Truwest Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tempe, AZ

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Review & Overview

Truwest Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Truwest Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Austin, Tucson, Dallas, and Prescott Valley among others. We have data for 39 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.62% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.43% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.76% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 4/18/24
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Originations

1,911

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$421,625,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,602 $344,510,000 $215,050 $3,392 4.34%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $37,715,000 $283,571 $3,451 4.13%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $7,075,000 $144,388 $3,501 4.83%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,005,000 $294,412 $1,521 4.69%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,985,000 $209,737 $3,369 4.32%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,345,000 $223,000 $3,474 4.63%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,035,000 $275,909 $1,536 4.54%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,660,000 $266,000 $3,294 3.75%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,515,000 $503,000 $3,294 3.65%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,560,000 $390,000 $3,063 4.28%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,410,000 $235,000 $6,843 4.38%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,305,000 $1,305,000 $12,810 3.38%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,105,000 $368,333 $3,660 2.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $870,000 $145,000 $3,047 4.04%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $4,078 4.04%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $9,545 2.63%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $2,917 2.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,212 2.88%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,826 4.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,822 2.63%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,413 2.50%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,752 3.00%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,483 3.63%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,893 3.38%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,512 3.88%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,544 2.38%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $4,628 4.75%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,185 2.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,479 2.75%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,120 3.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.14%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.00%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,014 4.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,936 4.13%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $475 5.99%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.00%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,910 3.38%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $150 6.25%
Truwest Credit Union's top markets include Phoenix, Austin, Tucson, Dallas, and Prescott Valley among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,036 $300,250,000 $289,817 $3,374 3.54%
    HELOC 875 $121,375,000 $138,714 n/a 5.26%

    For 2020, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,036 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 875 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 1,005 $188,345,000 $187,408 $2,842 4.74%
    Home Purchase 496 $130,080,000 $262,258 $4,637 4.27%
    Refi 410 $103,200,000 $251,707 $2,708 3.37%

    For 2020, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 1,005 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 496 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,585 $351,795,000 $221,953 $3,718 4.48%
    15 Year 238 $44,010,000 $184,916 $2,423 3.69%
    20 Year 49 $10,915,000 $222,755 $2,657 3.36%
    10 Year 21 $3,395,000 $161,667 $2,803 2.61%
    Other 17 $3,005,000 $176,765 $3,715 3.42%
    5 Year 1 $8,505,000 $8,505,000 $0 4.15%

    For 2020, Truwest Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,585 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 238 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 785 $225,195,000 $286,873
    $2k-3k 69 $17,385,000 $251,957
    $<1k 65 $13,645,000 $209,923
    $5k+ 20 $18,080,000 $904,000
    $3k-4k 16 $5,800,000 $362,500
    $4k-5k 8 $4,200,000 $525,000

    Truwest Credit Union's average total fees were $3,718, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 785 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 588 $188,480,000 $320,544
    5-6% 445 $63,455,000 $142,596
    4-5% 406 $67,630,000 $166,576
    2.5-3% 285 $75,895,000 $266,298
    6-7% 138 $16,300,000 $118,116
    <2.5% 49 $9,865,000 $201,327

    During 2020, Truwest Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 588 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 610 $89,480,000 $146,689 $3,014 4.27%
    $200k-400k 560 $144,470,000 $257,982 $3,328 3.81%
    $100,000 or less 520 $31,730,000 $61,019 $1,519 5.19%
    $400k-600k 137 $66,075,000 $482,299 $3,509 3.94%
    $600k-1MM 54 $42,170,000 $780,926 $5,318 3.33%
    $1MM+ 30 $47,700,000 $1,590,000 $9,001 3.42%

    2020 saw Truwest Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 610 originations, totaling $89,480,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 487 $101,895,000 $209,230 $3,053 4.65%
    $250k+ 401 $139,285,000 $347,344 $4,430 4.81%
    $100k-150k 363 $63,265,000 $174,284 $2,806 4.41%
    $50k or less 226 $38,070,000 $168,451 $4,043 3.43%
    $50k-75k 214 $34,020,000 $158,972 $2,997 3.78%
    $75k-100k 203 $31,005,000 $152,734 $2,885 4.11%

    Truwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 487 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 401 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 492 $110,820,000 $225,244 $3,035 4.22%
    30-36% 368 $78,410,000 $213,071 $3,202 4.53%
    <20% 258 $58,000,000 $224,806 $2,928 4.07%
    44% 123 $22,355,000 $181,748 $4,481 4.35%
    43% 92 $14,040,000 $152,609 $3,901 4.64%
    42% 87 $22,225,000 $255,460 $4,479 4.46%
    39% 86 $18,030,000 $209,651 $3,204 4.32%
    41% 76 $19,040,000 $250,526 $3,894 4.52%
    38% 69 $15,595,000 $226,014 $4,636 4.62%
    37% 69 $14,985,000 $217,174 $3,346 4.51%
    40% 67 $13,835,000 $206,493 $4,070 4.47%
    36% 63 $12,325,000 $195,635 $3,159 4.34%
    45% 20 $3,740,000 $187,000 $3,188 3.49%
    49% 12 $3,100,000 $258,333 $3,391 3.09%
    48% 11 $2,625,000 $238,636 $3,738 3.10%
    47% 9 $1,795,000 $199,444 $3,295 3.69%
    46% 8 $2,200,000 $275,000 $3,897 2.97%

    Truwest Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 492 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 368 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,455 $321,825,000 $221,186 $3,432 4.42%
    Not provided 255 $50,295,000 $197,235 $2,607 4.25%
    Asian 117 $24,205,000 $206,880 $4,196 3.63%
    Black 38 $8,520,000 $224,211 $3,081 3.71%
    Not applicable 1 $8,505,000 $8,505,000 $0 4.15%
    Asian Indian 14 $3,460,000 $247,143 $3,297 3.62%
    American Indian 12 $1,960,000 $163,333 $3,115 4.31%
    Other Asian 9 $1,625,000 $180,556 $4,767 3.53%
    Chinese 3 $455,000 $151,667 $4,412 4.50%
    Vietnamese 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,190 3.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,996 4.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 5.75%
    Filipino 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.20%

    Truwest Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.78%

    Truwest Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,911 $421,625,000 $220,631

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $8,505,000 $8,505,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,910 $413,120,000 $216,293

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 395 $78,285,000 $198,190 $2,433 4.68%
    40-60% 246 $62,960,000 $255,935 $2,770 3.37%
    60-80% 394 $162,760,000 $413,096 $3,808 3.43%
    80-100% 230 $59,670,000 $259,435 $4,411 3.42%
    Under 20% 646 $57,950,000 $89,706 $280 5.34%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 2.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 30 10.6%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 13 4.6%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 8 2.8%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6 2.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 50 17.7%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 99 35.0%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 0.7%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 0.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 0.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 10 3.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 2.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 6 2.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 3 1.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 0.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 4 1.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 12 4.2%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 0.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 4 1.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 1.1%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 14 4.9%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION VA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 0.4%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 0.7%