Education First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, OH

LEI: 549300ZA8T2KGQF6JK55

Tax ID: 31-4379753

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Review & Overview

Education First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Education First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Cincinnati, Torrington, Mansfield, and Bucyrus among others. We have data for 8 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 an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. They typically have relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.73% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.05% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.05% 11/22/24
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Originations

152

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,370,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 142 $8,410,000 $59,225 $0 4,837.89%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $0 3,628.28%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 4.87%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4,750.00%
Bucyrus-Galion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4,790.00%
Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6,500.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 6,695.00%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7,500.00%
Education First Credit Union's top markets include Columbus, Cincinnati, Torrington, Mansfield, and Bucyrus among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 124 $8,110,000 $65,403 $0 4,597.66%
    HELOC 28 $1,260,000 $45,000 n/a 5,881.79%

    For 2018, Education First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 124 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 28 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 71 $2,935,000 $41,338 $0 5,495.06%
    Refi 53 $2,965,000 $55,943 $0 5,211.25%
    Home Purchase 23 $2,715,000 $118,043 $0 2,975.13%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $620,000 $155,000 $0 5.34%
    Other 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.65%

    For 2018, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 71 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 53 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 100 $5,040,000 $50,400 $0 5,719.30%
    Other 23 $1,025,000 $44,565 $0 5,780.00%
    30 Year 20 $2,640,000 $132,000 $0 5.29%
    5 Year 6 $250,000 $41,667 $0 4,968.33%
    15 Year 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 4.85%

    For 2018, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 23 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 124 $8,110,000 $65,403

    Education First Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 124 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 129 $6,315,000 $48,953
    5-6% 12 $1,630,000 $135,833
    4-5% 9 $1,175,000 $130,556
    6-7% 2 $250,000 $125,000

    During 2018, Education First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 129 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 126 $5,320,000 $42,222 $0 5,277.83%
    $100k-200k 19 $2,425,000 $127,632 $0 3,382.26%
    $200k-400k 7 $1,625,000 $232,143 $0 790.21%

    2018 saw Education First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 126 originations, totaling $5,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 40 $2,360,000 $59,000 $0 4,955.81%
    $75k-100k 35 $2,105,000 $60,143 $0 4,625.88%
    $50k or less 32 $1,540,000 $48,125 $0 4,990.02%
    $100k-150k 31 $2,175,000 $70,161 $0 4,564.09%
    $150k-250k 13 $1,075,000 $82,692 $0 5,261.91%
    $250k+ 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5,090.00%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 34 $3,490,000 $102,647 $0 1,950.70%
    20-30% 33 $1,385,000 $41,970 $0 5,507.88%
    30-36% 27 $1,445,000 $53,519 $0 5,769.26%
    50-60% 15 $545,000 $36,333 $0 5,729.33%
    >60% 6 $430,000 $71,667 $0 6,723.33%
    43% 6 $340,000 $56,667 $0 5,186.67%
    45% 6 $310,000 $51,667 $0 5,973.33%
    37% 4 $460,000 $115,000 $0 6,250.00%
    39% 3 $85,000 $28,333 $0 6,196.67%
    44% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 5,250.00%
    36% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 5,120.00%
    42% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 5,535.00%
    46% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 5,395.00%
    47% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 5,820.00%
    41% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5,090.00%
    48% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7,750.00%
    40% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4,790.00%
    38% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4,490.00%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 34 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 33 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 87 $5,875,000 $67,529 $0 4,535.92%
    Black 50 $2,480,000 $49,600 $0 5,262.21%
    Not provided 12 $830,000 $69,167 $0 5,160.41%
    Asian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 4,500.00%
    American Indian 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 5,320.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.98%

    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 origination
    96.05%

    Education First Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 129 $6,315,000 $48,953
    NA 23 $3,055,000 $132,826

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 152 $9,370,000 $61,645

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $0 4.99%
    40-60% 4 $350,000 $87,500 $0 5.52%
    60-80% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $0 4.95%
    80-100% 5 $795,000 $159,000 $0 5.15%
    Over 100% 4 $860,000 $215,000 $0 5.12%
    Under 20% 130 $6,340,000 $48,769 $0 5,651.42%