Education First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, OH

LEI: 549300ZA8T2KGQF6JK55

Tax ID: 31-4379753

5 stars - Updated: 12/23/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Education First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Education First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Bellefontaine, and Mansfield among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Education First Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Education First 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.73% 12/23/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 12/23/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.05% 12/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.05% 12/23/24
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Originations

101

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,255,000

Relative Rate

Education First Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.5%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 1.02%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Education First Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,377.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $7,725,000 $78,030 $3,253 8.55%
Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,457 7.99%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,882 7.75%
Education First Credit Union's top markets include Columbus, Bellefontaine, and Mansfield 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 61 $5,655,000 $92,705 $3,337 7.84%
    HELOC 40 $2,600,000 $65,000 n/a 9.61%

    For 2023, Education First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 61 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 40 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 34 $1,750,000 $51,471 $0 8.60%
    Other 21 $1,215,000 $57,857 $0 8.61%
    Refi 18 $1,390,000 $77,222 $2,476 8.76%
    Home Purchase 15 $3,105,000 $207,000 $3,490 8.08%
    NA 12 $730,000 $60,833 $0 8.64%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,971 6.88%

    For 2023, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 34 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 51 $3,065,000 $60,098 $0 8.01%
    Other 38 $2,550,000 $67,105 $0 9.57%
    30 Year 9 $2,545,000 $282,778 $3,377 7.50%
    5 Year 2 $30,000 $15,000 $0 7.92%
    15 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,971 6.88%

    For 2023, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 38 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 10 $2,610,000 $261,000

    Education First Credit Union's average total fees were $3,377, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 10 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 57 $3,855,000 $67,632
    7-8% 33 $3,255,000 $98,636
    6-7% 8 $1,010,000 $126,250
    5-6% 3 $135,000 $45,000

    During 2023, Education First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 82 $3,980,000 $48,537 $2,723 8.63%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $3,241 8.56%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $3,559 7.74%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,415,000 $471,667 $3,587 7.37%

    2023 saw Education First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 82 originations, totaling $3,980,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 23 $1,085,000 $47,174 $2,971 8.67%
    $75k-100k 23 $1,515,000 $65,870 $3,301 8.39%
    $100k-150k 22 $2,210,000 $100,455 $3,755 8.60%
    $150k-250k 16 $1,590,000 $99,375 $2,476 8.44%
    $50k or less 11 $365,000 $33,182 $0 8.77%
    $250k+ 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $3,374 8.22%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 28 $2,720,000 $97,143 $2,835 8.61%
    20-30% 20 $1,230,000 $61,500 $0 8.22%
    <20% 7 $455,000 $65,000 $2,476 7.88%
    40% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $4,012 8.37%
    50-60% 6 $310,000 $51,667 $2,971 9.45%
    36% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 8.64%
    49% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $0 8.45%
    42% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $2,882 8.51%
    38% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $3,642 8.39%
    41% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 10.66%
    44% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 9.00%
    45% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $4,457 7.93%
    47% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 8.85%
    46% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,655 7.40%
    37% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 7.90%
    >60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 10.50%
    48% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.24%
    43% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,599 7.88%
    39% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.30%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 28 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 20 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 44 $2,910,000 $66,136 $3,649 8.80%
    White 37 $2,895,000 $78,243 $3,151 8.19%
    Not provided 20 $2,450,000 $122,500 $3,323 8.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.85%

    Education First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.28%

    Education First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 101 $8,255,000 $81,733

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    101 $8,255,000 $81,733

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 37 $2,685,000 $72,568 $2,476 8.60%
    40-60% 7 $845,000 $120,714 $0 8.90%
    60-80% 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $2,945 7.79%
    80-100% 7 $1,835,000 $262,143 $3,571 7.34%
    Under 20% 47 $1,865,000 $39,681 $0 8.66%