Westerra Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Denver, CO

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Review & Overview

Westerra Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Westerra Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Greeley 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.37% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.34% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.33% 4/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 4/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.54% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.74% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.88% 4/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.88% 4/22/24
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Originations

1,759

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$211,545,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,650 $195,150,000 $118,273 $3,626 5.12%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,480,000 $174,000 $4,011 4.77%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $3,325,000 $175,000 $3,544 4.84%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,330,000 $129,444 $2,800 5.01%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,000,000 $125,000 $2,159 4.86%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,905,000 $112,059 $3,558 5.66%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,090,000 $272,500 $3,158 4.88%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $570,000 $142,500 $4,144 4.97%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $6,853 4.81%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $2,727 5.00%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,792 4.50%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $2,509 6.46%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,633 4.63%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.75%
Westerra Credit Union's top markets include Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Greeley 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 1,230 $88,330,000 $71,813 n/a 5.18%
    Conventional 529 $123,215,000 $232,921 $3,608 4.95%

    For 2018, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,230 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 529 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 687 $47,725,000 $69,469 $2,635 5.17%
    Other 328 $22,500,000 $68,598 $1,725 5.63%
    Refi 278 $27,500,000 $98,921 $3,100 4.83%
    Home Purchase 243 $61,835,000 $254,465 $3,619 4.92%
    Cash Out Refi 223 $51,985,000 $233,117 $4,126 4.75%

    For 2018, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 687 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 328 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 1,211 $88,925,000 $73,431 $1,739 5.21%
    30 Year 391 $103,465,000 $264,616 $3,985 4.87%
    15 Year 89 $13,035,000 $146,461 $2,640 5.17%
    5 Year 44 $1,410,000 $32,045 $643 4.75%
    20 Year 24 $4,710,000 $196,250 $3,162 4.63%

    For 2018, Westerra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 1,211 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 391 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 303 $66,125,000 $218,234
    $2k-3k 76 $23,130,000 $304,342
    $<1k 49 $4,935,000 $100,714
    $3k-4k 25 $6,975,000 $279,000
    $5k+ 25 $9,405,000 $376,200
    $4k-5k 24 $7,580,000 $315,833

    Westerra Credit Union's average total fees were $3,985, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 303 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 558 $48,090,000 $86,183
    4-5% 512 $92,990,000 $181,621
    5-6% 373 $52,475,000 $140,684
    6-7% 156 $9,810,000 $62,885
    7-8% 91 $5,285,000 $58,077
    Over 8% 69 $2,895,000 $41,957

    During 2018, Westerra Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 558 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 940 $46,220,000 $49,170 $1,858 5.44%
    $100k-200k 469 $57,985,000 $123,635 $3,235 4.64%
    $200k-400k 296 $82,170,000 $277,601 $4,016 4.85%
    $400k-600k 50 $22,650,000 $453,000 $5,059 4.92%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,520,000 $630,000 $6,387 5.16%

    2018 saw Westerra Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 940 originations, totaling $46,220,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 436 $53,720,000 $123,211 $3,710 5.06%
    $50k-75k 416 $48,500,000 $116,587 $3,554 5.16%
    $75k-100k 336 $41,040,000 $122,143 $3,735 5.14%
    $150k-250k 280 $35,340,000 $126,214 $4,103 5.05%
    $50k or less 221 $22,685,000 $102,647 $3,242 5.22%
    $250k+ 61 $8,145,000 $133,525 $3,871 4.96%

    Westerra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 436 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 416 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 464 $45,790,000 $98,685 $3,605 4.92%
    30-36% 298 $32,990,000 $110,705 $3,639 5.23%
    <20% 266 $25,030,000 $94,098 $3,129 4.54%
    50-60% 70 $9,770,000 $139,571 $3,896 5.04%
    42% 63 $8,315,000 $131,984 $3,017 5.62%
    48% 51 $9,005,000 $176,569 $3,954 5.51%
    38% 50 $6,560,000 $131,200 $4,169 5.52%
    46% 50 $9,240,000 $184,800 $3,823 5.30%
    49% 46 $8,780,000 $190,870 $3,602 5.41%
    45% 45 $6,495,000 $144,333 $3,087 5.43%
    36% 45 $4,655,000 $103,444 $3,203 5.71%
    37% 44 $5,530,000 $125,682 $3,168 5.45%
    39% 43 $5,865,000 $136,395 $4,179 5.28%
    44% 41 $6,195,000 $151,098 $3,115 5.42%
    40% 40 $5,250,000 $131,250 $3,636 5.35%
    47% 40 $5,300,000 $132,500 $5,407 5.29%
    43% 39 $6,375,000 $163,462 $3,489 5.31%
    41% 37 $4,375,000 $118,243 $3,608 5.56%
    >60% 22 $4,970,000 $225,909 $3,415 5.02%

    Westerra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 464 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 298 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,422 $164,660,000 $115,795 $3,586 5.09%
    Not provided 202 $29,970,000 $148,366 $3,704 5.16%
    Black 85 $10,395,000 $122,294 $3,623 5.46%
    Asian 29 $3,495,000 $120,517 $3,185 4.95%
    American Indian 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $3,668 5.18%
    Japanese 2 $470,000 $235,000 $5,919 4.25%
    Korean 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,942 5.25%
    Asian Indian 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 4.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $275,000 $91,667 $3,004 5.67%
    Not applicable 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 4.00%
    Samoan 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.24%

    Westerra Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.31%

    Westerra Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,759 $211,545,000 $120,264

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $235,000 $235,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,758 $211,310,000 $120,199

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 400 $44,340,000 $110,850 $2,922 4.87%
    40-60% 161 $32,685,000 $203,012 $3,302 4.77%
    60-80% 188 $52,300,000 $278,191 $4,604 4.90%
    80-100% 107 $32,775,000 $306,308 $3,815 5.10%
    Under 20% 890 $46,340,000 $52,067 $1,565 5.34%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 15 65.2%
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 4.3%
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 13.0%
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 17.4%