Western National Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Duluth, MN

LEI: 549300BPU3QTJ3ZRVE07

Tax ID: 41-0607570

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Review & Overview

Western National Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Western National Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Duluth, Bemidji, and Brainerd among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Western National 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. Western National Bank 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 6.53% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.80% 12/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.33% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.59% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.97% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.97% 12/4/24
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Originations

32

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$6,070,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,470,000 $195,357 $4,313 4.68%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,732 5.53%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,363 5.88%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,525 3.75%
Western National Bank's top markets include Duluth, Bemidji, and Brainerd among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 32 $6,070,000 $189,688 $4,205 4.74%

    For 2022, Western National Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 32 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 17 $3,785,000 $222,647 $5,363 4.76%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $2,944 5.08%
    Refi 5 $905,000 $181,000 $3,409 3.50%
    Home Improvement 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,084 6.30%

    For 2022, Western National Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 17 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 12 $2,740,000 $228,333 $4,554 4.85%
    15 Year 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $4,066 3.86%
    5 Year 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $3,779 5.75%
    20 Year 3 $535,000 $178,333 $3,366 5.14%
    1 Year 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.85%
    Other 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,363 5.88%

    For 2022, Western National Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 11 $1,585,000 $144,091
    $2k-3k 9 $2,195,000 $243,889
    $<1k 4 $210,000 $52,500
    $3k-4k 2 $610,000 $305,000
    $4k-5k 1 $435,000 $435,000

    Western National Bank's average total fees were $4,554, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 11 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 10 $1,620,000 $162,000
    3-4% 6 $1,210,000 $201,667
    4-5% 6 $1,480,000 $246,667
    2.5-3% 5 $845,000 $169,000
    6-7% 3 $355,000 $118,333
    <2.5% 1 $305,000 $305,000
    Over 8% 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2022, Western National Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 10 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 12 $3,160,000 $263,333 $4,658 4.65%
    $100,000 or less 9 $665,000 $73,889 $2,422 4.76%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,405,000 $156,111 $5,245 5.00%
    $400k-600k 2 $840,000 $420,000 $6,849 4.03%

    2022 saw Western National Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 12 originations, totaling $3,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 7 $1,355,000 $193,571 $4,306 4.66%
    $50k or less 6 $650,000 $108,333 $2,659 4.04%
    $75k-100k 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $3,896 5.40%
    $150k-250k 3 $705,000 $235,000 $4,602 5.92%
    $50k-75k 3 $645,000 $215,000 $4,416 3.63%
    $250k+ 2 $470,000 $235,000 $8,509 2.56%

    Western National Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 7 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 6 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 10 $1,660,000 $166,000 $3,672 4.69%
    20-30% 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $4,501 4.39%
    39% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,269 5.93%
    <20% 2 $470,000 $235,000 $8,509 2.56%
    44% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,319 2.88%
    45% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,529 6.00%
    49% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,363 5.88%
    36% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,949 6.75%
    37% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,082 3.25%
    38% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,525 3.75%

    Western National Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 10 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 21 $3,905,000 $185,952 $4,248 4.61%
    Not provided 4 $900,000 $225,000 $4,084 4.50%
    American Indian 3 $515,000 $171,667 $4,004 4.93%
    Not applicable 3 $515,000 $171,667 $0 6.37%
    Black 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,167 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.86%

    Western National Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.13%

    Western National Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 32 $6,070,000 $189,688

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    32 $6,070,000 $189,688

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $380,000 $95,000 $2,952 4.64%
    40-60% 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $3,255 4.69%
    60-80% 8 $1,840,000 $230,000 $4,940 4.74%
    80-100% 11 $2,585,000 $235,000 $5,582 4.63%
    Under 20% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,007 5.78%