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 Flint among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Wildfire Credit Union has an above 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.84% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 5/4/24
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Originations

455

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,245,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 173 $18,085,000 $104,538 $0 0.00%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 120 $10,800,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $8,285,000 $120,072 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 45 $5,085,000 $113,000 $0 0.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,425,000 $129,545 $0 0.00%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $0 0.00%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $965,000 $193,000 $0 0.00%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $915,000 $183,000 $0 0.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $0 0.00%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 0.00%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $340,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 0.00%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Wildfire Credit Union's top markets include Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Detroit, and Flint 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 455 $49,245,000 $108,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 455 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 203 $25,135,000 $123,818 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 195 $16,765,000 $85,974 $0 0.00%
    Refi 52 $7,100,000 $136,538 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 203 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 195 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 455 $49,245,000 $108,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 455 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 238 $13,420,000 $56,387 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 174 $24,380,000 $140,115 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 40 $10,070,000 $251,750 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,375,000 $458,333 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Wildfire Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 238 originations, totaling $13,420,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 149 $10,335,000 $69,362 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 109 $11,305,000 $103,716 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 91 $11,405,000 $125,330 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 58 $8,540,000 $147,241 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 37 $6,945,000 $187,703 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 149 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 109 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 455 $49,245,000 $108,231 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 455 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 411 $45,015,000 $109,526 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 20 $2,400,000 $120,000 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 10 $590,000 $59,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $470,000 $78,333 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 6 $440,000 $73,333 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.61%

    Wildfire Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.04%

    Wildfire Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 455 $49,245,000 $108,231

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 20 $1,010,000 $50,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 435 $48,235,000 $110,885