Mountain West Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Westlake Village, CA

LEI: 549300WEOD0TL2O6EU67

Tax ID: 33-0419992

Latest/2023 | 2022 Data | 2021 Data | 2020 Data | 2019 Data | 2018 Data

Jump to:

Mortgage Data

Review & Overview

Mountain West Financial is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Mountain West Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Santa Cruz among others. We have data for 66 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Mountain West Financial 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. Mountain West Financial 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.

We show data for every lender and do not change our ratings-- even if an organization is a paid advertiser. Our consensus data does have lag, but it is highly correlated to a lender's rates & fees relative to their markets. This means that if a bank is a low fee/rate lender the past-- chances are they are still one today. Our SimulatedRates™ use advanced statistical techniques to forecast different rates based on a lender's historical data.

Mortgage seekers: Choose your metro area here to explore the lowest fee & rate lenders.

Mortgage professionals: We have various tools to make your lives easier. Contact us to see how we can help with your market research, analytics or advertising needs.

SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.26% 11/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.55% 11/23/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 11/23/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.54% 11/23/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.31% 11/23/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.31% 11/23/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.63% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.33% 11/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.33% 11/23/24
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.

Mountain West Financial Mortgage Calculator






Your Estimates

Estimated Loan Payment: Update the calculator values and click calculate payment!

This is not an official calculator from Mountain West Financial. It uses our SimulatedRate™ technology, basic math and reasonable assumptions to calculate mortgage payments derived from our simulations and your inputs.

The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

5,740

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,369,170,000

Awards

MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL VA Loans silver MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL FHA Loans gold
Show all (2) awards

Top Markets

Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,467 $544,405,000 $220,675 $8,071 4.63%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 721 $230,835,000 $320,160 $9,130 4.66%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 930 $210,050,000 $225,860 $7,692 4.56%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 190 $50,830,000 $267,526 $11,156 4.32%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $48,300,000 $473,529 $7,339 4.84%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $38,200,000 $313,115 $10,592 4.64%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $24,785,000 $204,835 $6,216 5.17%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $19,760,000 $173,333 $8,264 4.38%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 130 $19,680,000 $151,385 $7,493 4.64%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $15,390,000 $137,411 $7,757 4.34%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $13,935,000 $221,190 $7,130 4.92%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $13,545,000 $246,273 $9,801 4.34%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $13,405,000 $206,231 $7,028 4.61%
Outside of Metro Areas 74 $13,230,000 $178,784 $5,759 4.61%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $12,845,000 $389,242 $8,763 4.76%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $11,870,000 $269,773 $6,171 5.06%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $9,995,000 $526,053 $10,311 4.60%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $8,985,000 $390,652 $11,871 4.59%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $6,995,000 $211,970 $5,585 5.09%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $6,960,000 $128,889 $8,774 4.47%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $5,980,000 $157,368 $9,143 4.44%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,505,000 $389,444 $6,244 5.11%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,220,000 $161,000 $8,688 4.30%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,985,000 $142,143 $9,295 4.00%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,960,000 $493,333 $6,518 4.83%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,800,000 $233,333 $6,343 5.07%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,690,000 $336,250 $9,867 4.75%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,450,000 $175,000 $7,896 4.44%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,050,000 $113,889 $6,163 4.71%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,025,000 $405,000 $8,428 4.53%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,950,000 $325,000 $7,000 4.67%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,940,000 $194,000 $7,816 4.93%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,920,000 $240,000 $5,846 5.31%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,820,000 $182,000 $11,717 3.89%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $7,181 5.02%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $6,165 4.43%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $12,429 5.31%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,090,000 $136,250 $6,448 4.80%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $12,133 4.21%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $9,930 4.71%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,015,000 $338,333 $6,475 5.21%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $970,000 $242,500 $4,046 4.96%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $935,000 $187,000 $6,662 4.45%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $860,000 $215,000 $6,382 4.96%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $5,886 4.87%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $7,203 5.08%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $7,918 4.63%
Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $6,227 4.56%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $6,400 4.63%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,305 5.38%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $6,011 4.93%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,756 5.63%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,436 4.00%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,422 5.50%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $6,777 5.25%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,135 4.75%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,453 5.63%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $7,439 5.00%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,691 4.63%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,907 4.50%
Brookings, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,691 5.25%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $9,942 4.75%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,853 4.63%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,790 4.88%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,406 4.75%
Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,376 5.25%
Mountain West Financial's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Santa Cruz among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Monterey Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 16
    SANTA CLARA COUNTY
    Similarity Rank: 20
    COASTHILLS
    Similarity Rank: 48
    MYPOINT Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 55
    SESLOC
    Similarity Rank: 70
    FRONTWAVE
    Similarity Rank: 176
    Sierra Central Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 192
    El Dorado Savings Bank, F.S.B.
    Similarity Rank: 216
    Cabrillo Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 248
    Jordan Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 294

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 3,996 $833,710,000 $208,636 $6,256 4.53%
    FHA 1,470 $440,150,000 $299,422 $11,372 4.83%
    VA 247 $89,405,000 $361,964 $9,960 4.63%
    USDA 27 $5,905,000 $218,704 $6,886 4.81%

