Blue Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cheyenne, WY

LEI: 254900XZCT60J2G3HK85

Tax ID: 83-0173508

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 23 reviews

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Review & Overview

Blue Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Blue Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Cheyenne, Greeley, Fort Collins, and Boulder among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Blue Federal 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. Blue Federal 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.52% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.62% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.75% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.30% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.17% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.17% 4/5/25
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

514

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$94,500,000

Awards

Blue Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Blue Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Blue Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.37%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.18%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Blue Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,203.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 130 $25,370,000 $195,154 $4,937 7.71%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 127 $18,125,000 $142,717 $3,496 7.38%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $12,375,000 $233,491 $3,028 7.52%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $10,935,000 $145,800 $3,841 7.78%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $9,120,000 $240,000 $3,925 7.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 45 $7,785,000 $173,000 $3,547 7.20%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,265,000 $155,476 $4,456 7.65%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,155,000 $1,051,667 $0 7.46%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,885,000 $628,333 $8,969 7.10%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $4,057 7.64%
Sheridan, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,130 7.13%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,680 7.81%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.00%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,831 6.75%
Riverton, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 8.00%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.00%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.00%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.50%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.00%
Blue Federal Credit Union's top markets include Denver, Cheyenne, Greeley, Fort Collins, and Boulder among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wyoming (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 350 $38,480,000 $109,943 n/a 8.22%
    Conventional 164 $56,020,000 $341,585 $3,939 6.25%

    For 2024, Blue Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 350 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 164 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 188 $18,780,000 $99,894 $250 7.88%
    Other 161 $15,245,000 $94,689 $283 7.80%
    Home Purchase 63 $25,035,000 $397,381 $6,915 7.19%
    Cash Out Refi 62 $30,200,000 $487,097 $7,323 6.52%
    Refi 40 $5,240,000 $131,000 $815 7.73%

    For 2024, Blue Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 188 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 161 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30+ year 343 $44,455,000 $129,606 $25,292 8.19%
    30 Year 59 $28,135,000 $476,864 $7,203 6.37%
    15 Year 43 $6,875,000 $159,884 $895 7.02%
    Other 29 $6,145,000 $211,897 $136 7.85%
    10 Year 28 $6,480,000 $231,429 $231 3.65%
    20 Year 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $2,628 6.86%
    3 Year 3 $1,225,000 $408,333 $0 8.00%
    5 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.99%

    For 2024, Blue Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30+ year, with 343 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 59 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 83 $6,675,000 $80,422
    $5k+ 21 $22,685,000 $1,080,238
    $3k-4k 19 $6,535,000 $343,947
    $1k-2k 9 $1,995,000 $221,667
    $2k-3k 9 $2,125,000 $236,111
    $4k-5k 8 $3,490,000 $436,250

    Blue Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $7,203, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 83 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 267 $39,935,000 $149,569
    Over 8% 138 $12,760,000 $92,464
    6-7% 67 $27,465,000 $409,925
    <2.5% 19 $1,465,000 $77,105
    4-5% 12 $4,180,000 $348,333
    5-6% 7 $7,955,000 $1,136,429
    3-4% 3 $495,000 $165,000

    During 2024, Blue Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.37%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 267 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 260 $14,450,000 $55,577 $411 7.71%
    $100k-200k 134 $17,870,000 $133,358 $2,265 7.88%
    $200k-400k 77 $21,145,000 $274,610 $4,154 7.15%
    $400k-600k 25 $11,945,000 $477,800 $7,658 6.75%
    $1MM+ 12 $24,290,000 $2,024,167 $21,885 6.76%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,800,000 $800,000 $16,602 6.93%

    2024 saw Blue Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 260 originations, totaling $14,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 150 $18,580,000 $123,867 $2,400 7.66%
    $150k-250k 145 $22,485,000 $155,069 $3,099 7.83%
    $75k-100k 73 $8,845,000 $121,164 $3,320 7.55%
    $50k-75k 63 $5,675,000 $90,079 $2,112 7.25%
    $250k+ 49 $25,245,000 $515,204 $16,247 7.39%
    $50k or less 13 $1,045,000 $80,385 $2,007 7.31%

    Blue Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 150 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 145 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 103 $13,465,000 $130,728 $4,480 7.81%
    30-36% 94 $12,850,000 $136,702 $2,672 7.70%
    <20% 35 $4,805,000 $137,286 $3,390 7.62%
    44% 29 $3,905,000 $134,655 $2,335 7.50%
    45% 26 $6,730,000 $258,846 $12,121 7.47%
    41% 22 $4,390,000 $199,545 $4,817 7.92%
    43% 20 $4,750,000 $237,500 $4,810 7.74%
    37% 20 $4,580,000 $229,000 $6,555 7.67%
    42% 19 $8,595,000 $452,368 $7,411 7.55%
    50-60% 18 $1,720,000 $95,556 $1,124 6.43%
    46% 18 $2,640,000 $146,667 $2,341 7.99%
    40% 18 $2,320,000 $128,889 $436 7.68%
    39% 17 $2,345,000 $137,941 $1,161 7.37%
    36% 15 $2,865,000 $191,000 $9,218 7.26%
    38% 13 $1,245,000 $95,769 $1,839 7.91%
    47% 12 $2,570,000 $214,167 $2,416 6.96%
    48% 9 $715,000 $79,444 $124 8.36%
    >60% 9 $1,345,000 $149,444 $3,196 7.30%
    49% 6 $940,000 $156,667 $2,859 5.06%

    Blue Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 103 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 94 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 471 $71,415,000 $151,624 $3,429 7.61%
    Not applicable 11 $11,725,000 $1,065,909 $0 7.36%
    Not provided 17 $6,595,000 $387,941 $8,942 7.35%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $3,175,000 $3,175,000 $21,839 6.52%
    Asian 6 $730,000 $121,667 $4,162 7.75%
    American Indian 3 $505,000 $168,333 $4,413 6.38%
    Black 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 8.50%
    Guamanian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.21%

    Blue Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.48%

    Blue Federal 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 514 $94,500,000 $183,852

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    514 $94,500,000 $183,852

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 100 $17,280,000 $172,800 $2,565 8.01%
    40-60% 31 $12,165,000 $392,419 $7,299 6.60%
    60-80% 47 $29,745,000 $632,872 $7,579 6.65%
    80-100% 20 $11,190,000 $559,500 $9,512 6.57%
    Under 20% 316 $24,120,000 $76,329 $358 7.76%