Lafayette Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rockville, MD

LEI: 549300SY0ZRUCS4CSY07

Tax ID: 53-0197895

1.7 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 25 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 an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, New York, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Miami among others. We have data for 90 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) 7.87% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.08% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.69% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.49% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.34% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/16/25
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

643

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$155,405,000

Relative Rate

Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.71%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 2.16%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,082.

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 $8,356.

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) 155 $37,945,000 $244,806 $4,123 8.60%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $30,320,000 $275,636 $1,650 8.96%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $7,765,000 $235,303 $4,296 8.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 29 $6,435,000 $221,897 $0 8.89%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,725,000 $229,000 $1,296 9.02%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $5,510,000 $250,455 $0 9.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,470,000 $303,889 $4,330 7.10%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,545,000 $239,211 $5,891 8.98%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,365,000 $396,818 $0 8.93%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,700,000 $192,857 $0 8.66%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,455,000 $188,846 $1,171 9.12%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $5,278 7.64%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,075,000 $296,429 $8,496 8.25%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,075,000 $296,429 $5,668 8.34%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,040,000 $340,000 $5,928 8.46%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,995,000 $181,364 $0 9.11%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,880,000 $188,000 $0 9.18%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,780,000 $222,500 $0 8.69%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,775,000 $591,667 $0 8.00%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,670,000 $208,750 $0 8.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,465,000 $162,778 $1,219 9.22%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $0 9.25%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $0 8.57%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $930,000 $465,000 $2,980 9.38%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $0 9.06%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $880,000 $146,667 $1,141 9.00%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $825,000 $165,000 $1,904 8.95%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $0 8.92%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $6,296 7.44%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $0 8.50%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 9.38%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 9.42%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $5,319 6.50%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $4,469 7.69%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $5,029 7.56%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 9.75%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 8.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 9.00%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 9.25%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $5,037 7.38%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $4,573 8.25%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 8.88%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 7.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 7.56%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 6.63%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,299 6.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 6.63%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 6.38%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 9.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 9.08%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 5.88%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 9.50%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.00%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.00%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 9.50%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 10.00%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 5.88%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $712 8.50%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 9.50%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 9.50%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 8.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.50%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.75%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 9.13%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.00%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 9.50%
Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,313 10.50%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.00%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 8.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 9.75%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 9.00%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,331 10.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.25%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.00%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.75%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.25%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.25%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,219 9.25%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.50%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.50%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.25%
Lafayette Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, New York, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Miami among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 560 $122,990,000 $219,625 n/a 8.94%
    Conventional 83 $32,415,000 $390,542 $4,016 7.25%

    For 2024, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 560 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 83 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 495 $104,775,000 $211,667 $1,865 8.90%
    Home Purchase 136 $47,260,000 $347,500 $5,012 8.16%
    Home Improvement 4 $660,000 $165,000 $0 8.88%
    Refi 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $4,808 6.84%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $930,000 $232,500 $3,714 7.09%

    For 2024, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 495 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 136 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 620 $151,580,000 $244,484 $5,082 8.71%
    20 Year 16 $2,550,000 $159,375 $1,924 9.34%
    15 Year 7 $1,275,000 $182,143 $2,609 7.95%

    For 2024, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 620 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 41 $18,475,000 $450,610
    $<1k 17 $2,305,000 $135,588
    $4k-5k 1 $285,000 $285,000

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,082, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 41 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 528 $117,160,000 $221,894
    7-8% 62 $13,420,000 $216,452
    6-7% 45 $20,965,000 $465,889
    5-6% 8 $3,860,000 $482,500

    During 2024, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.71%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 528 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 223 $31,165,000 $139,753 $1,924 8.85%
    $200k-400k 209 $55,425,000 $265,191 $4,436 8.67%
    $100,000 or less 102 $6,850,000 $67,157 $2,441 8.85%
    $400k-600k 78 $37,220,000 $477,179 $4,983 8.63%
    $600k-1MM 28 $21,230,000 $758,214 $6,221 8.06%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,515,000 $1,171,667 $4,668 6.42%

    2024 saw Lafayette Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 223 originations, totaling $31,165,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 259 $85,955,000 $331,873 $4,092 8.90%
    $150k-250k 192 $41,620,000 $216,771 $5,006 8.68%
    $100k-150k 109 $18,355,000 $168,394 $3,114 8.57%
    $75k-100k 54 $6,130,000 $113,519 $4,739 8.46%
    $50k-75k 23 $2,675,000 $116,304 $2,281 8.48%
    $50k or less 6 $670,000 $111,667 $4,187 7.81%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 259 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 192 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 96 $29,320,000 $305,417 $4,604 8.26%
    49% 95 $19,015,000 $200,158 $1,195 8.92%
    30-36% 72 $16,230,000 $225,417 $3,866 8.74%
    47% 52 $11,600,000 $223,077 $4,608 8.92%
    48% 34 $7,180,000 $211,176 $1,569 9.00%
    43% 33 $9,175,000 $278,030 $5,873 8.48%
    42% 32 $7,020,000 $219,375 $2,337 8.91%
    44% 30 $7,160,000 $238,667 $1,406 8.91%
    46% 29 $5,635,000 $194,310 $4,116 8.70%
    45% 29 $6,745,000 $232,586 $3,920 8.70%
    40% 27 $6,795,000 $251,667 $5,262 8.79%
    41% 26 $7,380,000 $283,846 $3,541 8.75%
    39% 24 $7,640,000 $318,333 $5,425 8.80%
    <20% 20 $3,970,000 $198,500 $0 8.68%
    36% 15 $3,135,000 $209,000 $4,584 8.34%
    38% 14 $4,780,000 $341,429 $0 8.53%
    37% 14 $2,120,000 $151,429 $2,099 9.05%
    50-60% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 9.00%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 96 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 95 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 412 $101,730,000 $246,917 $4,005 8.76%
    Not provided 104 $23,190,000 $222,981 $3,695 8.85%
    Black 75 $16,785,000 $223,800 $3,975 8.40%
    Asian 49 $13,175,000 $268,878 $4,478 8.63%
    American Indian 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,878 8.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.19%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.52%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 643 $155,405,000 $241,687

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    643 $155,405,000 $241,687

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 292 $69,740,000 $238,836 $1,387 8.98%
    40-60% 36 $13,830,000 $384,167 $5,326 8.81%
    60-80% 27 $12,955,000 $479,815 $5,263 7.20%
    80-100% 40 $18,830,000 $470,750 $5,045 6.84%
    Under 20% 248 $40,050,000 $161,492 $2,380 8.86%