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 and Cash Out Refi loans. White Sands Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Las Cruces, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Austin among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

White Sands Federal Credit Union has a below 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

13

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,145,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,630,000 $163,000 $3,235 4.33%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $13,059 4.75%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $11,348 4.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,104 3.25%
White Sands Federal Credit Union's top markets include Las Cruces, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Austin among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 13 $3,145,000 $241,923 $5,219 4.29%

    For 2022, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 13 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 6 $2,110,000 $351,667 $8,532 3.98%
    Other 4 $190,000 $47,500 $1,525 5.41%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $845,000 $281,667 $4,623 3.42%

    For 2022, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 6 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 7 $2,625,000 $375,000 $6,775 3.84%
    10 Year 5 $305,000 $61,000 $1,525 5.13%
    15 Year 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,104 3.25%

    For 2022, White Sands Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 7 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 6 $1,730,000 $288,333
    $1k-2k 4 $190,000 $47,500

    White Sands Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,775, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 6 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 7 $1,155,000 $165,000
    4-5% 3 $1,345,000 $448,333
    2.5-3% 1 $535,000 $535,000
    5-6% 1 $45,000 $45,000
    6-7% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2022, White Sands Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.84%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 7 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $6,916 3.73%
    $100,000 or less 4 $190,000 $47,500 $1,525 5.41%
    $100k-200k 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,293 4.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $13,059 4.75%
    $400k-600k 1 $535,000 $535,000 $6,597 2.75%

    2022 saw White Sands Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 5 originations, totaling $1,195,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,583 4.11%
    $250k+ 3 $1,415,000 $471,667 $12,204 4.42%
    $150k-250k 2 $750,000 $375,000 $7,851 3.00%
    $50k-75k 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,239 3.63%
    $75k-100k 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,500 6.48%
    $50k or less 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,293 4.00%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 3 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 3 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $6,405 4.57%
    30-36% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $3,046 3.71%
    <20% 2 $750,000 $375,000 $7,851 3.00%
    39% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,293 4.00%
    42% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $11,348 4.50%
    44% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,978 3.50%
    36% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,500 6.00%
    38% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,500 6.95%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 3 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 3 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 13 $3,145,000 $241,923 $5,219 4.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.52%

    White Sands Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -38.46%

    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 13 $3,145,000 $241,923

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    13 $3,145,000 $241,923

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,500 5.35%
    40-60% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $5,699 3.63%
    60-80% 3 $1,755,000 $585,000 $8,071 3.83%
    80-100% 4 $880,000 $220,000 $6,973 3.84%
    Under 20% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,550 5.48%