Weststar Mortgage Corporation Rates, Fees & Info

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

LEI: 5493005DYVXTSXZPZF85

Tax ID: 85-0308543

4.5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

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Review & Overview

Weststar Mortgage Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Weststar Mortgage Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Victoria, San Antonio, Port Lavaca, Huntsville, and Rockport among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Weststar Mortgage Corporation 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. Weststar Mortgage Corporation is typically a high 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.82% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.19% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.58% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.98% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 11/17/24
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Originations

30

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,030,000

Relative Rate

Weststar Mortgage Corporation's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.32%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.16%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Weststar Mortgage Corporation's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,066.

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
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,620,000 $288,750 $10,515 6.29%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $800,000 $400,000 $13,598 5.81%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $6,812 6.38%
Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,514 7.50%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $12,956 6.13%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,202 6.25%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,617 5.75%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $11,040 6.25%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,493 6.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,641 7.00%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $160,000 $40,000 $2,004 9.49%
Weststar Mortgage Corporation's top markets include Victoria, San Antonio, Port Lavaca, Huntsville, and Rockport among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 20 $5,550,000 $277,500 $7,418 7.02%
    FHA 9 $2,215,000 $246,111 $11,764 6.22%
    VA 1 $265,000 $265,000 $15,490 5.75%

    For 2023, Weststar Mortgage Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 20 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 21 $6,155,000 $293,095 $10,134 6.22%
    Refi 7 $1,345,000 $192,143 $5,467 8.30%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $530,000 $265,000 $9,327 6.75%

    For 2023, Weststar Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 26 $7,870,000 $302,692 $10,066 6.32%
    15 Year 4 $160,000 $40,000 $2,004 9.49%

    For 2023, Weststar Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 26 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 11 $3,475,000 $315,909
    $1k-2k 5 $1,005,000 $201,000
    $4k-5k 5 $1,355,000 $271,000
    $3k-4k 4 $940,000 $235,000
    $2k-3k 3 $485,000 $161,667
    $<1k 2 $770,000 $385,000

    Weststar Mortgage Corporation's average total fees were $10,066, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 11 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 11 $3,015,000 $274,091
    5-6% 10 $3,300,000 $330,000
    7-8% 5 $1,555,000 $311,000
    Over 8% 4 $160,000 $40,000

    During 2023, Weststar Mortgage Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 6.32%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 11 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 16 $4,680,000 $292,500 $9,793 6.28%
    $100k-200k 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $9,140 6.40%
    $100,000 or less 4 $160,000 $40,000 $2,004 9.49%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,385,000 $461,667 $14,456 6.33%
    $600k-1MM 1 $725,000 $725,000 $6,812 6.38%

    2023 saw Weststar Mortgage Corporation place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 16 originations, totaling $4,680,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 10 $2,640,000 $264,000 $9,926 6.92%
    $75k-100k 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $8,080 6.62%
    $150k-250k 6 $2,600,000 $433,333 $9,489 6.33%
    $50k or less 3 $525,000 $175,000 $9,199 6.29%
    $250k+ 2 $420,000 $210,000 $8,633 7.25%
    $50k-75k 2 $290,000 $145,000 $6,060 7.62%

    Weststar Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 10 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 5 $775,000 $155,000 $8,191 8.07%
    20-30% 4 $980,000 $245,000 $9,082 6.69%
    40% 4 $1,520,000 $380,000 $10,239 6.41%
    38% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $7,649 6.00%
    49% 3 $925,000 $308,333 $9,800 6.54%
    37% 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $11,395 5.83%
    44% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $11,969 6.13%
    48% 2 $600,000 $300,000 $7,014 5.75%
    43% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $8,652 6.94%
    46% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,247 9.49%
    30-36% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,441 7.25%

    Weststar Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 5 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 26 $6,920,000 $266,154 $8,943 6.74%
    Asian 2 $620,000 $310,000 $6,362 5.88%
    Black 1 $445,000 $445,000 $23,146 5.63%
    Not provided 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,339 9.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Weststar Mortgage Corporation 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
    80.00%

    Weststar Mortgage Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 30 $8,030,000 $267,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    30 $8,030,000 $267,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $7,646 6.04%
    60-80% 6 $1,950,000 $325,000 $8,681 6.48%
    80-100% 16 $4,570,000 $285,625 $10,700 6.34%
    Over 100% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $15,490 5.75%
    Under 20% 4 $160,000 $40,000 $2,004 9.49%