Mountain America Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sandy, UT

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Review & Overview

Mountain America is a mid-sized mortgage company specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Mountain America has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Boise City among others. We have data for 95 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Mountain America has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Mountain America 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.48% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.74% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.51% 4/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.33% 4/22/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.65% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.17% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/22/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.46% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.01% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 4/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 4/22/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/22/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/22/24
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

19,813

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,643,525,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6,254 $1,149,960,000 $183,876 $4,114 3.65%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,664 $527,870,000 $198,149 $4,624 3.76%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,101 $381,075,000 $181,378 $3,961 3.69%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,303 $243,455,000 $186,842 $4,583 3.59%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,164 $214,990,000 $184,699 $4,680 3.68%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,192 $203,760,000 $170,940 $4,236 3.73%
Outside of Metro Areas 1,190 $181,420,000 $152,454 $3,848 3.59%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 540 $149,500,000 $276,852 $5,795 3.61%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 496 $81,900,000 $165,121 $4,132 3.41%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 383 $72,045,000 $188,107 $4,687 3.55%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 406 $64,830,000 $159,680 $3,452 3.72%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 400 $63,070,000 $157,675 $4,188 3.68%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 390 $57,720,000 $148,000 $3,965 3.56%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 250 $42,680,000 $170,720 $3,591 3.65%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 209 $42,195,000 $201,890 $4,519 3.53%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $29,140,000 $355,366 $4,344 3.76%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 142 $19,590,000 $137,958 $3,727 3.75%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $12,570,000 $146,163 $3,802 3.51%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $8,845,000 $140,397 $3,955 3.95%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $7,515,000 $153,367 $3,635 3.58%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $6,455,000 $157,439 $4,239 3.89%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $5,795,000 $214,630 $5,289 3.38%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,490,000 $196,071 $5,340 3.98%
Outside of Metro Areas 23 $5,295,000 $230,217 $5,278 3.50%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,220,000 $234,444 $5,657 3.71%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $4,115,000 $178,913 $4,030 3.75%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,560,000 $254,286 $5,210 2.95%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,515,000 $319,545 $9,038 3.85%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,180,000 $318,000 $6,614 3.55%
Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,810,000 $175,625 $5,333 3.57%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,630,000 $187,857 $5,534 3.53%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,405,000 $343,571 $8,907 3.91%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,110,000 $351,667 $9,702 3.65%
CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,990,000 $199,000 $5,172 3.46%
Rock Springs, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,705,000 $189,444 $4,011 3.44%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,700,000 $170,000 $3,997 3.64%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,680,000 $140,000 $4,262 3.44%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,450,000 $145,000 $7,768 3.42%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $5,113 3.29%
Ontario, OR-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,330,000 $133,000 $3,504 4.69%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $7,404 3.47%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $12,649 3.13%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,200,000 $200,000 $6,348 3.98%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $5,384 3.28%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,110,000 $111,000 $1,720 4.19%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $980,000 $245,000 $4,931 3.03%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $980,000 $163,333 $3,666 4.15%
Evanston, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $980,000 $98,000 $3,420 4.18%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $945,000 $189,000 $4,048 3.25%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $870,000 $435,000 $5,716 3.71%
Fallon, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $865,000 $173,000 $1,787 3.60%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $4,051 3.88%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,617 3.55%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $5,780 3.53%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $805,000 $161,000 $3,707 3.85%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,975 3.79%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $5,044 3.29%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $6,123 3.29%
Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $4,527 3.25%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $2,455 3.35%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $4,936 2.94%
EspaƱola, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $7,846 3.38%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $6,582 3.50%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.70%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,987 3.25%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,502 3.13%
Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,238 4.00%
Grants, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $2,752 3.87%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,805 3.58%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,075 3.31%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,387 3.88%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,141 3.38%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,870 3.00%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,255 3.13%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $10,725 3.75%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 4.58%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,214 2.63%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,146 3.00%
Las Vegas, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $4,061 2.81%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,068 3.88%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,600 2.75%
Winnemucca, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,499 4.56%
Taos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,692 2.38%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,631 2.25%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,607 3.63%
Los Alamos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $3,592 3.00%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,642 2.75%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.00%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.25%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.50%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.50%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.50%
Portales, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.00%
Roswell, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.24%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.89%
Mountain America's top markets include Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Boise City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (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 11,708 $2,774,340,000 $236,961 $4,149 3.28%
    HELOC 7,770 $784,570,000 $100,974 n/a 4.27%
    FHA 174 $41,240,000 $237,011 $8,972 2.88%
    VA 128 $35,940,000 $280,781 $6,801 2.56%
    USDA 33 $7,435,000 $225,303 $6,779 2.66%

    For 2020, Mountain America's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 11,708 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 7,770 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 7,354 $1,451,840,000 $197,422 $3,505 3.43%
    Home Improvement 3,630 $282,710,000 $77,882 $23 4.25%
    Cash Out Refi 3,585 $892,435,000 $248,936 $5,042 3.06%
    Home Purchase 2,670 $810,940,000 $303,723 $6,351 3.45%
    Other 2,574 $205,600,000 $79,876 $24 4.55%

    For 2020, Mountain America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 7,354 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 3,630 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 8,436 $925,280,000 $109,682 $4,221 4.18%
    30 Year 6,452 $1,729,970,000 $268,129 $5,249 3.07%
    15 Year 2,682 $580,050,000 $216,275 $4,101 2.81%
    Other 1,362 $191,860,000 $140,866 $73 4.69%
    10 Year 391 $37,325,000 $95,460 $434 4.31%
    30+ year 273 $168,165,000 $615,989 $10,663 3.70%
    5 Year 217 $10,875,000 $50,115 $4 4.05%

