Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

FARGO, ND

LEI: 549300PLVU3OBFUIPI18

Tax ID: 41-1981350

5 stars - Updated: 12/8/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Valley Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Valley Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Minneapolis, Wahpeton, Fergus Falls, and Grand Forks among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Valley 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. Valley 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 12/8/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 12/8/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.31% 12/8/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.78% 12/8/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 12/8/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.47% 12/8/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 12/8/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 12/8/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 12/8/24
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

246

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,910,000

Awards

VALLEY MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze VALLEY MORTGAGE FHA Loans gold VALLEY MORTGAGE FHA Loans gold VALLEY MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Valley Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.45%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Valley Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,815.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 198 $54,770,000 $276,616 $4,828 6.43%
Outside of Metro Areas 27 $5,985,000 $221,667 $4,705 6.47%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,390,000 $347,500 $4,488 6.69%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $3,506 6.77%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $5,165 6.12%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $680,000 $170,000 $4,180 6.35%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $8,237 7.63%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,123 6.13%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,251 6.00%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,862 6.38%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,435 7.50%
Valley Mortgage's top markets include Fargo, Minneapolis, Wahpeton, Fergus Falls, and Grand Forks among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 173 $45,715,000 $264,249 $3,848 6.50%
    FHA 58 $15,680,000 $270,345 $6,701 6.33%
    VA 15 $4,515,000 $301,000 $8,330 6.22%

    For 2023, Valley Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 173 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 58 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 233 $62,115,000 $266,588 $4,729 6.43%
    Refi 13 $3,795,000 $291,923 $6,029 6.65%

    For 2023, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 233 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 13 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 235 $63,395,000 $269,766 $4,815 6.45%
    15 Year 8 $2,070,000 $258,750 $5,032 6.15%
    20 Year 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,109 6.50%
    10 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $180 7.00%

    For 2023, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 235 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 8 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 120 $30,500,000 $254,167
    $2k-3k 34 $7,380,000 $217,059
    $3k-4k 28 $7,430,000 $265,357
    $1k-2k 22 $4,780,000 $217,273
    $4k-5k 21 $6,655,000 $316,905
    $5k+ 21 $9,165,000 $436,429

    Valley Mortgage's average total fees were $4,815, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 120 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 148 $39,990,000 $270,203
    5-6% 63 $15,255,000 $242,143
    7-8% 33 $9,745,000 $295,303
    4-5% 1 $635,000 $635,000
    Over 8% 1 $285,000 $285,000

    During 2023, Valley Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.45%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 148 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 163 $45,605,000 $279,785 $4,991 6.48%
    $100k-200k 52 $8,420,000 $161,923 $3,260 6.30%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,785,000 $457,941 $7,130 6.68%
    $100,000 or less 9 $685,000 $76,111 $2,800 6.20%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,415,000 $683,000 $10,187 6.31%

    2023 saw Valley Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 163 originations, totaling $45,605,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 76 $22,200,000 $292,105 $5,536 6.55%
    $50k-75k 61 $13,235,000 $216,967 $3,652 6.33%
    $75k-100k 54 $14,220,000 $263,333 $4,744 6.42%
    $150k-250k 30 $11,010,000 $367,000 $5,670 6.75%
    $50k or less 18 $2,470,000 $137,222 $3,213 6.01%
    $250k+ 7 $2,775,000 $396,429 $7,498 6.39%

    Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 61 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 60 $17,890,000 $298,167 $4,822 6.58%
    30-36% 47 $12,705,000 $270,319 $4,215 6.37%
    <20% 34 $7,650,000 $225,000 $4,590 6.54%
    39% 12 $3,210,000 $267,500 $4,339 6.18%
    41% 10 $2,160,000 $216,000 $4,615 6.49%
    36% 10 $2,630,000 $263,000 $5,781 6.39%
    38% 9 $2,515,000 $279,444 $4,935 6.37%
    44% 9 $2,725,000 $302,778 $5,388 6.24%
    43% 8 $2,250,000 $281,250 $7,043 6.37%
    50-60% 7 $2,045,000 $292,143 $6,006 6.16%
    37% 7 $1,815,000 $259,286 $4,507 6.51%
    47% 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $4,504 6.29%
    45% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $6,082 6.25%
    46% 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $4,939 6.54%
    40% 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $5,284 6.63%
    48% 4 $980,000 $245,000 $3,609 6.44%
    49% 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $4,868 6.55%
    42% 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,341 6.81%

    Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 60 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 47 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 207 $54,645,000 $263,986 $4,614 6.46%
    Black 17 $5,135,000 $302,059 $5,864 6.40%
    Asian 14 $3,900,000 $278,571 $5,932 6.32%
    Not provided 6 $1,830,000 $305,000 $6,514 6.35%
    American Indian 2 $400,000 $200,000 $2,204 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.92%

    Valley 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
    85.77%

    Valley Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 246 $65,910,000 $267,927

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    246 $65,910,000 $267,927

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $585,000 $117,000 $3,458 6.50%
    40-60% 15 $3,085,000 $205,667 $4,156 6.29%
    60-80% 44 $13,710,000 $311,591 $5,160 6.55%
    80-100% 176 $47,000,000 $267,045 $4,600 6.43%
    Over 100% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $12,728 6.28%
    Under 20% 1 $5,000 $5,000 $180 7.00%