Clearwater Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Missoula, MT

LEI: 549300W2W119ZBFOWS21

Tax ID: 81-0289023

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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
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  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Clearwater Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Missoula, Great Falls, and Billings among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Clearwater Federal 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. Clearwater 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 6.71% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 4/21/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.04% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 4/21/24
    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

    536

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $116,440,000

    Awards

    CLEARWATER Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 527 $114,885,000 $217,998 $2,665 3.43%
    GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $2,004 3.16%
    BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $1,996 4.55%
    Clearwater Federal Credit Union's top markets include Missoula, Great Falls, and Billings among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against CLEARWATER Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    CLEARWATER Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 90
    PARK SIDE FINANCIAL
    Similarity Rank: 210
    Stockman Bank of Montana
    Similarity Rank: 918
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    Similarity Rank: 1815
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    Similarity Rank: 5985
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    Similarity Rank: 6104
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    Similarity Rank: 9022
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    Similarity Rank: 9612
    MANN FINANCIAL INC.
    Similarity Rank: 10140
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    Similarity Rank: 11690

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 532 $115,380,000 $216,880 $2,660 3.44%
    VA 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $1,886 3.16%

    For 2021, Clearwater Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 532 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 165 $29,335,000 $177,788 $2,257 3.47%
    Home Purchase 148 $42,430,000 $286,689 $3,343 3.84%
    Refi 135 $28,615,000 $211,963 $2,583 2.89%
    Cash Out Refi 70 $14,990,000 $214,143 $2,780 3.16%
    Other 18 $1,070,000 $59,444 $870 5.09%

    For 2021, Clearwater Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 165 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 148 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 294 $80,690,000 $274,456 $3,313 3.15%
    15 Year 135 $18,405,000 $136,333 $1,810 3.28%
    20 Year 74 $10,460,000 $141,351 $2,009 4.71%
    10 Year 25 $4,835,000 $193,400 $1,540 3.60%
    5 Year 6 $170,000 $28,333 $1,016 4.50%
    Other 2 $1,880,000 $940,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2021, Clearwater Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 294 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 135 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 363 $67,805,000 $186,791
    $1k-2k 100 $22,580,000 $225,800
    $2k-3k 38 $10,450,000 $275,000
    $3k-4k 15 $4,985,000 $332,333
    $5k+ 8 $3,850,000 $481,250
    $4k-5k 5 $2,055,000 $411,000

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,313, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 363 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 218 $56,030,000 $257,018
    2.5-3% 170 $39,130,000 $230,176
    <2.5% 66 $13,240,000 $200,606
    4-5% 46 $5,860,000 $127,391
    7-8% 16 $1,030,000 $64,375
    5-6% 13 $625,000 $48,077
    6-7% 7 $525,000 $75,000

    During 2021, Clearwater Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 218 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 225 $61,875,000 $275,000 $3,277 3.10%
    $100k-200k 141 $21,195,000 $150,319 $2,288 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 120 $6,790,000 $56,583 $1,124 4.60%
    $400k-600k 41 $19,435,000 $474,024 $4,603 3.15%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,835,000 $690,714 $3,237 3.91%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,310,000 $1,155,000 $18,817 3.56%

    2021 saw Clearwater Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 225 originations, totaling $61,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 124 $24,530,000 $197,823 $2,616 3.52%
    $75k-100k 121 $26,535,000 $219,298 $2,724 3.26%
    $100k-150k 114 $28,080,000 $246,316 $2,879 3.23%
    $50k or less 103 $12,785,000 $124,126 $1,903 3.85%
    $150k-250k 52 $14,300,000 $275,000 $3,233 3.33%
    $250k+ 15 $6,125,000 $408,333 $3,944 3.17%

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 124 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 121 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 134 $25,850,000 $192,910 $2,310 3.32%
    30-36% 104 $21,230,000 $204,135 $2,625 3.56%
    <20% 62 $12,420,000 $200,323 $2,518 3.01%
    39% 25 $5,725,000 $229,000 $3,043 4.10%
    41% 23 $5,495,000 $238,913 $2,962 3.73%
    43% 22 $5,230,000 $237,727 $2,931 3.45%
    36% 21 $4,995,000 $237,857 $3,029 3.33%
    44% 21 $4,645,000 $221,190 $3,143 3.67%
    40% 20 $4,060,000 $203,000 $2,645 3.77%
    42% 18 $3,430,000 $190,556 $2,044 3.74%
    37% 18 $3,290,000 $182,778 $2,135 3.47%
    38% 17 $4,715,000 $277,353 $3,125 3.21%
    48% 13 $2,805,000 $215,769 $2,882 3.22%
    46% 9 $2,085,000 $231,667 $3,256 3.04%
    45% 8 $2,380,000 $297,500 $3,128 3.61%
    47% 7 $1,595,000 $227,857 $3,347 3.07%
    49% 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $4,834 3.13%
    50-60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,122 3.13%

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 134 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 104 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 520 $111,250,000 $213,942 $2,659 3.43%
    Not applicable 4 $2,910,000 $727,500 $0 4.06%
    Not provided 3 $705,000 $235,000 $2,645 2.75%
    American Indian 3 $655,000 $218,333 $2,987 3.38%
    Asian 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,783 3.21%
    2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,740 5.56%
    Filipino 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,236 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.17%

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.58%

    Clearwater Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 536 $116,440,000 $217,239

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    536 $116,440,000 $217,239

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 81 $10,935,000 $135,000 $1,967 3.15%
    40-60% 117 $23,995,000 $205,085 $2,736 2.97%
    60-80% 184 $54,550,000 $296,467 $3,343 3.30%
    80-100% 83 $23,435,000 $282,349 $3,203 4.02%
    Under 20% 71 $3,525,000 $49,648 $923 4.22%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 33.3%
    COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY FHA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 8.3%
    COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 25.0%
    COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 33.3%