Meriwest Mortgage Company Rates, Fees & Info

SAN JOSE, CA

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Review & Overview

Meriwest Mortgage Company is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Meriwest Mortgage Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Stockton, and Sacramento among others. We have data for 22 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 high 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

308

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$278,580,000

Awards

MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $117,945,000 $1,025,609 $11,907 3.64%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $108,600,000 $1,005,556 $6,699 3.44%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $21,280,000 $709,333 $9,353 4.10%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $8,015,000 $728,636 $9,773 3.63%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $4,595,000 $510,556 $7,924 3.31%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,825,000 $565,000 $6,558 3.70%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,405,000 $2,405,000 $11,750 3.63%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,995,000 $399,000 $10,916 3.55%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,855,000 $618,333 $6,376 3.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,790,000 $447,500 $5,745 3.53%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $11,542 3.63%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $2,435 2.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $6,273 3.71%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $8,001 2.88%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,898 5.88%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $6,214 2.63%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $5,630 4.38%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $11,500 3.38%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,560 2.38%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,809 4.06%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,696 3.75%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,043 6.38%
Meriwest Mortgage Company's top markets include San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Stockton, and Sacramento 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 308 $278,580,000 $904,481 $9,074 3.61%

    For 2022, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 308 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 225 $214,985,000 $955,489 $9,948 3.81%
    Other 28 $21,880,000 $781,429 $5,520 2.95%
    Cash Out Refi 26 $17,050,000 $655,769 $9,722 3.05%
    Refi 23 $21,495,000 $934,565 $5,085 3.20%
    Home Improvement 6 $3,170,000 $528,333 $5,503 3.08%

    For 2022, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 225 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 28 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 300 $275,960,000 $919,867 $9,232 3.63%
    15 Year 7 $2,415,000 $345,000 $3,275 2.66%
    20 Year 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,445 4.88%

    For 2022, Meriwest Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 300 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 105 $112,555,000 $1,071,952
    $<1k 98 $93,070,000 $949,694
    $3k-4k 37 $26,015,000 $703,108
    $2k-3k 24 $12,350,000 $514,583
    $4k-5k 23 $24,675,000 $1,072,826
    $1k-2k 19 $6,785,000 $357,105

    Meriwest Mortgage Company's average total fees were $9,232, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 105 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 139 $137,815,000 $991,475
    2.5-3% 67 $61,165,000 $912,910
    4-5% 55 $45,385,000 $825,182
    <2.5% 27 $24,865,000 $920,926
    5-6% 15 $7,535,000 $502,333
    6-7% 4 $1,570,000 $392,500
    7-8% 1 $245,000 $245,000

    During 2022, Meriwest Mortgage Company's average interest rate for loans was 3.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 139 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $1MM+ 118 $168,010,000 $1,423,814 $11,361 3.44%
    $600k-1MM 85 $67,855,000 $798,294 $8,619 3.56%
    $400k-600k 61 $30,165,000 $494,508 $8,341 3.79%
    $200k-400k 39 $11,835,000 $303,462 $5,182 3.97%
    $100k-200k 5 $715,000 $143,000 $2,602 3.45%

    2022 saw Meriwest Mortgage Company place emphasis on $1MM+ loans with 118 originations, totaling $168,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 134 $165,980,000 $1,238,657 $10,337 3.53%
    $150k-250k 118 $90,000,000 $762,712 $8,943 3.66%
    $100k-150k 36 $16,010,000 $444,722 $6,962 3.74%
    $50k-75k 9 $2,535,000 $281,667 $5,430 3.56%
    $75k-100k 8 $3,520,000 $440,000 $6,118 3.83%
    $50k or less 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,409 3.50%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 134 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 118 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 64 $55,680,000 $870,000 $9,490 3.56%
    20-30% 47 $32,945,000 $700,957 $8,070 3.89%
    44% 21 $23,965,000 $1,141,190 $9,737 3.79%
    42% 17 $19,855,000 $1,167,941 $10,142 3.63%
    43% 16 $14,670,000 $916,875 $8,715 3.78%
    39% 16 $13,970,000 $873,125 $9,140 3.95%
    36% 15 $11,425,000 $761,667 $8,611 3.97%
    40% 15 $12,755,000 $850,333 $10,234 3.32%
    41% 13 $14,705,000 $1,131,154 $7,525 3.54%
    <20% 12 $6,540,000 $545,000 $6,516 3.04%
    46% 11 $11,045,000 $1,004,091 $8,898 3.49%
    38% 11 $9,415,000 $855,909 $7,967 3.34%
    49% 10 $12,280,000 $1,228,000 $10,794 3.50%
    37% 10 $9,640,000 $964,000 $7,257 3.49%
    45% 9 $10,075,000 $1,119,444 $11,301 4.14%
    50-60% 9 $10,915,000 $1,212,778 $12,511 2.92%
    48% 8 $5,580,000 $697,500 $9,839 3.17%
    >60% 2 $1,730,000 $865,000 $11,891 2.81%
    47% 1 $725,000 $725,000 $1,685 2.38%

    Meriwest Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 64 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 47 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 105 $88,805,000 $845,762 $9,143 3.54%
    Asian 90 $88,060,000 $978,444 $9,055 3.54%
    White 81 $67,675,000 $835,494 $8,828 3.77%
    Asian Indian 23 $27,235,000 $1,184,130 $9,460 3.49%
    Black 4 $3,320,000 $830,000 $11,145 3.78%
    Chinese 2 $1,990,000 $995,000 $10,115 4.06%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $695,000 $695,000 $6,867 3.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,934 2.75%
    Japanese 1 $385,000 $385,000 $8,388 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.30%

    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
    15.58%

    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 308 $278,580,000 $904,481

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    308 $278,580,000 $904,481

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $10,180,000 $424,167 $5,552 3.36%
    40-60% 45 $30,135,000 $669,667 $7,595 3.30%
    60-80% 107 $108,705,000 $1,015,935 $9,761 3.68%
    80-100% 117 $122,325,000 $1,045,513 $10,267 3.73%
    Under 20% 7 $2,485,000 $355,000 $2,956 3.09%