Weststar Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

EL PASO, TX

LEI: 5493007ZMQ2ZFZA66L83

Tax ID: 74-2559241

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Review & Overview

Weststar Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Weststar Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: El Paso, Las Cruces, Los Angeles, Ruidoso, and Austin among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Weststar 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.

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Originations

334

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$90,830,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 314 $82,650,000 $263,217 $0 0.00%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,325,000 $255,769 $0 0.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,445,000 $2,445,000 $0 0.00%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
Weststar Bank's top markets include El Paso, Las Cruces, Los Angeles, Ruidoso, and Austin among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 169 $58,275,000 $344,822 $0 0.00%
    FHA 96 $17,200,000 $179,167 $0 0.00%
    VA 63 $14,375,000 $228,175 $0 0.00%
    USDA 6 $980,000 $163,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Weststar Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 169 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 96 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 308 $84,510,000 $274,383 $0 0.00%
    Refi 15 $5,015,000 $334,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Weststar Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 308 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 334 $90,830,000 $271,946 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Weststar Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 334 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 158 $25,860,000 $163,671 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 123 $32,415,000 $263,537 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 29 $1,765,000 $60,862 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 15 $6,855,000 $457,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 6 $21,510,000 $3,585,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,425,000 $808,333 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Weststar Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 158 originations, totaling $25,860,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 92 $16,100,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 60 $14,450,000 $240,833 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 55 $11,025,000 $200,455 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 44 $5,230,000 $118,864 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 38 $10,040,000 $264,211 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 18 $7,030,000 $390,556 $0 0.00%

    Weststar Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 92 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 60 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 334 $90,830,000 $271,946 $0 0.00%

    Weststar Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 334 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 277 $57,825,000 $208,755 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 27 $26,955,000 $998,333 $0 0.00%
    Black 16 $3,240,000 $202,500 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 13 $2,485,000 $191,154 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.67%

    Weststar 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
    87.43%

    Weststar Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 334 $90,830,000 $271,946

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 2 $430,000 $215,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 13 $22,425,000 $1,725,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 319 $67,975,000 $213,088

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    WESTSTAR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%
    WESTSTAR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 50.0%