Westerra Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Denver, CO

LEI: 549300GYQ8ZT1NUXRM52

Tax ID: 84-0188017

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 31 reviews

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Review & Overview

Westerra Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Westerra Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Boulder, and Pueblo among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Westerra 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. Westerra Credit Union is typically an average 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.37% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.34% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.33% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.54% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.74% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.88% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.88% 3/28/24
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

941

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$213,945,000

Awards

WESTERRA CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Westerra Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.44%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Westerra Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,358.

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
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 853 $151,575,000 $177,696 $3,832 8.85%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $22,190,000 $1,232,778 $2,313 8.10%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $15,455,000 $1,030,333 $6,510 8.66%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $8,545,000 $406,905 $6,452 8.13%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $8,100,000 $2,025,000 $0 7.74%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,105,000 $421,000 $4,353 8.37%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $2,050,000 $205,000 $3,658 8.28%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,535,000 $511,667 $3,103 7.50%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $3,090 6.94%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,082 6.13%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,273 6.63%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 8.99%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,003 8.74%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.13%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.99%
Westerra Credit Union's top markets include Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Boulder, and Pueblo 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 705 $73,765,000 $104,631 n/a 9.38%
    Conventional 232 $138,090,000 $595,216 $3,670 7.00%
    FHA 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $15,010 6.96%
    VA 1 $725,000 $725,000 $26,200 7.50%

    For 2023, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 705 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 232 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 361 $36,565,000 $101,288 $1,326 9.32%
    Cash Out Refi 230 $35,850,000 $155,870 $4,426 8.82%
    Other 191 $15,225,000 $79,712 $838 9.49%
    Home Purchase 152 $121,970,000 $802,434 $5,134 6.68%
    Refi 7 $4,335,000 $619,286 $3,038 6.09%

    For 2023, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 361 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 230 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 760 $79,350,000 $104,408 $926 9.33%
    30 Year 148 $75,950,000 $513,176 $5,358 6.44%
    10 Year 21 $55,655,000 $2,650,238 $1,268 6.51%
    15 Year 11 $2,085,000 $189,545 $2,085 6.92%
    Other 1 $905,000 $905,000 $0 6.75%

    For 2023, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 760 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 148 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 128 $43,230,000 $337,734
    $1k-2k 30 $8,510,000 $283,667
    $5k+ 21 $14,795,000 $704,524
    $2k-3k 15 $6,495,000 $433,000
    $3k-4k 8 $4,920,000 $615,000
    $4k-5k 5 $2,905,000 $581,000

    Westerra Credit Union's average total fees were $5,358, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 128 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 689 $69,655,000 $101,096
    7-8% 104 $22,660,000 $217,885
    6-7% 94 $58,380,000 $621,064
    5-6% 47 $58,115,000 $1,236,489
    4-5% 7 $5,135,000 $733,571

    During 2023, Westerra Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 689 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 448 $24,620,000 $54,955 $1,033 9.45%
    $100k-200k 265 $36,325,000 $137,075 $1,967 8.94%
    $200k-400k 130 $37,430,000 $287,923 $3,211 7.95%
    $400k-600k 40 $19,000,000 $475,000 $5,851 6.69%
    $600k-1MM 34 $26,860,000 $790,000 $7,972 6.37%
    $1MM+ 24 $69,710,000 $2,904,583 $7,569 5.91%

    2023 saw Westerra Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 448 originations, totaling $24,620,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 252 $33,820,000 $134,206 $3,393 8.98%
    $150k-250k 229 $43,095,000 $188,188 $4,671 8.77%
    $50k-75k 143 $13,905,000 $97,238 $2,246 9.11%
    $75k-100k 143 $15,625,000 $109,266 $2,829 9.07%
    $250k+ 107 $48,665,000 $454,813 $6,272 7.91%
    $50k or less 40 $2,210,000 $55,250 $2,074 9.06%

    Westerra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 252 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 229 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 175 $29,775,000 $170,143 $5,523 8.80%
    30-36% 167 $23,665,000 $141,707 $4,324 8.85%
    <20% 69 $10,465,000 $151,667 $3,969 8.37%
    50-60% 56 $9,360,000 $167,143 $9,231 9.36%
    49% 47 $4,845,000 $103,085 $3,303 9.31%
    44% 44 $9,360,000 $212,727 $2,551 8.54%
    41% 42 $5,080,000 $120,952 $2,249 9.00%
    48% 40 $9,000,000 $225,000 $4,413 8.78%
    37% 36 $7,330,000 $203,611 $5,476 8.75%
    47% 35 $5,705,000 $163,000 $6,746 9.18%
    45% 32 $4,400,000 $137,500 $3,031 9.35%
    46% 31 $6,255,000 $201,774 $3,138 8.78%
    43% 28 $7,220,000 $257,857 $2,481 8.62%
    42% 27 $8,855,000 $327,963 $3,270 8.20%
    36% 26 $5,420,000 $208,462 $4,565 8.72%
    40% 25 $4,895,000 $195,800 $3,520 8.49%
    39% 22 $4,540,000 $206,364 $2,649 8.36%
    38% 20 $3,620,000 $181,000 $3,322 8.85%
    >60% 4 $270,000 $67,500 $1,456 8.99%

    Westerra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 175 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 167 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 710 $118,130,000 $166,380 $3,997 8.76%
    Not provided 145 $78,295,000 $539,966 $3,747 8.63%
    Black 47 $7,045,000 $149,894 $3,703 9.32%
    Asian 12 $2,850,000 $237,500 $4,072 9.70%
    Other Asian 5 $2,845,000 $569,000 $6,304 7.70%
    Asian Indian 3 $2,655,000 $885,000 $4,058 8.13%
    American Indian 14 $1,220,000 $87,143 $611 9.47%
    Chinese 3 $625,000 $208,333 $3,885 7.75%
    Korean 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.99%
    Filipino 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    75.19%

    Westerra Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.37%

    Westerra Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 941 $213,945,000 $227,359

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    941 $213,945,000 $227,359

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 191 $35,045,000 $183,482 $2,118 8.82%
    40-60% 51 $24,005,000 $470,686 $5,498 7.36%
    60-80% 65 $75,955,000 $1,168,538 $4,800 6.50%
    80-100% 55 $34,955,000 $635,545 $6,522 6.50%
    Under 20% 579 $43,985,000 $75,967 $1,148 9.37%