Firefighters First Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Los Angeles, CA

LEI: 549300ZS1TR1B4LHX377

Tax ID: 95-0949175

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Review & Overview

Firefighters First Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Firefighters First Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Sacramento, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 80 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Firefighters First Federal 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. Firefighters First 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.32% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.15% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
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

1,024

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$392,120,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 269 $126,805,000 $471,394 $2,422 3.18%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 185 $66,035,000 $356,946 $2,580 3.33%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $33,105,000 $466,268 $2,530 3.13%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $31,610,000 $405,256 $2,669 3.20%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $18,000,000 $562,500 $2,254 3.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 52 $13,290,000 $255,577 $2,662 3.23%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $11,155,000 $259,419 $2,100 3.19%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $8,275,000 $236,429 $2,484 3.18%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,245,000 $268,333 $2,636 3.08%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,695,000 $299,737 $3,689 3.22%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,560,000 $463,333 $2,390 3.22%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,390,000 $385,000 $1,874 3.10%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,005,000 $294,412 $3,225 3.13%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,485,000 $407,727 $2,430 2.95%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,175,000 $352,778 $2,007 3.24%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,630,000 $438,333 $2,916 3.04%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,620,000 $262,000 $2,449 3.04%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,530,000 $421,667 $2,848 2.90%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,075,000 $415,000 $2,840 3.10%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,015,000 $287,857 $1,725 2.96%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,810,000 $452,500 $1,990 2.81%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,745,000 $581,667 $2,126 2.83%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,500,000 $375,000 $3,282 3.28%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $3,536 2.92%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $2,971 3.04%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $3,010 3.31%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,160,000 $290,000 $2,369 3.06%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $2,887 2.67%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,090,000 $545,000 $5,803 2.88%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $3,469 3.69%
CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $2,832 3.46%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $970,000 $485,000 $1,450 3.00%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $2,673 3.76%
Hilo, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $0 3.06%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $1,737 3.08%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $815,000 $271,667 $3,310 3.54%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $3,513 3.08%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $2,853 3.25%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,235 3.44%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $1,122 3.13%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $670,000 $111,667 $1,560 3.52%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $3,902 3.54%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $3,555 3.25%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $3,271 3.13%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $2,348 3.29%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,895 3.13%
Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $4,902 2.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $1,938 3.75%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $2,798 3.38%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,255 2.63%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $3,122 3.00%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,955 3.38%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,629 4.38%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,831 2.88%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,523 3.88%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,358 2.69%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,905 3.56%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,213 3.50%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,399 3.13%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,990 3.38%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,488 2.75%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,668 3.50%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,879 3.13%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,687 3.38%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,523 2.63%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,488 3.31%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,593 3.63%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,711 3.75%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,200 3.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.00%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 3.63%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 3.50%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,617 2.75%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 3.25%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.25%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.75%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,342 2.63%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.40%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.13%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,740 3.13%
Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Sacramento, and San Francisco among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,023 $391,755,000 $382,947 $2,557 3.20%
    Reverse Mortgage 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2020, Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,023 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Reverse Mortgage, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 553 $221,115,000 $399,846 $2,308 3.24%
    Refi 347 $123,735,000 $356,585 $2,411 3.09%
    Home Purchase 111 $43,225,000 $389,414 $4,151 3.27%
    Home Improvement 9 $3,045,000 $338,333 $3,362 3.18%
    Other 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $3,722 5.88%

    For 2020, Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 553 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 347 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 606 $256,320,000 $422,970 $2,566 3.19%
    15 Year 175 $52,085,000 $297,629 $2,547 2.84%
    Other 173 $64,685,000 $373,902 $4,745 3.68%
    20 Year 42 $12,750,000 $303,571 $2,570 3.14%
    10 Year 28 $6,280,000 $224,286 $2,361 2.71%

    For 2020, Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 606 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 175 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 801 $308,745,000 $385,449
    $1k-2k 23 $7,845,000 $341,087
    $2k-3k 13 $5,325,000 $409,615
    $3k-4k 8 $2,580,000 $322,500
    $4k-5k 4 $1,630,000 $407,500
    $5k+ 4 $1,870,000 $467,500

    Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,566, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 801 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 501 $193,645,000 $386,517
    2.5-3% 420 $168,590,000 $401,405
    <2.5% 70 $19,030,000 $271,857
    4-5% 24 $8,580,000 $357,500
    5-6% 4 $1,460,000 $365,000
    6-7% 4 $340,000 $85,000
    Over 8% 1 $475,000 $475,000

    During 2020, Firefighters First Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 501 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 459 $134,395,000 $292,800 $2,511 3.15%
    $400k-600k 280 $135,160,000 $482,714 $2,623 3.28%
    $100k-200k 123 $18,835,000 $153,130 $2,315 3.16%
    $600k-1MM 121 $83,945,000 $693,760 $2,689 3.12%
    $100,000 or less 29 $2,025,000 $69,828 $2,457 3.60%
    $1MM+ 12 $17,760,000 $1,480,000 $3,916 3.38%

    2020 saw Firefighters First Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 459 originations, totaling $134,395,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 352 $129,060,000 $366,648 $2,574 3.18%
    $150k-250k 317 $134,175,000 $423,265 $2,533 3.10%
    $250k+ 135 $69,985,000 $518,407 $2,667 3.43%
    $75k-100k 115 $33,545,000 $291,696 $2,598 3.22%
    $50k-75k 53 $12,245,000 $231,038 $2,333 3.21%
    $50k or less 30 $5,320,000 $177,333 $2,371 3.34%

    Firefighters First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 352 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 317 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 225 $77,895,000 $346,200 $2,438 3.08%
    30-36% 170 $65,500,000 $385,294 $2,511 3.07%
    <20% 77 $20,705,000 $268,896 $2,447 2.98%
    41% 33 $13,315,000 $403,485 $2,742 3.32%
    43% 33 $14,955,000 $453,182 $2,935 3.34%
    40% 32 $13,040,000 $407,500 $2,619 3.03%
    36% 31 $10,875,000 $350,806 $2,646 3.18%
    42% 29 $10,375,000 $357,759 $2,311 3.32%
    47% 26 $11,290,000 $434,231 $2,789 3.08%
    38% 25 $11,095,000 $443,800 $2,954 3.05%
    49% 25 $12,895,000 $515,800 $2,170 3.11%
    44% 24 $9,710,000 $404,583 $2,564 3.10%
    48% 24 $11,450,000 $477,083 $3,158 3.10%
    46% 24 $11,810,000 $492,083 $2,284 3.23%
    39% 23 $8,995,000 $391,087 $2,859 3.14%
    45% 20 $9,340,000 $467,000 $3,067 3.08%
    37% 18 $8,360,000 $464,444 $2,910 3.17%
    50-60% 9 $4,595,000 $510,556 $1,806 2.93%
    >60% 2 $620,000 $310,000 $1,070 3.13%

    Firefighters First Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 225 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 170 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 680 $251,180,000 $369,382 $2,558 3.23%
    Not provided 244 $96,310,000 $394,713 $2,527 3.09%
    Black 41 $20,645,000 $503,537 $2,718 3.35%
    American Indian 17 $6,505,000 $382,647 $2,366 3.02%
    Not applicable 17 $5,995,000 $352,647 $2,604 3.61%
    Asian 12 $5,870,000 $489,167 $2,564 3.18%
    Filipino 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $2,620 3.25%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $950,000 $475,000 $1,367 2.81%
    Japanese 2 $930,000 $465,000 $6,131 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $770,000 $385,000 $2,643 2.81%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $725,000 $725,000 $2,457 2.63%
    Chinese 2 $690,000 $345,000 $2,675 2.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,213 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.64%

    Firefighters First Federal 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
    89.75%

    Firefighters First Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,024 $392,120,000 $382,930

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 23 $15,675,000 $681,522
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $500,000 $250,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 999 $375,945,000 $376,321

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 122 $35,460,000 $290,656 $2,386 3.03%
    40-60% 296 $110,580,000 $373,581 $2,409 3.23%
    60-80% 471 $187,835,000 $398,800 $2,604 3.23%
    80-100% 107 $50,775,000 $474,533 $2,857 3.22%
    Over 100% 1 $3,605,000 $3,605,000 $0 3.38%
    Under 20% 27 $3,865,000 $143,148 $2,410 3.15%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fairfax Lending Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%