Gfa Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gardner, MA

LEI: 549300MYAXFDGEI4NZ65

Tax ID: 04-1355545

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Review & Overview

Gfa Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Gfa Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Worcester, Boston, Keene, Manchester, and Laconia among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Gfa Federal 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

264

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$42,270,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 194 $26,550,000 $136,856 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,710,000 $407,857 $0 0.00%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,715,000 $148,600 $0 0.00%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,170,000 $108,500 $0 0.00%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,450,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,415,000 $1,415,000 $0 0.00%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Gfa Federal Credit Union's top markets include Worcester, Boston, Keene, Manchester, and Laconia among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 264 $42,270,000 $160,114 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 264 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 107 $19,435,000 $181,636 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 73 $17,295,000 $236,918 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 64 $4,190,000 $65,469 $0 0.00%
    Other 16 $930,000 $58,125 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $420,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 107 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 73 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 264 $42,270,000 $160,114 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 264 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 118 $5,130,000 $43,475 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 72 $10,770,000 $149,583 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 59 $16,085,000 $272,627 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,165,000 $462,778 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,915,000 $1,305,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,205,000 $735,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Gfa Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 118 originations, totaling $5,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 65 $7,045,000 $108,385 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 59 $10,375,000 $175,847 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 55 $6,865,000 $124,818 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 33 $6,355,000 $192,576 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 28 $2,120,000 $75,714 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 13 $7,245,000 $557,308 $0 0.00%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 59 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 264 $42,270,000 $160,114 $0 0.00%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 264 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 253 $40,095,000 $158,478 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $595,000 $198,333 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 2 $530,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 4 $520,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.13%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.11%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 264 $42,270,000 $160,114

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $800,000 $400,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 262 $41,470,000 $158,282