Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Valley Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Valley Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Grand Forks, and Wahpeton among others. We have data for 10 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 an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Valley Mortgage 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 | 6.57% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.31% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.78% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.33% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.47% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.04% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.42% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.42% | 11/17/24 |
| 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
461Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$99,735,000Awards
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 339 | $75,085,000 | $221,490 | $4,550 | 3.96% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 84 | $15,140,000 | $180,238 | $4,318 | 3.87% |
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,925,000 | $417,857 | $7,060 | 3.93% |
| Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $2,010,000 | $201,000 | $3,994 | 4.02% |
| GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,910,000 | $191,000 | $4,879 | 3.96% |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,100,000 | $183,333 | $2,627 | 3.93% |
| Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $690,000 | $345,000 | $7,369 | 4.25% |
| Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $15,609 | 3.88% |
| Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $4,255 | 3.75% |
| ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $4,351 | 3.63% |
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Product Mix
For 2019, Valley Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 310 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 88 originations.
Loan Reason
| Loan Reason | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 362 | $77,650,000 | $214,503 | $4,439 | 3.99% |
| Refi | 99 | $22,085,000 | $223,081 | $4,912 | 3.79% |
For 2019, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 362 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 99 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2019, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 414 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 32 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Valley Mortgage's average total fees were $4,593, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 235 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 291 | $65,635,000 | $225,550 |
| 4-5% | 156 | $31,020,000 | $198,846 |
| 2.5-3% | 8 | $1,900,000 | $237,500 |
| 5-6% | 6 | $1,180,000 | $196,667 |
During 2019, Valley Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 291 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Valley Mortgage place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 215 originations, totaling $34,035,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 147 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 100 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 102 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 84 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications98.25%
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 origination90.46%
Valley Mortgage has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 461 | $99,735,000 | $216,345 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 2 | $490,000 | $245,000 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 459 | $99,245,000 | $216,220 |