Mountain West Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Westlake Village, CA

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Review & Overview

Mountain West Financial is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi 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 San Francisco among others. We have data for 68 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 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.26% 12/3/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.55% 12/3/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 12/3/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.54% 12/3/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.31% 12/3/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.31% 12/3/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.63% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.33% 12/3/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.33% 12/3/24
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Originations

6,400

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,650,670,000

Awards

MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL FHA Loans silver MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL FHA Loans gold MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL USDA Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,782 $657,520,000 $236,348 $8,229 3.70%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 789 $280,345,000 $355,317 $9,507 3.81%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 993 $241,415,000 $243,117 $7,671 3.54%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 160 $56,360,000 $352,250 $10,417 3.63%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 166 $55,910,000 $336,807 $10,906 3.46%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 118 $55,140,000 $467,288 $6,068 4.22%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $32,015,000 $264,587 $9,358 3.35%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $23,530,000 $127,880 $8,288 3.14%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $20,760,000 $185,357 $9,946 3.09%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $19,360,000 $358,519 $8,794 3.97%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $18,635,000 $305,492 $5,294 3.89%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 123 $18,435,000 $149,878 $8,039 3.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 69 $15,405,000 $223,261 $5,583 3.95%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $15,250,000 $231,061 $7,001 4.23%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $14,525,000 $238,115 $6,283 4.11%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $14,510,000 $279,038 $6,232 4.25%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $13,335,000 $193,261 $9,453 3.33%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $12,205,000 $369,848 $11,055 3.78%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $8,700,000 $334,615 $7,648 3.84%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,895,000 $415,526 $11,567 3.38%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $7,250,000 $190,789 $7,260 3.53%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $6,385,000 $163,718 $8,850 3.29%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,185,000 $272,895 $6,277 3.68%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,050,000 $289,286 $10,954 3.60%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,685,000 $409,444 $7,852 4.03%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,645,000 $173,571 $8,314 3.69%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $3,150,000 $105,000 $8,776 3.19%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,645,000 $240,455 $5,420 3.94%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,635,000 $292,778 $5,623 3.76%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,510,000 $313,750 $7,784 3.31%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,290,000 $286,250 $7,233 3.80%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,200,000 $275,000 $4,704 4.12%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,130,000 $177,500 $7,865 3.38%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,125,000 $236,111 $7,241 3.78%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,930,000 $241,250 $6,790 4.08%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,660,000 $207,500 $8,133 3.58%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $8,114 3.57%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,220,000 $122,000 $11,862 2.80%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,135,000 $162,143 $6,734 3.34%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $3,564 4.12%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $5,362 3.87%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $790,000 $131,667 $8,202 3.56%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $2,941 3.75%
Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $730,000 $73,000 $9,549 2.50%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $7,995 4.44%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $3,265 4.94%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $4,653 3.08%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $5,318 3.69%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $8,113 5.00%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $2,528 4.19%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $5,846 4.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $5,175 3.84%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $7,024 3.13%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $11,153 4.00%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,152 4.81%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,727 3.50%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,815 4.00%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $4,165 4.25%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,465 3.88%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,003 3.63%
The Dalles, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,845 3.99%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,288 5.38%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,186 4.75%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,855 4.75%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $7,969 2.38%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,885 3.75%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,945 4.75%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,216 3.38%
Mountain West Financial's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 4,246 $948,680,000 $223,429 $5,887 3.44%
    FHA 1,835 $580,835,000 $316,531 $11,981 4.11%
    VA 283 $113,355,000 $400,548 $8,900 3.95%
    USDA 36 $7,800,000 $216,667 $6,375 3.85%

    For 2019, Mountain West Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 4,246 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,835 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 4,355 $988,745,000 $227,037 $9,860 3.44%
    Refi 1,048 $362,580,000 $345,973 $5,462 3.96%
    Cash Out Refi 997 $299,345,000 $300,246 $6,576 4.28%

    For 2019, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 4,355 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,048 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 6,136 $1,586,990,000 $258,636 $8,487 3.66%
    15 Year 147 $36,415,000 $247,721 $4,440 3.75%
    20 Year 86 $23,830,000 $277,093 $4,534 3.87%
    Other 28 $3,020,000 $107,857 $4,337 1.62%
    10 Year 3 $415,000 $138,333 $2,930 3.50%

