First Western Bank & Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Minot, ND

LEI: 5493005A0757T9GRRI44

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First Western Bank & Trust is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Western Bank & Trust has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minot, Bismarck, Minneapolis, Grand Forks, and Deltona among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Western Bank & Trust 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 12/3/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 12/3/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 12/3/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.04% 12/3/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.47% 12/3/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.95% 12/3/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.81% 12/3/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.39% 12/3/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.59% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.88% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.88% 12/3/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.88% 12/3/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 12/3/24
15 Year VA Purchase 5.68% 12/3/24
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Originations

144

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,890,000

Employee count

184

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $20,380,000 $185,273 $0 0.00%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,415,000 $310,455 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,700,000 $337,500 $0 0.00%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,305,000 $2,305,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $1,515,000 $168,333 $0 0.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $715,000 $715,000 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
First Western Bank & Trust's top markets include Minot, Bismarck, Minneapolis, Grand Forks, and Deltona among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 111 $25,495,000 $229,685 $0 0.00%
    FHA 22 $4,120,000 $187,273 $0 0.00%
    VA 11 $2,275,000 $206,818 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Western Bank & Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 111 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 22 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 96 $22,230,000 $231,563 $0 0.00%
    Refi 24 $6,190,000 $257,917 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $3,115,000 $183,235 $0 0.00%
    Other 6 $320,000 $53,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Western Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 96 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 144 $31,890,000 $221,458 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First Western Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 144 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 65 $9,515,000 $146,385 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 51 $13,925,000 $273,039 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 18 $1,090,000 $60,556 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,345,000 $477,857 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,710,000 $855,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,305,000 $2,305,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw First Western Bank & Trust place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 65 originations, totaling $9,515,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 27 $4,105,000 $152,037 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 24 $4,440,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 22 $2,850,000 $129,545 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 22 $4,850,000 $220,455 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 6 $2,730,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 144 $31,890,000 $221,458 $0 0.00%

    First Western Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 144 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 127 $26,005,000 $204,764 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 11 $4,355,000 $395,909 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.94%

    First Western Bank & Trust has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.83%

    First Western Bank & Trust 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 144 $31,890,000 $221,458

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $15,000 $15,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $2,850,000 $1,425,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $475,000 $158,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 138 $28,550,000 $206,884

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 21.4%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 35.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Western Bank & Trust 100 Prairie Center Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Full Service B&M $32,497
    First Western Bank & Trust 2105 16th St Nw Minot, ND 58703 Full Service B&M $5,244
    First Western Bank & Trust 2200 15th St. Sw Minot, ND 58701 Full Service B&M $52,791
    First Western Bank & Trust 324 N 3rd St Ste 3 Bismarck, ND 58501 Full Service B&M $29,498
    First Western Bank & Trust 900 South Broadway Minot, ND 58701 Full Service B&M $759,376

    For 2018, First Western Bank & Trust had 5 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $43,255
    Net interest income $33,433
    Total noninterest income $7,969
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $1,632
    Service charges on deposit accounts $380
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $5,957
    Pre-tax net operating income $13,845
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $32
    Income before extraordinary items $11,101
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $11,101
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $11,101
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $11,075

    First Western Bank & Trust's gross interest income from loans was $43,255,000.
    First Western Bank & Trust's net interest income from loans was $33,433,000.
    First Western Bank & Trust's fee based income from loans was $380,000.
    First Western Bank & Trust's net income from loans was $11,101,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $9,822
    Provision for credit losses $1,781
    Total noninterest expense $25,776
    Salaries and employee benefits $17,121
    Premises and equipment expense $2,627
    Additional noninterest expense $6,028
    Applicable income taxes $2,776
    Net charge-offs $590
    Cash dividends $984

    First Western Bank & Trust's interest expense for loans was $9,822,000.
    First Western Bank & Trust's payroll and benefits expense were $17,121,000.
    First Western Bank & Trust's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,627,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 2.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 3.0%
    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 0.4%
    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 $957,311
    Deposits held in domestic offices $957,311
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $810,782
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $128,382
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $18,147
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $91,962
    Demand deposits $61,614
    Nontransaction accounts $865,349
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $77,879
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $384,377
    Total time deposits $403,093
    Total time and savings deposits $895,697
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $143,588
    Interest-bearing deposits $813,723
    Retail deposits $786,291
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $44,393
    Brokered deposits $128,888
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,112,342
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $15,996
    Interest-bearing balances $793
    Total securities $273,483
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $17,000
    Net loans and leases $733,430
    Loan and leases loss allowance $12,028
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $36,150
    Other real estate owned $2,228
    Goodwill and other intangibles $10,384
    All other assets $23,671

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,112,342
    Total Liabilities $988,834
    Total deposits $957,311
    Interest-bearing deposits $813,723
    Deposits held in domestic offices $957,311
    % insured (estimated) $78
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $20,181
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $11,342

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $733,430
    Loan and leases loss allowance $12,028
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $745,458
    All real estate loans $375,356
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $375,356
    Construction and development loans $22,139
    Residential 1-4 family construction $5,796
    Other construction, all land development and other land $16,343
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $252,929
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $96,829
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $156,100
    Multifamily residential real estate $39,402
    1-4 family residential loans $41,490
    Farmland loans $19,396
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $36,261
    Commercial and industrial loans $183,446
    To non-U.S. addressees $790
    Loans to individuals $25,329
    Credit card loans $1,594
    Related Plans $265
    Consumer Auto Loans $8,190
    Other loans to individuals $15,280
    All other loans & leases $125,066
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $2,233
    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 $133
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,457
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,445
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Western Bank & Trust had $733,430,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $375,356,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $22,139,000 of loans were in development loans. $39,402,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $41,490,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $36,261,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,594,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $8,190,000 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 98 $26,784 $273,306
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 17 $882 $51,882
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 35 $4,469 $127,686
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 46 $21,433 $465,935
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 381 $38,810 $101,864
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 211 $4,853 $23,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 93 $10,008 $107,613
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 77 $23,949 $311,026
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 68 $9,339 $137,338
    Farmland loans - <$100k 27 $1,183 $43,815
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 25 $3,316 $132,640
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 16 $4,840 $302,500
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 97 $9,178 $94,619
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 54 $1,550 $28,704
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 24 $2,866 $119,417
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 19 $4,762 $250,632