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, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, New York, Denver, and Miami among others. We have data for 45 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lafayette Federal Credit Union has an above 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

209

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$94,425,000

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) 124 $60,010,000 $483,952 $15,677 2.93%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $6,810,000 $486,429 $32,094 2.95%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,310,000 $551,667 $16,136 2.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $2,455,000 $350,714 $20,850 2.84%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,325,000 $2,325,000 $142,662 2.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,550,000 $387,500 $35,780 3.00%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,400,000 $700,000 $10,017 2.94%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $9,917 3.17%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $10,148 2.63%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $895,000 $895,000 $180,953 2.88%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $825,000 $825,000 $12,696 3.75%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $10,920 2.63%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $44,390 2.75%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $12,997 3.25%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $25,690 2.96%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $30,712 3.06%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $8,667 2.88%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $18,057 2.63%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $7,970 3.00%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $29,818 2.56%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $6,134 2.71%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $10,933 3.13%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $7,614 2.69%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $20,261 2.63%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $12,219 2.88%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $10,516 3.00%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $9,457 2.63%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $24,845 3.25%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $5,774 2.75%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,312 3.00%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,758 2.88%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,163 3.13%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,352 3.25%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,949 3.13%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $9,141 2.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,058 2.38%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,855 3.38%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,537 2.38%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $33,574 2.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,833 2.50%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,831 2.88%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,442 3.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,832 3.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $7,713 2.63%
Lafayette Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, New York, Denver, and Miami 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 209 $94,425,000 $451,794 $18,318 2.91%

    For 2021, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 209 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 85 $32,235,000 $379,235 $9,382 2.76%
    Cash Out Refi 70 $35,230,000 $503,286 $10,431 3.06%
    Home Purchase 47 $22,245,000 $473,298 $48,263 2.93%
    Home Improvement 7 $4,715,000 $673,571 $13,799 3.16%

    For 2021, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 85 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 70 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 155 $75,955,000 $490,032 $19,493 3.01%
    15 Year 43 $13,555,000 $315,233 $15,995 2.44%
    20 Year 10 $3,410,000 $341,000 $8,521 3.24%
    Other 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $30,675 4.88%

    For 2021, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 43 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 174 $76,670,000 $440,632
    $2k-3k 13 $7,715,000 $593,462
    $3k-4k 10 $4,770,000 $477,000
    $5k+ 4 $2,350,000 $587,500
    $<1k 1 $55,000 $55,000
    $4k-5k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $19,493, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 174 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 118 $51,910,000 $439,915
    3-4% 50 $26,120,000 $522,400
    <2.5% 36 $12,080,000 $335,556
    4-5% 4 $4,260,000 $1,065,000
    5-6% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2021, Lafayette Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 118 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 76 $22,930,000 $301,711 $14,190 2.91%
    $400k-600k 44 $21,550,000 $489,773 $23,923 2.85%
    $600k-1MM 43 $31,085,000 $722,907 $21,969 2.90%
    $100k-200k 32 $4,920,000 $153,750 $9,052 2.77%
    $1MM+ 9 $13,545,000 $1,505,000 $49,922 3.57%
    $100,000 or less 5 $395,000 $79,000 $4,808 3.25%

    2021 saw Lafayette Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 76 originations, totaling $22,930,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 54 $24,000,000 $444,444 $21,835 2.86%
    $250k+ 49 $36,665,000 $748,265 $22,765 2.98%
    $100k-150k 45 $15,965,000 $354,778 $17,295 2.94%
    $75k-100k 24 $6,760,000 $281,667 $14,959 2.96%
    $50k-75k 16 $3,280,000 $205,000 $9,462 2.82%
    $50k or less 9 $2,575,000 $286,111 $12,538 2.90%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 54 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 49 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 65 $34,305,000 $527,769 $20,534 2.89%
    30-36% 44 $17,760,000 $403,636 $15,151 3.01%
    <20% 36 $13,000,000 $361,111 $14,255 2.82%
    36% 7 $2,985,000 $426,429 $10,505 2.80%
    47% 7 $1,735,000 $247,857 $7,699 2.79%
    43% 6 $3,740,000 $623,333 $12,037 3.15%
    40% 6 $3,030,000 $505,000 $27,707 2.94%
    41% 5 $3,445,000 $689,000 $40,131 3.18%
    38% 5 $2,195,000 $439,000 $15,753 3.05%
    39% 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $12,226 2.85%
    42% 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $12,150 2.63%
    45% 5 $2,535,000 $507,000 $25,447 2.93%
    37% 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $37,982 2.96%
    44% 3 $1,645,000 $548,333 $10,583 3.00%
    46% 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $104,600 2.94%
    48% 2 $910,000 $455,000 $7,042 2.50%
    49% 1 $385,000 $385,000 $10,951 3.38%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 65 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 110 $51,550,000 $468,636 $19,251 2.89%
    Black 48 $21,020,000 $437,917 $16,480 3.07%
    Not provided 31 $13,175,000 $425,000 $22,123 2.82%
    Asian 13 $6,175,000 $475,000 $11,378 2.86%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $8,355 2.63%
    Not applicable 2 $620,000 $310,000 $20,159 2.81%
    Korean 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,343 2.75%
    Other Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $9,141 2.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.79%

    Lafayette Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    62.68%

    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
    NA 209 $94,425,000 $451,794

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    209 $94,425,000 $451,794

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $5,805,000 $276,429 $9,986 2.70%
    40-60% 50 $20,430,000 $408,600 $15,707 2.82%
    60-80% 92 $46,740,000 $508,043 $19,677 2.95%
    80-100% 38 $20,260,000 $533,158 $24,859 3.05%
    Under 20% 8 $1,190,000 $148,750 $8,775 2.95%