Widget Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Erie, PA

LEI: 2549008YEXLNFKLF7548

Tax ID: 25-0974214

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Review & Overview

Widget Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi loans. Widget Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Erie, Meadville, Oil City, and Youngstown among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Widget 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. Widget 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) 5.98% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.62% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.36% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.60% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
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Originations

419

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,375,000

Awards

Widget Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze Widget Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 408 $37,490,000 $91,887 $785 3.05%
Meadville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $715,000 $79,444 $1,489 2.94%
Oil City, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 2.74%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.74%
Widget Federal Credit Union's top markets include Erie, Meadville, Oil City, and Youngstown among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 388 $37,350,000 $96,263 $786 3.03%
    HELOC 30 $960,000 $32,000 n/a 3.35%
    FHA 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,766 2.95%

    For 2020, Widget Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 388 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 30 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 276 $26,430,000 $95,761 $422 3.01%
    Home Improvement 48 $2,070,000 $43,125 $11 3.02%
    Home Purchase 45 $5,965,000 $132,556 $3,263 3.13%
    Other 34 $1,480,000 $43,529 $0 3.31%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $2,430,000 $151,875 $3,049 3.07%

    For 2020, Widget Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 276 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 48 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 146 $12,820,000 $87,808 $7 2.78%
    15 Year 95 $10,305,000 $108,474 $811 3.44%
    Other 67 $3,685,000 $55,000 $413 3.09%
    30 Year 52 $7,390,000 $142,115 $3,153 3.17%
    5 Year 43 $1,725,000 $40,116 $5 2.89%
    20 Year 16 $2,450,000 $153,125 $3,206 3.04%

    For 2020, Widget Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 146 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 95 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 345 $29,215,000 $84,681
    $1k-2k 44 $8,200,000 $186,364

    Widget Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,153, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 345 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 268 $23,540,000 $87,836
    3-4% 145 $14,555,000 $100,379
    4-5% 3 $165,000 $55,000
    5-6% 3 $115,000 $38,333

    During 2020, Widget Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 268 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 253 $13,565,000 $53,617 $358 3.03%
    $100k-200k 146 $20,130,000 $137,877 $1,116 3.09%
    $200k-400k 20 $4,680,000 $234,000 $3,334 3.02%

    2020 saw Widget Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 253 originations, totaling $13,565,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 112 $8,790,000 $78,482 $803 3.08%
    $100k-150k 108 $11,700,000 $108,333 $687 3.02%
    $75k-100k 83 $8,205,000 $98,855 $951 3.01%
    $50k or less 82 $4,650,000 $56,707 $707 3.09%
    $150k-250k 30 $4,570,000 $152,333 $906 3.02%
    $250k+ 4 $460,000 $115,000 $1,036 3.18%

    Widget Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 112 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 108 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 147 $13,605,000 $92,551 $865 2.97%
    30-36% 103 $9,445,000 $91,699 $736 3.07%
    <20% 72 $5,550,000 $77,083 $671 2.97%
    36% 17 $1,625,000 $95,588 $467 3.16%
    41% 13 $1,365,000 $105,000 $290 3.20%
    37% 13 $965,000 $74,231 $546 3.53%
    42% 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $1,131 3.05%
    38% 11 $1,085,000 $98,636 $278 3.14%
    40% 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $749 3.22%
    39% 9 $785,000 $87,222 $814 2.90%
    46% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,438 3.12%
    48% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $2,509 3.50%
    50-60% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,743 3.31%
    >60% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.49%
    43% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,478 2.88%
    44% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,066 3.75%

    Widget Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 147 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 103 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 406 $37,110,000 $91,404 $797 3.04%
    Not provided 5 $635,000 $127,000 $0 3.74%
    Black 5 $475,000 $95,000 $1,286 3.04%
    American Indian 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,259 2.93%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.26%

    Widget Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.58%

    Widget Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 419 $38,375,000 $91,587

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 419 $38,375,000 $91,587

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 89 $4,785,000 $53,764 $108 2.93%
    40-60% 86 $8,050,000 $93,605 $407 2.97%
    60-80% 139 $16,335,000 $117,518 $842 3.05%
    80-100% 59 $8,125,000 $137,712 $2,536 3.16%
    Under 20% 46 $1,080,000 $23,478 $0 3.28%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Wedgewood, LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%