American Southwest Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SIERRA VISTA, AZ

LEI: 549300HWQV4ZV6WMCK88

Tax ID: 86-0148533

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Review & Overview

American Southwest Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. American Southwest Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Sierra Vista, Tucson, Nogales, Phoenix, and Lake Charles among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Southwest Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. American Southwest 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.13% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 5/4/24
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Originations

83

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,855,000

Awards

American Southwest Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $6,840,000 $110,323 $2,405 4.58%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,385,000 $125,909 $2,362 4.77%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $655,000 $131,000 $2,762 4.80%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $380,000 $190,000 $2,879 3.48%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,530 4.13%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,524 4.13%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,358 4.13%
American Southwest Credit Union's top markets include Sierra Vista, Tucson, Nogales, Phoenix, and Lake Charles among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 72 $9,500,000 $131,944 $2,506 4.44%
    HELOC 11 $355,000 $32,273 n/a 5.45%

    For 2019, American Southwest Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 72 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 11 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 51 $4,645,000 $91,078 $1,955 4.76%
    Home Purchase 21 $3,515,000 $167,381 $3,770 4.20%
    Refi 11 $1,695,000 $154,091 $2,234 4.42%

    For 2019, American Southwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 35 $6,015,000 $171,857 $3,140 4.33%
    15 Year 20 $1,910,000 $95,500 $2,144 4.66%
    20 Year 14 $650,000 $46,429 $2,106 5.30%
    10 Year 11 $955,000 $86,818 $1,476 4.25%
    5 Year 2 $270,000 $135,000 $798 4.93%
    Other 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,763 4.02%

    For 2019, American Southwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 35 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 32 $2,300,000 $71,875
    $1k-2k 28 $4,510,000 $161,071
    $2k-3k 9 $2,165,000 $240,556
    $3k-4k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    American Southwest Credit Union's average total fees were $3,140, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 32 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 40 $5,470,000 $136,750
    3-4% 20 $3,260,000 $163,000
    5-6% 20 $940,000 $47,000
    6-7% 2 $160,000 $80,000
    2.5-3% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2019, American Southwest Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.33%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 40 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 40 $1,960,000 $49,000 $1,599 4.89%
    $100k-200k 30 $4,330,000 $144,333 $2,652 4.34%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,565,000 $274,231 $4,203 4.13%

    2019 saw American Southwest Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 40 originations, totaling $1,960,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 24 $2,830,000 $117,917 $2,458 4.72%
    $50k or less 24 $2,000,000 $83,333 $2,191 4.72%
    $100k-150k 15 $2,465,000 $164,333 $3,312 4.54%
    $75k-100k 10 $890,000 $89,000 $1,875 4.24%
    $150k-250k 6 $630,000 $105,000 $2,711 4.58%
    $250k+ 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $2,717 3.76%

    American Southwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 24 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 26 $3,190,000 $122,692 $2,547 4.50%
    <20% 18 $2,270,000 $126,111 $2,285 4.27%
    39% 16 $1,350,000 $84,375 $2,659 5.01%
    30-36% 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $2,659 4.52%
    38% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $2,547 4.68%
    36% 5 $675,000 $135,000 $2,713 4.13%
    50-60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,753 5.50%
    37% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,358 4.13%
    44% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.50%

    American Southwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 78 $8,990,000 $115,256 $2,466 4.59%
    Asian 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,386 4.56%
    Black 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,170 3.50%
    Not provided 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,128 4.13%
    American Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,073 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.09%

    American Southwest Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.16%

    American Southwest Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 83 $9,855,000 $118,735

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 12 $900,000 $75,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 71 $8,955,000 $126,127

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $725,000 $65,909 $1,551 4.78%
    40-60% 12 $1,420,000 $118,333 $1,970 4.38%
    60-80% 18 $2,740,000 $152,222 $2,579 4.39%
    80-100% 24 $4,400,000 $183,333 $3,558 4.24%
    Under 20% 18 $570,000 $31,667 $1,116 5.20%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%