Dfcu Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dearborn, MI

LEI: 549300W6K140RN8NQB93

Tax ID: 38-1350130

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 53 reviews

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Review & Overview

Dfcu Financial is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Dfcu Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Tampa, Ann Arbor, Monroe, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Dfcu Financial 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. Dfcu Financial 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.02% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.10% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.03% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.64% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.64% 4/5/25
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Originations

2,759

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$449,565,000

Awards

DFCU FINANCIAL 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze DFCU FINANCIAL 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Dfcu Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.06%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.51%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Dfcu Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,245.

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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,985 $269,105,000 $135,569 $2,839 7.25%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 161 $69,845,000 $433,820 $10,056 7.14%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 190 $31,600,000 $166,316 $3,007 7.12%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $13,150,000 $199,242 $4,524 7.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 62 $10,360,000 $167,097 $4,406 7.05%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $9,830,000 $87,768 $2,235 7.16%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $8,230,000 $514,375 $7,901 7.32%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $6,120,000 $113,333 $3,433 6.71%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,545,000 $709,000 $16,172 6.97%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,290,000 $548,333 $8,692 7.12%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,115,000 $623,000 $8,728 6.40%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,090,000 $174,167 $5,008 6.90%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,815,000 $121,000 $2,103 7.29%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,765,000 $196,111 $266 7.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,730,000 $865,000 $10,676 6.69%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,690,000 $169,000 $2,654 7.15%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,565,000 $223,571 $7,545 6.96%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,520,000 $760,000 $7,932 6.81%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $6,457 6.62%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 9.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $915,000 $305,000 $9,185 6.75%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $800,000 $200,000 $3,715 6.37%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,154 6.81%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $4,048 6.08%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $8,147 6.63%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $8,606 6.84%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,122 6.81%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $0 8.06%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $8,288 7.88%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,476 6.38%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 5.99%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,207 6.38%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,924 6.88%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,242 6.63%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.99%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,465 6.50%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,355 6.50%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.50%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.25%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.99%
Dfcu Financial's top markets include Detroit, Tampa, Ann Arbor, Monroe, and Grand Rapids among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (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 1,612 $193,050,000 $119,758 n/a 7.42%
    Conventional 1,147 $256,515,000 $223,640 $3,460 6.91%

    For 2024, Dfcu Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,612 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,147 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 971 $112,335,000 $115,690 $495 7.26%
    Other 693 $70,145,000 $101,219 $1,058 7.48%
    Home Purchase 638 $205,670,000 $322,367 $5,396 6.78%
    Refi 365 $44,875,000 $122,945 $1,315 7.44%
    Cash Out Refi 92 $16,540,000 $179,783 $4,112 6.67%

    For 2024, Dfcu Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 971 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 693 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,063 $368,115,000 $178,437 $5,245 7.06%
    5 Year 293 $21,575,000 $73,635 $278 8.22%
    10 Year 186 $12,940,000 $69,570 $435 7.51%
    15 Year 104 $14,550,000 $139,904 $1,882 7.74%
    20 Year 99 $20,545,000 $207,525 $4,249 6.24%
    Other 6 $7,340,000 $1,223,333 $225 7.18%
    30+ year 5 $2,955,000 $591,000 $11,665 6.95%
    1 Year 3 $1,545,000 $515,000 $0 8.75%

    For 2024, Dfcu Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,063 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 293 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 488 $55,610,000 $113,955
    $1k-2k 293 $61,735,000 $210,700
    $2k-3k 175 $52,445,000 $299,686
    $3k-4k 81 $27,585,000 $340,556
    $5k+ 52 $30,230,000 $581,346
    $4k-5k 43 $19,005,000 $441,977

    Dfcu Financial's average total fees were $5,245, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 488 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 943 $119,875,000 $127,121
    6-7% 752 $203,510,000 $270,625
    Over 8% 690 $80,080,000 $116,058
    7-8% 374 $46,100,000 $123,262

    During 2024, Dfcu Financial's average interest rate for loans was 7.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 943 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,359 $70,155,000 $51,623 $751 7.38%
    $100k-200k 660 $91,300,000 $138,333 $3,549 7.20%
    $200k-400k 535 $147,055,000 $274,869 $4,811 6.91%
    $400k-600k 133 $63,645,000 $478,534 $6,446 6.90%
    $600k-1MM 41 $29,305,000 $714,756 $8,332 6.85%
    $1MM+ 31 $48,105,000 $1,551,774 $13,927 6.72%

    2024 saw Dfcu Financial place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,359 originations, totaling $70,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 710 $105,450,000 $148,521 $3,145 7.19%
    $50k-75k 518 $50,480,000 $97,452 $2,971 7.33%
    $150k-250k 505 $99,565,000 $197,158 $3,260 7.21%
    $75k-100k 469 $55,485,000 $118,305 $3,073 7.12%
    $50k or less 272 $19,270,000 $70,846 $2,883 7.18%
    $250k+ 257 $106,965,000 $416,206 $6,336 7.24%

    Dfcu Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 710 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 518 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 573 $80,805,000 $141,021 $3,094 7.17%
    30-36% 464 $71,450,000 $153,987 $2,969 7.19%
    <20% 412 $57,970,000 $140,704 $3,667 7.24%
    50-60% 254 $33,590,000 $132,244 $5,526 7.36%
    42% 105 $13,955,000 $132,905 $1,973 7.41%
    37% 91 $11,905,000 $130,824 $2,441 7.30%
    49% 89 $22,005,000 $247,247 $5,821 7.01%
    40% 87 $17,075,000 $196,264 $2,757 7.19%
    39% 81 $16,355,000 $201,914 $3,330 7.14%
    36% 79 $11,415,000 $144,494 $3,139 7.05%
    44% 78 $19,980,000 $256,154 $6,490 7.24%
    38% 70 $10,630,000 $151,857 $2,237 7.23%
    41% 69 $10,325,000 $149,638 $2,936 7.28%
    47% 59 $13,485,000 $228,559 $6,326 6.67%
    46% 56 $12,540,000 $223,929 $5,332 7.35%
    43% 56 $11,840,000 $211,429 $5,141 7.23%
    45% 46 $10,130,000 $220,217 $5,169 7.39%
    48% 46 $10,410,000 $226,304 $5,272 6.82%
    >60% 27 $2,615,000 $96,852 $0 7.63%

    Dfcu Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 573 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 464 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,172 $336,000,000 $154,696 $3,237 7.20%
    Not provided 228 $54,660,000 $239,737 $4,662 6.93%
    Black 228 $21,370,000 $93,728 $2,482 7.60%
    Asian 78 $16,610,000 $212,949 $4,570 7.35%
    Not applicable 17 $11,085,000 $652,059 $0 7.48%
    Asian Indian 6 $4,520,000 $753,333 $23,060 7.31%
    American Indian 21 $3,245,000 $154,524 $3,160 6.96%
    Other Asian 4 $1,390,000 $347,500 $4,474 7.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $515,000 $171,667 $4,981 6.12%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $170,000 $85,000 $246 7.37%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.77%

    Dfcu Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.83%

    Dfcu Financial 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 2,759 $449,565,000 $162,945

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,759 $449,565,000 $162,945

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 760 $94,020,000 $123,711 $1,614 7.39%
    40-60% 323 $70,015,000 $216,765 $3,838 7.16%
    60-80% 340 $105,520,000 $310,353 $5,355 6.95%
    80-100% 381 $129,855,000 $340,827 $5,407 6.80%
    Under 20% 955 $50,155,000 $52,518 $327 7.34%