Whatcom Educational Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Whatcom Educational Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Whatcom Educational Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bellingham, Seattle, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, and Wenatchee among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Whatcom Educational 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. Whatcom Educational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.21% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.30% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.44% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.41% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.78% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.78% | 4/21/24 |
| 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
829Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$255,345,000Awards
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION - 2019
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 753 | $219,825,000 | $291,932 | $3,052 | 4.11% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $15,570,000 | $778,500 | $4,418 | 3.90% |
| MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 35 | $14,855,000 | $424,429 | $3,506 | 3.99% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 4 | $890,000 | $222,500 | $2,914 | 3.78% |
| Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $865,000 | $288,333 | $3,955 | 4.00% |
| WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $750,000 | $375,000 | $4,288 | 3.94% |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $665,000 | $221,667 | $3,159 | 3.92% |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $650,000 | $325,000 | $3,093 | 4.19% |
| OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $3,980 | 4.31% |
| Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $3,203 | 4.00% |
| Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $2,595 | 4.25% |
| KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $2,064 | 3.75% |
| Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,596 | 4.00% |
| YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $2,299 | 5.38% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 828 | $255,040,000 | $308,019 | $3,105 | 4.10% |
| USDA | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $5,223 | 3.38% |
For 2019, Whatcom Educational Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 828 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2019, Whatcom Educational Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 328 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 268 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2019, Whatcom Educational Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 523 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 170 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Whatcom Educational Credit Union's average total fees were $3,575, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 424 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2019, Whatcom Educational Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 492 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Whatcom Educational Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 415 originations, totaling $119,015,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Whatcom Educational Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 188 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 187 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Whatcom Educational Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 255 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 156 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications89.45%
Whatcom Educational Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination55.97%
Whatcom Educational 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 | 829 | $255,345,000 | $308,016 |