Firefighters & Company Fcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dayton, OH

LEI: 549300W8FXJXRVKIT387

Tax ID: 31-0545121

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

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Review & Overview

Firefighters & Company Fcu is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Firefighters & Company Fcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Dayton, Springfield, and Cincinnati among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Firefighters & Company Fcu 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. Firefighters & Company Fcu 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.81% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.66% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
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Originations

15

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,455,000

Relative Rate

Firefighters & Company Fcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.5%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.95%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Firefighters & Company Fcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,941.

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
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,005,000 $154,231 $3,203 7.71%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,301 8.13%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,310 7.63%
Firefighters & Company Fcu's top markets include Dayton, Springfield, and Cincinnati among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 15 $2,455,000 $163,667 $3,216 7.73%

    For 2024, Firefighters & Company Fcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $3,342 7.47%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $770,000 $192,500 $5,140 7.56%
    Other 2 $150,000 $75,000 $280 8.50%
    Home Improvement 1 $55,000 $55,000 $392 9.00%

    For 2024, Firefighters & Company Fcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 8 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 12 $2,250,000 $187,500 $3,941 7.50%
    10 Year 3 $205,000 $68,333 $317 8.67%

    For 2024, Firefighters & Company Fcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 13 $2,115,000 $162,692
    $1k-2k 1 $155,000 $155,000
    $5k+ 1 $185,000 $185,000

    Firefighters & Company Fcu's average total fees were $3,941, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 13 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 9 $1,625,000 $180,556
    Over 8% 5 $605,000 $121,000
    6-7% 1 $225,000 $225,000

    During 2024, Firefighters & Company Fcu's average interest rate for loans was 7.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 9 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $4,183 7.58%
    $200k-400k 4 $950,000 $237,500 $3,457 7.34%
    $100,000 or less 3 $205,000 $68,333 $317 8.67%

    2024 saw Firefighters & Company Fcu place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 8 originations, totaling $1,300,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 5 $845,000 $169,000 $2,888 7.70%
    $150k-250k 5 $825,000 $165,000 $3,884 7.90%
    $75k-100k 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,789 7.83%
    $250k+ 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,835 7.13%
    $50k-75k 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,186 7.38%

    Firefighters & Company Fcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 5 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $2,881 7.65%
    20-30% 4 $510,000 $127,500 $1,763 8.06%
    <20% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,409 7.50%
    37% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,908 7.38%
    43% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,516 8.13%
    44% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,664 7.38%

    Firefighters & Company Fcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 6 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $2,672 7.70%
    Not provided 3 $555,000 $185,000 $3,316 7.96%
    Black 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,908 7.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.21%

    Firefighters & Company Fcu has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    46.67%

    Firefighters & Company Fcu 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 15 $2,455,000 $163,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    15 $2,455,000 $163,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,528 7.94%
    60-80% 3 $595,000 $198,333 $5,091 7.75%
    80-100% 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $3,419 7.42%
    Under 20% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $280 8.75%