Desert Financial Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Phoenix, AZ

LEI: 549300HFXTV55C2HHM89

Tax ID: 86-0096740

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Review & Overview

Desert Financial Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Show Low, Flagstaff, and Payson among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Desert Financial Federal 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. They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.03% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 11/21/24
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Originations

5,601

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$552,345,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5,465 $538,735,000 $98,579 $0 3.15%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $4,470,000 $101,591 $0 3.14%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $2,780,000 $115,833 $0 3.33%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,500,000 $125,000 $0 3.12%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,350,000 $83,929 $0 3.17%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $690,000 $69,000 $0 3.13%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $305,000 $61,000 $0 2.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 2.99%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 3.75%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%
Desert Financial Federal Credit Union's top markets include Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Show Low, Flagstaff, and Payson among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 5,601 $552,345,000 $98,615 n/a 3.15%

    For 2021, Desert Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 5,601 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 3,943 $374,405,000 $94,954 $0 3.12%
    Other 1,206 $111,840,000 $92,736 $0 3.08%
    Refi 434 $63,810,000 $147,028 $0 3.63%
    Home Purchase 18 $2,290,000 $127,222 $0 3.03%

    For 2021, Desert Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 3,943 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 1,206 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 5,600 $552,240,000 $98,614 $0 3.15%
    20 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.13%

    For 2021, Desert Financial Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 5,600 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 4,829 $456,775,000 $94,590
    4-5% 378 $38,090,000 $100,767
    3-4% 368 $56,540,000 $153,641
    5-6% 25 $925,000 $37,000
    6-7% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2021, Desert Financial Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 4,829 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 3,508 $195,280,000 $55,667 $0 3.13%
    $100k-200k 1,511 $192,855,000 $127,634 $0 3.16%
    $200k-400k 514 $130,450,000 $253,794 $0 3.20%
    $400k-600k 64 $30,040,000 $469,375 $0 3.23%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,215,000 $738,333 $0 3.46%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 2.99%

    2021 saw Desert Financial Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 3,508 originations, totaling $195,280,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,571 $152,965,000 $97,368 $0 3.13%
    $150k-250k 1,141 $134,825,000 $118,164 $0 3.14%
    $50k-75k 1,067 $88,595,000 $83,032 $0 3.15%
    $75k-100k 997 $85,005,000 $85,261 $0 3.15%
    $50k or less 521 $37,825,000 $72,601 $0 3.21%
    $250k+ 304 $53,130,000 $174,770 $0 3.14%

    Desert Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,571 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 1,141 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,536 $144,700,000 $94,206 $0 3.15%
    30-36% 1,063 $101,475,000 $95,461 $0 3.16%
    <20% 848 $85,290,000 $100,578 $0 3.14%
    46% 245 $24,435,000 $99,735 $0 3.14%
    43% 188 $17,630,000 $93,777 $0 3.14%
    41% 178 $17,920,000 $100,674 $0 3.11%
    39% 172 $17,880,000 $103,953 $0 3.15%
    36% 169 $15,905,000 $94,112 $0 3.18%
    44% 167 $17,925,000 $107,335 $0 3.14%
    47% 165 $17,325,000 $105,000 $0 3.12%
    40% 163 $14,085,000 $86,411 $0 3.16%
    37% 163 $15,385,000 $94,387 $0 3.15%
    38% 149 $14,265,000 $95,738 $0 3.11%
    45% 142 $14,740,000 $103,803 $0 3.12%
    42% 136 $14,460,000 $106,324 $0 3.15%
    48% 43 $6,125,000 $142,442 $0 3.05%
    50-60% 41 $7,575,000 $184,756 $0 3.18%
    49% 28 $4,390,000 $156,786 $0 3.23%
    >60% 4 $780,000 $195,000 $0 2.99%

    Desert Financial Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,536 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1,063 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,822 $476,970,000 $98,915 $0 3.15%
    Black 342 $32,180,000 $94,094 $0 3.09%
    Asian 161 $19,245,000 $119,534 $0 3.18%
    Not provided 192 $16,660,000 $86,771 $0 3.19%
    American Indian 58 $4,890,000 $84,310 $0 3.08%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 26 $2,400,000 $92,308 $0 3.10%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    71.10%

    Desert Financial Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.56%

    Desert Financial Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,601 $552,345,000 $98,615

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5,601 $552,345,000 $98,615

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,705 $221,145,000 $129,704 $0 3.19%
    40-60% 347 $77,055,000 $222,061 $0 3.24%
    60-80% 143 $40,835,000 $285,559 $0 3.25%
    80-100% 14 $3,560,000 $254,286 $0 3.20%
    Under 20% 3,391 $209,695,000 $61,839 $0 3.11%