Esl Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rochester, NY

LEI: 549300KUYF5QOROM7N37

Tax ID: 16-1490324

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 75 reviews

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Review & Overview

Esl Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Esl Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Rochester, Batavia, Corning, Seneca Falls, and Syracuse among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Esl Federal 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. Esl Federal 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% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.10% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.00% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.19% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.85% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.62% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 4/16/25
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

5,554

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$643,890,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Esl Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.79%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.24%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Esl Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,118.

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
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5,301 $621,255,000 $117,196 $1,741 6.11%
Batavia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 157 $12,055,000 $76,783 $1,440 6.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 37 $3,075,000 $83,108 $2,087 6.32%
Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,980,000 $106,429 $978 6.78%
Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,590,000 $129,500 $2,204 6.49%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $5,009 7.25%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $4,376 5.96%
ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,665 6.94%
ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,080 6.88%
Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,441 7.50%
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,481 7.13%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.63%
Esl Federal Credit Union's top markets include Rochester, Batavia, Corning, Seneca Falls, and Syracuse among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 4,200 $404,610,000 $96,336 n/a 5.71%
    Conventional 1,317 $233,045,000 $176,951 $1,612 7.44%
    FHA 35 $5,925,000 $169,286 $6,826 6.92%
    VA 2 $310,000 $155,000 $5,022 6.25%

    For 2024, Esl Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 4,200 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,317 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 2,343 $214,105,000 $91,381 $0 6.55%
    Home Improvement 1,422 $107,750,000 $75,774 $0 5.78%
    Refi 1,072 $143,680,000 $134,030 $288 5.41%
    Home Purchase 665 $166,805,000 $250,835 $3,836 6.46%
    Cash Out Refi 52 $11,550,000 $222,115 $3,760 6.94%

    For 2024, Esl Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 2,343 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 1,422 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 4,263 $426,985,000 $100,161 $0 5.74%
    30 Year 544 $111,140,000 $204,301 $4,118 6.79%
    20 Year 285 $20,725,000 $72,719 $91 8.52%
    10 Year 194 $65,980,000 $340,103 $0 7.79%
    15 Year 140 $11,820,000 $84,429 $601 7.85%
    5 Year 124 $4,100,000 $33,065 $136 6.41%
    30+ year 3 $1,435,000 $478,333 $5,558 7.54%
    1 Year 1 $1,705,000 $1,705,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Esl Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 4,263 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 544 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 753 $42,725,000 $56,740
    $1k-2k 296 $57,620,000 $194,662
    $2k-3k 196 $36,400,000 $185,714
    $3k-4k 37 $9,515,000 $257,162
    $5k+ 13 $4,585,000 $352,692
    $4k-5k 10 $2,220,000 $222,000

    Esl Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,118, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 753 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 3,053 $274,115,000 $89,785
    Over 8% 1,557 $148,605,000 $95,443
    7-8% 432 $56,490,000 $130,764
    6-7% 401 $70,615,000 $176,097
    5-6% 50 $11,690,000 $233,800
    <2.5% 18 $380,000 $21,111
    3-4% 4 $340,000 $85,000

    During 2024, Esl Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 3,053 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 3,423 $175,835,000 $51,369 $323 5.98%
    $100k-200k 1,450 $195,700,000 $134,966 $2,980 6.32%
    $200k-400k 593 $152,605,000 $257,344 $4,170 6.46%
    $400k-600k 66 $30,690,000 $465,000 $5,299 6.15%
    $1MM+ 11 $81,195,000 $7,381,364 $6,897 6.19%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,865,000 $715,000 $5,406 5.13%

    2024 saw Esl Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 3,423 originations, totaling $175,835,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,354 $146,400,000 $108,124 $1,756 6.15%
    $50k-75k 1,274 $102,320,000 $80,314 $1,961 6.06%
    $75k-100k 1,078 $94,590,000 $87,746 $1,533 6.23%
    $150k-250k 873 $116,645,000 $133,614 $1,696 6.16%
    $50k or less 646 $43,230,000 $66,920 $1,804 5.99%
    $250k+ 262 $56,000,000 $213,740 $1,770 6.05%

    Esl Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,354 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 1,274 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,333 $133,625,000 $100,244 $1,727 5.96%
    30-36% 914 $96,240,000 $105,295 $1,938 6.20%
    <20% 772 $72,130,000 $93,433 $696 5.47%
    49% 464 $46,410,000 $100,022 $840 6.33%
    48% 220 $23,700,000 $107,727 $1,321 6.57%
    47% 197 $20,845,000 $105,812 $1,888 6.35%
    46% 166 $16,240,000 $97,831 $1,679 6.71%
    39% 165 $17,345,000 $105,121 $1,864 6.26%
    42% 155 $15,125,000 $97,581 $1,768 6.40%
    45% 150 $17,200,000 $114,667 $1,475 6.29%
    44% 150 $14,910,000 $99,400 $1,827 6.52%
    38% 149 $14,835,000 $99,564 $1,999 6.40%
    36% 144 $14,480,000 $100,556 $2,535 6.35%
    43% 141 $15,075,000 $106,915 $1,944 6.02%
    37% 137 $15,595,000 $113,832 $2,276 6.42%
    40% 129 $13,795,000 $106,938 $2,247 6.34%
    41% 128 $12,660,000 $98,906 $1,578 6.29%
    50-60% 19 $2,735,000 $143,947 $7,304 6.41%

    Esl Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,333 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 914 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,663 $478,605,000 $102,639 $1,574 6.09%
    Not provided 391 $116,945,000 $299,092 $2,352 6.31%
    Black 364 $30,290,000 $83,214 $2,377 6.19%
    Asian 105 $13,985,000 $133,190 $2,051 6.54%
    American Indian 17 $2,195,000 $129,118 $3,038 5.85%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $2,334 6.10%
    Other Asian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 4.50%
    Not applicable 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.96%

    Esl Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.06%

    Esl Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,554 $643,890,000 $115,933

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5,554 $643,890,000 $115,933

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,953 $164,845,000 $84,406 $214 6.07%
    40-60% 806 $120,860,000 $149,950 $1,435 6.44%
    60-80% 508 $184,090,000 $362,382 $3,451 6.39%
    80-100% 512 $104,360,000 $203,828 $4,172 6.69%
    Under 20% 1,775 $69,735,000 $39,287 $51 5.80%