West Michigan Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Grand Rapids, MILEI: 254900TJCZAM25V2WZ38
Tax ID: 38-1544138
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Review & Overview
West Michigan Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. West Michigan Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Cadillac, Holland, and Ludington among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)West Michigan Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. West Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.82% | 5/4/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 5/4/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.64% | 5/4/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.31% | 5/4/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.08% | 5/4/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.08% | 5/4/24 |
| 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
115Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$9,605,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 40 | $4,290,000 | $107,250 | $0 | 4.54% |
| Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 27 | $1,965,000 | $72,778 | $0 | 4.48% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 26 | $1,710,000 | $65,769 | $0 | 4.58% |
| Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $1,030,000 | $73,571 | $0 | 4.50% |
| Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 4.56% |
| Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $165,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 4.79% |
| Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | $0 | 4.88% |
| MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 4.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 115 | $9,605,000 | $83,522 | $0 | 4.54% |
For 2018, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 115 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 39 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2018, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 36 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 115 | $9,605,000 | $83,522 |
West Michigan Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 115 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5% | 83 | $7,295,000 | $87,892 |
| 3-4% | 21 | $1,745,000 | $83,095 |
| 5-6% | 11 | $565,000 | $51,364 |
During 2018, West Michigan Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 83 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw West Michigan Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 83 originations, totaling $3,825,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
West Michigan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 35 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
West Michigan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 43 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 27 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | $9,600,000 | $84,211 | $0 | 4.53% |
| Black | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 5.25% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications67.61%
West Michigan Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination35.65%
West Michigan Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 115 | $9,605,000 | $83,522 |