Deseret First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Valley City, UT

LEI: 254900FFZUXK3B729T97

Tax ID: 87-0229235

4.7 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews

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Review & Overview

Deseret First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Deseret First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Logan among others. We have data for 47 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Deseret First Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Deseret 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.65% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.45% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 4/5/25
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

696

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$124,930,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Deseret First Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.45%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Deseret First Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,282.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 233 $34,135,000 $146,502 $7,780 7.95%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $29,745,000 $205,138 $7,397 7.62%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $22,925,000 $158,103 $7,417 8.03%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $13,905,000 $243,947 $10,676 7.72%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $6,880,000 $172,000 $7,334 7.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $4,220,000 $234,444 $7,192 7.64%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,530,000 $255,000 $7,088 7.38%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $12,765 7.25%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $8,180 6.43%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $7,537 6.75%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $6,224 6.75%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $5,447 8.00%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $6,805 6.31%
Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $12,069 6.75%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $7,345 7.38%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $8,305 7.63%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,014 7.00%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $8,172 6.63%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $7,900 6.49%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $7,000 6.88%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,146 6.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $7,450 6.49%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $7,426 6.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,784 7.06%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,729 5.99%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,251 6.63%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $6,129 6.49%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,280 6.63%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,781 7.25%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,152 6.00%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 8.38%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.50%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,937 5.99%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 9.50%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.50%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.00%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 8.13%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,063 6.99%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.50%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.25%
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,313 6.99%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.50%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.50%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.00%
Deseret First Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Logan among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 458 $101,770,000 $222,205 $7,641 7.39%
    HELOC 238 $23,160,000 $97,311 n/a 8.64%

    For 2024, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 458 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 238 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 254 $27,100,000 $106,693 $0 8.12%
    Home Improvement 252 $27,010,000 $107,183 $4,375 8.36%
    Home Purchase 97 $39,255,000 $404,691 $7,766 6.56%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $12,920,000 $258,400 $5,868 6.94%
    Refi 42 $18,590,000 $442,619 $10,041 6.66%
    NA 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%

    For 2024, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 254 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 252 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 243 $24,605,000 $101,255 $5,738 8.59%
    30 Year 187 $59,345,000 $317,353 $7,282 7.00%
    10 Year 151 $11,445,000 $75,795 $5,282 7.82%
    15 Year 72 $10,990,000 $152,639 $5,937 7.85%
    30+ year 22 $15,760,000 $716,364 $16,876 6.79%
    5 Year 19 $835,000 $43,947 $0 7.11%
    1 Year 1 $995,000 $995,000 $0 6.38%
    Other 1 $955,000 $955,000 $19,335 7.50%

    For 2024, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 243 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 187 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 291 $32,425,000 $111,426
    $5k+ 72 $45,030,000 $625,417
    $4k-5k 38 $12,930,000 $340,263
    $3k-4k 36 $8,330,000 $231,389
    $2k-3k 15 $2,505,000 $167,000
    $1k-2k 6 $550,000 $91,667

    Deseret First Credit Union's average total fees were $7,282, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 291 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 284 $30,950,000 $108,979
    7-8% 245 $39,815,000 $162,510
    6-7% 108 $36,350,000 $336,574
    5-6% 50 $15,070,000 $301,400
    4-5% 8 $2,640,000 $330,000

    During 2024, Deseret First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 284 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 290 $16,330,000 $56,310 $3,151 8.13%
    $100k-200k 209 $27,105,000 $129,689 $4,452 8.18%
    $200k-400k 119 $33,135,000 $278,445 $6,123 7.04%
    $400k-600k 54 $26,450,000 $489,815 $8,933 6.88%
    $600k-1MM 21 $15,975,000 $760,714 $12,588 6.71%
    $1MM+ 3 $5,935,000 $1,978,333 $36,951 7.33%

    2024 saw Deseret First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 290 originations, totaling $16,330,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 250 $40,250,000 $161,000 $7,112 7.71%
    $150k-250k 197 $39,145,000 $198,706 $8,177 7.99%
    $75k-100k 97 $12,035,000 $124,072 $5,986 7.83%
    $250k+ 64 $24,040,000 $375,625 $13,133 7.75%
    $50k-75k 62 $7,630,000 $123,065 $5,852 7.47%
    $50k or less 26 $1,830,000 $70,385 $3,377 8.41%

