First City Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First City Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. First City Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Redding, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First City Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First City Credit Union is typically a high 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.23% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.18% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.00% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.47% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.47% | 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
164Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$32,370,000Awards
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Relative Rate
First City Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.38%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -1.1%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First City Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $13,258.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 110 | $22,150,000 | $201,364 | $3,707 | 7.01% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 44 | $7,240,000 | $164,545 | $2,750 | 7.09% |
| REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $625,000 | $625,000 | $0 | 4.88% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $525,000 | $175,000 | $3,222 | 7.42% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $12,095 | 5.38% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $435,000 | $435,000 | $7,644 | 4.38% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $395,000 | $395,000 | $0 | 6.00% |
| SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $5,725 | 5.13% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $6,782 | 4.50% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $536 | 7.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 164 | $32,370,000 | $197,378 | $3,526 | 6.97% |
For 2023, First City Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 164 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First City Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 52 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First City Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 38 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First City Credit Union's average total fees were $13,258, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 125 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 72 | $6,370,000 | $88,472 |
| 6-7% | 44 | $5,870,000 | $133,409 |
| 5-6% | 17 | $8,525,000 | $501,471 |
| 4-5% | 16 | $9,960,000 | $622,500 |
| Over 8% | 15 | $1,645,000 | $109,667 |
During 2023, First City Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 72 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First City Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 82 originations, totaling $4,630,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First City Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 55 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 46 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First City Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 16 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications64.04%
First City Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination68.29%
First City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 164 | $32,370,000 | $197,378 |