Wave Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Warwick, RI

LEI: 549300XPRW4X0ADUZ549

Tax ID: 05-0187807

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Review & Overview

Wave Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi loans. Wave Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Providence, Augusta, Barnstable Town, and Norwich among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Wave Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Wave 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 6.27% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/2/24
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Originations

60

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$6,130,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $5,770,000 $103,036 $1,698 4.69%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 3.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,064 4.25%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $30,000 $15,000 $225 5.37%
Wave Federal Credit Union's top markets include Providence, Augusta, Barnstable Town, and Norwich among others.

Their top states include:
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 60 $6,130,000 $102,167 $1,421 4.67%

    For 2018, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 60 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 45 $4,925,000 $109,444 $2,591 4.42%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $880,000 $110,000 $277 5.80%
    Other 3 $35,000 $11,667 $225 4.99%
    Home Purchase 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.75%
    Home Improvement 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 5.24%

    For 2018, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 25 $3,175,000 $127,000 $0 3.57%
    20 Year 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $277 6.45%
    5 Year 6 $330,000 $55,000 $225 4.62%
    10 Year 6 $260,000 $43,333 $0 5.16%
    30 Year 5 $765,000 $153,000 $3,118 4.70%
    15 Year 5 $505,000 $101,000 $2,064 5.34%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.99%

    For 2018, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2 $230,000 $115,000

    Wave Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,118, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 22 $2,760,000 $125,455
    4-5% 18 $1,490,000 $82,778
    5-6% 10 $790,000 $79,000
    6-7% 4 $280,000 $70,000
    7-8% 3 $325,000 $108,333
    2.5-3% 2 $380,000 $190,000
    Over 8% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2018, Wave Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 22 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 38 $2,100,000 $55,263 $1,144 4.66%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,165,000 $144,333 $277 5.02%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $3,118 4.14%
    $400k-600k 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 3.25%

    2018 saw Wave Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 38 originations, totaling $2,100,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 15 $1,505,000 $100,333 $3,118 4.60%
    $100k-150k 13 $1,255,000 $96,538 $225 4.65%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,030,000 $85,833 $2,064 4.56%
    $150k-250k 10 $1,360,000 $136,000 $277 4.97%
    $50k or less 8 $670,000 $83,750 $0 4.26%
    $250k+ 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 6.24%

    Wave Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 13 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $1,475,000 $86,765 $251 4.44%
    30-36% 13 $1,195,000 $91,923 $2,064 4.53%
    42% 8 $1,040,000 $130,000 $0 5.00%
    39% 6 $820,000 $136,667 $0 4.75%
    <20% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 3.83%
    36% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 4.83%
    38% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,118 6.04%
    40% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 4.25%
    37% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.74%
    43% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.50%

    Wave Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 58 $5,990,000 $103,276 $1,421 4.71%
    Black 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.14%

    Wave Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.33%

    Wave Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    117.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    239.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    737.5 1 $145,000 $145,000
    NA 57 $5,955,000 $104,474

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 60 $6,130,000 $102,167

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $1,690,000 $93,889 $2,064 4.58%
    40-60% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $277 4.48%
    60-80% 9 $2,055,000 $228,333 $3,118 3.88%
    80-100% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 4.74%
    Under 20% 20 $690,000 $34,500 $225 5.22%