Skyward Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Wichita, KSLEI: 5493001J5Z6NXCZKQR68
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Review & Overview
Skyward is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Skyward has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Wichita, Coffeyville, Kansas City, Winfield, and Stillwater among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Skyward has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Skyward 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 | 13.56% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.60% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.26% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.73% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.19% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.04% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.04% | 12/16/24 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
187Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 163 | $23,625,000 | $144,939 | $2,029 | 2.90% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 7 | $1,115,000 | $159,286 | $1,857 | 3.25% |
| Coffeyville, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $780,000 | $97,500 | $2,017 | 2.77% |
| KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $2,248 | 2.88% |
| Winfield, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $170,000 | $85,000 | $1,050 | 3.93% |
| Stillwater, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,660 | 2.25% |
| Hutchinson, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $1,986 | 3.31% |
| MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $2,040 | 3.13% |
| Bartlesville, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $869 | 3.25% |
| McPherson, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $1,721 | 3.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 187 | $26,425,000 | $141,310 | $2,013 | 2.92% |
For 2021, Skyward's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 187 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Skyward's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 82 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 44 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Skyward's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 96 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 48 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Skyward's average total fees were $2,041, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 178 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 86 | $13,410,000 | $155,930 |
| 3-4% | 49 | $5,925,000 | $120,918 |
| <2.5% | 47 | $6,865,000 | $146,064 |
| 5-6% | 3 | $95,000 | $31,667 |
| 6-7% | 2 | $130,000 | $65,000 |
During 2021, Skyward's average interest rate for loans was 2.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 86 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Skyward place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 100 originations, totaling $14,310,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Skyward lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 50 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 47 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Skyward lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 60 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 45 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications94.06%
Skyward has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination65.24%
Skyward has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 187 | $26,425,000 | $141,310 |