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 Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and 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 18 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.84% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 11/22/24
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Originations

441

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,105,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 142 $16,340,000 $115,070 $0 0.00%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $12,390,000 $108,684 $0 0.00%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $11,050,000 $134,756 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 38 $4,130,000 $108,684 $0 0.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,655,000 $174,048 $0 0.00%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,855,000 $206,111 $0 0.00%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,195,000 $132,778 $0 0.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $0 0.00%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 0.00%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $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 441 $55,105,000 $124,955 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 441 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 199 $23,405,000 $117,613 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 140 $18,430,000 $131,643 $0 0.00%
    Refi 99 $12,985,000 $131,162 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 199 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 140 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 441 $55,105,000 $124,955 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Wildfire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 441 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 195 $12,195,000 $62,538 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 180 $24,900,000 $138,333 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 62 $16,140,000 $260,323 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,870,000 $467,500 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Wildfire Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 195 originations, totaling $12,195,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 114 $8,890,000 $77,982 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 90 $10,430,000 $115,889 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 80 $13,090,000 $163,625 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 80 $10,380,000 $129,750 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 38 $7,490,000 $197,105 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 114 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 90 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 441 $55,105,000 $124,955 $0 0.00%

    Wildfire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 441 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 393 $49,495,000 $125,941 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 16 $2,110,000 $131,875 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 21 $1,905,000 $90,714 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.94%

    Wildfire Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.71%

    Wildfire 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
    Exempt 441 $55,105,000 $124,955

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $125,000 $125,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 7 $455,000 $65,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 433 $54,525,000 $125,924