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 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 Waco among others. We have data for 64 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% 12/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.70% 12/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.95% 12/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.47% 12/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 12/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.28% 12/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.32% 12/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.70% 12/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 12/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 12/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.32% 12/18/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 12/18/24
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

1,732

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$410,510,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,199 $303,565,000 $253,182 $5,882 4.38%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 180 $37,370,000 $207,611 $5,591 4.39%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $16,665,000 $256,385 $5,738 4.53%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $10,310,000 $198,269 $4,915 4.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 48 $8,860,000 $184,583 $5,429 4.51%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,300,000 $230,000 $5,935 4.66%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,120,000 $176,667 $6,437 4.39%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,045,000 $136,333 $4,557 4.60%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,605,000 $123,462 $4,439 4.62%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $5,629 4.27%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $4,416 5.06%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,275,000 $182,143 $4,329 4.77%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,225,000 $175,000 $4,396 4.05%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,210,000 $605,000 $5,747 3.81%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,200,000 $150,000 $4,768 4.55%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $4,596 4.84%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $3,377 4.50%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $7,142 4.97%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $6,152 4.10%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $5,670 3.81%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $5,107 4.34%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $4,001 4.28%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $9,393 4.42%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,971 4.00%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,988 4.33%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $545,000 $109,000 $4,664 4.78%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $530,000 $132,500 $4,314 4.31%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $1,771 4.63%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,405 4.38%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,815 4.38%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $5,120 4.46%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $3,580 4.83%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,611 5.44%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $7,533 5.38%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,765 4.38%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $5,453 4.63%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $4,278 4.54%
Alice, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $10,289 4.13%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,405 3.50%
Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $4,930 4.69%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $6,212 3.75%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,554 4.94%
Big Spring, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,181 4.63%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,077 4.13%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,170 4.38%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,209 4.19%
Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,893 5.13%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,357 4.13%
Kingsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,103 3.75%
Del Rio, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,033 4.13%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,534 4.00%
Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $9,436 3.88%
Beeville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,769 3.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,841 4.63%
El Campo, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,949 3.63%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,332 4.88%
Andrews, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,000 4.63%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,237 4.00%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $9,153 3.75%
Sweetwater, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,607 5.13%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,214 4.63%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,023 4.50%
Borger, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,404 4.63%
Jacksonville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,804 5.38%
Great Western Financial Services's top markets include Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Waco among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,186 $283,050,000 $238,659 $4,818 4.40%
    FHA 391 $84,125,000 $215,153 $8,434 4.52%
    VA 153 $42,955,000 $280,752 $5,805 4.16%
    USDA 2 $380,000 $190,000 $5,939 4.25%

    For 2019, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,186 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 391 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,262 $296,210,000 $234,715 $6,216 4.45%
    Cash Out Refi 251 $50,535,000 $201,335 $4,484 4.53%
    Refi 219 $63,765,000 $291,164 $4,303 4.01%

    For 2019, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,262 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 251 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,552 $371,890,000 $239,620 $5,880 4.47%
    15 Year 148 $31,250,000 $211,149 $4,303 3.80%
    20 Year 28 $6,270,000 $223,929 $4,667 4.13%
    Other 3 $815,000 $271,667 $4,901 4.96%
    10 Year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,453 3.63%

    For 2019, Great Western Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,552 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 148 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,241 $292,225,000 $235,475
    $2k-3k 199 $44,165,000 $221,935
    $<1k 127 $30,325,000 $238,780
    $3k-4k 95 $21,505,000 $226,368
    $4k-5k 45 $12,755,000 $283,444
    $5k+ 25 $9,535,000 $381,400

    Great Western Financial Services's average total fees were $5,880, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,241 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 855 $199,125,000 $232,895
    3-4% 587 $148,855,000 $253,586
    5-6% 285 $60,665,000 $212,860
    2.5-3% 3 $905,000 $301,667
    6-7% 2 $960,000 $480,000

    During 2019, Great Western Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.47%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 855 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 872 $235,120,000 $269,633 $6,305 4.34%
    $100k-200k 657 $103,045,000 $156,842 $4,920 4.49%
    $400k-600k 125 $56,275,000 $450,200 $6,527 4.23%
    $100,000 or less 65 $5,265,000 $81,000 $3,847 4.76%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,925,000 $720,455 $8,769 4.19%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,880,000 $1,440,000 $9,817 5.43%

    2019 saw Great Western Financial Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 872 originations, totaling $235,120,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 451 $83,175,000 $184,424 $5,466 4.44%
    $100k-150k 431 $116,835,000 $271,079 $6,150 4.40%
    $75k-100k 360 $81,890,000 $227,472 $5,826 4.46%
    $50k or less 230 $39,740,000 $172,783 $4,613 4.30%
    $150k-250k 203 $64,955,000 $319,975 $6,303 4.39%
    $250k+ 57 $23,915,000 $419,561 $6,296 4.27%

    Great Western Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 451 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 431 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 288 $71,750,000 $249,132 $5,670 4.41%
    20-30% 229 $54,925,000 $239,847 $4,906 4.33%
    50-60% 199 $44,255,000 $222,387 $7,748 4.47%
    44% 108 $24,720,000 $228,889 $5,294 4.40%
    43% 86 $20,650,000 $240,116 $5,537 4.63%
    49% 79 $19,185,000 $242,848 $5,889 4.36%
    38% 73 $16,025,000 $219,521 $5,646 4.53%
    39% 64 $14,300,000 $223,438 $5,874 4.62%
    37% 63 $15,785,000 $250,556 $5,144 4.26%
    40% 62 $13,710,000 $221,129 $5,603 4.41%
    42% 62 $13,770,000 $222,097 $5,644 4.47%
    47% 59 $13,985,000 $237,034 $5,686 4.38%
    41% 58 $14,100,000 $243,103 $5,692 4.38%
    48% 58 $13,760,000 $237,241 $5,973 4.45%
    <20% 55 $10,975,000 $199,545 $4,682 4.34%
    45% 52 $12,750,000 $245,192 $5,710 4.52%
    46% 48 $12,070,000 $251,458 $6,445 4.47%
    36% 42 $10,060,000 $239,524 $5,656 4.26%
    >60% 29 $8,775,000 $302,586 $3,836 3.96%

    Great Western Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 288 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 229 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,040 $242,290,000 $232,971 $5,639 4.43%
    Not provided 481 $117,595,000 $244,480 $5,559 4.37%
    Black 141 $33,305,000 $236,206 $6,597 4.52%
    Asian 67 $16,695,000 $249,179 $6,385 4.06%
    American Indian 3 $625,000 $208,333 $5,535 4.96%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.41%

    Great Western Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.80%

    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 1,732 $410,510,000 $237,015

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,732 $410,510,000 $237,015

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $3,470,000 $144,583 $3,619 4.26%
    40-60% 97 $18,635,000 $192,113 $4,085 4.25%
    60-80% 432 $104,340,000 $241,528 $4,854 4.40%
    80-100% 1,137 $272,265,000 $239,459 $6,168 4.43%
    Over 100% 40 $11,490,000 $287,250 $7,803 4.17%
    Under 20% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,635 4.44%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 50.0%
    GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%