West Michigan Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Grand Rapids, MI

LEI: 254900TJCZAM25V2WZ38

Tax ID: 38-1544138

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Review & Overview

West Michigan Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi 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 Traverse City among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

West Michigan 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. 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.82% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.08% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.08% 11/17/24
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Originations

132

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,390,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $6,145,000 $125,408 $1,193 4.02%
Outside of Metro Areas 35 $2,235,000 $63,857 $1,259 4.03%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $1,905,000 $82,826 $807 4.24%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $970,000 $80,833 $841 4.31%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $515,000 $171,667 $33 3.83%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 4.38%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 3.25%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $100 4.50%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,751 3.88%
Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,972 3.13%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,548 3.25%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $100 4.50%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $100 4.00%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.25%
West Michigan Credit Union's top markets include Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Cadillac, Holland, and Traverse City 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
    Conventional 129 $12,325,000 $95,543 $1,056 4.02%
    HELOC 3 $65,000 $21,667 n/a 7.25%

    For 2019, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 129 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 40 $1,150,000 $28,750 $144 4.60%
    Home Purchase 34 $4,730,000 $139,118 $1,990 3.78%
    Refi 20 $3,210,000 $160,500 $1,510 3.44%
    Cash Out Refi 20 $2,710,000 $135,500 $1,452 3.70%
    Other 18 $590,000 $32,778 $227 4.69%

    For 2019, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 44 $7,580,000 $172,273 $2,156 3.80%
    10 Year 35 $1,205,000 $34,429 $173 4.67%
    5 Year 21 $505,000 $24,048 $161 4.15%
    15 Year 20 $1,900,000 $95,000 $1,113 3.32%
    20 Year 12 $1,200,000 $100,000 $1,077 4.60%

    For 2019, West Michigan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 35 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 104 $8,910,000 $85,673
    $1k-2k 15 $2,035,000 $135,667
    $2k-3k 8 $1,190,000 $148,750
    $3k-4k 1 $105,000 $105,000
    $5k+ 1 $85,000 $85,000

    West Michigan Credit Union's average total fees were $2,156, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 104 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 73 $8,655,000 $118,562
    4-5% 49 $3,025,000 $61,735
    5-6% 5 $175,000 $35,000
    7-8% 3 $65,000 $21,667
    2.5-3% 2 $470,000 $235,000

    During 2019, West Michigan Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 73 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 84 $3,480,000 $41,429 $599 4.32%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,385,000 $141,452 $1,981 3.73%
    $200k-400k 16 $4,100,000 $256,250 $1,525 3.63%
    $400k-600k 1 $425,000 $425,000 $1,881 3.38%

    2019 saw West Michigan Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 84 originations, totaling $3,480,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 40 $2,200,000 $55,000 $712 4.28%
    $50k-75k 39 $3,425,000 $87,821 $1,541 4.04%
    $100k-150k 27 $3,955,000 $146,481 $1,074 3.94%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,375,000 $103,261 $805 3.95%
    $150k-250k 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,305 4.56%
    $250k+ 1 $85,000 $85,000 $500 4.50%

    West Michigan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 50 $5,340,000 $106,800 $1,098 4.07%
    30-36% 21 $1,705,000 $81,190 $1,178 4.07%
    <20% 21 $1,095,000 $52,143 $657 4.15%
    36% 6 $580,000 $96,667 $920 3.65%
    37% 5 $515,000 $103,000 $1,382 3.95%
    39% 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $1,405 3.73%
    40% 4 $250,000 $62,500 $653 4.13%
    47% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $1,431 3.75%
    50-60% 3 $85,000 $28,333 $100 5.00%
    >60% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $827 3.75%
    38% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $160 4.75%
    43% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,200 5.81%
    45% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,117 3.88%
    46% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,328 4.25%
    44% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,751 3.88%
    48% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 3.38%
    42% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,413 3.88%
    41% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $100 4.50%

    West Michigan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 124 $12,130,000 $97,823 $1,117 4.07%
    Black 5 $105,000 $21,000 $160 4.05%
    Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $100 5.25%
    Not provided 2 $70,000 $35,000 $100 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.63%

    West Michigan Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    31.82%

    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 132 $12,390,000 $93,864

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 16 $530,000 $33,125
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 116 $11,860,000 $102,241

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $1,010,000 $36,071 $231 4.39%
    40-60% 12 $1,150,000 $95,833 $1,509 3.76%
    60-80% 35 $5,805,000 $165,857 $1,382 3.63%
    80-100% 28 $3,760,000 $134,286 $2,108 3.82%
    Under 20% 29 $665,000 $22,931 $166 4.76%