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, Peru, Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Logansport among others. We have data for 11 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. 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

140

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,500,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $5,435,000 $56,031 $1,031 6.01%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $835,000 $55,667 $908 6.48%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $270,000 $27,000 $433 6.89%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $255,000 $51,000 $1,066 6.00%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $250,000 $62,500 $1,002 7.33%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $190,000 $47,500 $1,337 5.31%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $807 3.88%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.38%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,688 3.75%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $412 7.45%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $412 7.38%
Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's top markets include Kokomo, Peru, Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Logansport among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 140 $7,500,000 $53,571 $973 6.12%

    For 2019, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 140 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 131 $7,015,000 $53,550 $962 6.15%
    Refi 5 $365,000 $73,000 $1,267 5.28%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $80,000 $40,000 $828 6.82%
    Home Purchase 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,568 3.75%
    Home Improvement 1 $15,000 $15,000 $492 7.13%

    For 2019, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 131 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 5 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 75 $4,865,000 $64,867 $1,202 5.84%
    10 Year 35 $1,105,000 $31,571 $579 6.68%
    5 Year 16 $390,000 $24,375 $540 5.83%
    30 Year 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $1,547 5.58%
    Other 5 $105,000 $21,000 $358 7.69%
    3 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $412 9.00%

    For 2019, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 35 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 70 $5,010,000 $71,571
    $1k-2k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $1,547, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 70 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 31 $2,735,000 $88,226
    Over 8% 26 $1,020,000 $39,231
    4-5% 25 $1,555,000 $62,200
    7-8% 24 $900,000 $37,500
    5-6% 17 $815,000 $47,941
    6-7% 17 $475,000 $27,941

    During 2019, Financial Builders Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.58%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 31 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 123 $4,995,000 $40,610 $890 6.35%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,025,000 $135,000 $1,463 4.47%
    $200k-400k 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,201 4.38%

    2019 saw Financial Builders Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 123 originations, totaling $4,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 50 $2,470,000 $49,400 $957 6.36%
    $50k or less 29 $995,000 $34,310 $880 6.93%
    $75k-100k 28 $1,410,000 $50,357 $1,022 5.74%
    $100k-150k 25 $2,005,000 $80,200 $1,088 5.40%
    $150k-250k 8 $620,000 $77,500 $858 5.26%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 50 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 50 $2,890,000 $57,800 $1,037 6.10%
    20-30% 41 $2,165,000 $52,805 $977 5.79%
    30-36% 22 $1,190,000 $54,091 $1,022 5.94%
    36% 4 $190,000 $47,500 $1,114 7.97%
    37% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $946 7.44%
    43% 3 $65,000 $21,667 $467 6.67%
    >60% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $467 8.50%
    39% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $412 5.44%
    41% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $985 5.38%
    42% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $440 7.28%
    45% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $350 6.63%
    38% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,390 3.38%
    46% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $412 8.50%
    48% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,513 6.62%
    49% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $412 9.25%
    50-60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.75%
    44% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,558 3.38%

    Financial Builders Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 41 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 131 $7,215,000 $55,076 $985 6.12%
    Black 9 $285,000 $31,667 $823 6.12%

    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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 140 $7,500,000 $53,571

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $170,000 $42,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 136 $7,330,000 $53,897

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $1,410,000 $35,250 $639 6.43%
    40-60% 27 $1,885,000 $69,815 $1,064 5.68%
    60-80% 33 $2,505,000 $75,909 $1,509 5.57%
    80-100% 11 $1,085,000 $98,636 $1,547 5.13%
    Under 20% 29 $615,000 $21,207 $378 7.10%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Financial Freedom Mortgage, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    Financial Freedom Mortgage, LLC VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%