Westwood Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SEATTLE, WA

LEI: 549300JBTQ88S1XGQG53

Tax ID: 91-1465333

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Review & Overview

Westwood Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Westwood Mortgage 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Bremerton, Spokane, Wenatchee, and Oak Harbor among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Westwood 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. Westwood Mortgage 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 3/27/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.37% 3/27/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.26% 3/27/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.34% 3/27/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.59% 3/27/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.87% 3/27/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.87% 3/27/24
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Originations

339

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$158,045,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 290 $138,320,000 $476,966 $5,064 3.03%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,155,000 $631,000 $8,093 2.87%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,240,000 $280,000 $5,502 3.31%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,930,000 $482,500 $3,296 3.28%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,890,000 $472,500 $3,402 3.06%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,605,000 $321,000 $3,835 2.85%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,540,000 $385,000 $4,832 3.22%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $1,425,000 $475,000 $5,391 3.12%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,310,000 $327,500 $9,065 3.47%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $2,930 2.92%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $3,966 2.75%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $3,942 3.31%
WALLA WALLA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $4,232 3.19%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $5,685 3.38%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,843 3.13%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,467 2.75%
Westwood Mortgage's top markets include Seattle, Bremerton, Spokane, Wenatchee, and Oak Harbor among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 323 $148,175,000 $458,746 $4,901 3.06%
    VA 15 $9,315,000 $621,000 $7,961 2.61%
    FHA 1 $555,000 $555,000 $14,318 3.63%

    For 2021, Westwood Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 323 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 168 $75,730,000 $450,774 $4,262 2.89%
    Cash Out Refi 108 $45,920,000 $425,185 $5,172 3.22%
    Home Purchase 63 $36,395,000 $577,698 $7,006 3.15%

    For 2021, Westwood Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 168 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 108 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 292 $144,230,000 $493,938 $5,364 3.11%
    15 Year 29 $8,145,000 $280,862 $3,156 2.59%
    20 Year 15 $4,675,000 $311,667 $3,411 2.83%
    Other 2 $830,000 $415,000 $2,808 3.06%
    10 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,565 2.25%

    For 2021, Westwood Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 292 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 197 $83,775,000 $425,254
    $5k+ 55 $33,305,000 $605,545
    $2k-3k 47 $20,945,000 $445,638
    $3k-4k 27 $13,475,000 $499,074
    $4k-5k 6 $3,020,000 $503,333
    $<1k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Westwood Mortgage's average total fees were $5,364, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 197 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 156 $72,870,000 $467,115
    3-4% 148 $69,430,000 $469,122
    <2.5% 34 $15,310,000 $450,294
    4-5% 1 $435,000 $435,000

    During 2021, Westwood Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.11%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 156 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 126 $62,100,000 $492,857 $4,908 3.12%
    $200k-400k 119 $36,535,000 $307,017 $4,080 3.02%
    $600k-1MM 65 $45,865,000 $705,615 $5,942 3.02%
    $100k-200k 20 $3,190,000 $159,500 $3,075 2.86%
    $1MM+ 9 $10,355,000 $1,150,556 $18,455 2.97%

    2021 saw Westwood Mortgage place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 126 originations, totaling $62,100,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 113 $59,195,000 $523,850 $4,866 3.05%
    $100k-150k 89 $39,425,000 $442,978 $4,791 3.08%
    $250k+ 52 $31,390,000 $603,654 $7,590 3.08%
    $75k-100k 41 $14,285,000 $348,415 $3,814 3.00%
    $50k-75k 36 $10,710,000 $297,500 $4,377 3.01%
    $50k or less 8 $3,040,000 $380,000 $3,965 2.78%

    Westwood Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 113 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 89 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 94 $45,890,000 $488,191 $5,066 3.01%
    30-36% 57 $27,215,000 $477,456 $4,911 3.07%
    <20% 40 $16,440,000 $411,000 $4,083 2.99%
    38% 16 $8,020,000 $501,250 $5,212 3.24%
    39% 15 $5,725,000 $381,667 $3,980 3.07%
    36% 12 $5,710,000 $475,833 $7,243 3.02%
    42% 11 $5,375,000 $488,636 $4,053 3.05%
    49% 11 $5,045,000 $458,636 $5,588 3.18%
    41% 10 $4,760,000 $476,000 $6,104 3.10%
    47% 10 $3,810,000 $381,000 $4,623 2.99%
    40% 10 $4,500,000 $450,000 $4,587 3.04%
    37% 9 $4,195,000 $466,111 $5,824 3.21%
    44% 9 $3,545,000 $393,889 $4,387 2.96%
    46% 9 $3,025,000 $336,111 $4,504 3.12%
    43% 8 $4,320,000 $540,000 $6,089 3.33%
    45% 7 $3,745,000 $535,000 $6,819 2.98%
    48% 4 $1,790,000 $447,500 $7,821 3.16%
    50-60% 3 $2,445,000 $815,000 $9,479 2.58%
    >60% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,722 2.50%

    Westwood Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 94 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 281 $132,655,000 $472,082 $5,164 3.04%
    Not provided 28 $11,500,000 $410,714 $4,241 3.12%
    Asian 22 $10,400,000 $472,727 $5,317 2.99%
    Black 4 $1,930,000 $482,500 $4,228 3.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $3,265 3.37%
    American Indian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,405 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.31%

    Westwood Mortgage 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
    82.60%

    Westwood Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 339 $158,045,000 $466,209

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    339 $158,045,000 $466,209

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 43 $14,005,000 $325,698 $3,708 2.90%
    40-60% 110 $50,980,000 $463,455 $4,923 2.97%
    60-80% 135 $67,665,000 $501,222 $5,321 3.15%
    80-100% 43 $23,065,000 $536,395 $6,109 3.09%
    Under 20% 8 $2,330,000 $291,250 $4,379 2.84%