Forum Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Forum Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Forum Credit Union 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Indianapolis, New Castle, Muncie, Terre Haute, and Kokomo among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Forum 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. Forum Credit Union 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.37% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.18% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.20% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.28% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.89% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.21% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.60% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 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
1,259Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Forum Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.57%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.09%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Forum Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,264.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,142 | $166,170,000 | $145,508 | $1,762 | 8.19% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 15 | $3,165,000 | $211,000 | $2,193 | 7.18% |
| New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $2,595,000 | $235,909 | $3,937 | 7.56% |
| MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,535,000 | $139,545 | $1,874 | 7.52% |
| TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,370,000 | $228,333 | $1,921 | 7.73% |
| KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,130,000 | $141,250 | $1,672 | 7.81% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,025,000 | $341,667 | $4,274 | 6.46% |
| Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $910,000 | $151,667 | $5,043 | 8.43% |
| Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $785,000 | $261,667 | $2,174 | 6.71% |
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $720,000 | $180,000 | $1,159 | 7.06% |
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $690,000 | $345,000 | $2,762 | 7.00% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $685,000 | $97,857 | $1,295 | 8.53% |
| COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $565,000 | $188,333 | $9,497 | 7.29% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $545,000 | $181,667 | $1,021 | 8.66% |
| ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $1,537 | 6.28% |
| LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $470,000 | $117,500 | $767 | 9.15% |
| Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $410,000 | $102,500 | $2,155 | 6.44% |
| Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $9,789 | 6.69% |
| Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 | $8,480 | 7.13% |
| FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $2,063 | 6.50% |
| Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $1,580 | 6.75% |
| Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $195,000 | $65,000 | $945 | 7.12% |
| MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $190,000 | $95,000 | $1,511 | 5.94% |
| Washington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $4,412 | 6.50% |
| Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $2,364 | 6.50% |
| Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $3,485 | 5.88% |
| North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $1,826 | 7.00% |
| Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $2,048 | 6.63% |
| Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $110,000 | $55,000 | $250 | 12.37% |
| Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $4,917 | 7.00% |
| Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $250 | 10.99% |
| Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $250 | 10.99% |
| Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $250 | 11.74% |
| EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $1,452 | 7.38% |
| Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $250 | 12.24% |
| Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Forum Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 829 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 400 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Forum Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 453 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 379 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Forum Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 613 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 400 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Forum Credit Union's average total fees were $3,264, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 323 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 622 | $47,470,000 | $76,318 |
| 6-7% | 337 | $86,345,000 | $256,217 |
| 7-8% | 211 | $26,335,000 | $124,810 |
| 5-6% | 78 | $21,990,000 | $281,923 |
| 4-5% | 11 | $4,035,000 | $366,818 |
During 2023, Forum Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 622 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Forum Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 633 originations, totaling $33,035,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Forum Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 350 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 264 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Forum Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 241 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 200 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications84.22%
Forum Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination69.90%
Forum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250.0 | 368 | $31,430,000 | $85,408 |
| 330.0 | 22 | $2,160,000 | $98,182 |
| 410.0 | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| NA | 868 | $152,540,000 | $175,737 |