Signal Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kensington, MD

LEI: 549300ZM3AIJAKZITQ95

Tax ID: 53-0186303

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Review & Overview

Signal Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Signal Financial Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Tampa, and New York among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Signal Financial Federal 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. Signal Financial Federal 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 5.67% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.88% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.98% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

270

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$67,300,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 222 $54,600,000 $245,946 $3,973 2.91%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $5,600,000 $280,000 $3,787 2.95%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $895,000 $179,000 $4,332 2.73%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $5,462 2.88%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,358 3.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $630,000 $315,000 $4,299 2.81%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,382 2.66%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $6,184 3.38%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,845 3.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,344 3.38%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,148 2.88%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,430 2.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,155 3.38%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,866 2.63%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,439 2.50%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,803 3.75%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,698 3.13%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,865 2.75%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.99%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.99%
Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Tampa, and New York among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 218 $60,920,000 $279,450 $4,003 2.89%
    HELOC 52 $6,380,000 $122,692 n/a 2.99%

    For 2021, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 218 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 137 $29,345,000 $214,197 $4,019 2.99%
    Refi 91 $27,325,000 $300,275 $3,996 2.72%
    Home Purchase 37 $9,425,000 $254,730 $3,971 3.06%
    Other 3 $925,000 $308,333 $4,022 2.91%
    Home Improvement 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,253 3.25%

    For 2021, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 137 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 91 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 159 $47,695,000 $299,969 $4,153 3.02%
    20 Year 63 $9,395,000 $149,127 $3,711 3.02%
    15 Year 38 $8,500,000 $223,684 $3,660 2.45%
    10 Year 10 $1,710,000 $171,000 $3,245 2.20%

    For 2021, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 159 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 63 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 140 $28,210,000 $201,500
    $2k-3k 58 $25,330,000 $436,724
    $3k-4k 7 $2,355,000 $336,429
    $5k+ 6 $2,860,000 $476,667
    $<1k 4 $1,290,000 $322,500
    $4k-5k 3 $875,000 $291,667

    Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,153, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 140 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 158 $38,600,000 $244,304
    3-4% 70 $18,980,000 $271,143
    <2.5% 41 $9,645,000 $235,244
    6-7% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2021, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 158 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 105 $28,995,000 $276,143 $4,012 2.85%
    $100k-200k 67 $10,125,000 $151,119 $3,103 2.91%
    $100,000 or less 52 $3,750,000 $72,115 $2,950 3.00%
    $400k-600k 39 $18,715,000 $479,872 $5,357 2.96%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,415,000 $683,000 $7,479 2.95%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,300,000 $1,150,000 $5,253 2.88%

    2021 saw Signal Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 105 originations, totaling $28,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 76 $20,760,000 $273,158 $4,161 2.94%
    $150k-250k 56 $13,850,000 $247,321 $4,436 2.82%
    $75k-100k 45 $9,745,000 $216,556 $3,860 2.95%
    $50k-75k 37 $7,575,000 $204,730 $3,492 2.91%
    $50k or less 28 $3,890,000 $138,929 $3,006 2.93%
    $250k+ 25 $10,475,000 $419,000 $5,476 2.94%

    Signal Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 56 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 71 $18,385,000 $258,944 $3,838 2.88%
    30-36% 48 $10,960,000 $228,333 $3,986 2.89%
    <20% 27 $7,845,000 $290,556 $4,144 2.79%
    43% 13 $2,975,000 $228,846 $3,898 2.99%
    39% 12 $2,170,000 $180,833 $4,191 2.94%
    44% 11 $2,935,000 $266,818 $4,416 2.95%
    41% 11 $2,005,000 $182,273 $3,931 2.87%
    42% 9 $1,815,000 $201,667 $3,498 2.94%
    38% 9 $2,705,000 $300,556 $3,688 2.90%
    40% 9 $2,105,000 $233,889 $5,607 2.91%
    48% 8 $2,730,000 $341,250 $4,331 3.13%
    37% 7 $1,625,000 $232,143 $4,092 3.02%
    36% 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $3,808 3.35%
    45% 7 $1,715,000 $245,000 $4,067 2.87%
    47% 6 $1,570,000 $261,667 $3,842 2.83%
    46% 5 $1,415,000 $283,000 $3,936 3.05%
    49% 5 $1,745,000 $349,000 $4,238 2.93%
    50-60% 4 $900,000 $225,000 $3,749 2.69%

    Signal Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 71 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 110 $27,600,000 $250,909 $4,106 2.87%
    Black 88 $20,600,000 $234,091 $3,891 2.92%
    Not provided 52 $13,090,000 $251,731 $3,970 3.02%
    Asian 13 $3,565,000 $274,231 $3,835 2.73%
    Other Asian 2 $860,000 $430,000 $4,804 3.31%
    Asian Indian 3 $815,000 $271,667 $4,494 2.83%
    American Indian 1 $485,000 $485,000 $5,132 3.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,601 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.17%

    Signal Financial Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.85%

    Signal Financial Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 270 $67,300,000 $249,259

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    270 $67,300,000 $249,259

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 51 $8,995,000 $176,373 $3,319 2.71%
    40-60% 55 $15,165,000 $275,727 $4,051 2.73%
    60-80% 89 $28,925,000 $325,000 $4,260 3.01%
    80-100% 34 $10,480,000 $308,235 $4,238 3.07%
    Under 20% 40 $3,560,000 $89,000 $2,389 3.04%