Education First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Tax ID: 31-4379753
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Review & Overview
Education First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. Education First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Mansfield, Chillicothe, Youngstown, and Cleveland among others. We have data for 5 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 about average rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.04% | 6/7/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.72% | 6/7/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.95% | 6/7/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.72% | 6/7/25 |
| 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
115Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$9,145,000Relative Rate
Education First Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.76%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.21%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Education First Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,504.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 109 | $8,625,000 | $79,128 | $3,641 | 8.75% |
| MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 | $2,720 | 9.25% |
| Chillicothe, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,189 | 6.88% |
| YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $0 | 8.87% |
| CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 70 | $5,070,000 | $72,429 | n/a | 9.16% |
| Conventional | 45 | $4,075,000 | $90,556 | $3,504 | 8.10% |
For 2024, Education First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 70 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 45 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 22 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 64 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 36 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 10 | $2,040,000 | $204,000 |
Education First Credit Union's average total fees were $3,504, 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% | 77 | $4,865,000 | $63,182 |
| 7-8% | 25 | $1,935,000 | $77,400 |
| 6-7% | 10 | $1,990,000 | $199,000 |
| 5-6% | 3 | $355,000 | $118,333 |
During 2024, Education First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 77 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Education First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 91 originations, totaling $4,675,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 41 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 25 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.57%
Education First Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination68.70%
Education First 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 | 115 | $9,145,000 | $79,522 |