Golden West Alliance Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

GLENDALE, CA

LEI: 549300M2H0S2WWYNUO61

Tax ID: 20-8169449

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Review & Overview

Golden West Alliance is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Golden West Alliance has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Salinas, and San Jose among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Golden West Alliance has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Golden West Alliance 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.09% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.50% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.40% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.86% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.60% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.16% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 3/24/24
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Originations

357

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$168,705,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 316 $152,250,000 $481,804 $5,382 3.26%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,700,000 $462,500 $5,046 3.17%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,320,000 $332,000 $4,913 3.28%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,900,000 $483,333 $6,376 3.15%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,940,000 $485,000 $3,909 3.00%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,140,000 $570,000 $3,811 2.88%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $3,698 3.75%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $10,837 4.13%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $15,149 3.63%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,607 2.75%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $5,677 3.38%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,655 2.75%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,807 2.75%
Golden West Alliance's top markets include Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Salinas, and San Jose among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 356 $168,280,000 $472,697 $5,359 3.25%
    VA 1 $425,000 $425,000 $15,149 3.63%

    For 2020, Golden West Alliance's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 356 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 256 $117,850,000 $460,352 $4,740 3.18%
    Home Purchase 67 $35,765,000 $533,806 $7,677 3.36%
    Cash Out Refi 34 $15,090,000 $443,824 $5,741 3.53%

    For 2020, Golden West Alliance's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 67 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 323 $157,265,000 $486,889 $5,468 3.29%
    15 Year 16 $4,840,000 $302,500 $4,058 2.71%
    20 Year 10 $3,100,000 $310,000 $4,028 3.03%
    Other 7 $3,215,000 $459,286 $6,808 3.00%
    10 Year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,037 2.38%

    For 2020, Golden West Alliance's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 323 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 237 $105,575,000 $445,464
    $5k+ 46 $27,080,000 $588,696
    $2k-3k 25 $10,835,000 $433,400
    $4k-5k 20 $9,930,000 $496,500
    $3k-4k 15 $7,975,000 $531,667
    $<1k 14 $7,310,000 $522,143

    Golden West Alliance's average total fees were $5,468, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 237 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 164 $80,510,000 $490,915
    2.5-3% 135 $61,675,000 $456,852
    <2.5% 28 $10,760,000 $384,286
    4-5% 27 $13,985,000 $517,963
    5-6% 3 $1,775,000 $591,667

    During 2020, Golden West Alliance's average interest rate for loans was 3.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 164 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 154 $74,790,000 $485,649 $5,163 3.36%
    $200k-400k 112 $35,560,000 $317,500 $4,316 3.09%
    $600k-1MM 80 $56,610,000 $707,625 $7,535 3.31%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,680,000 $168,000 $3,687 2.86%
    $100,000 or less 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,793 3.88%

    2020 saw Golden West Alliance place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 154 originations, totaling $74,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 118 $56,320,000 $477,288 $5,445 3.30%
    $150k-250k 107 $57,125,000 $533,879 $5,815 3.20%
    $75k-100k 54 $20,880,000 $386,667 $4,722 3.21%
    $250k+ 45 $24,195,000 $537,667 $5,790 3.40%
    $50k-75k 27 $8,635,000 $319,815 $4,217 3.02%
    $50k or less 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $4,830 3.58%

    Golden West Alliance lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 118 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 107 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 60 $26,920,000 $448,667 $4,694 3.33%
    20-30% 48 $22,410,000 $466,875 $4,867 3.13%
    44% 30 $14,530,000 $484,333 $7,481 3.59%
    49% 21 $10,675,000 $508,333 $5,515 3.41%
    45% 19 $9,345,000 $491,842 $6,109 3.37%
    41% 19 $9,445,000 $497,105 $5,677 3.39%
    38% 18 $8,210,000 $456,111 $5,750 3.12%
    48% 17 $6,695,000 $393,824 $4,314 3.15%
    43% 17 $8,875,000 $522,059 $4,771 3.18%
    36% 16 $7,310,000 $456,875 $5,735 3.07%
    <20% 16 $7,280,000 $455,000 $4,410 2.91%
    46% 14 $7,040,000 $502,857 $5,413 2.99%
    40% 14 $6,330,000 $452,143 $4,454 3.35%
    47% 13 $6,555,000 $504,231 $4,688 3.26%
    42% 12 $4,950,000 $412,500 $6,171 3.15%
    39% 12 $5,560,000 $463,333 $6,413 3.16%
    37% 9 $5,625,000 $625,000 $7,279 3.24%
    50-60% 2 $950,000 $475,000 $3,826 3.81%

    Golden West Alliance lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 60 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 303 $144,715,000 $477,607 $5,579 3.29%
    Not provided 33 $15,275,000 $462,879 $4,518 2.96%
    Asian 14 $6,100,000 $435,714 $4,176 3.17%
    Other Asian 1 $685,000 $685,000 $3,092 3.13%
    Korean 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,088 2.69%
    Asian Indian 1 $515,000 $515,000 $4,118 3.13%
    Black 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,600 2.69%
    Chinese 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,417 3.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.18%

    Golden West Alliance has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.88%

    Golden West Alliance has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 357 $168,705,000 $472,563

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 357 $168,705,000 $472,563

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $10,410,000 $306,176 $4,210 2.94%
    40-60% 112 $52,420,000 $468,036 $4,644 3.16%
    60-80% 166 $83,640,000 $503,855 $5,904 3.40%
    80-100% 39 $20,525,000 $526,282 $6,296 3.18%
    Over 100% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $15,149 3.63%
    Under 20% 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $3,792 2.78%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    GOLDEN BEAR CAPITAL INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%