Education First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, OH

LEI: 549300ZA8T2KGQF6JK55

Tax ID: 31-4379753

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Education First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Education First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Mount Vernon, Mansfield, Decatur, and Springfield 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

    136

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $14,300,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 130 $13,800,000 $106,154 $2,981 4.31%
    Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 6.39%
    MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $3,001 3.37%
    Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,979 3.88%
    SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.59%
    Education First Credit Union's top markets include Columbus, Mount Vernon, Mansfield, Decatur, and Springfield among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against EDUCATION FIRST CREDIT UNION based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 107 $12,585,000 $117,617 $2,964 4.31%
    HELOC 29 $1,715,000 $59,138 n/a 4.43%

    For 2020, Education First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 107 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 29 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 30 $5,370,000 $179,000 $2,947 3.36%
    NA 27 $1,775,000 $65,741 $0 4.97%
    Refi 27 $2,795,000 $103,519 $3,055 3.88%
    Home Improvement 26 $1,330,000 $51,154 $2,920 5.03%
    Other 18 $1,600,000 $88,889 $2,623 5.00%
    Home Purchase 8 $1,430,000 $178,750 $3,060 3.61%

    For 2020, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 30 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was NA, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 65 $4,725,000 $72,692 $2,611 4.88%
    Other 21 $1,235,000 $58,810 $0 4.30%
    30 Year 20 $3,610,000 $180,500 $3,091 3.85%
    15 Year 17 $3,155,000 $185,588 $3,142 2.88%
    20 Year 9 $1,425,000 $158,333 $2,825 3.54%
    5 Year 4 $150,000 $37,500 $0 6.09%

    For 2020, Education First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 65 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 53 $9,185,000 $173,302
    $1k-2k 2 $400,000 $200,000
    $3k-4k 2 $220,000 $110,000

    Education First Credit Union's average total fees were $3,091, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 53 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 41 $6,425,000 $156,707
    4-5% 29 $2,585,000 $89,138
    5-6% 21 $825,000 $39,286
    6-7% 19 $875,000 $46,053
    2.5-3% 18 $2,670,000 $148,333
    <2.5% 7 $895,000 $127,857
    7-8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2020, Education First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 76 $3,660,000 $48,158 $2,448 5.01%
    $100k-200k 44 $6,550,000 $148,864 $2,949 3.47%
    $200k-400k 16 $4,090,000 $255,625 $3,240 3.51%

    2020 saw Education First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 76 originations, totaling $3,660,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 35 $3,585,000 $102,429 $2,936 4.38%
    $100k-150k 31 $3,775,000 $121,774 $3,212 4.09%
    $50k-75k 29 $2,395,000 $82,586 $2,836 4.68%
    $50k or less 23 $2,115,000 $91,957 $2,540 4.29%
    $150k-250k 16 $2,180,000 $136,250 $2,954 4.04%
    $250k+ 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 5.20%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 33 $3,865,000 $117,121 $3,347 4.48%
    20-30% 28 $3,400,000 $121,429 $2,859 4.11%
    <20% 16 $1,320,000 $82,500 $2,602 3.76%
    50-60% 8 $1,130,000 $141,250 $2,942 4.48%
    36% 7 $345,000 $49,286 $0 4.98%
    43% 6 $510,000 $85,000 $4,046 5.03%
    40% 5 $305,000 $61,000 $2,338 5.27%
    38% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $2,888 4.53%
    39% 4 $650,000 $162,500 $2,896 3.44%
    49% 4 $370,000 $92,500 $0 3.94%
    42% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $2,910 3.67%
    44% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $0 5.90%
    45% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $2,587 4.07%
    48% 3 $125,000 $41,667 $0 4.91%
    >60% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,635 3.31%
    41% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 4.90%
    46% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 4.85%
    47% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,482 2.63%
    37% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,971 2.38%

    Education First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 28 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 67 $8,805,000 $131,418 $2,902 4.10%
    Black 35 $2,905,000 $83,000 $3,408 4.57%
    Not provided 34 $2,590,000 $76,176 $2,851 4.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.90%

    Education First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.15%

    Education First Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 136 $14,300,000 $105,147

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 136 $14,300,000 $105,147

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $3,149 2.98%
    40-60% 14 $1,850,000 $132,143 $2,798 2.78%
    60-80% 29 $5,435,000 $187,414 $2,988 3.40%
    80-100% 9 $1,955,000 $217,222 $3,041 3.65%
    Under 20% 79 $4,495,000 $56,899 $0 5.12%