Truwest Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tempe, AZ

LEI: 549300XYLNCM8KWF7B15

Tax ID: 86-6050959

2.9 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 29 reviews

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Review & Overview

Truwest Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Truwest Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Austin, Tucson, Prescott Valley, and Dallas among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Truwest 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. Truwest 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 8.10% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.73% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 8.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 9.36% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.48% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.48% 4/5/25
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Originations

854

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$185,300,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Truwest Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.4%.

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

This yields a difference of 1.85%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Truwest Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,828.

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
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 701 $146,165,000 $208,509 $4,521 8.47%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $12,960,000 $341,053 $4,064 7.98%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $7,980,000 $181,364 $3,442 7.99%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,280,000 $237,778 $2,679 8.25%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,045,000 $276,818 $3,603 8.66%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $4,635 7.02%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,725,000 $191,667 $3,034 8.29%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $2,480 7.70%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $875,000 $175,000 $0 9.10%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $7,873 6.88%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $3,755 6.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,132 6.38%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,564 6.88%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,592 7.00%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,426 6.38%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $2,212 7.56%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,772 6.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,854 7.81%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,969 6.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,242 8.50%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $295 8.88%
Truwest Credit Union's top markets include Phoenix, Austin, Tucson, Prescott Valley, and Dallas among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 480 $88,720,000 $184,833 n/a 9.27%
    Conventional 374 $96,580,000 $258,235 $4,305 7.25%

    For 2024, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 480 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 374 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 441 $65,325,000 $148,129 $331 9.22%
    Home Purchase 250 $76,740,000 $306,960 $6,343 6.61%
    Cash Out Refi 143 $39,885,000 $278,916 $1,010 8.97%
    Refi 12 $2,100,000 $175,000 $1,412 7.75%
    Home Improvement 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $608 8.58%

    For 2024, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 441 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 250 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 805 $174,765,000 $217,099 $4,828 8.40%
    15 Year 42 $3,950,000 $94,048 $311 8.44%
    20 Year 6 $2,080,000 $346,667 $3,911 6.35%
    5 Year 1 $4,505,000 $4,505,000 $0 5.75%

    For 2024, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 805 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 42 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 141 $20,785,000 $147,411
    $1k-2k 108 $33,940,000 $314,259
    $2k-3k 41 $12,375,000 $301,829
    $3k-4k 40 $12,450,000 $311,250
    $5k+ 29 $8,985,000 $309,828
    $4k-5k 14 $3,540,000 $252,857

    Truwest Credit Union's average total fees were $4,828, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 141 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 595 $101,575,000 $170,714
    6-7% 162 $53,490,000 $330,185
    5-6% 62 $20,410,000 $329,194
    7-8% 34 $9,560,000 $281,176
    4-5% 1 $265,000 $265,000

    During 2024, Truwest Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 8.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 595 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 272 $39,900,000 $146,691 $2,200 8.99%
    $200k-400k 242 $70,750,000 $292,355 $6,384 7.04%
    $100,000 or less 237 $16,375,000 $69,093 $478 9.16%
    $400k-600k 83 $39,345,000 $474,036 $5,509 8.27%
    $600k-1MM 17 $12,175,000 $716,176 $3,601 8.05%
    $1MM+ 3 $6,755,000 $2,251,667 $5,784 6.38%

    2024 saw Truwest Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 272 originations, totaling $39,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 185 $34,615,000 $187,108 $2,057 8.93%
    $100k-150k 183 $27,695,000 $151,339 $2,496 8.86%
    $250k+ 162 $56,650,000 $349,691 $1,944 8.97%
    $50k-75k 158 $33,990,000 $215,127 $6,617 7.20%
    $75k-100k 106 $17,710,000 $167,075 $3,940 8.44%
    $50k or less 59 $10,135,000 $171,780 $5,789 6.72%

    Truwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 185 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 183 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    42% 177 $34,015,000 $192,175 $3,021 8.90%
    30-36% 134 $24,040,000 $179,403 $2,214 8.83%
    20-30% 108 $20,780,000 $192,407 $3,570 8.62%
    41% 64 $12,150,000 $189,844 $3,783 8.73%
    40% 53 $11,335,000 $213,868 $1,961 8.70%
    49% 44 $13,180,000 $299,545 $8,290 6.13%
    38% 41 $7,385,000 $180,122 $3,200 8.86%
    36% 41 $9,065,000 $221,098 $3,136 8.73%
    39% 35 $7,025,000 $200,714 $2,069 9.21%
    37% 33 $7,215,000 $218,636 $1,151 8.67%
    <20% 32 $7,000,000 $218,750 $2,089 8.42%
    48% 20 $6,160,000 $308,000 $7,654 6.16%
    45% 17 $5,495,000 $323,235 $6,118 6.45%
    46% 15 $3,825,000 $255,000 $6,112 6.30%
    44% 14 $4,260,000 $304,286 $6,152 6.43%
    47% 14 $4,810,000 $343,571 $7,229 6.35%
    43% 11 $3,055,000 $277,727 $5,839 6.52%

    Truwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 42%, with 177 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 134 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 553 $112,005,000 $202,541 $3,840 8.48%
    Not provided 191 $40,505,000 $212,068 $2,974 8.68%
    Asian 73 $20,965,000 $287,192 $7,410 7.22%
    Black 30 $6,530,000 $217,667 $6,092 7.76%
    Not applicable 1 $4,505,000 $4,505,000 $0 5.75%
    American Indian 5 $735,000 $147,000 $3,303 8.08%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $295 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.81%

    Truwest Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.76%

    Truwest Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1010.0 6 $2,010,000 $335,000
    1020.0 6 $2,580,000 $430,000
    1025.48 1 $505,000 $505,000
    1045.0 3 $1,235,000 $411,667
    1070.0 2 $780,000 $390,000
    1120.0 4 $1,750,000 $437,500
    1129.95 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1210.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    1260.0 3 $1,425,000 $475,000
    1460.0 1 $495,000 $495,000
    1620.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    1820.0 1 $755,000 $755,000
    1855.0 1 $605,000 $605,000
    1955.0 2 $1,510,000 $755,000
    2055.0 1 $755,000 $755,000
    2375.0 1 $525,000 $525,000
    2555.0 1 $635,000 $635,000
    2625.0 1 $655,000 $655,000
    2755.0 1 $755,000 $755,000
    295.0 349 $39,845,000 $114,169
    3144.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    3145.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    335.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    395.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    4202.0 1 $755,000 $755,000
    445.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    470.0 2 $320,000 $160,000
    595.0 1 $195,000 $195,000
    599.95 1 $175,000 $175,000
    645.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    7039.4 1 $755,000 $755,000
    820.0 37 $11,055,000 $298,784
    845.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    860.0 12 $4,340,000 $361,667
    880.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    895.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    896.03 1 $305,000 $305,000
    920.0 16 $7,000,000 $437,500
    945.0 6 $2,590,000 $431,667
    970.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    990.0 1 $405,000 $405,000
    995.0 1 $405,000 $405,000
    NA 377 $96,875,000 $256,963

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    854 $185,300,000 $216,979

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 228 $55,130,000 $241,798 $711 9.06%
    40-60% 53 $17,045,000 $321,604 $4,335 7.96%
    60-80% 95 $31,475,000 $331,316 $5,794 6.37%
    80-100% 127 $42,385,000 $333,740 $7,258 6.46%
    Under 20% 351 $39,265,000 $111,866 $382 9.25%