Meriwest Mortgage Company Rates, Fees & Info

SAN JOSE, CA

LEI: 549300SKHHL7A2K8YV94

Tax ID: 47-0847332

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Review & Overview

Meriwest Mortgage Company is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Meriwest Mortgage Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and Stockton among others. We have data for 25 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Meriwest Mortgage Company 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. Meriwest Mortgage Company 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 5.89% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.96% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.64% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.64% 11/21/24
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Originations

757

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$402,485,000

Awards

MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 451 $249,365,000 $552,916 $3,734 3.20%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $95,290,000 $661,736 $4,967 3.21%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $10,340,000 $574,444 $3,977 3.21%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $9,035,000 $361,400 $4,099 3.30%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,960,000 $354,286 $3,053 3.21%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $4,765,000 $529,444 $2,918 3.22%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,605,000 $242,368 $2,313 3.17%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,910,000 $244,375 $3,366 3.29%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,245,000 $463,571 $3,279 3.30%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $2,680,000 $335,000 $3,401 3.16%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $2,800 3.23%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,695,000 $565,000 $5,426 3.21%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,620,000 $405,000 $2,729 3.25%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,585,000 $226,429 $2,873 3.09%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,090,000 $545,000 $5,614 3.63%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $2,667 3.13%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,015,000 $338,333 $2,332 3.42%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $980,000 $245,000 $2,617 3.06%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $3,209 3.29%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $735,000 $735,000 $4,719 3.50%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $3,464 3.00%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,986 3.69%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,450 3.38%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,420 2.75%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,340 3.25%
Meriwest Mortgage Company's top markets include San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and Stockton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 757 $402,485,000 $531,684 $3,881 3.21%

    For 2020, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 757 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 315 $147,005,000 $466,683 $3,095 3.18%
    Cash Out Refi 167 $71,215,000 $426,437 $4,125 3.26%
    Other 135 $77,725,000 $575,741 $3,739 3.18%
    Home Purchase 132 $103,230,000 $782,045 $5,587 3.23%
    Home Improvement 8 $3,310,000 $413,750 $3,962 3.44%

    For 2020, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 315 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 167 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 644 $362,650,000 $563,121 $4,025 3.26%
    15 Year 82 $29,210,000 $356,220 $2,734 2.88%
    20 Year 22 $8,620,000 $391,818 $4,671 3.03%
    10 Year 8 $1,940,000 $242,500 $2,372 2.75%
    Other 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 3.00%

    For 2020, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 644 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 82 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 303 $132,385,000 $436,914
    $1k-2k 262 $165,720,000 $632,519
    $5k+ 70 $38,610,000 $551,571
    $2k-3k 54 $25,360,000 $469,630
    $3k-4k 41 $23,095,000 $563,293
    $4k-5k 27 $17,315,000 $641,296

    Meriwest Mortgage Company's average total fees were $4,025, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 303 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 503 $266,775,000 $530,368
    2.5-3% 241 $130,005,000 $539,440
    <2.5% 7 $2,585,000 $369,286
    4-5% 6 $3,120,000 $520,000

    During 2020, Meriwest Mortgage Company's average interest rate for loans was 3.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 503 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 227 $110,865,000 $488,392 $3,753 3.20%
    $200k-400k 226 $69,660,000 $308,230 $3,259 3.16%
    $600k-1MM 186 $143,260,000 $770,215 $4,781 3.28%
    $100k-200k 62 $9,860,000 $159,032 $2,605 3.16%
    $1MM+ 53 $68,585,000 $1,294,057 $5,561 3.28%
    $100,000 or less 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,297 3.04%

    2020 saw Meriwest Mortgage Company place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 227 originations, totaling $110,865,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 268 $153,240,000 $571,791 $4,099 3.22%
    $100k-150k 182 $79,700,000 $437,912 $3,840 3.18%
    $250k+ 148 $122,820,000 $829,865 $4,252 3.22%
    $75k-100k 87 $29,325,000 $337,069 $3,363 3.21%
    $50k-75k 47 $11,345,000 $241,383 $3,198 3.19%
    $50k or less 22 $4,480,000 $203,636 $2,728 3.22%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 268 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 182 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 192 $94,860,000 $494,063 $3,599 3.16%
    30-36% 135 $69,025,000 $511,296 $3,431 3.23%
    <20% 65 $23,725,000 $365,000 $2,877 3.18%
    44% 33 $18,795,000 $569,545 $3,738 3.22%
    37% 29 $17,365,000 $598,793 $4,180 3.28%
    38% 29 $14,745,000 $508,448 $4,119 3.31%
    43% 29 $15,145,000 $522,241 $4,587 3.21%
    42% 28 $17,760,000 $634,286 $5,335 3.28%
    40% 28 $14,010,000 $500,357 $4,374 3.21%
    36% 26 $14,300,000 $550,000 $5,908 3.24%
    50-60% 25 $25,305,000 $1,012,200 $4,989 3.10%
    39% 24 $13,630,000 $567,917 $3,866 3.26%
    41% 22 $14,720,000 $669,091 $4,111 3.22%
    45% 20 $8,580,000 $429,000 $2,791 3.19%
    46% 18 $8,660,000 $481,111 $4,613 3.15%
    49% 18 $8,770,000 $487,222 $3,820 3.21%
    47% 17 $12,895,000 $758,529 $4,254 3.35%
    48% 15 $8,325,000 $555,000 $4,661 3.19%
    >60% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,665 3.25%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 192 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 135 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 380 $177,100,000 $466,053 $3,662 3.23%
    Not provided 182 $112,850,000 $620,055 $4,088 3.21%
    Asian 134 $76,940,000 $574,179 $4,076 3.16%
    Asian Indian 18 $14,180,000 $787,778 $4,475 3.08%
    Black 25 $12,335,000 $493,400 $4,504 3.17%
    Filipino 6 $3,210,000 $535,000 $3,840 3.10%
    Chinese 3 $2,245,000 $748,333 $3,007 3.83%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $3,553 3.50%
    American Indian 3 $905,000 $301,667 $2,862 3.17%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $650,000 $325,000 $2,565 3.44%
    Vietnamese 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,465 2.75%
    Other Asian 1 $325,000 $325,000 $8,745 3.13%
    Guamanian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,465 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.66%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company 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
    51.25%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 757 $402,485,000 $531,684

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $955,000 $318,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 754 $401,530,000 $532,533

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 179 $67,855,000 $379,078 $3,109 3.12%
    40-60% 229 $113,855,000 $497,183 $3,581 3.21%
    60-80% 202 $131,160,000 $649,307 $4,254 3.30%
    80-100% 101 $77,705,000 $769,356 $5,598 3.24%
    Under 20% 43 $10,535,000 $245,000 $2,857 3.07%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Market Place Mortgage Corp. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%