Fairwinds Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Orlando, FL

LEI: 54930030S6J5KOL5LJ73

Tax ID: 11-1644012

2.8 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 41 reviews

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Review & Overview

Fairwinds Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Fairwinds Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Orlando, Deltona, Miami, Tampa, and Palm Bay among others. We have data for 46 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fairwinds 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. Fairwinds 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 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.12% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.76% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.14% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 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

1,678

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$303,470,000

Awards

FAIRWINDS CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Fairwinds Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.04%.

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

This yields a difference of 1.49%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fairwinds Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,061.

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
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,288 $207,350,000 $160,986 $1,487 7.72%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 228 $29,690,000 $130,219 $1,412 7.72%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $13,380,000 $743,333 $4,251 6.91%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $10,150,000 $461,364 $4,929 7.00%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $7,820,000 $391,000 $4,059 7.21%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $5,065,000 $1,013,000 $8,637 6.29%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,455,000 $636,429 $3,157 7.45%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,280,000 $1,640,000 $0 6.27%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,160,000 $1,580,000 $7,796 6.45%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,020,000 $112,222 $1,480 7.57%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,675,000 $558,333 $0 6.65%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,630,000 $407,500 $2,810 7.20%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,545,000 $515,000 $5,048 7.29%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,180,000 $147,500 $2,594 6.72%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,035,000 $1,035,000 $0 6.63%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $785,000 $785,000 $0 7.00%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $5,525 6.58%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $4,730 8.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $665,000 $133,000 $1,384 6.45%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $5,178 6.63%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $4,461 6.31%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,854 8.13%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $3,365 7.81%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,710 7.06%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,134 6.88%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,585 7.13%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 7.58%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,012 5.38%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,860 4.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,665 6.38%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,043 7.40%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 7.13%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,063 6.13%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,792 6.63%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,492 6.50%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,253 6.13%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,379 6.13%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,568 6.50%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 7.67%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,561 6.50%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.75%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,267 6.38%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $6,002 6.38%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,277 7.50%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $5,862 7.13%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.80%
Fairwinds Credit Union's top markets include Orlando, Deltona, Miami, Tampa, and Palm Bay among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,203 $259,565,000 $215,765 $1,678 7.11%
    HELOC 475 $43,905,000 $92,432 n/a 9.02%

    For 2024, Fairwinds Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,203 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 475 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 583 $41,545,000 $71,261 $101 8.13%
    Other 477 $39,065,000 $81,897 $279 8.05%
    Home Purchase 357 $171,965,000 $481,695 $6,367 6.44%
    Cash Out Refi 209 $28,865,000 $138,110 $1,051 7.82%
    Refi 52 $22,030,000 $423,654 $2,615 6.29%

    For 2024, Fairwinds Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 583 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 477 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 793 $186,095,000 $234,672 $6,061 8.04%
    10 Year 337 $21,795,000 $64,674 $92 7.33%
    15 Year 325 $37,565,000 $115,585 $571 7.23%
    20 Year 143 $25,815,000 $180,524 $1,570 7.63%
    5 Year 64 $11,430,000 $178,594 $33 7.03%
    30+ year 13 $18,635,000 $1,433,462 $12,412 6.30%
    3 Year 2 $1,110,000 $555,000 $0 7.08%
    Other 1 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2024, Fairwinds Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 793 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 337 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 742 $49,740,000 $67,035
    $1k-2k 281 $144,395,000 $513,861
    $2k-3k 58 $20,810,000 $358,793
    $5k+ 42 $19,520,000 $464,762
    $3k-4k 30 $6,950,000 $231,667
    $4k-5k 20 $6,440,000 $322,000

    Fairwinds Credit Union's average total fees were $6,061, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 742 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 630 $51,650,000 $81,984
    6-7% 588 $137,580,000 $233,980
    7-8% 340 $35,390,000 $104,088
    5-6% 106 $69,650,000 $657,075
    4-5% 14 $9,200,000 $657,143

    During 2024, Fairwinds Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.04%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 630 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 936 $48,780,000 $52,115 $82 8.00%
    $100k-200k 348 $43,900,000 $126,149 $2,018 7.81%
    $200k-400k 233 $66,785,000 $286,631 $5,526 6.95%
    $400k-600k 69 $32,175,000 $466,304 $6,810 6.59%
    $600k-1MM 50 $38,730,000 $774,600 $9,419 6.20%
    $1MM+ 42 $73,100,000 $1,740,476 $13,502 5.84%

    2024 saw Fairwinds Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 936 originations, totaling $48,780,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 427 $54,715,000 $128,138 $1,463 7.81%
    $50k-75k 333 $25,165,000 $75,571 $915 7.79%
    $150k-250k 301 $59,905,000 $199,020 $2,767 7.61%
    $75k-100k 300 $31,440,000 $104,800 $1,232 7.84%
    $50k or less 155 $9,015,000 $58,161 $651 7.43%
    $250k+ 154 $112,590,000 $731,104 $5,580 6.86%

    Fairwinds Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 427 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 333 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 303 $61,185,000 $201,931 $1,947 7.40%
    30-36% 282 $52,980,000 $187,872 $1,954 7.73%
    <20% 101 $16,265,000 $161,040 $1,949 7.16%
    49% 97 $9,885,000 $101,907 $1,130 7.94%
    44% 96 $17,050,000 $177,604 $1,233 7.87%
    43% 82 $10,250,000 $125,000 $1,394 7.91%
    38% 75 $17,305,000 $230,733 $2,115 7.53%
    42% 66 $12,050,000 $182,576 $1,412 7.76%
    48% 65 $10,185,000 $156,692 $2,136 7.83%
    41% 63 $6,995,000 $111,032 $897 7.78%
    40% 62 $6,980,000 $112,581 $1,360 7.97%
    39% 60 $8,460,000 $141,000 $1,682 7.78%
    36% 59 $8,855,000 $150,085 $1,382 7.65%
    45% 58 $10,650,000 $183,621 $1,397 7.74%
    46% 56 $10,320,000 $184,286 $1,787 7.68%
    47% 56 $9,640,000 $172,143 $1,165 7.65%
    37% 53 $10,155,000 $191,604 $1,355 7.48%
    50-60% 35 $11,825,000 $337,857 $2,162 7.56%
    >60% 1 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $13,754 6.63%

    Fairwinds Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 303 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 282 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,248 $212,440,000 $170,224 $1,690 7.66%
    Not provided 245 $43,445,000 $177,327 $1,478 7.65%
    Asian 61 $19,545,000 $320,410 $2,545 7.19%
    Black 95 $14,515,000 $152,789 $1,300 7.83%
    Not applicable 8 $10,640,000 $1,330,000 $0 6.87%
    American Indian 18 $2,600,000 $144,444 $3,347 8.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,660 8.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    67.48%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    55.90%

    Fairwinds 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 1,678 $303,470,000 $180,852

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,678 $303,470,000 $180,852

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 334 $48,080,000 $143,952 $1,222 7.89%
    40-60% 111 $45,005,000 $405,450 $5,001 6.75%
    60-80% 173 $98,475,000 $569,220 $6,224 6.50%
    80-100% 138 $58,910,000 $426,884 $6,549 6.54%
    Under 20% 922 $53,000,000 $57,484 $49 8.06%