Financial Builders Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kokomo, IN

LEI: 549300TA2979XCT9L593

Tax ID: 35-1104078

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Review & Overview

Financial Builders Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other loans. Financial Builders Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Kokomo, Indianapolis, Frankfort, Logansport, and Florence among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Financial Builders Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Financial Builders 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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Originations

139

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,845,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $5,810,000 $59,286 $929 5.55%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $840,000 $70,000 $592 6.32%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $710,000 $88,750 $1,066 5.81%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $710 5.74%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $335,000 $47,857 $651 5.48%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,869 4.69%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $115,000 $38,333 $435 4.58%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $394 5.38%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $458 5.25%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $432 5.50%
Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's top markets include Kokomo, Indianapolis, Frankfort, Logansport, and Florence among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 139 $8,845,000 $63,633 $898 5.59%

    For 2018, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 139 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 118 $7,350,000 $62,288 $868 5.67%
    Home Improvement 8 $440,000 $55,000 $458 5.59%
    Refi 8 $430,000 $53,750 $1,271 5.03%
    Home Purchase 4 $540,000 $135,000 $1,489 4.66%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,188 4.88%

    For 2018, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 57 $2,515,000 $44,123 $525 6.01%
    15 Year 50 $3,840,000 $76,800 $1,261 5.19%
    5 Year 17 $625,000 $36,765 $445 5.69%
    30 Year 11 $1,515,000 $137,727 $1,745 5.38%
    Other 3 $75,000 $25,000 $516 4.46%
    1 Year 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2018, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 57 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 50 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 74 $5,450,000 $73,649
    $1k-2k 7 $375,000 $53,571

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $1,745, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 74 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 64 $4,570,000 $71,406
    5-6% 30 $1,970,000 $65,667
    6-7% 15 $815,000 $54,333
    Over 8% 15 $495,000 $33,000
    3-4% 8 $840,000 $105,000
    7-8% 7 $155,000 $22,143

    During 2018, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 64 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 116 $5,000,000 $43,103 $841 5.78%
    $100k-200k 17 $2,345,000 $137,941 $1,213 4.54%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,500,000 $250,000 $1,143 4.98%

    2018 saw Financial Builders Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 116 originations, totaling $5,000,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 60 $3,330,000 $55,500 $827 5.49%
    $50k or less 26 $1,240,000 $47,692 $820 5.64%
    $100k-150k 24 $2,220,000 $92,500 $1,053 4.98%
    $75k-100k 24 $1,490,000 $62,083 $880 6.50%
    $150k-250k 5 $565,000 $113,000 $1,454 5.08%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 60 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 49 $2,665,000 $54,388 $880 5.83%
    <20% 44 $2,630,000 $59,773 $1,041 5.45%
    30-36% 17 $705,000 $41,471 $637 5.65%
    40% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $663 4.78%
    36% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $1,292 4.89%
    >60% 3 $645,000 $215,000 $721 5.67%
    41% 3 $185,000 $61,667 $800 4.71%
    43% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $1,158 6.33%
    50-60% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $675 5.33%
    37% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,601 4.00%
    47% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $605 7.63%
    42% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $370 4.75%
    44% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $377 5.25%
    45% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,908 5.25%
    39% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $412 7.50%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 49 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 44 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 133 $8,045,000 $60,489 $910 5.59%
    Not applicable 2 $390,000 $195,000 $515 5.75%
    Black 2 $280,000 $140,000 $984 5.44%
    Asian 2 $130,000 $65,000 $496 5.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.24%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    333.5 1 $25,000 $25,000
    55.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 137 $8,785,000 $64,124

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 71 $4,175,000 $58,803
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 68 $4,670,000 $68,676

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $1,560,000 $41,053 $593 5.76%
    40-60% 19 $1,175,000 $61,842 $966 5.80%
    60-80% 43 $4,085,000 $95,000 $1,263 5.38%
    80-100% 11 $1,175,000 $106,818 $1,269 4.67%
    Under 20% 25 $575,000 $23,000 $393 5.87%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Financial Freedom Mortgage, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 66.7%
    Financial Freedom Mortgage, LLC FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%