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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. White Sands Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Las Cruces, El Paso, Santa Fe, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque among others. We have data for 9 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. White Sands Federal 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.79% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.58% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/21/24
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Originations

131

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,455,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $16,625,000 $155,374 $4,420 3.82%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,175,000 $288,636 $4,977 3.03%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,470,000 $735,000 $3,555 3.69%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,240,000 $620,000 $21,868 3.06%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $1,488 3.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $26,362 3.31%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $7,790 2.75%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $22,584 2.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $85,000 $85,000 $10,017 3.50%
White Sands Federal Credit Union's top markets include Las Cruces, El Paso, Santa Fe, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 127 $24,155,000 $190,197 $5,208 3.65%
    HELOC 4 $300,000 $75,000 n/a 5.00%

    For 2020, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 127 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 50 $9,950,000 $199,000 $3,747 3.33%
    Refi 34 $7,980,000 $234,706 $2,078 3.32%
    Home Purchase 26 $5,450,000 $209,615 $14,796 3.53%
    Other 18 $830,000 $46,111 $496 5.74%
    Home Improvement 3 $245,000 $81,667 $809 3.04%

    For 2020, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 50 $11,990,000 $239,800 $6,403 3.44%
    15 Year 41 $8,525,000 $207,927 $4,901 3.35%
    10 Year 31 $2,535,000 $81,774 $3,983 4.61%
    20 Year 6 $940,000 $156,667 $3,718 3.35%
    Other 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,027 3.83%

    For 2020, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 41 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 116 $22,240,000 $191,724
    $1k-2k 10 $1,780,000 $178,000
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    White Sands Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,403, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 116 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 62 $11,280,000 $181,935
    2.5-3% 38 $10,730,000 $282,368
    4-5% 15 $1,065,000 $71,000
    6-7% 9 $315,000 $35,000
    <2.5% 5 $955,000 $191,000
    5-6% 1 $75,000 $75,000
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2020, White Sands Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 62 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 47 $2,755,000 $58,617 $5,027 4.50%
    $100k-200k 40 $5,960,000 $149,000 $2,738 3.41%
    $200k-400k 34 $9,190,000 $270,294 $7,205 3.09%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,155,000 $450,714 $11,032 3.04%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,520,000 $1,260,000 $2,912 3.23%
    $600k-1MM 1 $875,000 $875,000 $5,110 2.88%

    2020 saw White Sands Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 47 originations, totaling $2,755,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 40 $6,430,000 $160,750 $5,481 3.98%
    $150k-250k 24 $4,690,000 $195,417 $3,368 3.69%
    $75k-100k 24 $3,890,000 $162,083 $5,003 3.54%
    $50k or less 17 $1,565,000 $92,059 $6,559 3.55%
    $250k+ 14 $6,480,000 $462,857 $7,253 3.29%
    $50k-75k 12 $1,400,000 $116,667 $4,025 3.68%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 40 $7,600,000 $190,000 $6,200 3.76%
    30-36% 29 $4,905,000 $169,138 $4,635 3.69%
    <20% 26 $4,900,000 $188,462 $3,532 3.61%
    41% 7 $2,135,000 $305,000 $6,182 4.23%
    36% 7 $965,000 $137,857 $4,427 3.19%
    37% 5 $405,000 $81,000 $1,112 3.85%
    39% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,618 4.78%
    45% 3 $635,000 $211,667 $1,781 3.00%
    44% 3 $875,000 $291,667 $31,290 3.37%
    42% 3 $655,000 $218,333 $2,400 3.46%
    50-60% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $2,465 3.63%
    43% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $4,395 3.73%
    40% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,005 2.50%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 127 $24,205,000 $190,591 $5,237 3.68%
    Asian 2 $140,000 $70,000 $951 4.13%
    Black 2 $110,000 $55,000 $7,732 3.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.13%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.70%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 131 $24,455,000 $186,679

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $95,000 $95,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 130 $24,360,000 $187,385

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $995,000 $90,455 $2,538 4.31%
    40-60% 14 $1,750,000 $125,000 $4,001 3.51%
    60-80% 53 $12,415,000 $234,245 $5,090 3.41%
    80-100% 38 $8,690,000 $228,684 $7,796 3.35%
    Under 20% 15 $605,000 $40,333 $363 5.30%