Community West Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kentwood, MI

LEI: 254900R8P0FFNZJAW611

Tax ID: 38-1844068

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Community West Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Home Purchase loans. Community West Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Big Rapids, and Detroit among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Community West 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. Community West 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 7.01% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.99% 4/5/25
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Originations

126

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$11,040,000

Relative Rate

Community West Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.6%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Community West Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,996.

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
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $8,470,000 $86,429 $1,818 7.96%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $1,270,000 $70,556 $450 8.15%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $475 7.90%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $6,259 7.50%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.50%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,261 8.25%
Community West Credit Union's top markets include Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Big Rapids, and Detroit among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 92 $7,400,000 $80,435 n/a 8.08%
    Conventional 34 $3,640,000 $107,059 $1,812 7.70%

    For 2024, Community West Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 92 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 34 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 71 $5,045,000 $71,056 $643 8.12%
    Other 37 $2,705,000 $73,108 $785 8.16%
    Home Purchase 9 $2,295,000 $255,000 $4,185 6.96%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $930,000 $116,250 $2,324 6.77%
    Refi 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.50%

    For 2024, Community West Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 71 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 37 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 93 $7,695,000 $82,742 $6,706 8.06%
    15 Year 15 $805,000 $53,667 $788 8.53%
    10 Year 9 $445,000 $49,444 $791 7.56%
    30 Year 9 $2,095,000 $232,778 $3,996 6.60%

    For 2024, Community West Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 25 $2,045,000 $81,800
    $3k-4k 2 $500,000 $250,000
    $4k-5k 2 $770,000 $385,000

    Community West Credit Union's average total fees were $3,996, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 25 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 67 $5,595,000 $83,507
    Over 8% 46 $3,060,000 $66,522
    6-7% 7 $1,665,000 $237,857
    5-6% 6 $720,000 $120,000

    During 2024, Community West Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 67 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 102 $6,010,000 $58,922 $887 8.10%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,210,000 $229,286 $4,640 7.39%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,345,000 $149,444 $1,703 7.61%
    $400k-600k 1 $475,000 $475,000 $6,552 6.88%

    2024 saw Community West Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 102 originations, totaling $6,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 39 $3,445,000 $88,333 $901 8.14%
    $50k-75k 28 $1,770,000 $63,214 $1,827 7.89%
    $75k-100k 25 $1,755,000 $70,200 $1,766 8.03%
    $50k or less 15 $935,000 $62,333 $1,441 7.77%
    $150k-250k 14 $2,380,000 $170,000 $4,430 7.84%
    $250k+ 5 $755,000 $151,000 $0 7.90%

    Community West Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 39 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 28 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 26 $2,270,000 $87,308 $1,796 8.06%
    30-36% 25 $1,735,000 $69,400 $628 8.14%
    <20% 13 $1,315,000 $101,154 $1,473 7.69%
    39% 10 $830,000 $83,000 $1,969 8.06%
    41% 8 $900,000 $112,500 $2,509 8.30%
    40% 7 $825,000 $117,857 $2,061 7.48%
    43% 7 $655,000 $93,571 $3,367 7.96%
    36% 6 $500,000 $83,333 $2,070 7.63%
    38% 6 $400,000 $66,667 $1,638 7.71%
    37% 6 $400,000 $66,667 $0 8.00%
    44% 6 $670,000 $111,667 $1,491 8.21%
    42% 4 $380,000 $95,000 $463 8.75%
    48% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,851 6.75%
    45% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,693 5.88%

    Community West Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 25 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 121 $10,665,000 $88,140 $1,852 7.96%
    Black 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 8.33%
    American Indian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $475 9.00%
    Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.17%

    Community West Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.22%

    Community West Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 126 $11,040,000 $87,619

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    126 $11,040,000 $87,619

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $4,140,000 $103,500 $1,653 8.02%
    40-60% 6 $800,000 $133,333 $1,613 7.79%
    60-80% 4 $850,000 $212,500 $3,144 7.16%
    80-100% 6 $1,670,000 $278,333 $5,562 6.92%
    Under 20% 70 $3,580,000 $51,143 $726 8.11%