Southwest Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Odessa, TX

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5 stars - Updated: 12/4/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 12 reviews

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Review & Overview

Southwest Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Southwest Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Pecos, and Hobbs among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Southwest Bank 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. Southwest Bank is typically an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.87% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 12/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 12/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.61% 12/4/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.04% 12/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.55% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.30% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.49% 12/4/24
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

156

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,070,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Southwest Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.62%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.14%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Southwest Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,166.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $25,285,000 $284,101 $7,245 7.49%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $8,055,000 $383,571 $10,672 7.94%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $6,615,000 $228,103 $9,603 7.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $8,116 6.47%
Pecos, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 9.25%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,386 7.99%
Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $9,162 7.50%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,636 6.63%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,608 5.75%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,299 6.50%
Sweetwater, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 8.50%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 9.50%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,732 6.13%
Southwest Bank's top markets include Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Pecos, and Hobbs among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 102 $31,030,000 $304,216 $5,957 8.17%
    FHA 47 $11,475,000 $244,149 $9,890 6.36%
    VA 7 $1,565,000 $223,571 $8,228 6.82%

    For 2023, Southwest Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 102 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 47 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 136 $41,010,000 $301,544 $8,182 7.50%
    Refi 14 $1,690,000 $120,714 $9,299 8.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $315,000 $105,000 $2,963 9.33%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,438 6.75%
    Other 1 $465,000 $465,000 $7,128 6.38%

    For 2023, Southwest Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 136 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 93 $26,405,000 $283,925 $8,166 6.62%
    Other 62 $17,160,000 $276,774 $2,963 8.95%
    1 Year 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,245 9.00%

    For 2023, Southwest Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 62 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 64 $16,540,000 $258,438
    $2k-3k 9 $2,075,000 $230,556
    $5k+ 9 $3,535,000 $392,778
    $3k-4k 8 $1,800,000 $225,000
    $<1k 4 $2,790,000 $697,500
    $4k-5k 1 $365,000 $365,000

    Southwest Bank's average total fees were $8,166, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 64 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 57 $15,265,000 $267,807
    Over 8% 53 $15,035,000 $283,679
    7-8% 30 $8,380,000 $279,333
    5-6% 16 $5,390,000 $336,875

    During 2023, Southwest Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 80 $21,940,000 $274,250 $8,491 7.75%
    $100k-200k 42 $6,680,000 $159,048 $6,896 6.98%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,690,000 $477,857 $9,859 7.29%
    $100,000 or less 13 $895,000 $68,846 $4,179 8.50%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,910,000 $727,500 $9,381 7.81%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,955,000 $1,651,667 $5,675 7.50%

    2023 saw Southwest Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 80 originations, totaling $21,940,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 27 $6,335,000 $234,630 $8,520 7.03%
    $250k+ 21 $10,665,000 $507,857 $7,658 7.55%
    $50k-75k 20 $3,840,000 $192,000 $7,924 6.74%
    $75k-100k 15 $3,945,000 $263,000 $9,270 6.48%
    $150k-250k 14 $4,000,000 $285,714 $7,961 7.56%
    $50k or less 11 $1,665,000 $151,364 $6,334 6.38%

    Southwest Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 19 $5,015,000 $263,947 $9,946 6.47%
    20-30% 16 $4,320,000 $270,000 $6,928 6.81%
    30-36% 16 $4,620,000 $288,750 $7,661 6.66%
    <20% 8 $3,230,000 $403,750 $7,130 6.76%
    49% 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $10,419 6.90%
    42% 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $8,508 6.22%
    37% 4 $900,000 $225,000 $6,187 7.44%
    38% 4 $990,000 $247,500 $5,732 6.37%
    36% 3 $1,075,000 $358,333 $6,685 7.29%
    41% 3 $885,000 $295,000 $9,007 6.96%
    44% 3 $655,000 $218,333 $7,607 6.71%
    45% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $9,183 7.04%
    46% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $6,812 6.19%
    43% 2 $670,000 $335,000 $8,976 6.19%
    40% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $6,670 5.94%
    47% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $11,048 6.13%

    Southwest Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 19 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 89 $25,205,000 $283,202 $7,802 7.07%
    Not applicable 48 $13,620,000 $283,750 $0 8.81%
    Not provided 14 $3,710,000 $265,000 $8,468 6.78%
    Black 5 $1,535,000 $307,000 $11,171 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.39%

    Southwest 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
    82.69%

    Southwest Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 156 $44,070,000 $282,500

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    156 $44,070,000 $282,500

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $4,466 8.14%
    40-60% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $7,211 8.00%
    60-80% 52 $16,060,000 $308,846 $6,450 8.37%
    80-100% 89 $25,355,000 $284,888 $8,570 7.03%
    Over 100% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $9,153 6.69%
    Under 20% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%