Firstlight Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
El Paso, TXLEI: 549300SGEJUQK4Q7ZY34
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Review & Overview
Firstlight Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Firstlight Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: El Paso, Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Big Spring among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Firstlight Federal 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. Firstlight Federal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.85% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.67% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 5.59% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.44% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.41% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.41% | 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
261Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.06%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.58%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,795.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 185 | $23,595,000 | $127,541 | $2,794 | 7.41% |
| LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 67 | $7,885,000 | $117,687 | $2,259 | 7.63% |
| ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,090,000 | $272,500 | $3,718 | 6.67% |
| SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $465,000 | $465,000 | $5,672 | 6.63% |
| Big Spring, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,184 | 6.75% |
| Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $1,308 | 7.00% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $1,647 | 8.50% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $4,013 | 7.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 241 | $27,995,000 | $116,162 | $2,340 | 7.57% |
| FHA | 10 | $2,510,000 | $251,000 | $8,298 | 6.05% |
| VA | 10 | $2,810,000 | $281,000 | $5,108 | 6.02% |
For 2023, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 241 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 10 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 168 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 90 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 158 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 95 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,795, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 186 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 88 | $11,280,000 | $128,182 |
| 6-7% | 82 | $12,240,000 | $149,268 |
| Over 8% | 74 | $5,790,000 | $78,243 |
| 5-6% | 15 | $3,455,000 | $230,333 |
| 4-5% | 2 | $550,000 | $275,000 |
During 2023, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 88 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Firstlight Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 143 originations, totaling $9,015,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Firstlight Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 70 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 69 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Firstlight Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 48 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 44 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications66.38%
Firstlight Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination-143.68%
Firstlight Federal 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 | 261 | $33,315,000 | $127,644 |