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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Gfa Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Worcester, Keene, Manchester, Boston, and Pittsfield among others. We have data for 13 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

247

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,095,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 168 $33,230,000 $197,798 $0 0.00%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $6,235,000 $178,143 $0 0.00%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $4,555,000 $198,043 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,830,000 $353,750 $0 0.00%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,070,000 $517,500 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $905,000 $905,000 $0 0.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Gfa Federal Credit Union's top markets include Worcester, Keene, Manchester, Boston, and Pittsfield among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 247 $51,095,000 $206,862 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 247 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 108 $22,060,000 $204,259 $0 0.00%
    Refi 62 $11,020,000 $177,742 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 49 $14,725,000 $300,510 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 21 $2,955,000 $140,714 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $335,000 $47,857 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 108 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 62 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 247 $51,095,000 $206,862 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Gfa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 247 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 102 $27,530,000 $269,902 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 79 $11,915,000 $150,823 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 49 $2,945,000 $60,102 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,470,000 $462,143 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,235,000 $745,000 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw Gfa Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 102 originations, totaling $27,530,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 69 $14,535,000 $210,652 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 58 $10,960,000 $188,966 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 49 $7,545,000 $153,980 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 35 $9,605,000 $274,429 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 20 $2,570,000 $128,500 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 11 $4,075,000 $370,455 $0 0.00%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 69 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 58 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 247 $51,095,000 $206,862 $0 0.00%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 247 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 235 $48,095,000 $204,660 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 5 $1,805,000 $361,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.67%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.40%

    Gfa Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 247 $51,095,000 $206,862

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    247 $51,095,000 $206,862