First Service Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Houston, TX

LEI: 549300IH3DF6NS2IYJ30

Tax ID: 74-1951016

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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
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  • Points and Fees
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    • Review & Overview

    First Service Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. First Service Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Borger, and Victoria among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Service 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. First Service 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 6.64% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.75% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 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

    238

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $45,990,000

    Awards

    FIRST SERVICE Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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    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) 212 $41,330,000 $194,953 $3,794 3.49%
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,195,000 $398,333 $5,635 2.92%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,180,000 $147,500 $2,876 4.60%
    Outside of Metro Areas 7 $1,165,000 $166,429 $3,871 3.83%
    Borger, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,803 2.63%
    VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,358 2.88%
    Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $3,016 5.25%
    KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,153 4.99%
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,213 4.99%
    Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,186 6.00%
    First Service Credit Union's top markets include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Borger, and Victoria among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 237 $45,615,000 $192,468 $3,746 3.56%
    USDA 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,866 2.75%

    For 2021, First Service Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 237 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 125 $19,255,000 $154,040 $3,277 3.87%
    Refi 59 $14,015,000 $237,542 $4,720 2.74%
    Home Purchase 44 $11,850,000 $269,318 $4,094 3.24%
    Other 10 $870,000 $87,000 $2,696 5.91%

    For 2021, First Service Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 125 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 59 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 105 $28,185,000 $268,429 $4,661 3.14%
    20 Year 57 $6,405,000 $112,368 $2,165 4.72%
    15 Year 53 $8,745,000 $165,000 $4,097 3.06%
    10 Year 15 $1,675,000 $111,667 $2,649 3.84%
    5 Year 5 $275,000 $55,000 $2,212 3.80%
    Other 3 $705,000 $235,000 $6,281 3.03%

    For 2021, First Service Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 105 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 57 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 133 $31,385,000 $235,977
    $<1k 69 $6,505,000 $94,275
    $2k-3k 19 $3,585,000 $188,684
    $3k-4k 6 $1,520,000 $253,333
    $4k-5k 2 $380,000 $190,000
    $5k+ 1 $315,000 $315,000

    First Service Credit Union's average total fees were $4,661, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 133 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 81 $21,785,000 $268,951
    3-4% 63 $11,835,000 $187,857
    4-5% 50 $4,610,000 $92,200
    <2.5% 27 $6,515,000 $241,296
    5-6% 12 $730,000 $60,833
    6-7% 5 $515,000 $103,000

    During 2021, First Service Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 81 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 83 $23,375,000 $281,627 $4,797 2.91%
    $100k-200k 82 $11,990,000 $146,220 $3,694 3.46%
    $100,000 or less 61 $4,135,000 $67,787 $2,142 4.71%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,435,000 $492,778 $4,838 2.77%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,055,000 $685,000 $6,987 2.88%

    2021 saw First Service Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 83 originations, totaling $23,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 73 $15,515,000 $212,534 $3,683 3.45%
    $50k-75k 50 $6,780,000 $135,600 $3,652 3.65%
    $75k-100k 45 $7,275,000 $161,667 $3,565 3.63%
    $150k-250k 34 $8,860,000 $260,588 $3,907 3.45%
    $50k or less 22 $2,540,000 $115,455 $3,603 3.89%
    $250k+ 14 $5,020,000 $358,571 $4,882 3.28%

    First Service Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 73 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 50 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 58 $10,520,000 $181,379 $3,798 3.48%
    30-36% 51 $10,825,000 $212,255 $3,749 3.57%
    42% 14 $1,880,000 $134,286 $2,851 3.97%
    39% 13 $2,225,000 $171,154 $3,799 3.73%
    44% 12 $2,010,000 $167,500 $3,713 3.98%
    38% 11 $2,125,000 $193,182 $3,853 3.29%
    <20% 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $3,614 3.94%
    36% 10 $2,190,000 $219,000 $4,036 3.27%
    43% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $2,963 3.47%
    41% 9 $1,715,000 $190,556 $3,274 4.01%
    47% 6 $1,950,000 $325,000 $4,427 2.67%
    37% 6 $1,140,000 $190,000 $3,264 3.83%
    48% 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $5,313 3.26%
    50-60% 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $4,331 2.93%
    40% 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $5,210 3.17%
    49% 5 $1,215,000 $243,000 $3,978 2.98%
    46% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $4,401 3.35%
    45% 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $3,871 3.59%
    >60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,523 6.99%

    First Service Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 58 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 154 $27,360,000 $177,662 $3,654 3.62%
    Black 42 $7,860,000 $187,143 $3,382 3.63%
    Not provided 23 $6,415,000 $278,913 $4,359 3.46%
    Asian 10 $2,500,000 $250,000 $3,969 2.90%
    Other Asian 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $5,192 3.08%
    American Indian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,832 3.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,290 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.73%

    First Service Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    64.29%

    First Service 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 238 $45,990,000 $193,235

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    238 $45,990,000 $193,235

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $3,160,000 $98,750 $2,094 4.47%
    40-60% 41 $5,945,000 $145,000 $3,445 3.35%
    60-80% 97 $22,185,000 $228,711 $4,583 3.29%
    80-100% 52 $13,590,000 $261,346 $4,285 3.20%
    Under 20% 16 $1,110,000 $69,375 $1,369 5.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 28.6%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 14.3%