Freedom Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Philadelphia, PA

LEI: 549300JNYMHRVCGKK706

Tax ID: 23-2403099

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Freedom Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Freedom Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Dover, and Allentown among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Freedom Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Freedom 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) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.70% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 4/5/25
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

454

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$52,700,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Freedom Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.96%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.59%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Freedom Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,982.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 414 $45,600,000 $110,145 $638 6.53%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,825,000 $260,714 $3,067 6.71%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $3,706 5.67%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $950,000 $475,000 $5,397 6.13%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $805,000 $115,000 $1,189 6.53%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $2,656 6.13%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $498 7.06%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 8.99%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,922 5.88%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 6.00%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 6.87%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 7.75%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 5.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,086 5.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.49%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.50%
Freedom Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Dover, and Allentown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 355 $43,655,000 $122,972 $741 5.95%
    HELOC 99 $9,045,000 $91,364 n/a 8.62%

    For 2024, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 355 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 99 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 199 $15,615,000 $78,467 $53 6.64%
    Other 132 $9,980,000 $75,606 $53 6.68%
    Refi 63 $8,235,000 $130,714 $403 6.39%
    Home Purchase 44 $13,850,000 $314,773 $4,254 5.94%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $5,020,000 $313,750 $3,104 6.14%

    For 2024, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 199 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 132 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 148 $14,280,000 $96,486 $93 6.20%
    20 Year 104 $10,510,000 $101,058 $2,467 8.47%
    10 Year 86 $6,130,000 $71,279 $103 5.98%
    5 Year 59 $2,895,000 $49,068 $0 5.30%
    30 Year 57 $18,885,000 $331,316 $3,982 5.96%

    For 2024, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 148 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 104 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 345 $41,515,000 $120,333

    Freedom Credit Union's average total fees were $3,982, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 345 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 163 $25,715,000 $157,761
    6-7% 112 $12,000,000 $107,143
    Over 8% 98 $8,790,000 $89,694
    4-5% 53 $4,045,000 $76,321
    7-8% 28 $2,150,000 $76,786

    During 2024, Freedom Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 163 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 273 $13,995,000 $51,264 $18 6.53%
    $100k-200k 110 $15,380,000 $139,818 $449 6.84%
    $200k-400k 53 $13,915,000 $262,547 $2,858 6.15%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,225,000 $481,667 $5,053 5.82%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,185,000 $728,333 $3,990 5.63%

    2024 saw Freedom Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 273 originations, totaling $13,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 121 $12,705,000 $105,000 $695 6.47%
    $150k-250k 108 $16,220,000 $150,185 $796 6.61%
    $75k-100k 93 $8,995,000 $96,720 $809 6.51%
    $50k-75k 73 $5,725,000 $78,425 $443 6.52%
    $250k+ 33 $7,705,000 $233,485 $1,573 6.42%
    $50k or less 26 $1,350,000 $51,923 $326 6.73%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 121 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 108 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 111 $15,315,000 $137,973 $998 6.38%
    20-30% 78 $8,910,000 $114,231 $818 6.59%
    42% 43 $4,575,000 $106,395 $574 6.56%
    38% 35 $3,265,000 $93,286 $209 7.09%
    <20% 33 $2,775,000 $84,091 $482 6.18%
    40% 32 $3,480,000 $108,750 $630 6.35%
    41% 25 $3,175,000 $127,000 $848 6.50%
    37% 21 $2,145,000 $102,143 $348 6.86%
    39% 21 $2,085,000 $99,286 $464 6.75%
    36% 20 $1,460,000 $73,000 $294 6.45%
    43% 19 $2,335,000 $122,895 $534 6.48%
    44% 4 $720,000 $180,000 $3,691 8.18%
    45% 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $2,555 6.03%
    50-60% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
    46% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,568 6.00%
    47% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,352 5.50%
    49% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,373 6.25%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.50%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 111 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 264 $31,140,000 $117,955 $668 6.48%
    Not provided 84 $12,030,000 $143,214 $1,156 6.43%
    Black 88 $7,600,000 $86,364 $544 6.80%
    Asian 11 $1,105,000 $100,455 $545 6.15%
    American Indian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,342 7.34%
    Asian Indian 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 6.66%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.71%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 454 $52,700,000 $116,079

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    454 $52,700,000 $116,079

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 126 $14,930,000 $118,492 $237 6.73%
    40-60% 27 $4,865,000 $180,185 $1,602 6.61%
    60-80% 32 $9,840,000 $307,500 $3,184 6.14%
    80-100% 29 $9,335,000 $321,897 $4,238 6.07%
    Under 20% 240 $13,730,000 $57,208 $6 6.52%