Azura Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Topeka, KS

LEI: 549300CPT4UV65RIEU74

Tax ID: 48-0625190

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

Azura Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Azura Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Topeka, Kansas City, Ottawa, Manhattan, and Lawrence among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Azura 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. Azura 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.63% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
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Originations

174

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,620,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Azura Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.44%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.96%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Azura Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $1,950.

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
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 137 $8,215,000 $59,964 $900 8.35%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $1,525,000 $61,000 $467 8.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $400,000 $100,000 $1,880 8.38%
Ottawa, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $2,039 7.71%
MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $176 8.63%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 7.75%
Atchison, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.25%
Azura Credit Union's top markets include Topeka, Kansas City, Ottawa, Manhattan, and Lawrence among others.

Their top states include:
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 123 $5,835,000 $47,439 n/a 8.52%
    Conventional 50 $4,660,000 $93,200 $892 8.04%
    VA 1 $125,000 $125,000 $650 7.63%

    For 2023, Azura Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 123 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 50 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 73 $3,185,000 $43,630 $0 8.54%
    Other 37 $1,875,000 $50,676 $0 8.45%
    Refi 31 $2,125,000 $68,548 $524 8.48%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $780,000 $43,333 $285 8.22%
    Home Purchase 15 $2,655,000 $177,000 $2,029 7.39%

    For 2023, Azura Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 73 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 37 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 123 $5,835,000 $47,439 $0 8.52%
    15 Year 21 $1,155,000 $55,000 $331 8.70%
    30 Year 14 $2,570,000 $183,571 $1,950 7.44%
    10 Year 9 $325,000 $36,111 $332 7.89%
    20 Year 4 $660,000 $165,000 $1,753 7.41%
    5 Year 3 $75,000 $25,000 $328 7.33%

    For 2023, Azura Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 123 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 51 $4,785,000 $93,824

    Azura Credit Union's average total fees were $1,950, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 51 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 112 $5,180,000 $46,250
    7-8% 51 $4,575,000 $89,706
    6-7% 11 $865,000 $78,636

    During 2023, Azura Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 112 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 152 $6,700,000 $44,079 $447 8.49%
    $100k-200k 17 $2,265,000 $133,235 $1,791 7.58%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $2,687 7.63%
    $400k-600k 1 $435,000 $435,000 $1,379 7.50%

    2023 saw Azura Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 152 originations, totaling $6,700,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 48 $3,030,000 $63,125 $761 8.44%
    $75k-100k 34 $1,810,000 $53,235 $740 8.35%
    $50k-75k 33 $1,775,000 $53,788 $993 8.52%
    $150k-250k 26 $2,300,000 $88,462 $691 8.42%
    $50k or less 17 $525,000 $30,882 $518 8.13%
    $250k+ 6 $590,000 $98,333 $3,374 8.13%

    Azura Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 34 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 44 $2,390,000 $54,318 $839 8.32%
    30-36% 30 $2,320,000 $77,333 $992 8.24%
    <20% 20 $1,100,000 $55,000 $1,571 7.98%
    44% 20 $1,070,000 $53,500 $225 8.98%
    36% 10 $780,000 $78,000 $836 8.08%
    40% 9 $345,000 $38,333 $349 8.86%
    41% 9 $375,000 $41,667 $277 8.17%
    39% 8 $480,000 $60,000 $852 8.64%
    37% 7 $575,000 $82,143 $1,819 8.05%
    43% 6 $320,000 $53,333 $0 8.54%
    45% 4 $540,000 $135,000 $696 8.50%
    42% 3 $135,000 $45,000 $1,779 9.63%
    38% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,323 7.69%
    47% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $176 8.00%
    50-60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.25%

    Azura Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 44 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 157 $9,275,000 $59,076 $858 8.36%
    Not provided 12 $1,150,000 $95,833 $1,291 8.34%
    Black 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 8.92%
    American Indian 2 $60,000 $30,000 $599 8.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.85%

    Azura Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -25.86%

    Azura 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 174 $10,620,000 $61,034

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    174 $10,620,000 $61,034

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $3,385,000 $52,077 $410 8.39%
    40-60% 15 $1,565,000 $104,333 $1,268 8.23%
    60-80% 12 $1,320,000 $110,000 $1,653 7.64%
    80-100% 12 $1,890,000 $157,500 $1,907 7.77%
    Under 20% 70 $2,460,000 $35,143 $216 8.63%