    For 2020, Mountain America's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 8,436 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 6,452 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 2,996 $542,090,000 $180,938
    $3k-4k 2,791 $751,005,000 $269,081
    $<1k 2,359 $303,545,000 $128,675
    $4k-5k 1,262 $441,820,000 $350,095
    $5k+ 1,055 $510,795,000 $484,166
    $1k-2k 854 $95,820,000 $112,201

    Mountain America's average total fees were $5,249, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 2,996 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 8,047 $1,580,235,000 $196,376
    2.5-3% 4,445 $1,109,595,000 $249,628
    4-5% 3,601 $426,395,000 $118,410
    <2.5% 1,791 $390,715,000 $218,155
    5-6% 1,456 $108,820,000 $74,739
    6-7% 325 $19,855,000 $61,092
    7-8% 144 $7,720,000 $53,611
    Over 8% 4 $190,000 $47,500

    During 2020, Mountain America's average interest rate for loans was 3.07%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 8,047 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 6,702 $344,760,000 $51,441 $652 4.37%
    $200k-400k 6,436 $1,769,410,000 $274,924 $5,211 3.19%
    $100k-200k 5,330 $787,370,000 $147,724 $3,179 3.42%
    $400k-600k 1,112 $516,910,000 $464,847 $7,677 3.22%
    $600k-1MM 196 $144,590,000 $737,704 $10,884 3.63%
    $1MM+ 37 $80,485,000 $2,175,270 $22,086 4.05%

    2020 saw Mountain America place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 6,702 originations, totaling $344,760,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 4,839 $936,875,000 $193,609 $4,661 3.72%
    $50k-75k 4,553 $705,175,000 $154,881 $3,971 3.61%
    $75k-100k 4,088 $696,810,000 $170,453 $4,283 3.69%
    $50k or less 2,609 $316,205,000 $121,198 $3,301 3.58%
    $150k-250k 2,353 $541,535,000 $230,147 $5,224 3.77%
    $250k+ 709 $255,715,000 $360,670 $7,895 3.71%

    Mountain America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 4,839 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 4,553 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 5,187 $942,835,000 $181,769 $4,054 3.51%
    30-36% 4,010 $715,690,000 $178,476 $4,158 3.76%
    <20% 2,237 $366,985,000 $164,052 $3,555 3.40%
    42% 833 $168,095,000 $201,795 $5,021 3.81%
    39% 808 $143,080,000 $177,079 $4,582 4.02%
    37% 794 $146,810,000 $184,899 $4,318 3.94%
    36% 778 $134,310,000 $172,635 $4,020 3.91%
    40% 764 $148,130,000 $193,887 $4,493 3.77%
    41% 764 $157,530,000 $206,191 $4,927 3.76%
    38% 738 $142,030,000 $192,453 $4,575 3.87%
    44% 626 $114,710,000 $183,243 $4,984 3.61%
    43% 579 $115,555,000 $199,577 $4,956 3.54%
    46% 458 $73,210,000 $159,847 $4,565 3.74%
    45% 379 $70,905,000 $187,084 $5,178 3.61%
    47% 250 $48,440,000 $193,760 $4,668 3.47%
    49% 231 $49,805,000 $215,606 $4,709 3.34%
    48% 202 $38,210,000 $189,158 $4,268 3.44%
    50-60% 84 $13,040,000 $155,238 $4,910 4.01%
    >60% 36 $3,860,000 $107,222 $607 4.26%

    Mountain America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 5,187 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 4,010 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 17,955 $3,247,195,000 $180,852 $4,233 3.67%
    Not provided 1,006 $202,900,000 $201,690 $4,756 3.43%
    Asian 347 $73,765,000 $212,579 $4,508 3.44%
    Not applicable 41 $46,035,000 $1,122,805 $0 4.12%
    American Indian 183 $29,405,000 $160,683 $4,005 3.70%
    Black 129 $21,815,000 $169,109 $4,543 3.90%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 96 $15,880,000 $165,417 $3,848 3.87%
    Other Asian 12 $1,930,000 $160,833 $0 4.24%
    Asian Indian 8 $1,000,000 $125,000 $5,666 4.13%
    Other Pacific Islander 7 $815,000 $116,429 $0 4.97%
    Filipino 8 $770,000 $96,250 $0 3.82%
    Chinese 6 $720,000 $120,000 $20 3.96%
    Korean 5 $335,000 $67,000 $0 4.85%
    Guamanian 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 5.00%
    Vietnamese 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,617 4.31%
    Japanese 2 $170,000 $85,000 $3,736 3.13%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 3.50%
    Samoan 3 $95,000 $31,667 $0 4.33%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.95%

    Mountain America has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.71%

    Mountain America 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 19,813 $3,643,525,000 $183,896

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 45 $47,125,000 $1,047,222
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 360 $38,470,000 $106,861
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 19,408 $3,557,930,000 $183,323

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3,603 $462,005,000 $128,228 $2,107 3.92%
    40-60% 3,325 $706,295,000 $212,420 $3,865 3.15%
    60-80% 4,911 $1,417,135,000 $288,563 $5,110 3.15%
    80-100% 2,601 $782,415,000 $300,813 $5,975 3.37%
    Over 100% 11 $3,455,000 $314,091 $13,331 2.89%
    Under 20% 5,362 $272,220,000 $50,768 $261 4.40%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 50.0%
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%