Firstlight Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

El Paso, TX

LEI: 549300SGEJUQK4Q7ZY34

Tax ID: 74-1259391

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  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Firstlight Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Firstlight Federal 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: El Paso, Las Cruces, Albuquerque, San Antonio, and Carlsbad among others. We have data for 14 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 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 about average rates.

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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 5/4/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 5/4/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.03% 5/4/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.67% 5/4/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 5.59% 5/4/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 5/4/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 5/4/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.41% 5/4/24
    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

    436

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $67,280,000

    Awards

    FirstLight Federal Credit Union VA Loans gold
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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
    EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 233 $34,635,000 $148,648 $4,049 3.07%
    LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 181 $29,005,000 $160,249 $4,168 3.16%
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $4,833 3.13%
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $5,230 2.75%
    Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,854 4.13%
    Outside of Metro Areas 3 $325,000 $108,333 $3,846 3.42%
    Deming, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,470 3.19%
    MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $6,700 3.00%
    Española, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,259 3.00%
    Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $215,000 $71,667 $3,077 2.83%
    Del Rio, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,702 3.00%
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,800 3.50%
    Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,828 2.50%
    Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,574 3.25%
    Firstlight Federal Credit Union's top markets include El Paso, Las Cruces, Albuquerque, San Antonio, and Carlsbad among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against FirstLight Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    GECU
    Similarity Rank: 118
    EVOLVE
    Similarity Rank: 126
    EL PASO AREA TEACHERS
    Similarity Rank: 364
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    Similarity Rank: 450
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    Similarity Rank: 525
    PATRIOT MORTGAGE COMPANY
    Similarity Rank: 664
    First American Bank
    Similarity Rank: 684
    Citizens Bank of Las Cruces
    Similarity Rank: 1152
    Rocky Mountain Mortgage Company
    Similarity Rank: 1245
    FirstLight Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 1246

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 417 $63,725,000 $152,818 $4,120 3.11%
    VA 12 $2,300,000 $191,667 $3,255 2.86%
    FHA 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $6,339 3.38%

    For 2020, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 417 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 12 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 161 $23,895,000 $148,416 $4,289 2.91%
    Home Purchase 139 $25,595,000 $184,137 $4,615 3.17%
    Cash Out Refi 136 $17,790,000 $130,809 $3,451 3.28%

    For 2020, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 161 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 139 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 221 $26,565,000 $120,204 $3,564 2.96%
    30 Year 168 $33,790,000 $201,131 $4,808 3.30%
    20 Year 42 $6,480,000 $154,286 $4,530 3.17%
    10 Year 5 $445,000 $89,000 $3,129 2.95%

    For 2020, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 221 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 168 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 221 $20,565,000 $93,054
    $2k-3k 139 $24,385,000 $175,432
    $<1k 33 $8,555,000 $259,242
    $3k-4k 30 $8,200,000 $273,333
    $4k-5k 9 $3,075,000 $341,667
    $5k+ 4 $2,500,000 $625,000

    Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,808, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 221 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 181 $30,455,000 $168,260
    2.5-3% 157 $23,515,000 $149,777
    <2.5% 77 $11,025,000 $143,182
    4-5% 15 $2,015,000 $134,333
    5-6% 5 $235,000 $47,000
    6-7% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2020, Firstlight Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 181 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 211 $30,375,000 $143,957 $4,305 3.09%
    $100,000 or less 136 $9,800,000 $72,059 $2,611 3.16%
    $200k-400k 80 $20,890,000 $261,125 $5,675 3.06%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,635,000 $727,000 $10,427 3.15%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,455,000 $485,000 $7,181 3.08%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $10,158 3.13%

    2020 saw Firstlight Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 211 originations, totaling $30,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 115 $14,795,000 $128,652 $3,675 3.06%
    $75k-100k 92 $14,020,000 $152,391 $4,240 3.09%
    $100k-150k 87 $14,325,000 $164,655 $4,373 3.07%
    $50k or less 85 $8,705,000 $102,412 $3,437 3.21%
    $150k-250k 41 $7,895,000 $192,561 $4,780 3.13%
    $250k+ 16 $7,540,000 $471,250 $7,506 3.14%

    Firstlight Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 115 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 92 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 98 $14,940,000 $152,449 $4,122 3.10%
    30-36% 76 $12,470,000 $164,079 $4,229 3.08%
    <20% 58 $10,040,000 $173,103 $4,308 2.79%
    43% 22 $3,210,000 $145,909 $4,014 3.23%
    39% 19 $2,805,000 $147,632 $3,692 3.27%
    41% 18 $2,150,000 $119,444 $3,646 3.29%
    37% 18 $2,500,000 $138,889 $3,944 3.26%
    42% 17 $2,215,000 $130,294 $3,912 3.09%
    36% 17 $2,245,000 $132,059 $3,551 3.40%
    40% 17 $2,475,000 $145,588 $4,283 3.27%
    38% 14 $2,160,000 $154,286 $4,204 3.21%
    44% 13 $2,165,000 $166,538 $3,967 3.29%
    46% 12 $1,940,000 $161,667 $4,164 2.97%
    47% 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $4,570 2.89%
    45% 7 $935,000 $133,571 $3,497 3.38%
    48% 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $5,001 3.11%
    49% 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $4,361 3.02%
    50-60% 7 $1,485,000 $212,143 $5,584 3.33%

    Firstlight Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 76 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 365 $55,025,000 $150,753 $4,055 3.12%
    Not provided 44 $7,490,000 $170,227 $4,544 3.03%
    Asian 10 $2,270,000 $227,000 $5,095 2.91%
    Black 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $4,030 3.18%
    American Indian 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,868 3.13%
    Not applicable 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,937 3.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,844 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.17%

    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
    -46.79%

    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 436 $67,280,000 $154,312

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 9 $995,000 $110,556
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 427 $66,285,000 $155,234

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $1,315,000 $69,211 $2,622 3.34%
    40-60% 72 $7,410,000 $102,917 $3,166 2.88%
    60-80% 190 $29,720,000 $156,421 $4,271 3.06%
    80-100% 145 $28,355,000 $195,552 $4,790 3.18%
    Under 20% 10 $480,000 $48,000 $1,756 4.23%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 25.0%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%