Arkansas Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jacksonville, AR

LEI: 549300HIKKZQ0TVJWA08

Tax ID: 71-0292056

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    • Review & Overview

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Arkansas Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and Searcy among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Arkansas Federal 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. 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) 6.27% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 11/22/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 11/22/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.32% 11/22/24
    30 Year VA Refi 6.13% 11/22/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 7.45% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 11/22/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 11/22/24
    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

    807

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $143,045,000
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    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) 565 $101,275,000 $179,248 $3,904 4.00%
    FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $16,605,000 $205,000 $3,536 3.57%
    HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $7,790,000 $185,476 $3,789 3.96%
    Outside of Metro Areas 36 $4,960,000 $137,778 $3,179 3.82%
    FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $4,600,000 $164,286 $3,425 3.64%
    Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,705,000 $161,087 $2,989 3.72%
    Malvern, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $810,000 $135,000 $3,634 3.31%
    JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $2,869 3.84%
    Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $3,609 3.75%
    MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,637 3.75%
    El Dorado, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $410,000 $51,250 $0 6.25%
    PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,619 2.81%
    Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,836 3.81%
    Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,110 3.00%
    Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,673 4.13%
    Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,737 3.75%
    TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,101 3.38%
    Magnolia, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,180 3.25%
    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)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against ARKANSAS Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    First Community Bank
    Similarity Rank: 195
    First Arkansas Bank and Trust
    Similarity Rank: 392
    FIRST WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC.
    Similarity Rank: 522
    Truity Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 680
    Farmers Bank & Trust Company
    Similarity Rank: 805
    TELCOE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 902
    Firstar Bank
    Similarity Rank: 980
    First National Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1197
    The First National Bank of Fort Smith
    Similarity Rank: 1311
    First Security Bank
    Similarity Rank: 1500

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 637 $112,965,000 $177,339 $3,691 3.64%
    HELOC 89 $14,045,000 $157,809 n/a 6.23%
    VA 68 $14,690,000 $216,029 $4,279 3.63%
    USDA 13 $1,345,000 $103,462 $4,002 4.34%

    For 2019, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 637 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 89 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 433 $75,645,000 $174,700 $3,844 4.16%
    Refi 223 $42,725,000 $191,592 $3,657 3.30%
    Cash Out Refi 126 $22,600,000 $179,365 $3,616 3.87%
    Home Improvement 24 $2,010,000 $83,750 $4,789 6.01%
    Other 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,474 4.75%

    For 2019, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 433 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 223 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 522 $98,030,000 $187,797 $3,891 3.68%
    15 Year 134 $20,450,000 $152,612 $3,302 3.19%
    3 Year 85 $12,115,000 $142,529 $2,101 6.17%
    20 Year 27 $5,365,000 $198,704 $3,714 3.59%
    Other 18 $4,460,000 $247,778 $0 6.22%
    10 Year 12 $1,490,000 $124,167 $3,081 3.13%
    5 Year 6 $930,000 $155,000 $0 6.46%
    1 Year 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 6.33%

    For 2019, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 522 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 134 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 247 $26,765,000 $108,360
    $2k-3k 206 $36,660,000 $177,961
    $<1k 138 $27,960,000 $202,609
    $3k-4k 77 $22,155,000 $287,727
    $5k+ 13 $6,125,000 $471,154
    $4k-5k 11 $4,585,000 $416,818

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,891, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 247 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 363 $68,055,000 $187,479
    2.5-3% 178 $34,740,000 $195,169
    4-5% 149 $22,005,000 $147,685
    6-7% 75 $7,275,000 $97,000
    5-6% 42 $10,970,000 $261,190

    During 2019, Arkansas Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.68%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 363 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 374 $54,760,000 $146,417 $3,408 3.77%
    $100,000 or less 201 $14,455,000 $71,915 $2,796 4.68%
    $200k-400k 196 $50,890,000 $259,643 $4,692 3.54%
    $400k-600k 28 $12,820,000 $457,857 $5,630 3.41%
    $1MM+ 4 $7,540,000 $1,885,000 $7,666 5.06%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,580,000 $645,000 $6,854 3.25%

    2019 saw Arkansas Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 374 originations, totaling $54,760,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 241 $31,955,000 $132,593 $3,184 4.77%
    $100k-150k 173 $36,925,000 $213,439 $4,242 3.56%
    $50k-75k 168 $25,660,000 $152,738 $3,503 3.59%
    $75k-100k 143 $24,425,000 $170,804 $3,631 3.67%
    $150k-250k 59 $15,345,000 $260,085 $4,147 3.44%
    $250k+ 23 $8,735,000 $379,783 $5,094 3.35%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 241 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 173 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 204 $33,620,000 $164,804 $3,428 4.90%
    20-30% 202 $35,540,000 $175,941 $3,615 3.51%
    30-36% 169 $31,045,000 $183,698 $3,802 3.65%
    36% 26 $4,020,000 $154,615 $3,300 3.61%
    39% 24 $5,130,000 $213,750 $4,046 3.59%
    43% 22 $4,090,000 $185,909 $4,158 3.69%
    41% 21 $3,385,000 $161,190 $3,837 3.68%
    37% 21 $3,225,000 $153,571 $4,110 3.76%
    38% 20 $4,070,000 $203,500 $4,481 3.43%
    42% 19 $3,815,000 $200,789 $4,375 3.64%
    40% 15 $3,315,000 $221,000 $4,001 3.31%
    44% 15 $2,415,000 $161,000 $3,267 3.76%
    50-60% 13 $3,355,000 $258,077 $5,753 3.52%
    47% 13 $2,075,000 $159,615 $3,094 3.50%
    45% 10 $1,870,000 $187,000 $4,034 3.80%
    49% 7 $1,165,000 $166,429 $2,621 3.96%
    48% 3 $635,000 $211,667 $5,207 3.33%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 204 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 202 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 586 $104,220,000 $177,850 $3,748 3.60%
    Not provided 128 $21,840,000 $170,625 $3,334 5.63%
    Black 59 $10,375,000 $175,847 $3,623 3.70%
    Asian 20 $3,770,000 $188,500 $3,919 3.55%
    American Indian 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $4,608 3.67%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,983 4.19%
    Other Asian 1 $415,000 $415,000 $5,171 2.75%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,833 2.88%
    Guamanian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,280 3.25%
    Not applicable 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.49%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.31%

    Arkansas Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 807 $143,045,000 $177,255

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $145,000 $145,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $4,880,000 $2,440,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 804 $138,020,000 $171,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 22 $1,870,000 $85,000 $2,860 3.27%
    40-60% 81 $11,545,000 $142,531 $3,433 3.64%
    60-80% 286 $52,800,000 $184,615 $3,768 4.13%
    80-100% 401 $74,025,000 $184,601 $3,727 3.86%
    Over 100% 13 $2,495,000 $191,923 $9,090 4.33%
    Under 20% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 6.13%