White Sands Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Las Cruces, NM

LEI: 549300N53R53ZHSNZ234

Tax ID: 85-0119233

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Review & Overview

White Sands Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. White Sands Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Las Cruces, El Paso, Albuquerque, Durango, and Pullman among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

White Sands Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. White Sands Federal 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 5.79% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.58% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/18/24
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Originations

126

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$18,160,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $11,240,000 $119,574 $1,535 4.64%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,850,000 $185,000 $2,073 3.74%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $1,724 3.79%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $0 3.95%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 3.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $665,000 $95,000 $2,268 5.11%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $2,908 4.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,021 3.75%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,533 3.88%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,706 4.50%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.88%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.25%
White Sands Federal Credit Union's top markets include Las Cruces, El Paso, Albuquerque, Durango, and Pullman among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 124 $18,080,000 $145,806 $1,709 4.51%
    HELOC 2 $80,000 $40,000 n/a 6.38%

    For 2019, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 124 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 37 $7,365,000 $199,054 $2,245 4.41%
    Cash Out Refi 34 $4,430,000 $130,294 $1,792 4.16%
    Refi 26 $4,750,000 $182,692 $1,945 3.98%
    Other 16 $610,000 $38,125 $432 6.23%
    Home Improvement 13 $1,005,000 $77,308 $1,118 4.95%

    For 2019, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 42 $9,950,000 $236,905 $2,160 3.98%
    15 Year 35 $3,865,000 $110,429 $1,897 3.99%
    10 Year 31 $1,345,000 $43,387 $553 5.76%
    20 Year 13 $2,465,000 $189,615 $2,273 4.08%
    Other 4 $520,000 $130,000 $2,336 6.81%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2019, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 42 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 35 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 36 $4,130,000 $114,722
    $2k-3k 1 $115,000 $115,000

    White Sands Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $2,160, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 36 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 64 $11,800,000 $184,375
    4-5% 31 $4,635,000 $149,516
    6-7% 17 $735,000 $43,235
    5-6% 5 $155,000 $31,000
    Over 8% 4 $400,000 $100,000
    2.5-3% 3 $375,000 $125,000
    7-8% 2 $60,000 $30,000

    During 2019, White Sands Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 64 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 62 $3,430,000 $55,323 $1,274 5.12%
    $100k-200k 36 $5,150,000 $143,056 $2,056 3.94%
    $200k-400k 22 $5,910,000 $268,636 $2,228 4.03%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,850,000 $462,500 $2,717 4.03%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $0 3.95%
    $600k-1MM 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 3.95%

    2019 saw White Sands Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 62 originations, totaling $3,430,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 33 $3,425,000 $103,788 $1,566 4.44%
    $100k-150k 32 $4,920,000 $153,750 $1,865 4.70%
    $50k or less 19 $1,215,000 $63,947 $1,445 4.40%
    $150k-250k 18 $3,350,000 $186,111 $1,774 4.60%
    $75k-100k 15 $2,105,000 $140,333 $1,806 4.53%
    $250k+ 9 $3,145,000 $349,444 $2,329 4.53%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 33 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 32 $5,000,000 $156,250 $1,813 4.07%
    30-36% 30 $4,470,000 $149,000 $1,697 4.27%
    <20% 23 $2,085,000 $90,652 $1,356 4.67%
    39% 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $2,075 4.92%
    42% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $1,268 5.08%
    41% 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $1,867 3.71%
    37% 4 $280,000 $70,000 $2,094 5.43%
    38% 4 $180,000 $45,000 $1,267 5.39%
    >60% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,676 7.60%
    36% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,814 5.41%
    43% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,410 5.85%
    46% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $2,753 3.94%
    50-60% 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,527 3.94%
    47% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.13%
    48% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.95%
    49% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,210 8.50%
    44% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.50%
    40% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,124 3.75%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 32 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 125 $17,355,000 $138,840 $1,709 4.55%
    American Indian 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 3.95%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.48%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.44%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 126 $18,160,000 $144,127

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 125 $18,125,000 $145,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $785,000 $52,333 $1,132 4.85%
    40-60% 18 $2,030,000 $112,778 $1,646 4.22%
    60-80% 40 $6,450,000 $161,250 $2,134 4.17%
    80-100% 34 $7,020,000 $206,471 $2,095 4.16%
    Under 20% 16 $520,000 $32,500 $292 6.46%