First Northern Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Northern Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Northern Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Rockford, Chicago, Rochelle, Charlotte, and Boulder among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Northern 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. First Northern 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.75% | 4/24/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 4/24/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.90% | 4/24/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/24/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.24% | 4/24/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.94% | 4/24/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.94% | 4/24/24 |
| 15 Year VA Purchase | 5.68% | 4/24/24 |
| 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
335Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
First Northern Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.94%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.46%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Northern Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,440.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 184 | $20,990,000 | $114,076 | $2,143 | 7.11% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 116 | $15,610,000 | $134,569 | $1,885 | 7.21% |
| Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $2,750,000 | $196,429 | $2,310 | 7.09% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $665,000 | $133,000 | $1,543 | 7.18% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $4,287 | 7.50% |
| BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $6,252 | 8.13% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $3,666 | 8.13% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $8,026 | 8.13% |
| JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $2,412 | 7.63% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $3,277 | 6.13% |
| NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $2,821 | 6.88% |
| Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $185,000 | $61,667 | $1,262 | 6.91% |
| Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $170,000 | $85,000 | $1,760 | 6.87% |
| Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $2,963 | 7.00% |
| TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $4,794 | 8.13% |
| Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $1,826 | 6.13% |
| KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $828 | 9.24% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 335 | $42,885,000 | $128,015 | $2,094 | 7.16% |
For 2023, First Northern Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 335 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Northern Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 175 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 83 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Northern Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 175 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 69 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Northern Credit Union's average total fees were $3,440, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 116 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 148 | $20,860,000 | $140,946 |
| 7-8% | 136 | $16,170,000 | $118,897 |
| Over 8% | 36 | $3,840,000 | $106,667 |
| 5-6% | 15 | $2,015,000 | $134,333 |
During 2023, First Northern Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 148 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Northern Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 170 originations, totaling $8,800,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Northern Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 90 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 70 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Northern Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 89 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications90.36%
First Northern Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination71.34%
First Northern Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 335 | $42,885,000 | $128,015 |