First Class Community Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Des Moines, IA

LEI: 549300K04ZGWYV7LDX51

Tax ID: 42-0214790

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Review & Overview

First Class Community Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement loans. First Class Community Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Des Moines and Pella .

First Class Community Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

39

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,425,000

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) 35 $1,315,000 $37,571 $747 4.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $95,000 $31,667 $483 4.38%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $430 4.00%
First Class Community Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines and Pella among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 35 $1,245,000 $35,571 $713 4.45%
    HELOC 4 $180,000 $45,000 n/a 4.38%

    For 2019, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 35 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 19 $525,000 $27,632 $510 4.46%
    Other 7 $285,000 $40,714 $503 4.45%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $265,000 $37,857 $805 4.20%
    Refi 4 $230,000 $57,500 $1,157 4.50%
    Home Purchase 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,920 4.50%
    NA 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.38%

    For 2019, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 15 $685,000 $45,667 $794 4.64%
    5 Year 15 $405,000 $27,000 $508 4.31%
    Other 7 $205,000 $29,286 $481 4.36%
    15 Year 2 $130,000 $65,000 $2,549 4.19%

    For 2019, First Class Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 15 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2 $210,000 $105,000
    $<1k 1 $55,000 $55,000

    First Class Community Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 30 $1,100,000 $36,667
    3-4% 6 $220,000 $36,667
    5-6% 3 $105,000 $35,000

    During 2019, First Class Community Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 30 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 37 $1,185,000 $32,027 $636 4.46%
    $100k-200k 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,911 4.00%

    2019 saw First Class Community Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 37 originations, totaling $1,185,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 15 $355,000 $23,667 $625 4.43%
    $50k-75k 12 $530,000 $44,167 $1,043 4.54%
    $75k-100k 7 $225,000 $32,143 $467 4.34%
    $100k-150k 4 $270,000 $67,500 $532 4.31%
    $150k-250k 1 $45,000 $45,000 $504 4.50%

    First Class Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 13 $465,000 $35,769 $534 4.48%
    30-36% 12 $390,000 $32,500 $831 4.28%
    41% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $430 4.69%
    <20% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $532 4.50%
    >60% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $430 4.75%
    36% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $504 4.44%
    42% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,262 4.13%
    50-60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $547 4.25%
    38% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $504 4.50%

    First Class Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 38 $1,290,000 $33,947 $634 4.45%
    Black 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,262 4.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.33%

    First Class Community Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.67%

    First Class Community Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    235.0 2 $140,000 $70,000
    NA 37 $1,285,000 $34,730

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 39 $1,425,000 $36,538

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $550,000 $39,286 $529 4.68%
    40-60% 3 $145,000 $48,333 $1,338 4.46%
    60-80% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,721 4.00%
    80-100% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $560 3.88%
    Under 20% 19 $435,000 $22,895 $482 4.34%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 57.1%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%