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 Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Princeton Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Hilton Head Island, and Myrtle Beach among others. We have data for 11 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

157

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$35,445,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 91 $22,965,000 $252,363 $4,145 3.37%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $6,575,000 $212,097 $5,113 3.14%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,520,000 $135,385 $4,108 3.85%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $4,404 3.50%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,751 3.25%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $6,706 3.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,000 3.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,224 4.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,174 3.13%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,102 2.50%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 2.99%
Princeton Federal Credit Union's top markets include Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Hilton Head Island, and Myrtle Beach among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 112 $29,450,000 $262,946 $4,336 3.56%
    HELOC 45 $5,995,000 $133,222 n/a 2.99%

    For 2021, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 112 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 45 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 40 $4,470,000 $111,750 $0 4.05%
    Home Purchase 32 $10,740,000 $335,625 $5,775 3.22%
    Refi 29 $7,845,000 $270,517 $3,330 2.76%
    Cash Out Refi 29 $9,455,000 $326,034 $3,917 3.10%
    Home Improvement 27 $2,935,000 $108,704 $4,152 3.62%

    For 2021, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 32 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 56 $8,130,000 $145,179 $3,734 3.27%
    30 Year 56 $18,670,000 $333,393 $4,916 3.23%
    15 Year 24 $5,980,000 $249,167 $3,183 2.95%
    10 Year 11 $1,335,000 $121,364 $3,791 4.38%
    5 Year 5 $185,000 $37,000 $0 5.59%
    Other 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $3,102 4.34%

    For 2021, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 48 $15,370,000 $320,208
    $1k-2k 19 $4,635,000 $243,947
    $2k-3k 10 $3,590,000 $359,000
    $5k+ 6 $2,180,000 $363,333
    $3k-4k 3 $915,000 $305,000
    $4k-5k 3 $675,000 $225,000

    Princeton Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,916, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 48 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 85 $18,365,000 $216,059
    3-4% 44 $12,440,000 $282,727
    <2.5% 11 $3,165,000 $287,727
    4-5% 6 $830,000 $138,333
    Over 8% 3 $65,000 $21,667
    5-6% 3 $315,000 $105,000
    7-8% 3 $185,000 $61,667
    6-7% 2 $80,000 $40,000

    During 2021, Princeton Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 85 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 63 $18,335,000 $291,032 $4,280 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,110,000 $45,870 $2,769 4.10%
    $100k-200k 29 $4,245,000 $146,379 $3,710 3.20%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,770,000 $480,833 $5,362 3.10%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,985,000 $712,143 $5,309 3.12%

    2021 saw Princeton Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 63 originations, totaling $18,335,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 48 $12,610,000 $262,708 $5,056 3.35%
    $100k-150k 47 $9,715,000 $206,702 $3,348 3.19%
    $75k-100k 24 $4,570,000 $190,417 $4,842 3.58%
    $50k-75k 17 $2,625,000 $154,412 $4,502 3.91%
    $250k+ 16 $5,660,000 $353,750 $4,449 3.01%
    $50k or less 5 $265,000 $53,000 $2,767 4.34%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 47 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 44 $9,370,000 $212,955 $3,883 3.22%
    30-36% 27 $6,865,000 $254,259 $4,053 3.50%
    <20% 13 $2,505,000 $192,692 $4,170 3.34%
    50-60% 9 $1,585,000 $176,111 $3,414 4.35%
    49% 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $6,210 3.33%
    44% 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $6,499 3.17%
    41% 7 $995,000 $142,143 $4,754 3.10%
    46% 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $3,854 4.07%
    48% 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $5,669 3.25%
    42% 5 $1,505,000 $301,000 $3,976 2.95%
    43% 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $6,471 3.87%
    37% 4 $960,000 $240,000 $3,397 3.00%
    39% 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $6,518 4.28%
    38% 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $4,273 3.09%
    47% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $2,030 3.16%
    40% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,364 3.33%
    36% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $5,821 2.69%
    45% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 2.99%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 44 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 114 $24,790,000 $217,456 $4,173 3.39%
    Black 18 $4,650,000 $258,333 $4,530 3.73%
    Asian 7 $2,805,000 $400,714 $5,218 2.89%
    Not provided 11 $2,505,000 $227,727 $4,563 3.01%
    Chinese 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 2.99%
    Asian Indian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 2.99%
    American Indian 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 4.66%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.80%

    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
    71.34%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    199.0 68 $8,080,000 $118,824
    NA 89 $27,365,000 $307,472

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    157 $35,445,000 $225,764

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 33 $6,445,000 $195,303 $3,860 3.57%
    40-60% 23 $7,855,000 $341,522 $3,043 2.95%
    60-80% 37 $11,765,000 $317,973 $4,472 3.09%
    80-100% 21 $7,025,000 $334,524 $5,545 3.28%
    Under 20% 43 $2,355,000 $54,767 $4,106 3.82%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%
    Prime Choice Funding Inc. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%