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 and Refi loans. First Western Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Crestview, and Russellville among others. We have data for 5 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

225

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$66,705,000

Employee count

103

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 141 $48,785,000 $345,993 $0 0.00%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $10,430,000 $200,577 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $4,170,000 $148,929 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $0 0.00%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 0.00%
First Western Bank's top markets include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Crestview, and Russellville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 225 $66,705,000 $296,467 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Western Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 225 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 164 $43,780,000 $266,951 $0 0.00%
    Refi 51 $22,325,000 $437,745 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $265,000 $37,857 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Western Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 164 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 51 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 225 $66,705,000 $296,467 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Western Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 225 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 85 $12,545,000 $147,588 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 58 $3,560,000 $61,379 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 43 $12,355,000 $287,326 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 19 $8,715,000 $458,684 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 11 $22,885,000 $2,080,455 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,645,000 $738,333 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw First Western Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 85 originations, totaling $12,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 19 $2,575,000 $135,526 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 16 $2,900,000 $181,250 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 14 $1,080,000 $77,143 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 11 $1,145,000 $104,091 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 10 $1,310,000 $131,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 9 $6,325,000 $702,778 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 225 $66,705,000 $296,467 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 225 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 139 $49,215,000 $354,065 $0 0.00%
    White 84 $17,070,000 $203,214 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.31%

    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
    96.89%

    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 225 $66,705,000 $296,467

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 22 $24,730,000 $1,124,091
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $475,000 $158,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 200 $41,500,000 $207,500

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 26.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 20.0%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 13.3%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.7%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Western Bank 1108 South Walton Blvd Bentonville, AR 72712 Full Service B&M $14,741
    First Western Bank 1663 East Main Booneville, AR 72927 Full Service B&M $8,163
    First Western Bank 2601 Champions Boulevard Rogers, AR 72758 Full Service B&M $38,970
    First Western Bank 2722 West Walnut Rogers, AR 72756 Full Service B&M $14,298
    First Western Bank 401 West Walnut Rogers, AR 72756 Full Service B&M $100,496
    First Western Bank 575 Memorial Drive Bella Vista, AR 72714 Full Service B&M $36,408
    First Western Bank 80 W Main St Booneville, AR 72927 Full Service B&M $79,467
    First Western Bank 8399 Rogers Avenue, Suite A-1 Fort Smith, AR 72903 Full Service B&M $42,820
    First Western Bank 89 East Priddy Street Magazine, AR 72943 Full Service B&M $15,351
    First Western Bank 9418 West State Hwy 22 Caulksville, AR 72951 Full Service B&M $29,500

    For 2019, First Western Bank had 10 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $21,819
    Net interest income $15,796
    Total noninterest income $4,151
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $768
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,383
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,816
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $3,542
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,542
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,542
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,542

    First Western Bank's gross interest income from loans was $21,819,000.
    First Western Bank's net interest income from loans was $15,796,000.
    First Western Bank's fee based income from loans was $768,000.
    First Western Bank's net income from loans was $3,542,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $6,023
    Provision for credit losses $333
    Total noninterest expense $14,798
    Salaries and employee benefits $9,022
    Premises and equipment expense $2,650
    Additional noninterest expense $3,126
    Applicable income taxes $1,274
    Net charge-offs $23
    Cash dividends $1,252

    First Western Bank's interest expense for loans was $6,023,000.
    First Western Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $9,022,000.
    First Western Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,650,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $407,129
    Deposits held in domestic offices $407,129
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $372,538
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $34,591
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $23,011
    Demand deposits $8,888
    Nontransaction accounts $384,118
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $101,663
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $107,968
    Total time deposits $174,487
    Total time and savings deposits $398,241
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $40,981
    Interest-bearing deposits $366,147
    Retail deposits $382,321
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $16,577
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $462,196
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $16,718
    Interest-bearing balances $11,725
    Total securities $28,163
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $384,400
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,875
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $13,585
    Other real estate owned $2,478
    Goodwill and other intangibles $570
    All other assets $16,282

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $462,196
    Total Liabilities $422,796
    Total deposits $407,129
    Interest-bearing deposits $366,147
    Deposits held in domestic offices $407,129
    % insured (estimated) $86
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $11,600
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $4,067

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $384,400
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,875
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $388,275
    All real estate loans $369,868
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $369,868
    Construction and development loans $58,898
    Residential 1-4 family construction $39,524
    Other construction, all land development and other land $19,374
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $76,335
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $37,691
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $38,644
    Multifamily residential real estate $24,628
    1-4 family residential loans $174,724
    Farmland loans $35,283
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $3,337
    Commercial and industrial loans $10,368
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $4,648
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $169
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,052
    Other loans to individuals $2,427
    All other loans & leases $53
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $53
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Western Bank had $384,400,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $369,868,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $58,898,000 of loans were in development loans. $24,628,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $174,724,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $3,337,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,052,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 147 $31,577 $214,810
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 41 $1,988 $48,488
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 52 $7,372 $141,769
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 54 $22,217 $411,426
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 221 $10,027 $45,371
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 186 $3,771 $20,274
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 18 $1,773 $98,500
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 17 $4,483 $263,706
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 92 $9,749 $105,967
    Farmland loans - <$100k 36 $1,428 $39,667
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 29 $3,623 $124,931
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 27 $4,698 $174,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 98 $2,329 $23,765
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 93 $1,641 $17,645
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 5 $688 $137,600