Wildfire Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Saginaw, MILEI: 254900TKL128GKFR9C87
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Review & Overview
Wildfire Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Wildfire Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Detroit, and Traverse City 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. Wildfire 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.72% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.31% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.45% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.84% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.81% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.81% | 3/23/25 |
| 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
299Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$41,935,000Awards
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Relative Rate
Wildfire Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.39%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.09%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Wildfire Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $2,453.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 68 | $8,870,000 | $130,441 | $2,074 | 6.62% |
| SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 89 | $8,825,000 | $99,157 | $1,732 | 6.91% |
| MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 59 | $7,595,000 | $128,729 | $1,855 | 6.73% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 42 | $6,090,000 | $145,000 | $2,232 | 6.50% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $3,780,000 | $270,000 | $2,400 | 6.76% |
| Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $3,565,000 | $713,000 | $868 | 7.20% |
| FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,185,000 | $107,727 | $1,990 | 6.65% |
| Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $915,000 | $183,000 | $2,114 | 6.55% |
| LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $460,000 | $230,000 | $2,638 | 5.75% |
| GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $2,859 | 6.75% |
| Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $2,355 | 6.13% |
| Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $2,383 | 6.13% |
| ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $1,481 | 7.25% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 299 | $41,935,000 | $140,251 | $1,956 | 6.72% |
For 2023, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 299 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 137 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 90 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 105 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 276 | $35,470,000 | $128,514 |
Wildfire Credit Union's average total fees were $2,453, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 276 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 133 | $20,415,000 | $153,496 |
| 7-8% | 90 | $10,950,000 | $121,667 |
| 5-6% | 53 | $8,625,000 | $162,736 |
| Over 8% | 18 | $1,620,000 | $90,000 |
| 4-5% | 5 | $325,000 | $65,000 |
During 2023, Wildfire Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 133 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Wildfire Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 153 originations, totaling $8,455,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 64 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 71 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 47 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications85.57%
Wildfire Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination82.94%
Wildfire Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 299 | $41,935,000 | $140,251 |