Sefcu Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

NEW YORK, NY

LEI: 549300RJW4T6MPVUPK44

Tax ID: 01-0940996

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    • Review & Overview

    Sefcu Services is a small credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Sefcu Services has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Glens Falls, and Hudson among others. We have data for 24 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Sefcu Services has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Sefcu Services 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 6.25% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.28% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.31% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.19% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 7.57% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.67% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.89% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 12/16/24
    15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
    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

    4,998

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $1,075,810,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3,465 $773,915,000 $223,352 $3,360 2.80%
    SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 562 $106,110,000 $188,808 $2,925 2.85%
    BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 205 $39,525,000 $192,805 $2,629 2.78%
    GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 129 $28,995,000 $224,767 $3,897 2.81%
    Outside of Metro Areas 100 $21,770,000 $217,700 $3,408 2.90%
    Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $19,685,000 $231,588 $3,157 2.75%
    BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 130 $17,950,000 $138,077 $2,889 2.91%
    Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $12,785,000 $170,467 $3,368 2.84%
    Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $12,080,000 $167,778 $2,952 2.88%
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $11,750,000 $534,091 $4,600 2.82%
    UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $10,235,000 $179,561 $3,284 2.95%
    POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,700,000 $293,750 $3,300 2.82%
    ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,695,000 $194,474 $2,892 2.85%
    Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,995,000 $230,385 $4,211 2.92%
    Malone, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,140,000 $214,000 $3,163 2.90%
    KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,035,000 $226,111 $3,543 2.63%
    Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,765,000 $196,111 $2,799 2.92%
    Plattsburgh, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $3,025 2.89%
    Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,090,000 $181,667 $2,790 3.00%
    ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $2,923 3.13%
    WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,060 2.75%
    Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,060 2.88%
    Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,536 3.00%
    ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,888 2.75%
    Sefcu Services's top markets include Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Glens Falls, and Hudson among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SEFCU SERVICES 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 4,734 $1,022,340,000 $215,957 $3,136 2.81%
    FHA 199 $37,075,000 $186,307 $5,813 2.93%
    VA 56 $14,870,000 $265,536 $5,834 2.85%
    USDA 9 $1,525,000 $169,444 $4,277 3.01%

    For 2021, Sefcu Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 4,734 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 199 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,563 $575,435,000 $224,516 $3,686 2.90%
    Refi 1,540 $309,890,000 $201,227 $2,458 2.66%
    Cash Out Refi 895 $190,485,000 $212,832 $3,532 2.83%

    For 2021, Sefcu Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,563 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,540 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,159 $729,305,000 $230,866 $3,615 3.02%
    15 Year 1,313 $255,455,000 $194,558 $2,646 2.43%
    20 Year 293 $62,365,000 $212,850 $3,110 2.94%
    10 Year 141 $9,945,000 $70,532 $1,692 1.31%
    Other 92 $18,740,000 $203,696 $2,810 2.89%

    For 2021, Sefcu Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,159 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1,313 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 3,276 $669,520,000 $204,371
    $1k-2k 1,188 $270,690,000 $227,854
    $2k-3k 337 $79,485,000 $235,861
    $3k-4k 107 $28,075,000 $262,383
    $4k-5k 49 $13,575,000 $277,041
    $5k+ 41 $14,465,000 $352,805

    Sefcu Services's average total fees were $3,615, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 3,276 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 2,201 $503,245,000 $228,644
    3-4% 1,435 $307,385,000 $214,206
    <2.5% 1,348 $263,410,000 $195,408
    4-5% 12 $1,760,000 $146,667

    During 2021, Sefcu Services's average interest rate for loans was 3.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 2,201 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,228 $593,830,000 $266,531 $3,603 2.87%
    $100k-200k 2,116 $325,160,000 $153,667 $2,906 2.84%
    $100,000 or less 393 $26,025,000 $66,221 $2,317 2.31%
    $400k-600k 238 $111,740,000 $469,496 $4,807 2.83%
    $600k-1MM 20 $13,900,000 $695,000 $4,236 2.74%
    $1MM+ 3 $5,155,000 $1,718,333 $5,078 2.92%

    2021 saw Sefcu Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,228 originations, totaling $593,830,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,281 $301,675,000 $235,500 $3,339 2.84%
    $50k-75k 1,192 $200,860,000 $168,507 $3,179 2.81%
    $75k-100k 985 $201,645,000 $204,716 $3,315 2.85%
    $150k-250k 810 $230,910,000 $285,074 $3,407 2.74%
    $50k or less 509 $65,285,000 $128,261 $3,129 2.83%
    $250k+ 150 $58,710,000 $391,400 $3,501 2.69%

    Sefcu Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,281 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 1,192 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,336 $278,730,000 $208,630 $3,080 2.76%
    30-36% 992 $217,750,000 $219,506 $3,294 2.86%
    <20% 513 $100,245,000 $195,409 $2,674 2.51%
    36% 189 $39,185,000 $207,328 $3,202 2.85%
    40% 186 $42,660,000 $229,355 $3,553 2.89%
    38% 186 $43,790,000 $235,430 $3,440 2.88%
    37% 184 $42,050,000 $228,533 $3,299 2.89%
    39% 180 $39,380,000 $218,778 $3,471 2.90%
    42% 177 $38,675,000 $218,503 $3,350 2.95%
    43% 165 $35,465,000 $214,939 $3,579 2.94%
    44% 141 $32,255,000 $228,759 $3,703 2.85%
    41% 138 $32,960,000 $238,841 $3,612 2.87%
    45% 125 $27,215,000 $217,720 $3,459 2.85%
    46% 114 $24,900,000 $218,421 $3,841 2.93%
    50-60% 106 $24,180,000 $228,113 $4,431 2.90%
    47% 96 $21,050,000 $219,271 $3,483 2.92%
    49% 89 $19,055,000 $214,101 $3,363 2.89%
    48% 69 $14,475,000 $209,783 $3,640 2.91%
    >60% 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $3,366 2.88%

    Sefcu Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,336 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 992 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,044 $874,920,000 $216,350 $3,269 2.82%
    Not provided 544 $113,640,000 $208,897 $3,326 2.77%
    Asian 200 $48,240,000 $241,200 $3,222 2.75%
    Black 183 $34,215,000 $186,967 $3,376 2.80%
    American Indian 15 $2,555,000 $170,333 $3,239 2.82%
    Not applicable 10 $1,840,000 $184,000 $2,806 2.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,139 3.44%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.10%

    Sefcu Services 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
    74.27%

    Sefcu Services has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 47 $235,000 $5,000
    NA 4,951 $1,075,575,000 $217,244

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4,998 $1,075,810,000 $215,248

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 140 $17,850,000 $127,500 $2,546 2.53%
    40-60% 677 $121,435,000 $179,372 $2,531 2.60%
    60-80% 1,929 $423,875,000 $219,738 $3,113 2.82%
    80-100% 2,159 $507,785,000 $235,195 $3,706 2.98%
    Over 100% 15 $4,045,000 $269,667 $9,147 2.95%
    Under 20% 78 $820,000 $10,513 $275 0.35%