Members First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Midland, MI

LEI: 549300MPZCS4LF270327

Tax ID: 38-1489454

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    • Review & Overview

    Members First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Members First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Midland, Grand Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Saginaw, and Bay City among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Members First 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. Members First 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.83% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.81% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.88% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.03% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.11% 4/21/24
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    Originations

    463

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $34,505,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Outside of Metro Areas 162 $10,580,000 $65,309 $1,855 5.97%
    MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 141 $10,095,000 $71,596 $1,799 5.31%
    GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $4,970,000 $80,161 $1,895 5.80%
    Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $4,010,000 $87,174 $1,985 5.74%
    SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,655,000 $127,308 $2,023 5.59%
    BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,120,000 $80,000 $1,929 5.54%
    Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $665,000 $73,889 $1,895 6.56%
    Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $595,000 $66,111 $2,050 5.28%
    Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,162 5.00%
    KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,585 3.25%
    BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,398 4.50%
    Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,550 3.25%
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,480 3.25%
    Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.75%
    Members First Credit Union's top markets include Midland, Grand Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Saginaw, and Bay City among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against MEMBERS FIRST Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    SUNRISE FAMILY CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 54
    FinancialEdge Community Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 56
    Wanigas Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 110
    Macatawa Bank
    Similarity Rank: 195
    Community West Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 276
    Frankenmuth Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 320
    West Michigan Community Bank
    Similarity Rank: 328
    COMMUNITY FIRST
    Similarity Rank: 350
    PREFERRED CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 375
    Isabella Bank
    Similarity Rank: 418

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 301 $27,945,000 $92,841 $1,792 5.51%
    HELOC 147 $5,295,000 $36,020 n/a 6.09%
    USDA 15 $1,265,000 $84,333 $3,327 4.78%

    For 2018, Members First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 301 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 147 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 255 $14,155,000 $55,510 $1,513 5.99%
    Home Purchase 137 $13,505,000 $98,577 $2,247 5.13%
    Refi 57 $6,305,000 $110,614 $1,685 5.35%
    Home Improvement 14 $540,000 $38,571 $1,821 6.25%

    For 2018, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 255 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 137 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 179 $18,285,000 $102,151 $2,172 5.54%
    Other 153 $5,495,000 $35,915 $927 6.17%
    15 Year 93 $7,875,000 $84,677 $1,510 5.19%
    10 Year 25 $2,005,000 $80,200 $1,341 5.17%
    20 Year 9 $615,000 $68,333 $1,886 5.65%
    5 Year 4 $230,000 $57,500 $990 6.28%

    For 2018, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 179 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 153 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 279 $25,765,000 $92,348
    $1k-2k 15 $1,265,000 $84,333

    Members First Credit Union's average total fees were $2,172, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 279 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 160 $14,000,000 $87,500
    5-6% 102 $8,280,000 $81,176
    Over 8% 59 $3,325,000 $56,356
    6-7% 57 $2,195,000 $38,509
    3-4% 43 $4,495,000 $104,535
    7-8% 32 $1,200,000 $37,500
    2.5-3% 10 $1,010,000 $101,000

    During 2018, Members First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.54%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 160 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 354 $16,790,000 $47,429 $1,768 5.90%
    $100k-200k 87 $11,765,000 $135,230 $2,046 4.96%
    $200k-400k 21 $5,495,000 $261,667 $2,148 4.74%
    $400k-600k 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 5.50%

    2018 saw Members First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 354 originations, totaling $16,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 193 $11,275,000 $58,420 $1,924 5.59%
    $50k-75k 130 $9,510,000 $73,154 $1,862 5.86%
    $75k-100k 58 $4,560,000 $78,621 $1,879 5.49%
    $100k-150k 51 $4,815,000 $94,412 $1,666 6.19%
    $150k-250k 24 $2,980,000 $124,167 $1,671 4.63%
    $250k+ 3 $715,000 $238,333 $2,034 4.96%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 193 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 130 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 107 $7,835,000 $73,224 $1,941 5.46%
    30-36% 99 $7,045,000 $71,162 $1,933 5.54%
    <20% 37 $2,575,000 $69,595 $1,644 4.61%
    36% 24 $2,220,000 $92,500 $1,806 6.10%
    38% 23 $1,825,000 $79,348 $2,204 5.43%
    40% 21 $1,355,000 $64,524 $1,688 6.08%
    37% 20 $1,630,000 $81,500 $2,192 5.63%
    42% 16 $1,160,000 $72,500 $1,784 6.38%
    39% 16 $1,310,000 $81,875 $1,861 5.55%
    45% 16 $1,370,000 $85,625 $1,668 5.65%
    46% 15 $1,185,000 $79,000 $1,891 5.88%
    44% 15 $815,000 $54,333 $1,532 6.67%
    49% 11 $995,000 $90,455 $1,918 5.72%
    41% 10 $530,000 $53,000 $1,630 6.60%
    47% 10 $560,000 $56,000 $1,168 7.31%
    48% 10 $640,000 $64,000 $1,699 6.18%
    43% 7 $625,000 $89,286 $1,928 5.68%
    50-60% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,846 6.69%
    >60% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.50%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 107 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 99 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 433 $31,425,000 $72,575 $1,862 5.67%
    Not provided 19 $1,905,000 $100,263 $2,034 5.34%
    Not applicable 3 $635,000 $211,667 $0 5.46%
    Black 7 $495,000 $70,714 $1,919 6.55%
    American Indian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,636 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.32%

    Members First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    41.90%

    Members First 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
    0.0 6 $190,000 $31,667
    NA 457 $34,315,000 $75,088

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 57 $3,185,000 $55,877
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 406 $31,320,000 $77,143

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 94 $4,490,000 $47,766 $1,244 5.90%
    40-60% 62 $4,220,000 $68,065 $1,625 5.31%
    60-80% 106 $10,640,000 $100,377 $1,807 5.46%
    80-100% 123 $12,725,000 $103,455 $2,269 5.32%
    Over 100% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 5.50%
    Under 20% 77 $1,975,000 $25,649 $777 6.52%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%