Lafayette Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rockville, MD

LEI: 549300SY0ZRUCS4CSY07

Tax ID: 53-0197895

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Review & Overview

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi loans. Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, New York, Easton, and Salisbury among others. We have data for 43 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 high 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.29% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.43% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.85% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.85% 11/21/24
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

286

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$137,780,000

Awards

LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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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) 196 $97,420,000 $497,041 $15,434 2.98%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $10,835,000 $515,952 $17,383 2.92%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,405,000 $681,000 $23,424 2.55%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,060,000 $1,030,000 $14,084 2.56%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,935,000 $645,000 $70,914 3.17%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,655,000 $551,667 $14,224 3.58%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,490,000 $745,000 $22,544 2.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $8,882 2.88%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $10,743 2.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $7,097 2.56%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $965,000 $321,667 $3,439 4.75%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $13,204 3.25%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $920,000 $460,000 $12,557 3.69%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $7,171 2.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $870,000 $435,000 $21,965 2.44%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $11,482 3.38%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $17,846 2.96%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $14,300 3.13%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $14,663 2.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $25,502 3.38%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $33,739 3.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $17,164 2.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $525,000 $525,000 $44,881 3.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $15,290 2.63%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $31,662 2.75%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $45,744 2.88%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $9,581 2.38%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $11,529 4.88%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $39,184 3.38%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,838 2.50%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $10,341 2.88%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $7,867 2.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,148 4.13%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 2.88%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,294 3.38%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,751 2.75%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,084 2.75%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,737 3.13%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $18,878 2.75%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $28,606 4.88%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,118 3.50%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,888 2.25%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $8,550 3.00%
Lafayette Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, New York, Easton, and Salisbury among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 286 $137,780,000 $481,748 $16,070 3.00%

    For 2020, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 286 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 155 $76,345,000 $492,548 $10,491 2.79%
    Home Purchase 50 $21,810,000 $436,200 $43,802 3.14%
    Other 39 $20,215,000 $518,333 $9,550 3.61%
    Cash Out Refi 38 $18,120,000 $476,842 $10,192 2.98%
    Home Improvement 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $8,951 3.72%

    For 2020, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 221 $115,715,000 $523,597 $17,146 2.97%
    15 Year 42 $13,720,000 $326,667 $15,388 2.51%
    20 Year 22 $7,730,000 $351,364 $6,825 4.25%
    Other 1 $615,000 $615,000 $13,700 3.00%

    For 2020, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 221 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 42 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 253 $123,265,000 $487,213
    $2k-3k 11 $4,845,000 $440,455
    $<1k 10 $2,080,000 $208,000
    $3k-4k 5 $2,475,000 $495,000
    $5k+ 5 $2,885,000 $577,000
    $4k-5k 2 $2,230,000 $1,115,000

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $17,146, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 253 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 168 $85,260,000 $507,500
    3-4% 58 $30,390,000 $523,966
    <2.5% 45 $18,705,000 $415,667
    4-5% 6 $1,850,000 $308,333
    6-7% 5 $755,000 $151,000
    5-6% 4 $820,000 $205,000

    During 2020, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 2.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 168 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 102 $31,010,000 $304,020 $12,351 2.94%
    $400k-600k 73 $36,805,000 $504,178 $15,058 2.94%
    $600k-1MM 73 $51,575,000 $706,507 $21,928 2.87%
    $100k-200k 17 $2,485,000 $146,176 $11,617 2.93%
    $1MM+ 12 $15,290,000 $1,274,167 $34,140 3.03%
    $100,000 or less 9 $615,000 $68,333 $3,367 5.25%

    2020 saw Lafayette Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 102 originations, totaling $31,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 87 $41,395,000 $475,805 $16,171 2.92%
    $250k+ 68 $47,170,000 $693,676 $24,039 2.99%
    $100k-150k 65 $26,285,000 $404,385 $13,170 2.97%
    $75k-100k 28 $8,360,000 $298,571 $10,120 3.05%
    $50k or less 13 $4,085,000 $314,231 $9,949 3.66%
    $50k-75k 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $9,868 2.75%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 68 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 88 $44,430,000 $504,886 $16,988 3.02%
    <20% 59 $25,765,000 $436,695 $16,075 2.94%
    30-36% 49 $20,575,000 $419,898 $14,287 3.05%
    36% 13 $6,875,000 $528,846 $14,265 3.02%
    37% 11 $6,515,000 $592,273 $11,833 3.00%
    44% 11 $5,585,000 $507,727 $13,168 3.09%
    42% 8 $3,990,000 $498,750 $16,827 3.16%
    38% 6 $2,780,000 $463,333 $11,365 3.08%
    45% 6 $2,730,000 $455,000 $25,820 3.08%
    39% 6 $3,270,000 $545,000 $21,471 2.98%
    47% 6 $4,010,000 $668,333 $12,210 2.81%
    50-60% 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $9,758 2.47%
    43% 4 $1,560,000 $390,000 $19,079 2.88%
    40% 4 $1,090,000 $272,500 $8,198 3.06%
    49% 3 $2,445,000 $815,000 $19,476 2.75%
    46% 3 $1,865,000 $621,667 $12,761 2.92%
    41% 2 $1,150,000 $575,000 $74,999 3.69%
    48% 2 $610,000 $305,000 $15,592 2.56%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 88 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 59 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 158 $81,050,000 $512,975 $16,681 2.96%
    Not provided 61 $28,765,000 $471,557 $15,173 3.11%
    Black 44 $17,100,000 $388,636 $14,357 3.07%
    Asian 21 $10,185,000 $485,000 $18,500 2.87%
    American Indian 1 $525,000 $525,000 $9,978 2.75%
    Other Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,690 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.49%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    46.85%

    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 1 $545,000 $545,000
    NA 285 $137,235,000 $481,526

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 286 $137,780,000 $481,748

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $4,925,000 $328,333 $9,801 3.10%
    40-60% 53 $21,705,000 $409,528 $14,558 2.76%
    60-80% 136 $73,180,000 $538,088 $17,666 2.92%
    80-100% 73 $36,645,000 $501,986 $17,259 2.98%
    Under 20% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $2,197 5.53%