Spire Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Falcon Heights, MN

LEI: 549300QDGMFASKEN7Z77

Tax ID: 41-0585825

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 48 reviews

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Review & Overview

Spire Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Spire Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Duluth, and Rochester among others. We have data for 61 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Spire 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. Spire 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.75% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.46% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.69% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.61% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.97% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.47% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.47% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

2,311

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$294,575,000
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Relative Rate

Spire Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.35%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.2%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Spire Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,784.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,917 $241,675,000 $126,069 $1,076 7.76%
Outside of Metro Areas 182 $20,270,000 $111,374 $1,253 7.49%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $4,760,000 $119,000 $1,321 7.73%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,500,000 $187,500 $2,227 7.03%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,660,000 $166,364 $1,477 7.25%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,025,000 $155,769 $1,883 7.62%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,750,000 $291,667 $3,380 7.08%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,360,000 $136,000 $1,728 6.89%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $910,000 $455,000 $2,414 7.89%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $835,000 $119,286 $1,948 6.86%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $2,809 8.33%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,008 6.50%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $605,000 $86,429 $360 7.79%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $4,475 5.88%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $1,937 7.14%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $495,000 $99,000 $1,204 7.85%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,868 7.18%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $5,604 7.13%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,088 6.75%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,332 6.44%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,404 6.13%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $375,000 $75,000 $583 8.16%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $2,674 6.43%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,557 5.63%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $365,000 $73,000 $265 8.39%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $223 7.75%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $350,000 $87,500 $1,180 7.43%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $1,015 6.98%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,500 6.83%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,773 7.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,088 6.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,900 7.58%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $231 7.75%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,260 5.63%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,092 6.95%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,210 6.38%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $475 8.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,454 7.13%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $430 8.75%
Barre, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,090 7.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,282 7.00%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,430 7.38%
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,778 6.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,580 6.13%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,876 6.00%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,679 6.63%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,084 8.75%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $281 8.15%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $953 11.40%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,071 5.38%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $514 8.90%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.63%
Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $280 8.25%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $692 7.15%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $690 7.15%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,603 10.90%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $543 7.90%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $693 8.75%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $737 8.90%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $676 8.75%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,393 8.75%
Spire Credit Union's top markets include Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Duluth, and Rochester among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,286 $292,270,000 $127,852 $1,160 7.71%
    HELOC 25 $2,305,000 $92,200 n/a 7.27%

    For 2024, Spire Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,286 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 836 $63,940,000 $76,483 $352 8.12%
    Other 549 $47,955,000 $87,350 $493 8.00%
    Cash Out Refi 442 $54,730,000 $123,824 $787 7.71%
    Home Purchase 411 $118,295,000 $287,822 $4,116 6.52%
    Refi 73 $9,655,000 $132,260 $1,124 7.33%

    For 2024, Spire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 836 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 549 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 855 $78,215,000 $91,480 $338 8.27%
    30 Year 482 $134,610,000 $279,274 $3,784 6.35%
    15 Year 469 $39,245,000 $83,678 $605 7.87%
    20 Year 183 $17,635,000 $96,366 $678 8.56%
    Other 168 $9,520,000 $56,667 $395 7.92%
    5 Year 138 $10,120,000 $73,333 $342 7.05%
    1 Year 16 $5,230,000 $326,875 $2,946 6.88%

    For 2024, Spire Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 855 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 482 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,859 $165,315,000 $88,927
    $1k-2k 346 $98,570,000 $284,884
    $2k-3k 26 $7,720,000 $296,923
    $3k-4k 21 $8,465,000 $403,095
    $5k+ 7 $2,865,000 $409,286
    $4k-5k 3 $815,000 $271,667

    Spire Credit Union's average total fees were $3,784, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,859 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 908 $82,160,000 $90,485
    7-8% 730 $65,440,000 $89,644
    6-7% 490 $94,700,000 $193,265
    5-6% 177 $50,675,000 $286,299
    4-5% 6 $1,600,000 $266,667

    During 2024, Spire Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 908 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,329 $70,655,000 $53,164 $397 8.02%
    $100k-200k 504 $67,310,000 $133,552 $1,070 7.79%
    $200k-400k 396 $110,810,000 $279,823 $3,136 6.83%
    $400k-600k 62 $29,050,000 $468,548 $4,628 6.43%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,315,000 $687,667 $4,794 6.06%
    $1MM+ 5 $6,435,000 $1,287,000 $8,068 6.22%

    2024 saw Spire Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,329 originations, totaling $70,655,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 694 $85,020,000 $122,507 $1,101 7.79%
    $150k-250k 504 $71,610,000 $142,083 $993 7.83%
    $75k-100k 446 $52,550,000 $117,825 $1,340 7.62%
    $50k-75k 377 $35,175,000 $93,302 $1,181 7.58%
    $250k+ 153 $34,415,000 $224,935 $1,517 7.67%
    $50k or less 119 $8,665,000 $72,815 $1,034 7.48%

    Spire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 694 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 504 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 416 $50,990,000 $122,572 $1,218 7.49%
    30-36% 398 $47,490,000 $119,322 $1,114 7.62%
    44% 219 $22,735,000 $103,813 $827 8.07%
    43% 160 $21,280,000 $133,000 $1,062 7.92%
    42% 131 $14,135,000 $107,901 $854 8.03%
    <20% 115 $13,585,000 $118,130 $1,150 7.58%
    39% 109 $12,845,000 $117,844 $1,160 7.74%
    38% 107 $15,315,000 $143,131 $1,265 7.67%
    41% 106 $12,700,000 $119,811 $1,079 7.78%
    40% 104 $13,490,000 $129,712 $1,186 7.90%
    37% 91 $9,075,000 $99,725 $807 7.77%
    36% 78 $9,690,000 $124,231 $1,179 7.56%
    49% 60 $10,220,000 $170,333 $1,658 7.63%
    47% 59 $11,065,000 $187,542 $2,082 7.44%
    48% 48 $7,710,000 $160,625 $1,725 7.42%
    45% 47 $8,475,000 $180,319 $1,723 7.65%
    46% 43 $5,775,000 $134,302 $1,371 7.73%
    50-60% 2 $480,000 $240,000 $236 8.08%

    Spire Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 416 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 398 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,837 $216,025,000 $117,597 $1,017 7.76%
    Asian 207 $39,425,000 $190,459 $2,527 7.23%
    Not provided 188 $25,800,000 $137,234 $1,190 7.71%
    Not applicable 16 $6,970,000 $435,625 $0 7.09%
    Black 52 $4,870,000 $93,654 $813 7.82%
    American Indian 10 $1,140,000 $114,000 $1,254 7.44%
    Other Asian 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,362 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.41%

    Spire Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.50%

    Spire Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,311 $294,575,000 $127,466

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,311 $294,575,000 $127,466

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 559 $61,685,000 $110,349 $618 8.07%
    40-60% 158 $29,630,000 $187,532 $1,786 7.21%
    60-80% 225 $70,065,000 $311,400 $3,130 6.70%
    80-100% 226 $71,900,000 $318,142 $4,356 6.46%
    Under 20% 1,143 $61,295,000 $53,626 $336 8.04%