Charter West Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Point, NE

LEI: 549300GG5XNEIGHQTG04

Tax ID: 47-0679592

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 40 reviews

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Review & Overview

Charter West Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Charter West Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, Grand Island, and Norfolk among others. We have data for 35 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Charter West 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. Charter West 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 7.09% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.15% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.42% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.14% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.13% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.30% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.10% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.59% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.60% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,580

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$385,230,000
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Relative Rate

Charter West Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.6%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Charter West Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,214.

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
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 807 $214,775,000 $266,140 $5,262 6.76%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 194 $47,110,000 $242,835 $4,382 6.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 225 $42,805,000 $190,244 $4,618 6.75%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $16,790,000 $254,394 $6,628 6.59%
GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $15,405,000 $223,261 $5,789 6.46%
Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $8,775,000 $225,000 $5,830 6.41%
Hastings, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $8,620,000 $172,400 $4,361 6.41%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,600,000 $200,000 $5,180 6.87%
Fremont, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $4,910,000 $223,182 $5,121 6.83%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,790,000 $210,556 $3,987 6.67%
North Platte, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,350,000 $195,833 $4,851 6.41%
Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,155,000 $195,909 $4,161 6.48%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,940,000 $485,000 $3,916 7.72%
Lexington, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,440,000 $144,000 $5,188 6.54%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $8,500 6.88%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $4,231 7.50%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $8,417 5.63%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $7,219 6.44%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $4,022 7.38%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $10,803 7.13%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $6,095 6.50%
Vermillion, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,977 7.38%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $9,491 6.25%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $6,587 7.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,560 7.50%
Storm Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $6,874 6.94%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,367 7.13%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,833 7.25%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $8,321 6.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,737 7.13%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,177 7.00%
Hays, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,655 6.63%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,611 6.88%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,960 7.88%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,610 7.13%
Charter West Bank's top markets include Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, Grand Island, and Norfolk among others.

Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 913 $220,475,000 $241,484 $3,310 7.03%
    FHA 518 $119,850,000 $231,371 $7,630 6.32%
    VA 126 $41,170,000 $326,746 $6,894 6.16%
    USDA 23 $3,735,000 $162,391 $4,928 5.98%

    For 2024, Charter West Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 913 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 518 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,453 $353,365,000 $243,197 $5,194 6.66%
    Refi 66 $19,520,000 $295,758 $3,506 7.36%
    Cash Out Refi 59 $12,155,000 $206,017 $4,348 7.17%
    Home Improvement 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 8.50%
    Other 1 $45,000 $45,000 $915 10.38%

    For 2024, Charter West Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,453 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 66 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,471 $360,345,000 $244,966 $5,214 6.60%
    20 Year 44 $10,770,000 $244,773 $4,229 8.02%
    1 Year 34 $5,710,000 $167,941 $692 8.46%
    Other 21 $6,095,000 $290,238 $748 8.60%
    15 Year 6 $1,840,000 $306,667 $2,913 7.02%
    10 Year 3 $445,000 $148,333 $1,615 8.58%
    5 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.75%

    For 2024, Charter West Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,471 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 44 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 849 $190,935,000 $224,894
    $<1k 363 $96,735,000 $266,488
    $2k-3k 180 $43,150,000 $239,722
    $3k-4k 102 $30,510,000 $299,118
    $5k+ 20 $7,100,000 $355,000
    $4k-5k 11 $3,555,000 $323,182

    Charter West Bank's average total fees were $5,214, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 849 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 863 $211,605,000 $245,197
    7-8% 337 $90,635,000 $268,947
    5-6% 277 $63,175,000 $228,069
    Over 8% 92 $17,080,000 $185,652
    4-5% 11 $2,735,000 $248,636

    During 2024, Charter West Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 863 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 818 $224,160,000 $274,034 $5,581 6.62%
    $100k-200k 549 $86,815,000 $158,133 $4,387 6.70%
    $400k-600k 112 $52,290,000 $466,875 $6,254 6.84%
    $100,000 or less 79 $5,815,000 $73,608 $2,950 7.44%
    $600k-1MM 20 $13,730,000 $686,500 $5,093 7.03%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,420,000 $1,210,000 $0 7.84%

    2024 saw Charter West Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 818 originations, totaling $224,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 410 $79,110,000 $192,951 $4,923 6.43%
    $75k-100k 366 $86,610,000 $236,639 $5,387 6.58%
    $100k-150k 351 $100,215,000 $285,513 $5,793 6.87%
    $150k-250k 186 $63,130,000 $339,409 $4,512 7.05%
    $50k or less 174 $25,800,000 $148,276 $4,402 6.35%
    $250k+ 44 $17,450,000 $396,591 $3,974 7.30%

    Charter West Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 410 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 366 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 246 $59,460,000 $241,707 $4,691 6.71%
    20-30% 164 $37,350,000 $227,744 $3,907 6.82%
    44% 108 $24,850,000 $230,093 $5,428 6.61%
    49% 94 $23,900,000 $254,255 $5,175 6.61%
    50-60% 85 $24,455,000 $287,706 $7,818 6.52%
    43% 83 $19,835,000 $238,976 $5,006 6.52%
    47% 77 $20,265,000 $263,182 $5,948 6.46%
    42% 75 $17,085,000 $227,800 $4,772 6.73%
    39% 69 $17,185,000 $249,058 $4,596 6.61%
    41% 68 $16,490,000 $242,500 $4,986 6.69%
    46% 66 $15,990,000 $242,273 $5,991 6.43%
    38% 63 $14,585,000 $231,508 $4,797 6.76%
    45% 63 $15,715,000 $249,444 $5,199 6.67%
    37% 58 $12,770,000 $220,172 $4,832 6.73%
    40% 58 $15,420,000 $265,862 $5,325 6.61%
    48% 58 $14,150,000 $243,966 $5,705 6.48%
    36% 51 $12,865,000 $252,255 $5,025 6.60%
    <20% 35 $7,805,000 $223,000 $3,324 6.98%
    >60% 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $9,415 7.57%

    Charter West Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 246 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 164 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,280 $307,680,000 $240,375 $5,063 6.66%
    Not provided 155 $36,965,000 $238,484 $4,776 6.69%
    Black 50 $14,690,000 $293,800 $6,955 6.71%
    Not applicable 38 $10,870,000 $286,053 $0 8.40%
    Asian 33 $8,995,000 $272,576 $5,572 6.62%
    American Indian 13 $2,695,000 $207,308 $4,744 7.41%
    Filipino 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $7,465 6.96%
    Other Asian 3 $785,000 $261,667 $2,803 6.17%
    Asian Indian 2 $720,000 $360,000 $2,878 6.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $645,000 $215,000 $4,380 6.83%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.67%

    Charter West Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.05%

    Charter West Bank 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 1,580 $385,230,000 $243,816

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,580 $385,230,000 $243,816

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $4,820,000 $150,625 $2,286 7.38%
    40-60% 76 $13,290,000 $174,868 $2,759 7.27%
    60-80% 285 $71,265,000 $250,053 $3,673 7.17%
    80-100% 1,157 $287,025,000 $248,077 $5,487 6.54%
    Over 100% 23 $8,275,000 $359,783 $12,980 6.15%
    Under 20% 7 $555,000 $79,286 $689 8.90%