First Western Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

BOONEVILLE, AR

LEI: 5493008YOT5ACN2UNP66

Tax ID: 71-0717727

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Western Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Western Mortgage 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: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Omaha, Branson, and Russellville among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Western Mortgage 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. First Western Mortgage is typically a low 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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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/16/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.69% 4/16/25
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/16/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.81% 4/16/25
    30 Year FHA Refi 6.99% 4/16/25
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.16% 4/16/25
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.96% 4/16/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/16/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/16/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/16/25
    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

    165

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $46,525,000
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    Relative Rate

    First Western Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.4%.

    The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

    This yields a difference of -0.15%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    First Western Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,546.

    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 $8,356.

    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 84 $28,710,000 $341,786 $4,040 6.44%
    FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $13,540,000 $225,667 $4,783 6.26%
    Outside of Metro Areas 16 $2,660,000 $166,250 $3,908 6.48%
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $9,554 5.63%
    Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,094 5.88%
    Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $10,069 6.00%
    TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,438 6.00%
    LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,414 6.88%
    First Western Mortgage's top markets include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Omaha, Branson, and Russellville among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against FIRST WESTERN MORTGAGE based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    First Security Bank
    Similarity Rank: 240
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    Similarity Rank: 2136
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    Similarity Rank: 2184
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    Similarity Rank: 2208

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 110 $33,570,000 $305,182 $3,542 6.49%
    FHA 44 $9,860,000 $224,091 $6,165 6.11%
    VA 10 $2,920,000 $292,000 $5,191 6.14%
    USDA 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,528 6.63%

    For 2024, First Western Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 110 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 44 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 140 $39,390,000 $281,357 $4,360 6.37%
    Refi 13 $3,665,000 $281,923 $4,319 6.27%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $2,560,000 $256,000 $5,204 6.35%
    Other 2 $910,000 $455,000 $3,507 6.75%

    For 2024, First Western Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 140 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 13 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 152 $44,630,000 $293,618 $4,546 6.40%
    10 Year 6 $160,000 $26,667 $715 6.00%
    15 Year 6 $1,660,000 $276,667 $4,018 6.02%
    20 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,167 6.38%

    For 2024, First Western Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 152 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 93 $27,145,000 $291,882
    $<1k 36 $8,910,000 $247,500
    $2k-3k 9 $2,815,000 $312,778
    $3k-4k 7 $1,965,000 $280,714
    $4k-5k 6 $1,700,000 $283,333
    $5k+ 6 $2,320,000 $386,667

    First Western Mortgage's average total fees were $4,546, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 93 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 100 $30,330,000 $303,300
    5-6% 53 $12,855,000 $242,547
    7-8% 11 $3,145,000 $285,909
    Over 8% 1 $195,000 $195,000

    During 2024, First Western Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 100 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 77 $22,145,000 $287,597 $4,966 6.37%
    $100k-200k 50 $7,650,000 $153,000 $3,923 6.37%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,800,000 $488,889 $4,391 6.44%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,545,000 $685,909 $4,472 6.50%
    $100,000 or less 9 $385,000 $42,778 $1,648 6.03%

    2024 saw First Western Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 77 originations, totaling $22,145,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 38 $12,240,000 $322,105 $4,636 6.36%
    $50k-75k 35 $6,835,000 $195,286 $4,456 6.17%
    $75k-100k 31 $7,305,000 $235,645 $4,625 6.48%
    $150k-250k 28 $11,370,000 $406,071 $4,798 6.51%
    $250k+ 15 $6,445,000 $429,667 $3,619 6.55%
    $50k or less 15 $1,525,000 $101,667 $3,124 6.21%

    First Western Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 38 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $9,510,000 $264,167 $3,907 6.34%
    30-36% 23 $6,895,000 $299,783 $4,026 6.49%
    50-60% 13 $3,255,000 $250,385 $5,606 6.18%
    40% 10 $3,160,000 $316,000 $4,993 6.64%
    38% 10 $3,260,000 $326,000 $5,454 6.37%
    44% 10 $2,410,000 $241,000 $2,437 6.16%
    36% 8 $1,700,000 $212,500 $5,897 6.19%
    41% 8 $2,900,000 $362,500 $5,475 6.34%
    42% 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $3,418 6.55%
    43% 7 $1,735,000 $247,857 $5,106 6.16%
    <20% 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $3,027 6.48%
    45% 5 $1,505,000 $301,000 $5,165 6.38%
    47% 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $4,646 6.25%
    49% 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $3,847 6.43%
    48% 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $3,265 6.72%
    39% 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $3,714 6.46%
    37% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,128 6.25%
    46% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $6,374 6.38%

    First Western Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 23 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 132 $35,680,000 $270,303 $4,252 6.39%
    Asian 17 $7,135,000 $419,706 $5,356 6.25%
    Not provided 8 $2,120,000 $265,000 $3,956 6.23%
    American Indian 5 $985,000 $197,000 $4,666 6.53%
    Black 3 $605,000 $201,667 $5,907 6.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.29%

    First Western Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.67%

    First Western Mortgage 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 165 $46,525,000 $281,970

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    165 $46,525,000 $281,970

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,835,000 $203,889 $3,106 6.36%
    40-60% 22 $7,380,000 $335,455 $3,795 6.37%
    60-80% 32 $9,000,000 $281,250 $4,230 6.67%
    80-100% 94 $27,460,000 $292,128 $4,818 6.28%
    Over 100% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $7,408 6.50%
    Under 20% 6 $160,000 $26,667 $865 6.02%