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, Springfield, Wooster, Cleveland, and Akron 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.73% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.05% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.05% 4/28/24
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Originations

145

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,375,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 141 $9,175,000 $65,071 $3,706 6.07%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,055 4.00%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.45%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.69%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 6.69%
Education First Credit Union's top markets include Columbus, Springfield, Wooster, Cleveland, and Akron 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 128 $7,690,000 $60,078 $3,095 6.09%
    HELOC 14 $950,000 $67,857 n/a 6.30%
    VA 3 $735,000 $245,000 $7,970 4.00%

    For 2019, Education First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 128 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 14 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 78 $3,040,000 $38,974 $3,137 6.45%
    Refi 26 $1,940,000 $74,615 $2,797 5.98%
    Home Purchase 13 $2,005,000 $154,231 $4,111 4.40%
    NA 12 $360,000 $30,000 $0 6.89%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $1,740,000 $174,000 $3,623 4.31%
    Other 6 $290,000 $48,333 $0 6.38%

    For 2019, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 78 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 26 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 72 $3,850,000 $53,472 $2,600 6.31%
    30 Year 19 $3,315,000 $174,474 $4,062 4.26%
    5 Year 18 $290,000 $16,111 $0 6.87%
    Other 18 $760,000 $42,222 $0 6.55%
    3 Year 8 $50,000 $6,250 $0 6.82%
    20 Year 5 $515,000 $103,000 $2,767 4.93%
    15 Year 4 $590,000 $147,500 $3,147 4.25%
    1 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 6.69%

    For 2019, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 72 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 19 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 20 $3,430,000 $171,500
    $1k-2k 3 $745,000 $248,333
    $2k-3k 1 $85,000 $85,000
    $3k-4k 1 $85,000 $85,000

    Education First Credit Union's average total fees were $4,062, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 20 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 46 $1,390,000 $30,217
    5-6% 33 $2,205,000 $66,818
    7-8% 28 $980,000 $35,000
    4-5% 26 $2,670,000 $102,692
    3-4% 11 $2,125,000 $193,182
    Over 8% 1 $5,000 $5,000

    During 2019, Education First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 46 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 117 $4,345,000 $37,137 $3,896 6.42%
    $100k-200k 19 $2,695,000 $141,842 $2,997 4.76%
    $200k-400k 9 $2,335,000 $259,444 $4,682 4.29%

    2019 saw Education First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 117 originations, totaling $4,345,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 44 $2,810,000 $63,864 $3,179 6.05%
    $75k-100k 35 $2,495,000 $71,286 $3,136 6.17%
    $50k or less 31 $955,000 $30,806 $2,524 6.17%
    $100k-150k 25 $2,255,000 $90,200 $4,240 5.80%
    $150k-250k 10 $860,000 $86,000 $7,019 6.12%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 44 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
    20-30% 31 $1,535,000 $49,516 $3,329 6.12%
    30-36% 29 $1,715,000 $59,138 $5,000 6.23%
    <20% 23 $1,085,000 $47,174 $2,627 5.74%
    50-60% 8 $900,000 $112,500 $2,934 6.23%
    40% 8 $490,000 $61,250 $5,827 6.36%
    49% 6 $760,000 $126,667 $3,171 6.02%
    41% 6 $700,000 $116,667 $6,554 6.09%
    42% 5 $245,000 $49,000 $2,704 6.63%
    43% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $2,682 4.92%
    46% 5 $325,000 $65,000 $3,889 5.71%
    39% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $0 6.46%
    36% 3 $65,000 $21,667 $0 6.61%
    >60% 3 $65,000 $21,667 $0 6.22%
    38% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,091 4.98%
    37% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.48%
    44% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 6.35%
    47% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
    45% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.89%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 31 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 59 $4,295,000 $72,797 $3,091 5.93%
    Black 59 $3,675,000 $62,288 $3,998 6.12%
    Not provided 26 $1,390,000 $53,462 $4,404 6.22%
    Asian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.55%

    Education First Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.31%

    Education First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 145 $9,375,000 $64,655

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 145 $9,375,000 $64,655

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $1,950,000 $60,938 $2,854 6.32%
    40-60% 9 $635,000 $70,556 $2,763 5.51%
    60-80% 25 $3,265,000 $130,600 $3,494 5.06%
    80-100% 12 $1,790,000 $149,167 $3,455 4.48%
    Over 100% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $10,599 3.75%
    Under 20% 34 $1,030,000 $30,294 $0 6.72%