Red Rocks Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Littleton, CO

LEI: 5493009NZUFSRFRWTY71

Tax ID: 84-0808889

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

Red Rocks Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Improvement loans. Red Rocks Credit Union has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Greeley, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Red Rocks 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. Red Rocks 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) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.56% 4/5/25
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Originations

181

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$26,355,000

Relative Rate

Red Rocks Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.48%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.08%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Red Rocks Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,037.

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) 147 $21,865,000 $148,741 $2,349 9.30%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,220,000 $101,667 $0 9.50%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,180,000 $295,000 $3,868 9.33%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $648 9.89%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $560,000 $93,333 $0 10.65%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 10.23%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 12.00%
Red Rocks Credit Union's top markets include Denver, Greeley, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 170 $21,000,000 $123,529 n/a 9.48%
    Conventional 11 $5,355,000 $486,818 $2,178 8.26%

    For 2024, Red Rocks Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 170 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 11 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 77 $12,885,000 $167,338 $1,806 9.46%
    Home Improvement 50 $5,980,000 $119,600 $848 9.26%
    Other 41 $4,365,000 $106,463 $0 9.67%
    Home Purchase 9 $2,115,000 $235,000 $3,404 9.04%
    Refi 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $3,868 8.34%

    For 2024, Red Rocks Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 77 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 176 $22,070,000 $125,398 $629 9.49%
    30 Year 5 $4,285,000 $857,000 $4,037 6.48%

    For 2024, Red Rocks Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 176 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 5 $955,000 $191,000
    $1k-2k 5 $4,285,000 $857,000
    $2k-3k 1 $115,000 $115,000

    Red Rocks Credit Union's average total fees were $4,037, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 5 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 176 $22,070,000 $125,398
    6-7% 5 $4,285,000 $857,000

    During 2024, Red Rocks Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 176 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 89 $5,055,000 $56,798 $149 9.61%
    $100k-200k 52 $6,790,000 $130,577 $2,476 9.55%
    $200k-400k 34 $9,770,000 $287,353 $0 9.11%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,455,000 $485,000 $2,861 7.46%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,790,000 $895,000 $3,818 6.44%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $4,813 6.38%

    2024 saw Red Rocks Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 89 originations, totaling $5,055,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 57 $9,355,000 $164,123 $3,495 9.26%
    $250k+ 43 $9,875,000 $229,651 $2,382 9.09%
    $100k-150k 34 $3,430,000 $100,882 $0 9.75%
    $75k-100k 24 $2,050,000 $85,417 $0 9.65%
    $50k-75k 17 $1,095,000 $64,412 $224 9.69%
    $50k or less 6 $550,000 $91,667 $0 9.37%

    Red Rocks Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 57 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 43 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 36 $4,470,000 $124,167 $3,868 9.60%
    20-30% 21 $2,795,000 $133,095 $0 9.21%
    <20% 16 $1,830,000 $114,375 $0 9.16%
    50-60% 13 $1,655,000 $127,308 $0 9.54%
    37% 10 $1,160,000 $116,000 $0 9.46%
    49% 9 $2,945,000 $327,222 $4,813 9.11%
    48% 9 $955,000 $106,111 $2,476 9.12%
    46% 8 $1,570,000 $196,250 $848 9.04%
    45% 8 $960,000 $120,000 $0 9.61%
    47% 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $3,768 9.39%
    40% 7 $875,000 $125,000 $0 9.30%
    41% 7 $905,000 $129,286 $448 9.78%
    43% 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $3,868 9.57%
    36% 5 $1,155,000 $231,000 $1,934 9.55%
    39% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $0 9.92%
    44% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $0 9.66%
    38% 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 9.72%
    >60% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $0 8.99%
    42% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 8.99%

    Red Rocks Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 169 $22,885,000 $135,414 $1,697 9.46%
    Not provided 6 $2,660,000 $443,333 $4,341 8.04%
    Black 5 $585,000 $117,000 $0 9.34%
    Chinese 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.39%

    Red Rocks Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.48%

    Red Rocks Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 104 $12,230,000 $117,596
    NA 77 $14,125,000 $183,442

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    181 $26,355,000 $145,608

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $10,825,000 $230,319 $2,081 9.50%
    40-60% 4 $1,920,000 $480,000 $3,868 9.09%
    60-80% 2 $2,050,000 $1,025,000 $4,341 6.63%
    80-100% 1 $445,000 $445,000 $3,868 6.25%
    Under 20% 127 $11,115,000 $87,520 $324 9.45%