Great Western Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.94% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.70% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.95% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.47% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.28% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.32% | 12/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.70% | 12/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.16% | 12/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.32% | 12/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.32% | 12/21/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 7.45% | 12/21/24 |
| 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
1,523Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$347,455,000Awards
GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES - 2018
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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% |
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Product Mix
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
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
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
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
2018 saw Great Western Financial Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 707 originations, totaling $190,485,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
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
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
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.60%
Great Western Financial Services has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination62.77%
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
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% |