    For 2019, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 6,136 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 147 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2,268 $302,090,000 $133,197
    $1k-2k 1,368 $456,450,000 $333,662
    $5k+ 1,242 $448,230,000 $360,894
    $2k-3k 681 $196,775,000 $288,950
    $3k-4k 472 $136,580,000 $289,364
    $4k-5k 368 $110,540,000 $300,380

    Mountain West Financial's average total fees were $8,487, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2,268 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 2,613 $808,355,000 $309,359
    4-5% 2,152 $684,240,000 $317,955
    <2.5% 760 $6,130,000 $8,066
    2.5-3% 425 $10,895,000 $25,635
    5-6% 416 $132,160,000 $317,692
    6-7% 25 $8,115,000 $324,600
    Over 8% 5 $425,000 $85,000
    7-8% 4 $350,000 $87,500

    During 2019, Mountain West Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 2,613 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 3,031 $895,175,000 $295,340 $8,290 4.21%
    $100,000 or less 1,446 $17,970,000 $12,427 $3,916 1.72%
    $400k-600k 1,065 $496,535,000 $466,230 $9,901 4.18%
    $100k-200k 674 $109,120,000 $161,899 $5,497 4.35%
    $600k-1MM 177 $122,565,000 $692,458 $10,827 4.28%
    $1MM+ 7 $9,305,000 $1,329,286 $7,258 4.41%

    2019 saw Mountain West Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 3,031 originations, totaling $895,175,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 1,695 $323,495,000 $190,853 $7,909 3.52%
    $75k-100k 1,650 $387,120,000 $234,618 $8,926 3.51%
    $100k-150k 1,599 $481,265,000 $300,979 $9,501 3.66%
    $50k or less 596 $89,940,000 $150,906 $6,379 3.71%
    $150k-250k 555 $238,445,000 $429,631 $7,448 4.21%
    $250k+ 145 $73,995,000 $510,310 $7,698 4.38%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 1,695 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 1,650 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 845 $233,635,000 $276,491 $7,268 3.79%
    44% 741 $140,205,000 $189,211 $10,480 3.20%
    20-30% 530 $160,050,000 $301,981 $5,986 3.97%
    50-60% 523 $177,335,000 $339,073 $10,541 4.11%
    42% 495 $99,425,000 $200,859 $9,387 3.27%
    43% 471 $90,825,000 $192,834 $9,707 3.26%
    41% 378 $76,550,000 $202,513 $9,131 3.27%
    40% 340 $78,590,000 $231,147 $8,412 3.50%
    38% 279 $62,765,000 $224,964 $9,009 3.40%
    39% 244 $59,480,000 $243,770 $8,645 3.49%
    37% 212 $52,940,000 $249,717 $8,000 3.62%
    49% 210 $68,820,000 $327,714 $6,865 4.27%
    36% 210 $49,800,000 $237,143 $7,979 3.53%
    46% 165 $54,195,000 $328,455 $7,976 4.15%
    45% 164 $51,340,000 $313,049 $7,981 4.18%
    48% 160 $50,700,000 $316,875 $7,519 4.23%
    47% 159 $54,365,000 $341,918 $7,298 4.22%
    <20% 108 $30,670,000 $283,981 $5,744 4.13%
    >60% 7 $3,195,000 $456,429 $8,280 3.89%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 845 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 44%, with 741 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,936 $1,279,250,000 $259,167 $8,148 3.70%
    Not provided 664 $170,780,000 $257,199 $8,508 3.51%
    Asian 324 $97,350,000 $300,463 $7,760 3.80%
    Black 406 $88,280,000 $217,438 $10,520 3.31%
    American Indian 35 $7,595,000 $217,000 $8,361 4.04%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 35 $7,415,000 $211,857 $8,877 3.35%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.65%

    Mountain West Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.89%

    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 6,400 $1,650,670,000 $257,917

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 131 $23,135,000 $176,603
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 6,269 $1,627,535,000 $259,616

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 121 $22,555,000 $186,405 $4,802 4.24%
    40-60% 417 $113,645,000 $272,530 $4,917 4.14%
    60-80% 1,294 $435,080,000 $336,229 $6,025 4.25%
    80-100% 3,097 $1,040,645,000 $336,017 $9,782 4.22%
    Over 100% 63 $21,975,000 $348,810 $12,430 4.12%
    Under 20% 1,408 $16,770,000 $11,911 $3,389 1.66%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%