Goldenwest Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ogden, UT

LEI: 549300BDHZAV4ZQHQV19

Tax ID: 87-0214471

5 stars - Updated: 11/12/26 - out of 5 stars, based on 57 reviews

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Review & Overview

Goldenwest is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Goldenwest 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: Ogden, Logan, Salt Lake City, St. George, and Provo among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Goldenwest 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. Goldenwest 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.68% 11/12/26
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 11/12/26
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 11/12/26
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 11/12/26
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.38% 11/12/26
30 Year FHA Refi 6.15% 11/12/26
30 Year VA Purchase 5.57% 11/12/26
30 Year VA Refi 5.47% 11/12/26
30 Year USDA Purchase 5.88% 11/12/26
30 Year USDA Refi 6.18% 11/12/26
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.24% 11/12/26
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.99% 11/12/26
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.99% 11/12/26
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.44% 11/12/26
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

3,215

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$687,975,000

Awards

GOLDENWEST FHA Loans bronze GOLDENWEST 30 Year Conventional Loans silver GOLDENWEST FHA Loans silver GOLDENWEST VA Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Goldenwest's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.3%.

The 2025 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.37%.

This yields a difference of -0.07%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Goldenwest's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,282.

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

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,666 $330,960,000 $198,655 $4,951 7.21%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 432 $92,470,000 $214,051 $5,503 7.20%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 403 $85,065,000 $211,079 $4,516 7.42%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 214 $63,510,000 $296,776 $6,493 7.20%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 244 $54,330,000 $222,664 $5,266 7.35%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $13,245,000 $339,615 $9,085 7.30%
Outside of Metro Areas 35 $11,015,000 $314,714 $8,184 7.00%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $9,970,000 $226,591 $4,657 7.21%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $8,095,000 $261,129 $5,740 7.12%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $6,390,000 $145,227 $4,274 7.43%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,865,000 $191,000 $6,574 7.28%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,830,000 $183,000 $5,915 6.75%
Coeur d'Alene, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $1,806 7.15%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $29,537 5.62%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $7,574 6.75%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $7,719 5.92%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $13,036 5.49%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $5,309 7.16%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $18,444 5.75%
Ontario, OR-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,438 6.13%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $7,808 5.75%
Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 7.25%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 8.33%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 7.75%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 8.50%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,423 5.75%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.75%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 7.50%
Rock Springs, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,859 6.13%
Evanston, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.75%
Goldenwest's top markets include Ogden, Logan, Salt Lake City, St. George, and Provo among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 2,253 $380,025,000 $168,675 n/a 7.58%
    Conventional 902 $282,440,000 $313,126 $4,804 6.47%
    FHA 37 $14,545,000 $393,108 $13,617 5.94%
    VA 21 $10,275,000 $489,286 $10,885 5.82%
    USDA 2 $690,000 $345,000 $12,015 5.63%

    For 2025, Goldenwest's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 2,253 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 902 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 985 $156,235,000 $158,614 $1,410 7.49%
    Cash Out Refi 846 $189,150,000 $223,582 $4,144 7.33%
    Other 774 $91,460,000 $118,165 $148 7.50%
    Home Purchase 374 $163,740,000 $437,807 $8,393 6.29%
    Refi 236 $87,390,000 $370,297 $7,254 6.56%

    For 2025, Goldenwest's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 985 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 846 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 2,268 $385,610,000 $170,022 $5,956 7.57%
    30 Year 515 $220,735,000 $428,612 $8,282 6.30%
    10 Year 196 $18,590,000 $94,847 $225 6.82%
    5 Year 103 $13,345,000 $129,563 $303 6.78%
    15 Year 51 $15,695,000 $307,745 $6,081 5.39%
    Other 40 $3,710,000 $92,750 $216 6.83%
    30+ year 39 $29,365,000 $752,949 $12,280 6.71%
    3 Year 3 $925,000 $308,333 $2,050 6.45%

    For 2025, Goldenwest's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 2,268 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 515 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 361 $41,325,000 $114,474
    $5k+ 273 $168,995,000 $619,029
    $4k-5k 123 $46,665,000 $379,390
    $3k-4k 116 $33,560,000 $289,310
    $2k-3k 67 $13,665,000 $203,955
    $1k-2k 22 $3,740,000 $170,000

