Great Western Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

PLANO, TX

LEI: 549300W3T1IBMEUW8789

Tax ID: 75-1794257

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Review & Overview

Great Western Financial Services is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Great Western Financial Services 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: Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix among others. We have data for 46 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Great Western Financial Services 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. Great Western Financial Services 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.94% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.70% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.95% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.47% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.28% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.32% 3/24/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.70% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.32% 3/24/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 3/24/24
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

1,523

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$347,455,000

Awards

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,133 $270,105,000 $238,398 $5,844 4.91%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $29,865,000 $205,966 $4,970 4.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $12,155,000 $213,246 $5,003 4.82%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $8,125,000 $208,333 $4,716 5.11%
Outside of Metro Areas 24 $4,120,000 $171,667 $4,331 4.85%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,035,000 $237,353 $6,538 4.65%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,335,000 $212,273 $5,008 5.01%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,415,000 $202,143 $4,199 4.84%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,240,000 $155,000 $4,462 4.55%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $5,879 4.78%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $3,603 4.86%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $850,000 $212,500 $4,387 5.28%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $4,508 5.00%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $760,000 $190,000 $4,442 4.94%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $730,000 $121,667 $3,909 4.77%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $3,791 5.38%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $530,000 $132,500 $3,620 4.94%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,960 4.63%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $5,684 4.88%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $5,638 5.64%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,117 5.25%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,483 5.44%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,017 4.81%
Sulphur Springs, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $6,849 4.92%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $4,346 5.25%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,610 4.96%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,812 4.50%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,666 5.75%
Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $5,615 4.69%
TEXARKANA, TX-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,014 4.50%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,782 4.88%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $6,133 5.13%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,873 5.50%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,337 5.25%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $4,126 5.13%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,347 5.00%
Levelland, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,510 5.00%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,637 5.00%
Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,116 5.50%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,246 4.75%
El Campo, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,736 5.50%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,394 4.13%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,391 5.50%
Palestine, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,485 5.25%
Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,392 4.88%
Eagle Pass, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,150 5.50%
Great Western Financial Services's top markets include Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,143 $256,455,000 $224,370 $4,777 4.92%
    FHA 249 $55,855,000 $224,317 $8,537 4.92%
    VA 130 $35,050,000 $269,615 $7,095 4.77%
    USDA 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,272 5.25%

    For 2018, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,143 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 249 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,027 $250,495,000 $243,909 $6,149 4.89%
    Cash Out Refi 422 $79,100,000 $187,441 $4,319 4.97%
    Refi 74 $17,860,000 $241,351 $5,065 4.72%

    For 2018, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,027 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 422 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,341 $313,645,000 $233,889 $5,756 4.96%
    15 Year 143 $26,395,000 $184,580 $4,410 4.47%
    20 Year 33 $6,395,000 $193,788 $4,136 4.60%
    Other 4 $860,000 $215,000 $5,560 4.53%
    10 Year 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,466 4.44%

    For 2018, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,341 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 143 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,056 $241,110,000 $228,324
    $<1k 164 $32,240,000 $196,585
    $2k-3k 153 $33,635,000 $219,837
    $3k-4k 78 $18,390,000 $235,769
    $5k+ 44 $14,890,000 $338,409
    $4k-5k 28 $7,190,000 $256,786

    Great Western Financial Services's average total fees were $5,756, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,056 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 949 $221,625,000 $233,535
    5-6% 495 $104,565,000 $211,242
    3-4% 71 $18,695,000 $263,310
    6-7% 6 $1,940,000 $323,333
    7-8% 2 $630,000 $315,000

    During 2018, Great Western Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 949 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 707 $190,485,000 $269,427 $6,423 4.86%
    $100k-200k 630 $98,840,000 $156,889 $4,699 4.94%
    $100,000 or less 88 $7,430,000 $84,432 $3,049 5.11%
    $400k-600k 84 $37,060,000 $441,190 $7,121 4.85%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,010,000 $701,000 $10,140 4.74%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,630,000 $1,657,500 $10,909 4.63%

    2018 saw Great Western Financial Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 707 originations, totaling $190,485,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 424 $78,810,000 $185,873 $5,083 4.93%
    $100k-150k 358 $92,630,000 $258,743 $6,042 4.84%
    $75k-100k 340 $74,970,000 $220,500 $5,807 4.92%
    $50k or less 194 $27,870,000 $143,660 $4,498 4.97%
    $150k-250k 141 $43,875,000 $311,170 $6,338 4.87%
    $250k+ 65 $29,165,000 $448,692 $6,945 4.90%

    Great Western Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 424 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 358 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 207 $50,125,000 $242,150 $5,419 4.90%
    20-30% 187 $41,855,000 $223,824 $5,071 4.80%
    50-60% 148 $35,550,000 $240,203 $7,702 4.85%
    49% 121 $27,285,000 $225,496 $5,005 4.95%
    47% 80 $15,490,000 $193,625 $5,060 4.99%
    44% 74 $16,150,000 $218,243 $5,793 5.00%
    46% 73 $16,205,000 $221,986 $5,109 4.90%
    45% 70 $14,600,000 $208,571 $5,226 4.89%
    43% 70 $16,050,000 $229,286 $5,648 4.91%
    41% 64 $15,690,000 $245,156 $6,110 4.93%
    48% 63 $13,965,000 $221,667 $5,412 5.01%
    42% 57 $14,975,000 $262,719 $6,034 4.97%
    38% 55 $12,845,000 $233,545 $5,319 4.88%
    40% 54 $11,330,000 $209,815 $5,068 4.91%
    39% 53 $12,415,000 $234,245 $5,890 4.92%
    37% 53 $12,895,000 $243,302 $5,528 5.01%
    <20% 40 $8,360,000 $209,000 $4,750 4.75%
    36% 35 $7,005,000 $200,143 $4,683 4.90%
    >60% 18 $4,530,000 $251,667 $7,016 4.95%

    Great Western Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 207 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 187 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 975 $220,885,000 $226,549 $5,522 4.91%
    Not provided 366 $84,210,000 $230,082 $5,397 4.91%
    Black 98 $22,490,000 $229,490 $6,192 4.93%
    Asian 70 $16,490,000 $235,571 $6,510 4.85%
    American Indian 10 $2,320,000 $232,000 $6,605 4.84%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $6,241 5.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.60%

    Great Western Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    62.77%

    Great Western Financial Services 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 1,523 $347,455,000 $228,139

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,523 $347,455,000 $228,139

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 48 $6,100,000 $127,083 $3,490 4.74%
    40-60% 120 $19,980,000 $166,500 $3,864 4.75%
    60-80% 460 $106,240,000 $230,957 $4,847 4.93%
    80-100% 863 $206,765,000 $239,589 $6,158 4.93%
    Over 100% 29 $8,135,000 $280,517 $11,330 4.73%
    Under 20% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $3,114 5.08%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Great Western Financial Services, Inc. VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%