000 $100,574 $1,140 8.74%
    46% 58 $5,910,000 $101,897 $1,904 8.66%
    47% 58 $6,020,000 $103,793 $1,708 8.69%
    48% 58 $7,250,000 $125,000 $1,967 8.74%
    42% 57 $5,695,000 $99,912 $1,574 8.90%
    >60% 4 $900,000 $225,000 $666 8.88%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 558 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 408 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,854 $191,270,000 $103,166 $1,731 8.54%
    Not provided 177 $20,535,000 $116,017 $2,415 8.12%
    Black 267 $17,675,000 $66,199 $974 8.94%
    Not applicable 68 $14,970,000 $220,147 $0 9.06%
    Asian 38 $4,580,000 $120,526 $1,803 8.77%
    American Indian 18 $1,210,000 $67,222 $427 9.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $385,000 $77,000 $1,775 8.83%
    Japanese 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,909 5.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 8.25%
    Other Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
    Vietnamese 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.91%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.39%

    Arkansas 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
    0.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    NA 2,431 $250,965,000 $103,235

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,432 $251,020,000 $103,215

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 703 $59,235,000 $84,260 $338 9.18%
    40-60% 232 $31,860,000 $137,328 $2,377 8.30%
    60-80% 249 $50,865,000 $204,277 $4,729 7.26%
    80-100% 280 $66,340,000 $236,929 $4,860 6.83%
    Over 100% 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $10,343 8.25%
    Under 20% 964 $41,530,000 $43,081 $36 9.04%