First Class Community Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Des Moines, IA

LEI: 549300K04ZGWYV7LDX51

Tax ID: 42-0214790

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Class Community Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Cash Out Refi loans. First Class Community Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Pella, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Ames among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Class Community Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Class Community 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 4/5/25
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Originations

58

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,490,000

Relative Rate

First Class Community Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.66%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.11%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Class Community Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,456.

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
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $4,110,000 $79,038 $760 6.16%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,412 7.06%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,034 6.38%
Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $311 6.38%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.88%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.88%
First Class Community Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines, Pella, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Ames among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 50 $3,980,000 $79,600 $849 6.26%
    HELOC 8 $510,000 $63,750 n/a 5.73%

    For 2024, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 50 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 25 $1,455,000 $58,200 $346 6.09%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $1,350,000 $96,429 $940 6.14%
    Other 10 $630,000 $63,000 $305 6.14%
    Refi 5 $285,000 $57,000 $295 6.48%
    Home Purchase 4 $770,000 $192,500 $4,715 6.72%

    For 2024, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 52 $3,160,000 $60,769 $403 6.14%
    30 Year 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $4,456 6.66%
    15 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,034 6.38%
    20 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,409 6.38%

    For 2024, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 3 $645,000 $215,000
    $2k-3k 3 $505,000 $168,333
    $3k-4k 1 $265,000 $265,000

    First Class Community Credit Union's average total fees were $4,456, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 3 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 27 $1,925,000 $71,296
    6-7% 24 $2,030,000 $84,583
    7-8% 4 $260,000 $65,000
    Over 8% 2 $240,000 $120,000
    4-5% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2024, First Class Community Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 27 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 47 $2,405,000 $51,170 $546 6.15%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,040,000 $130,000 $1,078 6.41%
    $200k-400k 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,118 6.19%
    $400k-600k 1 $505,000 $505,000 $3,074 6.13%

    2024 saw First Class Community Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 47 originations, totaling $2,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 15 $775,000 $51,667 $494 5.94%
    $100k-150k 13 $1,055,000 $81,154 $712 6.42%
    $75k-100k 12 $980,000 $81,667 $1,842 6.13%
    $150k-250k 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $579 6.34%
    $50k or less 5 $185,000 $37,000 $286 5.90%
    $250k+ 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,449 6.81%

    First Class Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 13 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 11 $785,000 $71,364 $992 6.08%
    20-30% 10 $850,000 $85,000 $750 5.85%
    <20% 9 $555,000 $61,667 $924 6.28%
    >60% 4 $240,000 $60,000 $336 6.66%
    41% 4 $300,000 $75,000 $384 5.69%
    42% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $370 6.50%
    43% 4 $610,000 $152,500 $1,729 6.16%
    39% 3 $245,000 $81,667 $1,742 6.63%
    45% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,212 6.44%
    50-60% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $165 5.70%
    36% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $624 7.00%
    37% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $311 6.25%
    40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $384 6.38%

    First Class Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 10 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 49 $3,265,000 $66,633 $777 6.23%
    Black 5 $755,000 $151,000 $905 5.85%
    Asian 2 $310,000 $155,000 $4,468 5.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $411 6.88%
    Japanese 1 $55,000 $55,000 $339 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.14%

    First Class Community Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.83%

    First Class Community Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 58 $4,490,000 $77,414

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    58 $4,490,000 $77,414

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 22 $1,460,000 $66,364 $801 6.24%
    40-60% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $398 6.31%
    60-80% 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $3,430 5.95%
    80-100% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,513 8.13%
    Under 20% 26 $1,100,000 $42,308 $298 6.09%