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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Princeton Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Greensboro, and Kansas City among others. We have data for 9 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 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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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
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

111

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$21,835,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $11,105,000 $226,633 $3,744 3.36%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $5,735,000 $185,000 $4,091 4.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,175,000 $167,000 $4,202 3.74%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,869 2.88%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,266 4.25%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,509 3.63%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%
Princeton Federal Credit Union's top markets include Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Greensboro, and Kansas City among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (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 83 $19,245,000 $231,867 $3,999 3.86%
    HELOC 28 $2,590,000 $92,500 n/a 2.99%

    For 2020, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 83 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 28 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 30 $4,170,000 $139,000 $2,884 3.71%
    Refi 29 $8,155,000 $281,207 $3,586 3.35%
    Other 23 $1,685,000 $73,261 $0 4.22%
    Home Purchase 16 $4,470,000 $279,375 $4,575 3.13%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $3,355,000 $258,077 $4,367 3.44%

    For 2020, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 30 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 29 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 36 $10,400,000 $288,889 $4,183 3.25%
    20 Year 33 $3,975,000 $120,455 $4,712 3.15%
    15 Year 18 $4,690,000 $260,556 $3,487 3.42%
    10 Year 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $4,981 5.69%
    Other 8 $1,050,000 $131,250 $0 4.49%
    5 Year 7 $545,000 $77,857 $0 5.03%

    For 2020, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 36 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 33 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 20 $6,170,000 $308,500
    $1k-2k 14 $4,020,000 $287,143
    $4k-5k 4 $1,070,000 $267,500
    $2k-3k 3 $995,000 $331,667
    $3k-4k 2 $400,000 $200,000

    Princeton Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,183, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 20 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 51 $10,115,000 $198,333
    3-4% 23 $5,655,000 $245,870
    4-5% 6 $810,000 $135,000
    7-8% 4 $500,000 $125,000
    5-6% 3 $615,000 $205,000
    6-7% 3 $145,000 $48,333
    <2.5% 2 $340,000 $170,000
    Over 8% 1 $5,000 $5,000

    During 2020, Princeton Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 51 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 48 $13,230,000 $275,625 $3,638 3.46%
    $100,000 or less 36 $1,680,000 $46,667 $0 4.18%
    $100k-200k 20 $2,990,000 $149,500 $4,948 3.23%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,425,000 $485,000 $4,799 2.73%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,510,000 $755,000 $2,884 3.06%

    2020 saw Princeton Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 48 originations, totaling $13,230,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 28 $5,490,000 $196,071 $3,954 3.72%
    $150k-250k 24 $5,050,000 $210,417 $3,833 3.17%
    $75k-100k 22 $3,340,000 $151,818 $4,341 3.98%
    $250k+ 17 $3,395,000 $199,706 $4,050 3.29%
    $50k-75k 15 $3,385,000 $225,667 $3,880 4.10%
    $50k or less 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $0 2.99%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 28 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 26 $4,560,000 $175,385 $3,851 3.44%
    30-36% 16 $2,920,000 $182,500 $4,121 3.24%
    <20% 11 $3,325,000 $302,273 $4,391 2.85%
    46% 6 $990,000 $165,000 $5,879 4.53%
    43% 4 $400,000 $100,000 $3,244 4.06%
    40% 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $4,868 6.03%
    41% 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $2,499 3.87%
    44% 4 $640,000 $160,000 $3,493 3.43%
    50-60% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $0 4.87%
    38% 3 $605,000 $201,667 $4,126 3.70%
    39% 3 $945,000 $315,000 $4,696 4.41%
    45% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $5,503 2.93%
    37% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,146 3.19%
    47% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,320 3.37%
    49% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 4.49%
    42% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 2.99%
    >60% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
    48% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 2.99%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 86 $16,350,000 $190,116 $3,803 3.58%
    Not provided 10 $2,530,000 $253,000 $3,823 3.22%
    Asian 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $5,173 3.52%
    Black 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $6,612 4.56%
    American Indian 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 2.99%
    Other Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.36%

    Princeton Federal 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
    46.85%

    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 43 $3,905,000 $90,814
    NA 68 $17,930,000 $263,676

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 111 $21,835,000 $196,712

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $3,595,000 $189,211 $3,767 3.31%
    40-60% 14 $3,980,000 $284,286 $4,284 3.21%
    60-80% 13 $3,425,000 $263,462 $3,686 3.31%
    80-100% 10 $3,220,000 $322,000 $3,761 3.41%
    Over 100% 9 $3,365,000 $373,889 $4,791 3.61%
    Under 20% 36 $2,010,000 $55,833 $0 4.15%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 50.0%
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 16.7%
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 16.7%
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 16.7%