Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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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% | 4/27/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 4/27/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.31% | 4/27/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.78% | 4/27/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.33% | 4/27/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.47% | 4/27/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.04% | 4/27/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.42% | 4/27/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.42% | 4/27/24 |
| 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
246Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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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% |
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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
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
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
2023 saw Valley Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 163 originations, totaling $45,605,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
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
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
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications97.92%
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 origination85.77%
Valley Mortgage has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 246 | $65,910,000 | $267,927 |