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 Improvement, 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, Raleigh, and Phoenix among others. We have data for 8 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
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

108

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,560,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $8,305,000 $162,843 $4,687 4.08%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,695,000 $147,800 $4,733 4.11%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,490,000 $95,769 $7,886 4.08%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $6,695 5.81%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,046 6.50%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,199 4.88%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,960 6.63%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.49%
Princeton Federal Credit Union's top markets include Trenton, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Phoenix among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 59 $9,605,000 $162,797 $5,128 5.25%
    HELOC 49 $6,955,000 $141,939 n/a 2.99%

    For 2022, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 59 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 49 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 47 $5,245,000 $111,596 $0 4.23%
    Home Improvement 38 $4,340,000 $114,211 $0 3.94%
    Home Purchase 14 $4,390,000 $313,571 $6,210 5.31%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,950,000 $325,000 $4,216 3.90%
    Refi 3 $635,000 $211,667 $4,066 3.13%

    For 2022, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 38 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 60 $7,980,000 $133,000 $6,764 3.67%
    10 Year 18 $2,220,000 $123,333 $0 4.96%
    30 Year 13 $4,675,000 $359,615 $5,569 5.11%
    5 Year 6 $280,000 $46,667 $0 4.41%
    Other 6 $550,000 $91,667 $0 5.49%
    15 Year 5 $855,000 $171,000 $2,672 4.12%

    For 2022, Princeton Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 60 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 5 $1,475,000 $295,000
    $1k-2k 4 $1,050,000 $262,500
    $2k-3k 3 $1,265,000 $421,667
    $4k-5k 3 $1,085,000 $361,667
    $3k-4k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $5k+ 1 $565,000 $565,000

    Princeton Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,569, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 5 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 51 $7,375,000 $144,608
    3-4% 15 $2,575,000 $171,667
    4-5% 13 $2,165,000 $166,538
    5-6% 12 $2,500,000 $208,333
    6-7% 11 $1,455,000 $132,273
    7-8% 3 $355,000 $118,333
    Over 8% 3 $135,000 $45,000

    During 2022, Princeton Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.11%, 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
    $100,000 or less 44 $2,220,000 $50,455 $0 4.75%
    $100k-200k 40 $5,310,000 $132,750 $3,157 3.70%
    $200k-400k 14 $4,160,000 $297,143 $6,692 3.70%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,195,000 $466,111 $5,206 4.61%
    $600k-1MM 1 $675,000 $675,000 $0 5.74%

    2022 saw Princeton Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 44 originations, totaling $2,220,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 36 $6,180,000 $171,667 $4,726 3.93%
    $75k-100k 24 $2,250,000 $93,750 $3,366 4.41%
    $100k-150k 19 $3,065,000 $161,316 $5,400 4.30%
    $250k+ 18 $4,050,000 $225,000 $10,998 3.89%
    $50k-75k 11 $1,015,000 $92,273 $5,020 5.17%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 31 $5,265,000 $169,839 $4,357 4.14%
    30-36% 18 $3,860,000 $214,444 $5,288 4.25%
    <20% 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $6,979 4.14%
    50-60% 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $0 4.95%
    36% 5 $825,000 $165,000 $3,420 3.89%
    44% 5 $805,000 $161,000 $5,193 4.02%
    39% 4 $130,000 $32,500 $0 4.12%
    42% 4 $300,000 $75,000 $0 3.55%
    37% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $0 5.37%
    46% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $0 3.55%
    49% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $7,541 4.90%
    38% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $4,890 4.24%
    40% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 5.32%
    41% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 3.74%
    48% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 2.99%
    47% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 3.99%
    45% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.99%
    43% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,113 3.63%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 31 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 84 $12,230,000 $145,595 $5,582 4.33%
    Not provided 5 $1,685,000 $337,000 $4,176 4.05%
    Black 9 $735,000 $81,667 $4,890 4.24%
    Asian Indian 4 $720,000 $180,000 $0 4.05%
    Other Asian 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 2.99%
    Asian 3 $395,000 $131,667 $0 2.99%
    Chinese 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.88%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.15%

    Princeton Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    199.0 91 $10,955,000 $120,385
    NA 17 $5,605,000 $329,706

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    108 $16,560,000 $153,333

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $3,905,000 $156,200 $8,881 3.48%
    40-60% 10 $2,820,000 $282,000 $2,570 3.99%
    60-80% 6 $1,880,000 $313,333 $4,564 4.89%
    80-100% 11 $3,775,000 $343,182 $5,431 4.66%
    Under 20% 56 $4,180,000 $74,643 $0 4.44%