Washington State Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

OLYMPIA, WA

LEI: 5493000FWM3I2HHQY149

Tax ID: 91-0683062

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 46 reviews

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Review & Overview

Washington State Employees Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Washington State Employees Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, Centralia, and Yakima among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Washington State Employees Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Washington State Employees Credit Union is typically an average 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 6.45% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.66% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.82% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.81% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.46% 4/18/24
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

2,148

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$456,650,000
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Relative Rate

Washington State Employees Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.54%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 1.06%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Washington State Employees Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,946.

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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 738 $223,440,000 $302,764 $2,720 7.47%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 626 $86,630,000 $138,387 $1,219 7.74%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 185 $33,435,000 $180,730 $1,623 7.55%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 124 $14,500,000 $116,935 $1,267 7.66%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $11,215,000 $190,085 $1,238 7.81%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $10,440,000 $130,500 $1,242 7.61%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $9,320,000 $274,118 $1,112 7.87%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $7,185,000 $146,633 $1,158 7.61%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $6,790,000 $485,000 $3,832 7.15%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $6,125,000 $165,541 $2,406 7.51%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $5,725,000 $520,455 $0 6.84%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $5,450,000 $908,333 $0 6.59%
WALLA WALLA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,955,000 $991,000 $943 7.14%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $4,560,000 $142,500 $946 7.76%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,965,000 $158,600 $1,777 7.59%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,400,000 $212,500 $2,369 7.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $3,125,000 $148,810 $1,980 7.52%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,095,000 $182,059 $2,429 7.65%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,725,000 $209,615 $2,352 7.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $2,275,000 $325,000 $3,771 6.77%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,260,000 $565,000 $2,992 7.18%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $1,016 7.83%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $2,457 7.42%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $2,596 6.88%
Moscow, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $770,000 $77,000 $595 7.84%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $8,872 5.50%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $900 7.46%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 7.90%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 9.42%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,529 6.00%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.99%
The Dalles, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.25%
Hood River, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.60%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.49%
Washington State Employees Credit Union's top markets include Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, Centralia, and Yakima among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,309 $348,595,000 $266,306 $1,694 7.17%
    HELOC 812 $97,860,000 $120,517 n/a 8.29%
    FHA 18 $6,010,000 $333,889 $11,191 6.33%
    VA 9 $4,185,000 $465,000 $6,590 5.89%

    For 2023, Washington State Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,309 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 812 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 941 $100,055,000 $106,328 $13 8.12%
    Home Improvement 451 $36,295,000 $80,477 $34 7.83%
    Home Purchase 417 $237,715,000 $570,060 $5,086 6.17%
    Refi 177 $39,465,000 $222,966 $607 7.42%
    Cash Out Refi 162 $43,120,000 $266,173 $2,520 7.59%

    For 2023, Washington State Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 941 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 451 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,270 $331,010,000 $260,638 $4,946 7.54%
    20 Year 550 $49,410,000 $89,836 $163 7.82%
    15 Year 192 $14,070,000 $73,281 $243 7.75%
    10 Year 136 $62,160,000 $457,059 $146 6.83%

    For 2023, Washington State Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,270 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 550 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,135 $236,115,000 $208,031
    $5k+ 52 $28,970,000 $557,115
    $1k-2k 45 $13,125,000 $291,667
    $2k-3k 26 $10,160,000 $390,769
    $3k-4k 23 $10,585,000 $460,217
    $4k-5k 18 $7,240,000 $402,222

    Washington State Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $4,946, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,135 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 809 $97,315,000 $120,290
    Over 8% 788 $84,980,000 $107,843
    6-7% 319 $123,735,000 $387,884
    5-6% 197 $129,265,000 $656,168
    4-5% 35 $21,355,000 $610,143

    During 2023, Washington State Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.54%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 809 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,033 $56,425,000 $54,622 $96 7.95%
    $100k-200k 476 $64,330,000 $135,147 $1,002 7.92%
    $200k-400k 343 $95,415,000 $278,178 $3,636 7.18%
    $400k-600k 129 $61,775,000 $478,876 $5,371 6.55%
    $600k-1MM 103 $78,945,000 $766,456 $5,806 6.06%
    $1MM+ 64 $99,760,000 $1,558,750 $5,487 5.98%

    2023 saw Washington State Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,033 originations, totaling $56,425,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 579 $123,865,000 $213,929 $2,023 7.73%
    $100k-150k 574 $85,360,000 $148,711 $1,730 7.65%
    $75k-100k 354 $39,120,000 $110,508 $1,317 7.59%
    $50k-75k 261 $25,705,000 $98,487 $1,385 7.49%
    $250k+ 233 $113,625,000 $487,661 $3,641 7.41%
    $50k or less 72 $4,680,000 $65,000 $945 7.41%

    Washington State Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 579 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 574 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 494 $84,380,000 $170,810 $1,614 7.73%
    20-30% 459 $65,755,000 $143,257 $1,445 7.67%
    <20% 154 $20,380,000 $132,338 $1,543 7.51%
    39% 131 $20,955,000 $159,962 $863 7.83%
    42% 111 $24,425,000 $220,045 $1,894 7.52%
    38% 111 $21,175,000 $190,766 $1,247 7.71%
    36% 97 $20,115,000 $207,371 $1,714 7.61%
    41% 95 $23,475,000 $247,105 $2,114 7.55%
    40% 94 $26,180,000 $278,511 $2,737 7.39%
    37% 93 $20,495,000 $220,376 $2,030 7.51%
    43% 72 $18,150,000 $252,083 $1,878 7.52%
    44% 66 $15,220,000 $230,606 $2,241 7.58%
    45% 59 $10,005,000 $169,576 $2,198 7.69%
    46% 21 $7,665,000 $365,000 $5,899 7.00%
    49% 19 $6,905,000 $363,421 $5,274 6.69%
    48% 11 $4,095,000 $372,273 $4,682 6.98%
    47% 8 $3,100,000 $387,500 $4,403 6.31%
    50-60% 8 $4,390,000 $548,750 $8,383 6.78%

    Washington State Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 494 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 459 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,535 $222,275,000 $144,805 $1,302 7.74%
    Asian 171 $72,155,000 $421,959 $4,007 7.13%
    Not provided 292 $67,660,000 $231,712 $2,655 7.43%
    Not applicable 36 $53,320,000 $1,481,111 $0 6.06%
    Asian Indian 20 $20,010,000 $1,000,500 $4,753 6.04%
    Black 51 $9,825,000 $192,647 $3,291 7.41%
    American Indian 24 $3,890,000 $162,083 $1,547 7.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $2,030,000 $203,000 $2,342 7.76%
    Other Asian 2 $1,540,000 $770,000 $4,706 6.75%
    Chinese 1 $1,485,000 $1,485,000 $3,878 6.50%
    Vietnamese 2 $1,080,000 $540,000 $5,439 5.81%
    Japanese 2 $810,000 $405,000 $8,798 5.25%
    Filipino 1 $505,000 $505,000 $2,649 5.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    59.63%

    Washington State Employees Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.73%

    Washington State Employees Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,148 $456,650,000 $212,593

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,148 $456,650,000 $212,593

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 421 $75,205,000 $178,634 $806 7.94%
    40-60% 139 $56,845,000 $408,957 $3,236 6.95%
    60-80% 177 $111,105,000 $627,712 $4,910 6.32%
    80-100% 216 $127,400,000 $589,815 $5,425 6.19%
    Over 100% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $15,194 5.75%
    Under 20% 1,190 $83,240,000 $69,950 $92 7.98%