Lafayette Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rockville, MD

LEI: 549300SY0ZRUCS4CSY07

Tax ID: 53-0197895

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews

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Review & Overview

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, New York, Baltimore, Richmond, and Los Angeles among others. We have data for 72 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lafayette Federal 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. Lafayette 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.29% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.43% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.85% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.85% 4/21/24
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

386

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$98,550,000

Awards

LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.88%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 1.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,848.

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $37,365,000 $319,359 $3,435 7.51%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $13,000,000 $216,667 $2,313 8.70%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,275,000 $277,632 $3,204 7.18%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,470,000 $289,167 $3,195 7.10%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,895,000 $321,667 $2,138 7.85%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,100,000 $210,000 $3,416 7.74%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,030,000 $253,750 $3,397 7.91%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,710,000 $855,000 $8,536 6.69%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,560,000 $156,000 $1,838 8.05%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,435,000 $478,333 $1,937 7.96%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,430,000 $119,167 $1,368 8.79%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $1,545 8.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $1,817 7.46%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $3,018 7.71%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $1,204 8.65%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,120,000 $112,000 $1,502 8.75%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,115,000 $1,115,000 $8,559 7.13%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $990,000 $247,500 $2,279 9.13%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $2,061 8.42%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $950,000 $475,000 $0 10.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $895,000 $179,000 $1,581 8.65%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $3,574 7.19%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $815,000 $271,667 $3,045 6.83%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $775,000 $155,000 $1,880 8.75%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $2,077 9.33%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $5,693 5.75%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $4,215 5.31%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $2,827 7.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $2,376 9.33%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $4,981 6.00%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $2,236 9.13%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $6,153 6.75%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,548 5.38%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $1,204 8.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $5,719 5.25%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $1,269 8.17%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,430 5.63%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,814 8.88%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,141 8.25%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,921 7.75%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,054 9.50%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $1,427 8.42%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,744 7.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 9.75%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,077 9.33%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,942 5.50%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.75%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.50%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,356 8.75%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,936 5.88%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 6.13%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.50%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,204 9.50%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,301 5.50%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,004 9.50%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,266 9.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,204 9.00%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,709 6.75%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,475 5.50%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,164 8.75%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,484 6.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.75%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,500 9.00%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,141 7.50%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,311 9.75%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,493 8.50%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,416 9.00%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,204 9.25%
Lafayette Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, New York, Baltimore, Richmond, and Los Angeles among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 362 $94,410,000 $260,801 $2,781 7.89%
    HELOC 24 $4,140,000 $172,500 n/a 8.93%

    For 2023, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 362 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 24 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 262 $43,900,000 $167,557 $1,808 8.63%
    Home Purchase 107 $48,715,000 $455,280 $4,625 6.53%
    Refi 9 $4,205,000 $467,222 $4,765 5.54%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $1,005,000 $201,000 $2,342 7.08%
    Home Improvement 3 $725,000 $241,667 $2,440 8.50%

    For 2023, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 262 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 107 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 355 $93,505,000 $263,394 $2,848 7.88%
    20 Year 24 $4,040,000 $168,333 $2,111 9.11%
    15 Year 4 $470,000 $117,500 $2,405 6.66%
    10 Year 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,703 8.88%
    Other 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 8.50%

    For 2023, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 355 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 231 $37,145,000 $160,801
    $1k-2k 97 $49,875,000 $514,175
    $5k+ 1 $815,000 $815,000

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,848, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 231 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 240 $42,060,000 $175,250
    5-6% 62 $31,560,000 $509,032
    7-8% 42 $6,900,000 $164,286
    6-7% 34 $13,720,000 $403,529
    4-5% 8 $4,310,000 $538,750

    During 2023, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 240 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 104 $14,600,000 $140,385 $1,596 8.38%
    $200k-400k 104 $28,130,000 $270,481 $2,967 7.76%
    $100,000 or less 102 $6,840,000 $67,059 $1,432 8.56%
    $400k-600k 46 $22,130,000 $481,087 $4,418 7.44%
    $600k-1MM 20 $15,260,000 $763,000 $7,111 5.85%
    $1MM+ 10 $11,590,000 $1,159,000 $6,773 5.78%

    2023 saw Lafayette Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 104 originations, totaling $14,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 130 $30,380,000 $233,692 $2,711 7.96%
    $250k+ 126 $49,330,000 $391,508 $3,570 8.05%
    $100k-150k 88 $13,700,000 $155,682 $2,031 7.97%
    $75k-100k 28 $3,860,000 $137,857 $2,315 7.50%
    $50k-75k 13 $1,125,000 $86,538 $2,196 7.98%
    $50k or less 1 $155,000 $155,000 $666 4.75%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 130 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 126 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 81 $22,155,000 $273,519 $2,935 7.32%
    30-36% 60 $17,940,000 $299,000 $3,158 7.65%
    <20% 24 $8,500,000 $354,167 $4,330 6.98%
    44% 21 $4,465,000 $212,619 $2,387 7.89%
    45% 19 $3,215,000 $169,211 $2,077 8.21%
    40% 19 $4,875,000 $256,579 $2,451 8.06%
    43% 19 $2,815,000 $148,158 $1,789 8.58%
    42% 16 $3,640,000 $227,500 $2,253 8.31%
    48% 16 $2,770,000 $173,125 $1,791 9.17%
    49% 16 $2,470,000 $154,375 $1,411 8.88%
    39% 15 $3,595,000 $239,667 $3,665 8.37%
    47% 15 $3,175,000 $211,667 $2,004 8.79%
    38% 15 $5,785,000 $385,667 $3,977 7.73%
    50-60% 11 $3,445,000 $313,182 $2,782 8.42%
    37% 11 $2,665,000 $242,273 $2,819 7.78%
    36% 11 $2,325,000 $211,364 $3,422 7.99%
    46% 9 $1,675,000 $186,111 $1,606 9.36%
    41% 8 $3,040,000 $380,000 $3,680 8.30%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 81 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 60 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 245 $57,625,000 $235,204 $2,607 8.02%
    Not provided 65 $19,225,000 $295,769 $3,126 7.84%
    Black 43 $10,665,000 $248,023 $3,171 7.84%
    Asian 25 $8,155,000 $326,200 $2,608 8.06%
    American Indian 6 $2,360,000 $393,333 $3,668 7.31%
    Asian Indian 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,548 5.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,665 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.06%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.65%

    Lafayette 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
    0.0 75 $15,645,000 $208,600
    NA 311 $82,905,000 $266,576

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    386 $98,550,000 $255,311

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 104 $25,400,000 $244,231 $2,315 8.58%
    40-60% 30 $10,400,000 $346,667 $3,872 7.34%
    60-80% 19 $10,285,000 $541,316 $5,383 5.76%
    80-100% 58 $32,900,000 $567,241 $5,583 5.91%
    Under 20% 175 $19,565,000 $111,800 $1,428 8.60%