Freedom Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Philadelphia, PA

LEI: 549300JNYMHRVCGKK706

Tax ID: 23-2403099

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Review & Overview

Freedom Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Freedom Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, Allentown, New York, and Dover among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Freedom 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. 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) 5.60% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.41% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.33% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 4/21/24
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Originations

710

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$69,760,000

Awards

FREEDOM CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 660 $61,830,000 $93,682 $3,647 4.48%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,585,000 $239,000 $4,834 4.54%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $4,120 4.43%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $895,000 $179,000 $4,065 4.70%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $775,000 $155,000 $4,542 4.22%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 4.08%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,237 4.50%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,070 5.06%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.00%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 3.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.74%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.49%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 5.12%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.99%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.24%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.74%
Freedom Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, Allentown, New York, and Dover 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 710 $69,760,000 $98,254 $3,706 4.48%

    For 2018, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 710 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 256 $13,810,000 $53,945 $3,599 4.42%
    Home Purchase 183 $33,175,000 $181,284 $3,849 4.63%
    Refi 127 $14,065,000 $110,748 $2,275 4.40%
    Other 125 $6,815,000 $54,520 $0 4.49%
    Cash Out Refi 19 $1,895,000 $99,737 $3,264 4.47%

    For 2018, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 183 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 302 $22,800,000 $75,497 $2,869 4.94%
    30 Year 141 $35,655,000 $252,872 $3,781 4.58%
    10 Year 131 $6,175,000 $47,137 $0 4.39%
    5 Year 119 $3,215,000 $27,017 $0 3.37%
    Other 10 $970,000 $97,000 $0 4.29%
    20 Year 5 $875,000 $175,000 $1,225 4.35%
    3 Year 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 3.12%

    For 2018, Freedom Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 302 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 141 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 164 $39,590,000 $241,402
    $1k-2k 12 $2,190,000 $182,500

    Freedom Credit Union's average total fees were $3,781, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 164 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 425 $49,025,000 $115,353
    3-4% 153 $13,055,000 $85,327
    5-6% 93 $6,255,000 $67,258
    2.5-3% 29 $925,000 $31,897
    6-7% 9 $345,000 $38,333

    During 2018, Freedom Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.58%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 425 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 484 $20,260,000 $41,860 $3,000 4.46%
    $100k-200k 129 $18,845,000 $146,085 $2,979 4.55%
    $200k-400k 80 $21,470,000 $268,375 $3,847 4.55%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,155,000 $473,462 $4,552 4.28%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,030,000 $757,500 $6,973 4.19%

    2018 saw Freedom Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 484 originations, totaling $20,260,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 193 $17,245,000 $89,352 $3,456 4.44%
    $100k-150k 159 $15,885,000 $99,906 $3,823 4.47%
    $50k-75k 139 $11,355,000 $81,691 $3,325 4.43%
    $150k-250k 101 $14,375,000 $142,327 $4,543 4.57%
    $50k or less 87 $4,955,000 $56,954 $3,112 4.52%
    $250k+ 30 $5,830,000 $194,333 $4,734 4.65%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 193 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 159 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 168 $14,640,000 $87,143 $3,703 4.34%
    30-36% 165 $17,305,000 $104,879 $3,657 4.52%
    <20% 58 $2,860,000 $49,310 $5,089 3.83%
    39% 46 $4,470,000 $97,174 $3,464 4.66%
    42% 40 $4,760,000 $119,000 $4,211 4.85%
    40% 38 $4,610,000 $121,316 $4,485 4.44%
    36% 35 $2,525,000 $72,143 $3,949 4.55%
    38% 31 $1,625,000 $52,419 $3,568 4.45%
    37% 29 $2,455,000 $84,655 $3,362 4.79%
    41% 29 $2,265,000 $78,103 $2,723 4.89%
    43% 18 $2,310,000 $128,333 $3,732 4.76%
    45% 9 $1,765,000 $196,111 $3,342 4.41%
    50-60% 7 $665,000 $95,000 $3,559 4.55%
    46% 7 $1,585,000 $226,429 $2,542 4.82%
    48% 6 $1,820,000 $303,333 $3,791 4.48%
    44% 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $3,781 4.60%
    49% 5 $695,000 $139,000 $4,108 4.75%
    >60% 5 $955,000 $191,000 $3,118 4.64%
    47% 4 $760,000 $190,000 $3,997 4.59%

    Freedom Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 168 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 165 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 446 $46,470,000 $104,193 $3,763 4.48%
    Black 155 $9,915,000 $63,968 $3,071 4.43%
    Not provided 68 $7,260,000 $106,765 $3,366 4.65%
    Asian 17 $4,285,000 $252,059 $4,285 4.48%
    Asian Indian 6 $720,000 $120,000 $3,992 4.41%
    American Indian 7 $365,000 $52,143 $0 4.56%
    Filipino 4 $250,000 $62,500 $0 3.74%
    Chinese 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 4.37%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.49%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.49%
    Other Asian 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 4.49%
    Vietnamese 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.32%

    Freedom Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.65%

    Freedom Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 710 $69,760,000 $98,254

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 710 $69,760,000 $98,254

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 139 $9,845,000 $70,827 $0 4.57%
    40-60% 56 $7,060,000 $126,071 $3,525 4.35%
    60-80% 88 $17,800,000 $202,273 $3,700 4.47%
    80-100% 84 $22,010,000 $262,024 $3,724 4.61%
    Under 20% 342 $12,890,000 $37,690 $0 4.44%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 71 13.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 9 1.6%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 15 2.7%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 5 0.9%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 26 4.8%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 175 32.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 8 1.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 3 0.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 4 0.7%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3 0.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 63 11.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 78 14.3%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 0.7%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 11 2.0%
    Freedom Mortgage Company Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 19 3.5%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 10 1.8%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 6 1.1%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 7 1.3%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 0.2%
    Freedom Mortgage Company VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 26 4.8%