Miami Firefighters Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Miami, FL

LEI: 549300PVS7DLMY766R09

Tax ID: 59-0630266

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Miami Firefighters Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement loans. Miami Firefighters Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Key West, Port St. Lucie, Ocala, and Tampa among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Miami Firefighters Fcu has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Miami Firefighters Fcu is typically an average 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 6.56% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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Originations

102

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,050,000

Relative Rate

Miami Firefighters Fcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.84%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.36%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Miami Firefighters Fcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,279.

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
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 92 $10,390,000 $112,935 $1,992 6.45%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,621 6.63%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,994 5.87%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,349 5.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $115,000 $115,000 $7,120 8.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,745 7.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,630 5.25%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,547 6.75%
Miami Firefighters Fcu's top markets include Miami, Key West, Port St. Lucie, Ocala, and Tampa among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 102 $12,050,000 $118,137 $2,100 6.43%

    For 2023, Miami Firefighters Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 102 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 84 $9,040,000 $107,619 $1,945 6.44%
    Other 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $1,777 6.40%
    Home Purchase 4 $1,820,000 $455,000 $6,279 6.84%
    Refi 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,862 5.75%

    For 2023, Miami Firefighters Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 84 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 93 $9,935,000 $106,828 $1,939 6.48%
    10 Year 5 $295,000 $59,000 $1,655 5.25%
    30 Year 4 $1,820,000 $455,000 $6,279 6.84%

    For 2023, Miami Firefighters Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 3 $1,705,000 $568,333
    $2k-3k 1 $115,000 $115,000

    Miami Firefighters Fcu's average total fees were $6,279, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 3 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 47 $5,985,000 $127,340
    5-6% 24 $2,910,000 $121,250
    7-8% 23 $2,335,000 $101,522
    4-5% 3 $155,000 $51,667
    Over 8% 3 $275,000 $91,667
    3-4% 2 $390,000 $195,000

    During 2023, Miami Firefighters Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.84%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 47 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 49 $2,655,000 $54,184 $1,744 6.45%
    $100k-200k 40 $5,390,000 $134,750 $2,139 6.39%
    $200k-400k 10 $2,300,000 $230,000 $2,485 6.50%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,290,000 $645,000 $6,248 6.25%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $5,498 6.87%

    2023 saw Miami Firefighters Fcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 49 originations, totaling $2,655,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 37 $5,815,000 $157,162 $2,268 6.41%
    $100k-150k 28 $2,410,000 $86,071 $1,979 6.63%
    $250k+ 15 $2,185,000 $145,667 $2,318 6.16%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,270,000 $90,714 $1,976 6.70%
    $50k-75k 7 $315,000 $45,000 $1,521 5.86%
    $50k or less 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,740 6.25%

    Miami Firefighters Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 37 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 28 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 19 $2,235,000 $117,632 $2,379 6.28%
    30-36% 17 $1,585,000 $93,235 $1,934 6.62%
    44% 11 $1,525,000 $138,636 $1,950 6.16%
    <20% 9 $695,000 $77,222 $1,756 6.11%
    41% 8 $900,000 $112,500 $1,980 7.00%
    42% 6 $500,000 $83,333 $1,907 7.17%
    38% 6 $630,000 $105,000 $1,970 6.08%
    40% 6 $570,000 $95,000 $1,785 6.79%
    43% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $1,828 5.88%
    45% 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,939 6.58%
    39% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $1,932 5.92%
    36% 3 $775,000 $258,333 $4,655 6.33%
    37% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,803 7.25%
    49% 2 $770,000 $385,000 $3,757 5.88%
    50-60% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $2,666 6.75%
    >60% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,892 5.75%

    Miami Firefighters Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 19 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 17 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 81 $9,535,000 $117,716 $2,013 6.36%
    Not provided 13 $1,665,000 $128,077 $2,340 6.59%
    Black 7 $795,000 $113,571 $2,673 7.21%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,740 5.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.45%

    Miami Firefighters Fcu has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    97.06%

    Miami Firefighters Fcu has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 102 $12,050,000 $118,137

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    102 $12,050,000 $118,137

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $4,730,000 $157,667 $2,112 6.36%
    40-60% 4 $780,000 $195,000 $2,451 6.63%
    60-80% 3 $845,000 $281,667 $5,291 7.08%
    80-100% 2 $1,080,000 $540,000 $5,493 6.69%
    Under 20% 63 $4,615,000 $73,254 $1,803 6.42%