First Western Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Booneville, AR

LEI: 54930013SG5BXUL3G429

Tax ID: 71-0031220

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Review & Overview

First Western Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Western Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Texarkana, Tahlequah, and Branson among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Western Bank 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.

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Originations

117

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,575,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $21,210,000 $311,912 $0 0.00%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $4,265,000 $185,435 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $1,800,000 $100,000 $0 0.00%
TEXARKANA, TX-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $770,000 $128,333 $0 0.00%
Tahlequah, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
First Western Bank's top markets include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Texarkana, Tahlequah, and Branson among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 117 $28,575,000 $244,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Western Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 117 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 83 $22,885,000 $275,723 $0 0.00%
    Refi 20 $4,220,000 $211,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 11 $1,315,000 $119,545 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Western Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 83 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 117 $28,575,000 $244,231 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Western Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 117 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 40 $11,940,000 $298,500 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 29 $1,605,000 $55,345 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 29 $4,255,000 $146,724 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,405,000 $493,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,065,000 $688,333 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,305,000 $1,305,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Western Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 40 originations, totaling $11,940,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 9 $2,225,000 $247,222 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 8 $2,790,000 $348,750 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 7 $585,000 $83,571 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 6 $980,000 $163,333 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 9 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 117 $28,575,000 $244,231 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 117 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 77 $20,465,000 $265,779 $0 0.00%
    White 34 $6,420,000 $188,824 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    First Western Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    98.29%

    First Western Bank 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
    Exempt 117 $28,575,000 $244,231

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    117 $28,575,000 $244,231