Wave Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Warwick, RI

LEI: 549300XPRW4X0ADUZ549

Tax ID: 05-0187807

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  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Wave Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Wave Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Providence, Boston, Worcester, and Barnstable Town 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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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 5/13/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 5/13/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 5/13/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 5/13/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 5/13/24
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    Originations

    92

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $11,380,000

    Awards

    WAVE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 87 $10,535,000 $121,092 $2,788 4.65%
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $297 4.41%
    WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 3.25%
    BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    Wave Federal Credit Union's top markets include Providence, Boston, Worcester, and Barnstable Town among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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

    SOMERSET
    Similarity Rank: 26
    Rhode Island Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 116
    Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 120
    PAWTUCKET
    Similarity Rank: 216
    St. Anne's Credit Union of Fall River, Mass.
    Similarity Rank: 234
    ROCKLAND
    Similarity Rank: 300
    Milford Federal Bank
    Similarity Rank: 306
    BankNewport
    Similarity Rank: 315
    OCEAN STATE CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 315
    WAVE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 348

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 92 $11,380,000 $123,696 $2,710 4.62%

    For 2019, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 92 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 49 $5,345,000 $109,082 $1,987 4.61%
    Cash Out Refi 29 $4,565,000 $157,414 $3,166 4.57%
    Home Purchase 7 $955,000 $136,429 $3,756 4.68%
    Home Improvement 5 $455,000 $91,000 $3,899 4.49%
    Other 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 5.99%

    For 2019, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 49 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 29 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 22 $3,570,000 $162,273 $150 3.45%
    15 Year 18 $2,020,000 $112,222 $2,436 5.23%
    30 Year 18 $3,710,000 $206,111 $3,645 4.03%
    10 Year 16 $960,000 $60,000 $297 5.00%
    20 Year 14 $1,030,000 $73,571 $1,444 6.12%
    5 Year 4 $90,000 $22,500 $242 4.62%

    For 2019, Wave Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 4 $840,000 $210,000

    Wave Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,645, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 40 $7,210,000 $180,250
    4-5% 21 $2,255,000 $107,381
    6-7% 13 $835,000 $64,231
    5-6% 12 $400,000 $33,333
    7-8% 3 $135,000 $45,000
    2.5-3% 1 $315,000 $315,000
    Over 8% 1 $145,000 $145,000

    During 2019, Wave Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 40 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,170,000 $47,174 $1,310 5.39%
    $100k-200k 30 $4,460,000 $148,667 $2,681 4.02%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,810,000 $272,143 $3,839 3.62%
    $400k-600k 2 $940,000 $470,000 $4,574 3.44%

    2019 saw Wave Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 46 originations, totaling $2,170,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 30 $3,840,000 $128,000 $2,863 4.60%
    $50k-75k 23 $2,025,000 $88,043 $2,732 4.74%
    $150k-250k 20 $4,160,000 $208,000 $3,226 4.24%
    $75k-100k 12 $800,000 $66,667 $1,817 5.02%
    $50k or less 6 $480,000 $80,000 $2,705 4.43%
    $250k+ 1 $75,000 $75,000 $297 6.74%

    Wave Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 29 $3,835,000 $132,241 $2,613 4.44%
    30-36% 18 $2,220,000 $123,333 $1,901 4.63%
    42% 9 $885,000 $98,333 $4,111 5.27%
    41% 7 $885,000 $126,429 $2,611 4.85%
    <20% 7 $745,000 $106,429 $2,824 3.61%
    39% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $0 5.37%
    36% 4 $530,000 $132,500 $4,728 4.75%
    37% 3 $435,000 $145,000 $4,312 5.24%
    43% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 4.53%
    >60% 2 $40,000 $20,000 $242 4.99%
    40% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,708 4.13%
    50-60% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    45% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,433 3.13%

    Wave Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 88 $11,060,000 $125,682 $2,680 4.63%
    Black 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,630 4.31%
    Not provided 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.25%
    Asian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.95%

    Wave Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    97.83%

    Wave Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 92 $11,380,000 $123,696

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 92 $11,380,000 $123,696

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $1,430,000 $79,444 $3,141 4.68%
    40-60% 13 $2,275,000 $175,000 $2,380 3.90%
    60-80% 28 $6,300,000 $225,000 $3,359 3.87%
    80-100% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,950 3.88%
    Under 20% 32 $1,190,000 $37,188 $238 5.60%