Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

FARGO, ND

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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, Bemidji, and Grand Forks among others. We have data for 14 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.31% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.78% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.47% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 11/21/24
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Originations

886

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$204,590,000
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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) 673 $156,665,000 $232,786 $4,108 2.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 113 $23,145,000 $204,823 $3,855 2.97%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $8,850,000 $295,000 $4,070 2.85%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,225,000 $222,368 $3,367 2.64%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,760,000 $268,571 $4,416 2.86%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,230,000 $230,714 $6,184 2.91%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,520,000 $152,000 $4,257 3.05%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $5,876 3.04%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $4,839 2.94%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,580 2.83%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,672 3.19%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,718 3.25%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,598 3.00%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,167 2.49%
Valley Mortgage's top markets include Fargo, Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Bemidji, and Grand Forks among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 668 $155,780,000 $233,204 $3,721 2.88%
    FHA 108 $21,600,000 $200,000 $5,694 3.36%
    VA 86 $22,810,000 $265,233 $5,189 2.67%
    USDA 24 $4,400,000 $183,333 $3,617 2.93%

    For 2020, Valley Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 668 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 108 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 481 $111,195,000 $231,175 $4,211 3.03%
    Refi 403 $93,015,000 $230,806 $3,973 2.79%
    Home Improvement 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,290 2.49%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,731 3.63%

    For 2020, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 481 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 403 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 717 $165,375,000 $230,649 $4,196 3.00%
    15 Year 96 $20,700,000 $215,625 $3,385 2.48%
    20 Year 54 $13,120,000 $242,963 $4,114 2.73%
    Other 17 $5,095,000 $299,706 $4,178 2.89%
    10 Year 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,345 2.69%

    For 2020, Valley Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 717 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 96 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 379 $86,225,000 $227,507
    $2k-3k 215 $49,345,000 $229,512
    $1k-2k 193 $35,325,000 $183,031
    $3k-4k 74 $24,120,000 $325,946
    $4k-5k 18 $6,650,000 $369,444
    $5k+ 7 $2,925,000 $417,857

    Valley Mortgage's average total fees were $4,196, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 379 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 367 $89,925,000 $245,027
    3-4% 283 $60,405,000 $213,445
    <2.5% 224 $52,390,000 $233,884
    4-5% 12 $1,870,000 $155,833

    During 2020, Valley Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 367 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 455 $121,545,000 $267,132 $4,578 2.87%
    $100k-200k 346 $54,860,000 $158,555 $3,387 2.99%
    $400k-600k 56 $25,830,000 $461,250 $5,374 2.79%
    $100,000 or less 29 $2,355,000 $81,207 $2,701 3.23%

    2020 saw Valley Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 455 originations, totaling $121,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 268 $52,960,000 $197,612 $3,979 3.00%
    $100k-150k 213 $55,845,000 $262,183 $4,417 2.84%
    $75k-100k 170 $39,980,000 $235,176 $4,344 2.92%
    $50k or less 120 $18,560,000 $154,667 $3,375 2.97%
    $150k-250k 72 $22,970,000 $319,028 $4,280 2.83%
    $250k+ 29 $10,495,000 $361,897 $4,402 2.83%

    Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 268 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 213 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 215 $49,615,000 $230,767 $4,069 2.91%
    20-30% 189 $43,895,000 $232,249 $3,538 2.81%
    <20% 63 $14,745,000 $234,048 $3,618 2.76%
    44% 50 $11,240,000 $224,800 $4,125 3.00%
    38% 42 $10,080,000 $240,000 $3,877 2.99%
    50-60% 39 $8,915,000 $228,590 $5,889 3.23%
    41% 35 $8,035,000 $229,571 $3,523 3.01%
    40% 34 $7,130,000 $209,706 $4,180 3.00%
    37% 33 $7,445,000 $225,606 $3,970 2.84%
    39% 27 $5,895,000 $218,333 $3,439 3.00%
    36% 27 $6,815,000 $252,407 $4,299 3.04%
    43% 25 $5,885,000 $235,400 $5,040 3.04%
    42% 25 $5,885,000 $235,400 $5,149 2.93%
    45% 20 $5,030,000 $251,500 $4,285 2.96%
    48% 14 $2,870,000 $205,000 $5,424 3.17%
    49% 14 $3,360,000 $240,000 $5,148 2.98%
    46% 12 $2,410,000 $200,833 $4,994 2.91%
    47% 11 $2,585,000 $235,000 $6,422 2.88%

    Valley Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 215 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 189 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 826 $190,560,000 $230,702 $4,068 2.92%
    Not provided 19 $4,425,000 $232,895 $4,224 2.84%
    Black 16 $4,360,000 $272,500 $5,610 3.10%
    Asian 12 $2,420,000 $201,667 $4,320 2.79%
    Not applicable 10 $2,090,000 $209,000 $3,957 3.10%
    American Indian 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,463 2.68%
    Other Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,914 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.05%

    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
    93.68%

    Valley Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 886 $204,590,000 $230,914

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 886 $204,590,000 $230,914

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $1,790,000 $149,167 $2,840 2.59%
    40-60% 48 $9,110,000 $189,792 $3,409 2.65%
    60-80% 279 $66,075,000 $236,828 $3,630 2.81%
    80-100% 519 $119,405,000 $230,067 $4,204 3.02%
    Over 100% 17 $5,455,000 $320,882 $11,906 2.69%