Community 1st Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ottumwa, IA

LEI: 549300WOW2HLRVN4O324

Tax ID: 42-0686459

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Community 1st Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Community 1st Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ottumwa, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Pella, and Fairfield among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Community 1st Credit Union 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. Community 1st 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 about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.94% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.97% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.91% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.91% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.91% 12/16/24
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    Originations

    971

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $86,355,000

    Awards

    COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Outside of Metro Areas 366 $34,930,000 $95,437 $1,721 3.43%
    Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 229 $16,885,000 $73,734 $1,704 3.59%
    DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $9,065,000 $131,377 $1,656 3.19%
    Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $6,835,000 $69,040 $1,661 2.95%
    Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $5,420,000 $75,278 $1,498 3.20%
    Fairfield, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $5,095,000 $89,386 $1,640 3.23%
    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,825,000 $109,286 $1,584 3.20%
    IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,070,000 $103,500 $1,652 3.56%
    Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $670,000 $111,667 $1,598 3.54%
    Kirksville, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $600,000 $100,000 $1,606 2.89%
    Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $365,000 $73,000 $1,622 2.92%
    Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,830 3.46%
    AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,109 3.87%
    DUBUQUE, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,269 4.13%
    Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,473 3.75%
    Community 1st Credit Union's top markets include Ottumwa, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Pella, and Fairfield among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 685 $75,105,000 $109,642 $1,683 3.85%
    HELOC 285 $10,935,000 $38,368 n/a 2.18%
    USDA 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 5.00%

    For 2020, Community 1st Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 685 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 285 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 480 $33,160,000 $69,083 $1,326 2.89%
    Home Purchase 307 $30,365,000 $98,909 $2,046 4.00%
    Refi 136 $17,110,000 $125,809 $1,355 3.51%
    Home Improvement 47 $5,705,000 $121,383 $1,748 3.49%
    Other 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,428 7.50%

    For 2020, Community 1st Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 480 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 307 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 293 $25,135,000 $85,785 $1,679 3.13%
    15 Year 291 $20,475,000 $70,361 $1,310 3.50%
    30 Year 246 $29,860,000 $121,382 $1,981 3.88%
    Other 87 $6,925,000 $79,598 $3,955 1.67%
    10 Year 33 $965,000 $29,242 $834 4.23%
    5 Year 14 $340,000 $24,286 $0 3.96%
    1 Year 7 $2,655,000 $379,286 $0 4.93%

    For 2020, Community 1st Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 293 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 291 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 589 $63,165,000 $107,241
    $1k-2k 22 $2,750,000 $125,000
    $2k-3k 4 $890,000 $222,500
    $3k-4k 2 $640,000 $320,000

    Community 1st Credit Union's average total fees were $1,981, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 589 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 436 $47,500,000 $108,945
    2.5-3% 211 $12,155,000 $57,607
    4-5% 150 $18,850,000 $125,667
    <2.5% 126 $4,880,000 $38,730
    5-6% 34 $2,470,000 $72,647
    6-7% 7 $325,000 $46,429
    Over 8% 5 $105,000 $21,000
    7-8% 2 $70,000 $35,000

    During 2020, Community 1st Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 436 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 683 $34,165,000 $50,022 $1,612 3.24%
    $100k-200k 220 $30,030,000 $136,500 $1,748 3.64%
    $200k-400k 58 $15,180,000 $261,724 $1,967 3.74%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,195,000 $439,000 $1,327 3.35%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,360,000 $840,000 $944 4.28%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $0 5.00%

    2020 saw Community 1st Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 683 originations, totaling $34,165,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 318 $20,920,000 $65,786 $1,793 3.49%
    $50k-75k 234 $19,070,000 $81,496 $1,690 3.29%
    $75k-100k 177 $15,345,000 $86,695 $1,524 3.36%
    $100k-150k 144 $13,600,000 $94,444 $1,582 3.22%
    $150k-250k 68 $10,440,000 $153,529 $1,592 3.07%
    $250k+ 21 $4,215,000 $200,714 $1,791 3.69%

    Community 1st Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 318 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 234 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 274 $21,130,000 $77,117 $1,672 3.38%
    30-36% 259 $24,205,000 $93,456 $1,713 3.47%
    <20% 209 $15,215,000 $72,799 $1,667 3.13%
    38% 54 $5,920,000 $109,630 $1,621 3.47%
    39% 43 $4,715,000 $109,651 $1,665 3.73%
    37% 35 $3,185,000 $91,000 $1,718 3.44%
    36% 28 $2,430,000 $86,786 $1,695 3.36%
    40% 13 $1,435,000 $110,385 $1,917 3.29%
    42% 8 $480,000 $60,000 $1,819 3.09%
    43% 8 $1,520,000 $190,000 $1,595 2.89%
    41% 6 $690,000 $115,000 $2,326 3.08%
    50-60% 6 $180,000 $30,000 $0 2.29%
    >60% 4 $220,000 $55,000 $1,187 3.56%
    44% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $1,381 3.91%
    47% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $879 4.41%
    46% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 1.66%
    45% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,003 2.44%
    48% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 1.00%

    Community 1st Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 274 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 259 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 942 $81,810,000 $86,847 $1,668 3.35%
    Not applicable 8 $2,660,000 $332,500 $0 4.84%
    Black 7 $635,000 $90,714 $2,024 3.96%
    Asian 7 $585,000 $83,571 $2,089 3.57%
    Not provided 5 $505,000 $101,000 $3,301 2.25%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,094 3.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,128 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.74%

    Community 1st Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    62.31%

    Community 1st Credit Union 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 971 $86,355,000 $88,934

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $2,505,000 $835,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 18 $1,270,000 $70,556
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 950 $82,580,000 $86,926

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 155 $9,825,000 $63,387 $914 2.77%
    40-60% 106 $10,150,000 $95,755 $1,318 3.20%
    60-80% 242 $29,530,000 $122,025 $1,647 3.71%
    80-100% 302 $32,520,000 $107,682 $1,970 3.79%
    Under 20% 166 $4,330,000 $26,084 $294 2.74%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%