Wildfire Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saginaw, MI

LEI: 254900TKL128GKFR9C87

Tax ID: 38-0996065

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Review & Overview

Wildfire Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Wildfire Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Detroit, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Wildfire 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.

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Originations

290

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,170,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $10,975,000 $129,118 $0 0.00%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $10,775,000 $129,819 $0 0.00%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $8,110,000 $176,304 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 40 $6,650,000 $166,250 $0 0.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,180,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,005,000 $401,000 $0 0.00%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $0 0.00%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 0.00%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Wildfire Credit Union's top markets include Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Detroit, and Grand Rapids 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 290 $44,170,000 $152,310 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 290 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 143 $28,935,000 $202,343 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 81 $9,415,000 $116,235 $0 0.00%
    Refi 36 $2,540,000 $70,556 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 25 $2,825,000 $113,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $455,000 $91,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 143 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 290 $44,170,000 $152,310 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 290 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 111 $5,665,000 $51,036 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 96 $14,140,000 $147,292 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 74 $19,510,000 $263,649 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,035,000 $433,571 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw Wildfire Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 111 originations, totaling $5,665,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 65 $7,735,000 $119,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 58 $10,410,000 $179,483 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 51 $3,895,000 $76,373 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 47 $7,635,000 $162,447 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 32 $8,830,000 $275,938 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 9 $1,805,000 $200,556 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 58 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 290 $44,170,000 $152,310 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 290 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 242 $36,340,000 $150,165 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 24 $3,510,000 $146,250 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 17 $3,145,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $595,000 $198,333 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.77%

    Wildfire Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.86%

    Wildfire Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 290 $44,170,000 $152,310

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    290 $44,170,000 $152,310