Deseret First Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Valley City, UT

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Review & Overview

Deseret First Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Deseret First Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Logan among others. We have data for 16 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 above 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.55% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.21% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 4/21/24
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Originations

649

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$48,435,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 232 $17,810,000 $76,767 $712 5.89%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 178 $12,500,000 $70,225 $657 6.20%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $8,865,000 $74,496 $898 5.98%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $3,395,000 $82,805 $921 5.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 32 $2,970,000 $92,813 $895 6.43%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $1,450,000 $55,769 $1,009 5.87%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $640,000 $80,000 $873 6.11%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 5.06%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,712 6.50%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $725 5.38%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $984 7.13%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $185 5.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,057 5.25%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,009 5.25%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.75%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.25%
Deseret First Credit Union's top markets include Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Logan among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 342 $23,350,000 $68,275 n/a 6.23%
    Conventional 307 $25,085,000 $81,710 $774 5.77%

    For 2018, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 342 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 307 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 257 $16,695,000 $64,961 $453 6.03%
    Cash Out Refi 156 $11,860,000 $76,026 $612 6.00%
    Refi 142 $11,120,000 $78,310 $594 5.95%
    Other 42 $2,490,000 $59,286 $600 5.86%
    Home Purchase 39 $5,325,000 $136,538 $2,368 6.16%
    NA 13 $945,000 $72,692 $1,362 6.31%

    For 2018, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 257 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 156 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 505 $31,875,000 $63,119 $476 6.04%
    30 Year 64 $10,440,000 $163,125 $1,864 5.75%
    15 Year 62 $5,420,000 $87,419 $752 6.20%
    5 Year 15 $505,000 $33,667 $398 5.04%
    Other 3 $195,000 $65,000 $315 6.75%

    For 2018, Deseret First Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 505 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 64 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 227 $14,965,000 $65,925
    $1k-2k 14 $1,910,000 $136,429
    $2k-3k 4 $840,000 $210,000
    $4k-5k 2 $810,000 $405,000

    Deseret First Credit Union's average total fees were $1,864, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 227 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 217 $14,685,000 $67,673
    6-7% 204 $14,870,000 $72,892
    4-5% 117 $10,945,000 $93,547
    7-8% 65 $4,565,000 $70,231
    Over 8% 24 $1,550,000 $64,583
    3-4% 10 $860,000 $86,000

    During 2018, Deseret First Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 217 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 506 $24,500,000 $48,419 $518 6.06%
    $100k-200k 113 $14,615,000 $129,336 $1,337 5.96%
    $200k-400k 22 $5,430,000 $246,818 $2,570 5.52%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,045,000 $435,000 $3,048 4.92%
    $600k-1MM 1 $845,000 $845,000 $0 4.63%

    2018 saw Deseret First Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 506 originations, totaling $24,500,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 167 $12,285,000 $73,563 $788 6.13%
    $50k or less 154 $12,670,000 $82,273 $729 5.72%
    $75k-100k 121 $6,675,000 $55,165 $555 5.92%
    $50k-75k 95 $5,275,000 $55,526 $607 6.01%
    $150k-250k 82 $7,570,000 $92,317 $1,003 6.32%
    $250k+ 19 $2,925,000 $153,947 $3,046 6.54%

    Deseret First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 167 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 154 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 166 $11,540,000 $69,518 $624 5.93%
    30-36% 138 $9,020,000 $65,362 $724 6.00%
    <20% 73 $6,195,000 $84,863 $832 5.47%
    41% 25 $1,965,000 $78,600 $755 6.19%
    44% 25 $1,465,000 $58,600 $441 5.76%
    37% 25 $1,805,000 $72,200 $823 6.05%
    42% 24 $1,720,000 $71,667 $856 6.42%
    36% 23 $3,075,000 $133,696 $2,744 6.40%
    40% 21 $1,145,000 $54,524 $556 6.12%
    50-60% 19 $1,995,000 $105,000 $972 5.90%
    39% 19 $1,425,000 $75,000 $765 5.96%
    43% 19 $1,415,000 $74,474 $609 6.69%
    38% 18 $1,520,000 $84,444 $1,650 6.42%
    >60% 13 $905,000 $69,615 $481 6.27%
    45% 11 $585,000 $53,182 $353 6.20%
    46% 5 $255,000 $51,000 $1,226 6.95%
    47% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,712 6.75%
    48% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $735 6.81%
    49% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 6.00%

    Deseret First Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 166 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 138 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 592 $44,350,000 $74,916 $708 5.99%
    Not provided 21 $2,195,000 $104,524 $1,966 6.43%
    Not applicable 16 $570,000 $35,625 $588 5.53%
    Black 7 $445,000 $63,571 $552 6.86%
    Asian 6 $390,000 $65,000 $1,943 5.81%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $285,000 $57,000 $927 6.56%
    American Indian 2 $200,000 $100,000 $185 5.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.19%

    Deseret First Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.07%

    Deseret First Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 649 $48,435,000 $74,630

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 649 $48,435,000 $74,630

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 159 $14,785,000 $92,987 $600 5.95%
    40-60% 25 $3,935,000 $157,400 $1,321 5.61%
    60-80% 31 $6,885,000 $222,097 $2,567 5.36%
    80-100% 9 $2,185,000 $242,778 $1,333 5.89%
    Under 20% 413 $19,805,000 $47,954 $547 6.11%