Princeton Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Princeton, NJ

LEI: 549300J1354ZHZC8JP58

Tax ID: 22-2011545

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Review & Overview

Princeton Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Princeton Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Myrtle Beach, and Chicago among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Princeton 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. Princeton Federal Credit Union is typically an average 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.69% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 1.61% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
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Originations

92

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,190,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $5,945,000 $138,256 $4,740 4.01%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,820,000 $128,182 $4,791 5.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,200,000 $100,000 $4,728 4.83%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,055 5.13%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,169 4.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,444 4.38%
Princeton Federal Credit Union's top markets include Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Myrtle Beach, and Chicago among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 60 $9,020,000 $150,333 $4,715 5.48%
    HELOC 32 $3,170,000 $99,063 n/a 2.99%

    For 2019, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 60 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 32 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 41 $3,135,000 $76,463 $0 4.61%
    Home Improvement 17 $1,415,000 $83,235 $0 4.30%
    Home Purchase 14 $3,070,000 $219,286 $4,692 4.60%
    Refi 13 $2,855,000 $219,615 $5,090 4.16%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,715,000 $245,000 $3,895 4.38%

    For 2019, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 44 $5,020,000 $114,091 $4,838 3.78%
    30 Year 18 $4,300,000 $238,889 $5,114 4.57%
    15 Year 10 $1,500,000 $150,000 $3,296 5.12%
    5 Year 10 $350,000 $35,000 $0 5.67%
    10 Year 8 $900,000 $112,500 $2,674 5.83%
    Other 2 $120,000 $60,000 $6,501 4.25%

    For 2019, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 6 $1,370,000 $228,333
    $1k-2k 6 $970,000 $161,667
    $2k-3k 2 $590,000 $295,000
    $4k-5k 2 $180,000 $90,000
    $5k+ 1 $315,000 $315,000

    Princeton Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,114, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 6 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 32 $3,170,000 $99,063
    4-5% 18 $2,930,000 $162,778
    5-6% 16 $1,480,000 $92,500
    Over 8% 5 $265,000 $53,000
    3-4% 4 $610,000 $152,500
    6-7% 4 $140,000 $35,000
    7-8% 1 $45,000 $45,000

    During 2019, Princeton Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 32 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 45 $2,065,000 $45,889 $5,659 4.88%
    $100k-200k 25 $3,485,000 $139,400 $3,697 3.94%
    $200k-400k 20 $5,720,000 $286,000 $5,329 4.06%
    $400k-600k 2 $920,000 $460,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Princeton Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 45 originations, totaling $2,065,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 28 $4,060,000 $145,000 $4,880 4.10%
    $100k-150k 21 $2,635,000 $125,476 $4,447 4.77%
    $75k-100k 17 $2,205,000 $129,706 $4,499 4.77%
    $50k-75k 15 $1,145,000 $76,333 $6,725 4.48%
    $250k+ 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $3,658 4.39%
    $50k or less 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $2,674 4.81%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 28 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 20 $2,290,000 $114,500 $4,431 4.45%
    20-30% 18 $1,520,000 $84,444 $3,260 3.62%
    38% 6 $780,000 $130,000 $4,602 6.60%
    <20% 6 $970,000 $161,667 $0 3.70%
    40% 4 $180,000 $45,000 $0 5.55%
    50-60% 3 $495,000 $165,000 $0 3.91%
    37% 3 $585,000 $195,000 $5,111 5.00%
    41% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 5.99%
    43% 3 $135,000 $45,000 $4,345 4.79%
    42% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,965 4.81%
    36% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 4.37%
    44% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $7,533 4.63%
    45% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $3,444 5.56%
    49% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,169 3.68%
    47% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,182 3.93%
    39% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 4.87%
    46% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 71 $8,835,000 $124,437 $5,088 4.50%
    Not provided 9 $2,135,000 $237,222 $3,505 4.25%
    Black 6 $590,000 $98,333 $0 4.34%
    Asian 4 $420,000 $105,000 $0 4.55%
    Asian Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.24%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.96%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.96%

    Princeton 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
    199.0 63 $5,215,000 $82,778
    NA 29 $6,975,000 $240,517

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 63 $5,215,000 $82,778
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 29 $6,975,000 $240,517

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $1,975,000 $131,667 $5,708 4.74%
    40-60% 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $4,345 3.58%
    60-80% 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $4,349 4.25%
    80-100% 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $4,997 4.39%
    Under 20% 45 $2,595,000 $57,667 $3,495 4.58%