    Deseret First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 250 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 197 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 154 $21,060,000 $136,753 $6,592 7.65%
    30-36% 143 $23,205,000 $162,273 $7,404 7.83%
    <20% 68 $9,390,000 $138,088 $5,724 7.73%
    43% 33 $4,135,000 $125,303 $6,706 8.00%
    41% 29 $4,745,000 $163,621 $6,850 7.91%
    36% 29 $4,345,000 $149,828 $8,061 7.92%
    44% 29 $13,375,000 $461,207 $14,557 7.81%
    40% 29 $5,595,000 $192,931 $6,603 7.89%
    37% 27 $5,335,000 $197,593 $7,851 7.52%
    42% 22 $5,090,000 $231,364 $7,393 7.74%
    50-60% 21 $2,895,000 $137,857 $0 8.80%
    45% 21 $6,615,000 $315,000 $9,905 7.51%
    46% 17 $3,875,000 $227,941 $7,015 7.64%
    39% 17 $2,605,000 $153,235 $6,873 8.19%
    38% 14 $3,560,000 $254,286 $8,584 7.64%
    48% 14 $4,070,000 $290,714 $8,492 8.01%
    47% 11 $1,705,000 $155,000 $6,046 7.91%
    >60% 10 $1,570,000 $157,000 $9,192 8.33%
    49% 8 $1,760,000 $220,000 $7,213 8.03%

    Deseret First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 154 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 143 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 648 $112,790,000 $174,059 $7,667 7.84%
    Not provided 27 $6,025,000 $223,148 $5,546 7.72%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $2,920,000 $292,000 $8,388 7.20%
    Asian 4 $1,540,000 $385,000 $7,544 6.59%
    Black 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $9,797 7.25%
    American Indian 4 $420,000 $105,000 $4,781 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.98%

    Deseret First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.54%

    Deseret First Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1000.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1006.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1040.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1058.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    1070.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1079.0 1 $275,000 $275,000
    1085.0 3 $305,000 $101,667
    1103.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    1117.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1123.0 1 $355,000 $355,000
    1130.0 5 $395,000 $79,000
    1144.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1151.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    1165.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1190.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1196.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1199.0 1 $335,000 $335,000
    1210.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1248.0 1 $355,000 $355,000
    1272.0 1 $355,000 $355,000
    1299.0 1 $395,000 $395,000
    1323.0 1 $405,000 $405,000
    1328.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    1344.0 1 $385,000 $385,000
    1345.0 1 $385,000 $385,000
    1355.64 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1380.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1390.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1441.0 1 $435,000 $435,000
    1445.0 1 $435,000 $435,000
    1480.0 2 $300,000 $150,000
    1485.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1515.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1530.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    160.0 28 $1,700,000 $60,714
    1609.0 3 $1,495,000 $498,333
    1706.0 1 $575,000 $575,000
    210.0 4 $460,000 $115,000
    2267.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    240.0 53 $4,085,000 $77,075
    2429.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2689.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    270.0 2 $340,000 $170,000
    285.0 232 $15,320,000 $66,034
    290.0 5 $625,000 $125,000
    310.0 2 $180,000 $90,000
    319.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    320.0 9 $1,325,000 $147,222
    325.0 2 $480,000 $240,000
    330.0 2 $210,000 $105,000
    334.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    335.0 23 $2,715,000 $118,043
    350.0 3 $545,000 $181,667
    355.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    3591.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    364.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    365.0 28 $4,220,000 $150,714
    370.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    382.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    389.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    395.0 18 $3,430,000 $190,556
    396.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    3967.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    405.0 2 $430,000 $215,000
    406.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    4105.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    414.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    427.0 2 $100,000 $50,000
    450.0 11 $2,525,000 $229,545
    453.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    459.0 5 $455,000 $91,000
    4675.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    476.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    490.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    521.0 3 $225,000 $75,000
    535.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    539.0 3 $315,000 $105,000
    550.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    564.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    584.0 6 $620,000 $103,333
    593.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    602.3 1 $25,000 $25,000
    609.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    6170.0 1 $485,000 $485,000
    735.0 3 $455,000 $151,667
    743.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    787.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    795.16 1 $125,000 $125,000
    864.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    870.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    881.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    882.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    884.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    886.0 2 $390,000 $195,000
    911.0 1 $205,000 $205,000
    925.13 1 $125,000 $125,000
    934.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    958.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    982.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    NA 162 $67,850,000 $418,827

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    696 $124,930,000 $179,497

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 175 $28,455,000 $162,600 $4,560 8.00%
    40-60% 55 $18,075,000 $328,636 $7,272 7.08%
    60-80% 54 $24,080,000 $445,926 $7,850 6.65%
    80-100% 50 $27,100,000 $542,000 $9,448 6.50%
    Over 100% 1 $575,000 $575,000 $0 5.13%
    Under 20% 357 $26,275,000 $73,599 $5,846 8.19%