Credit Union West Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Glendale, AZ

LEI: 54930065Z1DW0CWIZQ58

Tax ID: 86-0108241

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Review & Overview

Credit Union West is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Credit Union West has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Riverside among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Credit Union West 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. Credit Union West 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) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.04% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 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

900

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$114,100,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 781 $93,505,000 $119,725 $1,550 5.26%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $17,795,000 $191,344 $3,186 3.68%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $865,000 $66,538 $600 6.26%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $680,000 $170,000 $3,486 2.94%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,026 3.38%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,294 3.50%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,611 3.25%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $806 6.63%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $617 6.13%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,795 3.13%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,011 3.75%
Credit Union West's top markets include Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Riverside among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 891 $111,835,000 $125,516 $1,698 5.11%
    VA 9 $2,265,000 $251,667 $3,768 3.40%

    For 2020, Credit Union West's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 891 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 413 $28,245,000 $68,390 $493 6.31%
    Refi 176 $37,320,000 $212,045 $3,330 3.10%
    Other 159 $13,945,000 $87,704 $953 5.67%
    Cash Out Refi 116 $25,220,000 $217,414 $3,809 3.46%
    Home Purchase 36 $9,370,000 $260,278 $4,555 3.71%

    For 2020, Credit Union West's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 413 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 176 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 358 $31,690,000 $88,520 $1,034 5.69%
    30 Year 261 $62,015,000 $237,605 $3,783 3.39%
    20 Year 146 $12,600,000 $86,301 $750 6.65%
    Other 71 $4,205,000 $59,225 $620 4.73%
    10 Year 60 $3,480,000 $58,000 $576 5.71%
    5 Year 4 $110,000 $27,500 $374 4.31%

    For 2020, Credit Union West's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 358 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 261 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 558 $37,150,000 $66,577
    $1k-2k 202 $44,360,000 $219,604
    $2k-3k 82 $17,530,000 $213,780
    $3k-4k 26 $5,830,000 $224,231
    $5k+ 17 $4,805,000 $282,647
    $4k-5k 15 $4,425,000 $295,000

    Credit Union West's average total fees were $3,783, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 558 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 303 $18,205,000 $60,083
    3-4% 244 $49,420,000 $202,541
    2.5-3% 127 $27,565,000 $217,047
    7-8% 69 $4,275,000 $61,957
    5-6% 57 $3,035,000 $53,246
    4-5% 49 $5,815,000 $118,673
    Over 8% 29 $1,555,000 $53,621
    <2.5% 22 $4,230,000 $192,273

    During 2020, Credit Union West's average interest rate for loans was 3.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 303 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 507 $25,865,000 $51,016 $475 6.21%
    $200k-400k 184 $49,630,000 $269,728 $3,767 3.38%
    $100k-200k 182 $26,570,000 $145,989 $2,672 4.02%
    $400k-600k 27 $12,035,000 $445,741 $4,685 3.28%

    2020 saw Credit Union West place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 507 originations, totaling $25,865,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 288 $34,690,000 $120,451 $1,420 5.51%
    $150k-250k 185 $24,765,000 $133,865 $1,321 5.68%
    $75k-100k 174 $21,680,000 $124,598 $1,789 4.88%
    $50k-75k 147 $19,265,000 $131,054 $2,377 4.30%
    $50k or less 74 $8,730,000 $117,973 $2,515 3.89%
    $250k+ 29 $4,375,000 $150,862 $1,470 5.71%

    Credit Union West lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 288 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 185 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 229 $32,015,000 $139,803 $1,971 4.70%
    30-36% 194 $23,450,000 $120,876 $1,650 5.28%
    <20% 73 $9,745,000 $133,493 $2,075 3.93%
    40% 47 $5,985,000 $127,340 $1,443 5.41%
    41% 44 $4,640,000 $105,455 $1,374 5.55%
    39% 43 $4,985,000 $115,930 $1,430 5.91%
    36% 43 $5,495,000 $127,791 $1,541 5.12%
    44% 38 $5,700,000 $150,000 $2,501 4.74%
    42% 34 $4,370,000 $128,529 $1,910 5.48%
    38% 27 $2,325,000 $86,111 $996 5.71%
    37% 27 $2,445,000 $90,556 $1,327 5.73%
    43% 23 $2,295,000 $99,783 $1,064 5.71%
    45% 23 $3,405,000 $148,043 $1,830 5.30%
    46% 14 $1,500,000 $107,143 $1,018 5.91%
    47% 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $1,221 5.40%
    48% 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $2,665 4.92%
    49% 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $1,990 5.03%
    >60% 8 $880,000 $110,000 $435 6.05%
    50-60% 4 $600,000 $150,000 $1,726 4.59%

    Credit Union West lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 229 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 194 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 729 $90,505,000 $124,150 $1,638 5.16%
    Not provided 107 $15,895,000 $148,551 $2,406 4.73%
    Black 31 $3,765,000 $121,452 $1,492 5.15%
    Asian 21 $2,905,000 $138,333 $1,882 4.64%
    American Indian 10 $920,000 $92,000 $873 5.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $110,000 $55,000 $326 5.37%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.30%

    Credit Union West has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    39.44%

    Credit Union West 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 900 $114,100,000 $126,778

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 5 $605,000 $121,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 895 $113,495,000 $126,810

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 139 $12,525,000 $90,108 $955 5.50%
    40-60% 92 $16,050,000 $174,457 $2,717 3.35%
    60-80% 192 $47,310,000 $246,406 $3,888 3.36%
    80-100% 63 $18,135,000 $287,857 $4,252 3.39%
    Under 20% 414 $20,080,000 $48,502 $362 6.42%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Credit Plus Inc Conventional home mortgage Improper use of your report 1 50.0%
    Credit Plus Inc FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%