Empower Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Syracuse, NYLEI: 549300YKTME1U7Z0UN20
Tax ID: 15-0547278
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Review & Overview
Empower Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Empower Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Syracuse, Buffalo, Auburn, Binghamton, and Utica among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Empower Federal 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. Empower 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 about average rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 5.75% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.32% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.11% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.21% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.66% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.24% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.24% | 12/16/24 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
2,809Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$246,525,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2,372 | $194,130,000 | $81,842 | $2,201 | 4.89% |
| BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 62 | $17,270,000 | $278,548 | $1,974 | 4.89% |
| Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 119 | $9,485,000 | $79,706 | $2,515 | 5.05% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 53 | $5,775,000 | $108,962 | $2,032 | 4.75% |
| UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 34 | $5,110,000 | $150,294 | $2,647 | 4.95% |
| ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 36 | $2,240,000 | $62,222 | $2,192 | 4.87% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,450,000 | $241,667 | $0 | 4.50% |
| WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $1,415,000 | $94,333 | $2,044 | 5.01% |
| Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 27 | $1,365,000 | $50,556 | $1,963 | 4.97% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 13 | $905,000 | $69,615 | $1,928 | 5.58% |
| ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $735,000 | $49,000 | $2,140 | 5.52% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $680,000 | $340,000 | $5,964 | 4.63% |
| Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $620,000 | $77,500 | $1,394 | 4.37% |
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $600,000 | $150,000 | $1,617 | 4.28% |
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $525,000 | $175,000 | $4,057 | 3.88% |
| Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $520,000 | $86,667 | $1,427 | 5.56% |
| Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $495,000 | $165,000 | $3,260 | 4.21% |
| Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $300,000 | $75,000 | $3,171 | 4.50% |
| Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $290,000 | $72,500 | $3,247 | 5.99% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $0 | 3.75% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $2,711 | 3.38% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 4.88% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 5.63% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $4,407 | 3.63% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $170,000 | $85,000 | $3,212 | 4.00% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 5.25% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $5,898 | 4.38% |
| PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $160,000 | $80,000 | $1,684 | 4.63% |
| THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,095 | 4.63% |
| ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $5,204 | 5.00% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,149 | 4.50% |
| READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 3.74% |
| Batavia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 8.74% |
| ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 8.49% |
| BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 3.99% |
| PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | 7.24% |
| JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 3.49% |
| Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 5.24% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 2,091 | $200,015,000 | $95,655 | $2,211 | 4.85% |
| HELOC | 718 | $46,510,000 | $64,777 | n/a | 5.04% |
For 2018, Empower Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,091 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 718 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, Empower Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,031 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 616 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2018, Empower Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,571 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 564 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Empower Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,049, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 924 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2018, Empower Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,525 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw Empower Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,930 originations, totaling $93,910,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Empower Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 787 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 767 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Empower Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 663 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 570 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications89.17%
Empower Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination87.50%
Empower Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 2,809 | $246,525,000 | $87,763 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2018 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 14.3% |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS | FHA mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 14.3% |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS | FHA mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 14.3% |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS | Other type of mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 14.3% |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS | VA mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 3 | 42.9% |