    For 2018, Mountain West Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,996 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,470 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 4,609 $1,048,765,000 $227,547 $8,794 4.56%
    Cash Out Refi 845 $236,345,000 $279,698 $6,569 4.92%
    Refi 286 $84,060,000 $293,916 $5,436 4.74%

    For 2018, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 4,609 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 845 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 5,579 $1,332,895,000 $238,913 $8,259 4.63%
    20 Year 77 $17,265,000 $224,221 $4,958 4.84%
    15 Year 73 $17,895,000 $245,137 $5,788 4.26%
    Other 7 $935,000 $133,571 $4,142 5.06%
    10 Year 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,698 5.06%
    3 Year 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 5,579 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 77 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,868 $217,520,000 $116,445
    $1k-2k 1,216 $379,930,000 $312,442
    $5k+ 1,069 $356,285,000 $333,288
    $2k-3k 667 $178,025,000 $266,904
    $3k-4k 446 $128,990,000 $289,215
    $4k-5k 372 $107,100,000 $287,903

    Mountain West Financial's average total fees were $8,259, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,868 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,621 $817,135,000 $311,765
    5-6% 1,583 $465,585,000 $294,116
    <2.5% 660 $6,770,000 $10,258
    3-4% 183 $58,265,000 $318,388
    6-7% 49 $13,525,000 $276,020
    7-8% 7 $685,000 $97,857
    Over 8% 6 $640,000 $106,667
    2.5-3% 1 $355,000 $355,000

    During 2018, Mountain West Financial's average interest rate for loans was 4.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,621 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,737 $790,995,000 $289,001 $8,360 4.93%
    $100,000 or less 1,367 $19,185,000 $14,034 $3,885 2.82%
    $100k-200k 772 $125,380,000 $162,409 $5,630 4.98%
    $400k-600k 725 $334,665,000 $461,607 $10,133 4.88%
    $600k-1MM 130 $87,570,000 $673,615 $10,227 4.87%
    $1MM+ 9 $11,375,000 $1,263,889 $10,036 4.76%

    2018 saw Mountain West Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,737 originations, totaling $790,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 1,727 $320,105,000 $185,353 $7,843 4.56%
    $75k-100k 1,521 $339,895,000 $223,468 $9,058 4.52%
    $100k-150k 1,305 $379,245,000 $290,609 $9,052 4.67%
    $50k or less 633 $92,795,000 $146,596 $6,128 4.65%
    $150k-250k 425 $175,315,000 $412,506 $7,526 4.92%
    $250k+ 116 $57,750,000 $497,845 $7,007 5.07%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 1,727 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 1,521 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    44% 793 $125,655,000 $158,455 $11,120 4.21%
    30-36% 630 $160,420,000 $254,635 $7,312 4.72%
    50-60% 544 $168,460,000 $309,669 $9,924 4.69%
    43% 430 $80,440,000 $187,070 $9,633 4.37%
    42% 405 $83,605,000 $206,432 $9,173 4.49%
    20-30% 372 $97,750,000 $262,769 $5,814 4.80%
    49% 333 $100,445,000 $301,637 $6,900 4.90%
    41% 283 $62,285,000 $220,088 $8,302 4.53%
    40% 264 $58,040,000 $219,848 $8,234 4.55%
    39% 237 $49,445,000 $208,629 $8,378 4.53%
    48% 228 $67,390,000 $295,570 $6,766 4.91%
    47% 225 $65,695,000 $291,978 $7,476 4.98%
    38% 221 $47,585,000 $215,317 $7,844 4.58%
    37% 202 $44,340,000 $219,505 $8,136 4.56%
    46% 166 $44,090,000 $265,602 $7,058 4.87%
    45% 159 $45,475,000 $286,006 $6,789 4.88%
    36% 144 $35,540,000 $246,806 $7,603 4.60%
    <20% 80 $24,240,000 $303,000 $5,754 4.91%
    >60% 12 $4,450,000 $370,833 $7,453 4.76%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 44%, with 793 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 630 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,459 $1,073,255,000 $240,694 $7,962 4.64%
    Asian 411 $117,255,000 $285,292 $7,972 4.66%
    Black 407 $80,985,000 $198,980 $9,794 4.52%
    Not provided 388 $79,360,000 $204,536 $8,984 4.50%
    American Indian 54 $12,830,000 $237,593 $9,417 4.61%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 20 $5,150,000 $257,500 $11,732 4.50%
    Filipino 1 $335,000 $335,000 $10,279 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.24%

    Mountain West Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.37%

    Mountain West Financial 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 5,740 $1,369,170,000 $238,531

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 86 $13,230,000 $153,837
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 5,654 $1,355,940,000 $239,820

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 109 $22,955,000 $210,596 $4,750 4.86%
    40-60% 309 $83,685,000 $270,825 $5,249 4.79%
    60-80% 1,102 $333,140,000 $302,305 $6,063 4.95%
    80-100% 2,847 $892,795,000 $313,591 $9,321 4.95%
    Over 100% 58 $21,300,000 $367,241 $14,906 4.63%
    Under 20% 1,315 $15,295,000 $11,631 $2,819 2.64%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%