Dfcu Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dearborn, MI

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Review & Overview

Dfcu Financial is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Dfcu Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Monroe among others. We have data for 23 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.87% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.51% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.05% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
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Originations

2,707

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$410,295,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,075 $315,855,000 $152,219 $3,059 3.81%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 224 $37,280,000 $166,429 $3,200 3.79%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $17,790,000 $127,071 $3,345 3.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 81 $12,375,000 $152,778 $2,775 3.58%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $8,535,000 $113,800 $2,778 3.55%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $5,240,000 $163,750 $3,031 3.70%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $2,140 3.56%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,945,000 $176,818 $3,327 3.76%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,805,000 $164,091 $3,556 3.98%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,635,000 $181,667 $3,057 3.26%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $3,137 4.30%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,460,000 $121,667 $3,167 3.46%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $675,000 $135,000 $3,877 3.00%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,793 3.00%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,296 3.00%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,862 3.56%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $265,000 $88,333 $1,602 4.21%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,715 3.38%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,748 2.75%
Escanaba, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,383 3.50%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.50%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,810 3.50%
Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.00%
Dfcu Financial's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Monroe among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,983 $354,005,000 $178,520 $3,068 3.43%
    HELOC 724 $56,290,000 $77,749 n/a 4.76%

    For 2020, Dfcu Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,983 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 724 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 943 $166,785,000 $176,866 $2,847 3.42%
    Cash Out Refi 608 $110,490,000 $181,727 $3,633 3.37%
    Home Improvement 466 $35,000,000 $75,107 $1,357 4.62%
    Home Purchase 363 $67,935,000 $187,149 $3,315 3.64%
    Other 327 $30,085,000 $92,003 $2,121 4.58%

    For 2020, Dfcu Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 943 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 608 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 853 $170,005,000 $199,302 $3,307 3.65%
    5 Year 792 $58,230,000 $73,523 $173 4.80%
    15 Year 562 $97,250,000 $173,043 $2,975 3.04%
    20 Year 297 $57,915,000 $195,000 $3,634 3.24%
    10 Year 201 $26,785,000 $133,259 $2,474 3.24%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $190 7.50%
    Other 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,795 3.13%

    For 2020, Dfcu Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 853 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 792 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 867 $140,325,000 $161,851
    $1k-2k 574 $89,910,000 $156,638
    $2k-3k 282 $57,030,000 $202,234
    $3k-4k 148 $34,470,000 $232,905
    $4k-5k 62 $15,490,000 $249,839
    $5k+ 50 $16,780,000 $335,600

    Dfcu Financial's average total fees were $3,307, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 867 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,703 $279,825,000 $164,313
    2.5-3% 462 $83,420,000 $180,563
    5-6% 200 $13,140,000 $65,700
    4-5% 168 $14,320,000 $85,238
    <2.5% 84 $15,200,000 $180,952
    6-7% 65 $3,315,000 $51,000
    7-8% 19 $865,000 $45,526
    Over 8% 6 $210,000 $35,000

    During 2020, Dfcu Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,703 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 1,013 $146,415,000 $144,536 $2,976 3.51%
    $100,000 or less 945 $50,955,000 $53,921 $1,918 4.40%
    $200k-400k 674 $176,310,000 $261,588 $3,771 3.41%
    $400k-600k 65 $30,015,000 $461,769 $4,895 3.28%
    $600k-1MM 10 $6,600,000 $660,000 $4,038 3.34%

    2020 saw Dfcu Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,013 originations, totaling $146,415,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 691 $113,835,000 $164,740 $3,130 3.74%
    $50k-75k 553 $64,665,000 $116,935 $2,811 3.82%
    $75k-100k 533 $73,575,000 $138,039 $3,047 3.80%
    $150k-250k 465 $100,845,000 $216,871 $3,507 3.63%
    $50k or less 366 $30,910,000 $84,454 $2,645 4.06%
    $250k+ 93 $25,985,000 $279,409 $3,492 3.50%

    Dfcu Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 691 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 553 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 799 $123,905,000 $155,075 $3,147 3.70%
    <20% 487 $64,955,000 $133,378 $2,924 3.72%
    30-36% 479 $77,565,000 $161,931 $3,008 3.75%
    40% 90 $14,370,000 $159,667 $3,101 3.71%
    36% 83 $12,785,000 $154,036 $2,820 3.87%
    38% 83 $12,015,000 $144,759 $2,975 3.93%
    39% 75 $10,935,000 $145,800 $2,836 3.98%
    41% 72 $12,470,000 $173,194 $3,137 3.87%
    50-60% 70 $6,900,000 $98,571 $2,313 4.95%
    43% 69 $9,815,000 $142,246 $3,131 3.80%
    44% 67 $11,345,000 $169,328 $3,484 3.79%
    37% 63 $8,495,000 $134,841 $2,966 3.85%
    42% 61 $9,805,000 $160,738 $3,111 3.59%
    46% 55 $9,125,000 $165,909 $3,490 3.90%
    47% 46 $7,440,000 $161,739 $2,966 3.68%
    49% 38 $7,450,000 $196,053 $3,874 3.91%
    45% 35 $5,615,000 $160,429 $2,764 3.84%
    48% 29 $4,675,000 $161,207 $3,102 3.67%
    >60% 6 $630,000 $105,000 $0 5.42%

    Dfcu Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 799 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 487 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,191 $328,385,000 $149,879 $3,044 3.81%
    Not provided 278 $44,480,000 $160,000 $3,205 3.59%
    Black 129 $16,845,000 $130,581 $3,050 3.91%
    Asian 67 $12,635,000 $188,582 $2,857 3.59%
    Asian Indian 14 $4,180,000 $298,571 $4,128 3.00%
    American Indian 17 $1,825,000 $107,353 $3,171 4.14%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $775,000 $155,000 $7,953 4.55%
    Japanese 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,055 3.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.00%
    Filipino 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,366 3.38%
    Other Asian 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 4.75%
    Chinese 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,536 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.79%

    Dfcu Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.89%

    Dfcu Financial has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,707 $410,295,000 $151,568

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,707 $410,295,000 $151,568

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 399 $38,195,000 $95,727 $2,273 4.20%
    40-60% 539 $84,965,000 $157,635 $2,734 3.46%
    60-80% 914 $187,770,000 $205,438 $3,530 3.49%
    80-100% 318 $61,550,000 $193,553 $3,370 3.62%
    Under 20% 421 $17,735,000 $42,126 $631 4.78%