    Goldenwest's average total fees were $8,282, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 361 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 2,125 $357,585,000 $168,275
    6-7% 583 $215,045,000 $368,859
    5-6% 284 $84,410,000 $297,218
    Over 8% 209 $26,995,000 $129,163
    4-5% 13 $3,925,000 $301,923
    3-4% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2025, Goldenwest's average interest rate for loans was 6.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 2,125 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,022 $57,560,000 $56,321 $152 7.44%
    $200k-400k 905 $237,215,000 $262,116 $5,604 7.12%
    $100k-200k 836 $111,880,000 $133,828 $1,853 7.40%
    $400k-600k 305 $144,635,000 $474,213 $9,300 6.72%
    $600k-1MM 108 $77,510,000 $717,685 $11,437 6.66%
    $1MM+ 39 $59,175,000 $1,517,308 $22,208 6.99%

    2025 saw Goldenwest place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,022 originations, totaling $57,560,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 886 $163,600,000 $184,650 $5,148 7.25%
    $150k-250k 872 $211,670,000 $242,741 $5,916 7.29%
    $75k-100k 531 $81,725,000 $153,908 $4,432 7.22%
    $50k-75k 397 $48,435,000 $122,003 $3,423 7.12%
    $250k+ 386 $171,330,000 $443,860 $9,560 7.27%
    $50k or less 137 $10,675,000 $77,920 $2,087 7.14%

    Goldenwest lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 886 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 872 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 542 $113,540,000 $209,483 $5,396 7.25%
    20-30% 533 $108,385,000 $203,349 $4,841 7.18%
    50-60% 316 $61,060,000 $193,228 $1,401 7.53%
    <20% 211 $44,885,000 $212,725 $4,770 7.03%
    43% 137 $30,595,000 $223,321 $6,349 7.18%
    44% 131 $26,935,000 $205,611 $5,643 7.30%
    42% 127 $33,075,000 $260,433 $6,180 7.22%
    36% 126 $28,980,000 $230,000 $5,383 7.12%
    41% 126 $27,760,000 $220,317 $5,202 7.25%
    39% 123 $26,765,000 $217,602 $4,313 7.12%
    37% 112 $22,260,000 $198,750 $4,002 7.16%
    45% 108 $24,770,000 $229,352 $5,879 7.27%
    40% 108 $20,030,000 $185,463 $4,761 7.28%
    38% 102 $19,910,000 $195,196 $4,078 7.27%
    47% 100 $23,290,000 $232,900 $5,613 7.17%
    46% 98 $21,300,000 $217,347 $6,648 7.32%
    49% 91 $25,995,000 $285,659 $9,942 7.21%
    48% 71 $18,895,000 $266,127 $6,933 7.12%
    >60% 53 $9,545,000 $180,094 $162 7.60%

    Goldenwest lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 542 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 533 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,004 $631,400,000 $210,186 $5,167 7.26%
    Not provided 112 $29,410,000 $262,589 $6,367 6.80%
    Asian 53 $16,315,000 $307,830 $5,805 7.10%
    Black 13 $4,545,000 $349,615 $10,902 7.06%
    American Indian 15 $3,065,000 $204,333 $5,413 7.24%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $1,640,000 $164,000 $10,009 7.42%
    Filipino 3 $765,000 $255,000 $0 7.08%
    Asian Indian 3 $715,000 $238,333 $0 8.25%
    Other Asian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.50%
    Vietnamese 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.08%

    Goldenwest has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.59%

    Goldenwest 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 3,215 $687,975,000 $213,989

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,215 $687,975,000 $213,989

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,025 $199,575,000 $194,707 $2,577 7.38%
    40-60% 337 $122,365,000 $363,101 $6,271 7.04%
    60-80% 311 $152,855,000 $491,495 $8,433 6.74%
    80-100% 214 $102,820,000 $480,467 $9,617 6.37%
    Over 100% 4 $2,260,000 $565,000 $15,311 5.97%
    Under 20% 1,324 $108,100,000 $81,647 $219 7.45%