Members First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Midland, MI

LEI: 549300MPZCS4LF270327

Tax ID: 38-1489454

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  • Debt-to-Income
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    • Review & Overview

    Members First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi 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 16 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 about average 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
    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

    510

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $41,350,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Outside of Metro Areas 198 $15,920,000 $80,404 $1,872 5.47%
    MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 148 $10,700,000 $72,297 $1,798 5.42%
    GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $7,060,000 $98,056 $1,818 5.46%
    Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $3,615,000 $80,333 $1,847 6.02%
    SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $885,000 $80,455 $2,022 4.81%
    BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $730,000 $91,250 $1,791 5.02%
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $630,000 $157,500 $2,381 4.47%
    Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $580,000 $58,000 $1,970 5.50%
    Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $425,000 $85,000 $1,737 4.90%
    Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,043 4.00%
    FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,184 4.25%
    Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 7.63%
    MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,973 3.88%
    JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 5.19%
    Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,747 4.38%
    NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.00%
    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.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 304 $33,080,000 $108,816 $1,808 5.09%
    HELOC 197 $7,495,000 $38,046 n/a 6.10%
    USDA 9 $775,000 $86,111 $3,233 4.31%

    For 2019, Members First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 304 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 197 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 308 $17,480,000 $56,753 $1,566 5.86%
    Home Purchase 127 $13,585,000 $106,969 $2,160 4.64%
    Refi 59 $9,335,000 $158,220 $1,747 5.13%
    Home Improvement 8 $310,000 $38,750 $425 6.19%
    Other 8 $640,000 $80,000 $2,112 5.05%

    For 2019, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 308 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 127 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 189 $20,615,000 $109,074 $2,004 4.83%
    Other 180 $6,150,000 $34,167 $1,733 6.02%
    15 Year 81 $5,905,000 $72,901 $1,621 5.14%
    20 Year 26 $1,970,000 $75,769 $1,877 6.20%
    10 Year 19 $1,365,000 $71,842 $1,276 6.81%
    5 Year 10 $1,070,000 $107,000 $400 5.47%
    3 Year 4 $660,000 $165,000 $0 5.88%
    1 Year 1 $3,615,000 $3,615,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2019, Members First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 189 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 180 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 287 $27,895,000 $97,195

    Members First Credit Union's average total fees were $2,004, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 287 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 152 $14,500,000 $95,395
    5-6% 123 $6,595,000 $53,618
    3-4% 100 $10,900,000 $109,000
    Over 8% 51 $2,275,000 $44,608
    6-7% 47 $5,195,000 $110,532
    7-8% 37 $1,885,000 $50,946

    During 2019, Members First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 152 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 389 $18,215,000 $46,825 $1,756 5.76%
    $100k-200k 97 $13,425,000 $138,402 $1,980 4.49%
    $200k-400k 23 $6,095,000 $265,000 $2,230 4.59%
    $1MM+ 1 $3,615,000 $3,615,000 $0 6.50%

    2019 saw Members First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 389 originations, totaling $18,215,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 203 $11,095,000 $54,655 $1,853 5.47%
    $50k-75k 122 $8,330,000 $68,279 $1,843 5.34%
    $75k-100k 78 $5,850,000 $75,000 $1,820 5.57%
    $100k-150k 73 $7,945,000 $108,836 $1,820 5.54%
    $150k-250k 15 $2,015,000 $134,333 $2,356 5.58%
    $250k+ 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,160 4.63%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 203 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 122 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 131 $10,285,000 $78,511 $1,873 5.34%
    30-36% 113 $8,085,000 $71,549 $1,912 5.47%
    <20% 49 $3,345,000 $68,265 $1,756 5.25%
    36% 23 $1,485,000 $64,565 $1,739 5.48%
    38% 18 $1,190,000 $66,111 $2,032 5.94%
    42% 17 $1,295,000 $76,176 $2,037 5.40%
    39% 17 $1,595,000 $93,824 $1,798 5.29%
    45% 15 $885,000 $59,000 $1,898 5.93%
    37% 15 $1,035,000 $69,000 $1,965 5.01%
    43% 15 $865,000 $57,667 $1,771 6.21%
    41% 14 $750,000 $53,571 $1,409 5.96%
    40% 12 $640,000 $53,333 $1,672 5.48%
    44% 11 $1,175,000 $106,818 $2,026 5.36%
    46% 11 $885,000 $80,455 $2,022 5.34%
    47% 11 $635,000 $57,727 $1,567 6.12%
    48% 8 $400,000 $50,000 $1,779 5.39%
    49% 7 $565,000 $80,714 $2,247 5.46%
    50-60% 6 $420,000 $70,000 $1,532 5.33%

    Members First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 131 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 113 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 468 $33,590,000 $71,774 $1,857 5.48%
    Not applicable 14 $5,560,000 $397,143 $0 5.36%
    Not provided 17 $1,285,000 $75,588 $1,808 5.36%
    Black 7 $495,000 $70,714 $1,711 4.86%
    Asian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,169 4.00%
    American Indian 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 7.13%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.48%

    Members First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.98%

    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 2 $70,000 $35,000
    NA 508 $41,280,000 $81,260

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 54 $2,790,000 $51,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 456 $38,560,000 $84,561

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 119 $4,815,000 $40,462 $1,385 5.97%
    40-60% 80 $5,520,000 $69,000 $1,733 5.26%
    60-80% 116 $11,600,000 $100,000 $1,793 5.13%
    80-100% 110 $12,430,000 $113,000 $2,155 4.65%
    Over 100% 6 $4,900,000 $816,667 $0 5.42%
    Under 20% 79 $2,085,000 $26,392 $473 6.56%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 100.0%