Mountain West Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Mountain West Financial is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Mountain West Financial 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: Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, and San Diego among others. We have data for 95 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.

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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

9,960

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,759,230,000
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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) 3,645 $935,555,000 $256,668 $6,949 2.93%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,186 $440,750,000 $371,627 $7,800 2.97%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,584 $433,630,000 $273,756 $6,420 2.83%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 276 $123,130,000 $446,123 $5,370 3.23%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 237 $90,055,000 $379,979 $9,200 2.87%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 217 $67,085,000 $309,147 $4,768 2.97%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 163 $63,055,000 $386,840 $8,556 2.87%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 186 $49,810,000 $267,796 $10,419 2.65%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $45,335,000 $380,966 $7,340 3.15%
Outside of Metro Areas 186 $43,990,000 $236,505 $5,370 3.11%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 225 $36,765,000 $163,400 $8,205 2.53%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $35,305,000 $342,767 $8,912 2.92%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 138 $31,130,000 $225,580 $5,818 2.78%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $31,110,000 $398,846 $7,584 3.01%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 201 $30,125,000 $149,876 $9,507 2.29%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $28,985,000 $217,932 $9,366 2.40%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $28,570,000 $259,727 $5,617 3.24%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 150 $28,570,000 $190,467 $8,573 2.43%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $26,930,000 $264,020 $6,005 3.41%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $26,855,000 $265,891 $4,638 3.25%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $13,235,000 $232,193 $4,652 3.14%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $8,935,000 $162,455 $9,356 2.42%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $8,365,000 $177,979 $7,529 2.53%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,250,000 $412,500 $9,307 3.16%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,935,000 $317,400 $5,002 2.84%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $7,705,000 $90,647 $7,989 1.83%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $6,135,000 $409,000 $7,760 3.12%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,835,000 $176,818 $8,147 2.59%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $5,580,000 $146,842 $8,777 2.24%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,020,000 $278,889 $7,888 3.47%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,025,000 $191,667 $7,448 2.59%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,935,000 $112,429 $10,131 2.22%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,915,000 $261,000 $8,279 2.63%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,855,000 $257,000 $5,336 2.53%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,825,000 $255,000 $6,370 3.31%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,790,000 $236,875 $5,339 3.17%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,580,000 $162,727 $8,551 2.02%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $3,430,000 $90,263 $7,824 1.72%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,245,000 $360,556 $6,097 3.32%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,175,000 $288,636 $3,666 3.16%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,925,000 $225,000 $7,019 2.48%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,920,000 $365,000 $6,520 3.55%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,895,000 $321,667 $5,967 3.14%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,810,000 $351,250 $5,658 3.42%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,810,000 $200,714 $8,816 3.71%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,805,000 $121,957 $9,281 2.18%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,710,000 $169,375 $6,507 2.90%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,485,000 $165,667 $7,853 2.47%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,335,000 $259,444 $10,040 2.94%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,220,000 $222,000 $5,918 3.56%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $3,693 3.23%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,590,000 $159,000 $4,613 3.49%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $3,286 3.15%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $9,989 3.48%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $7,482 3.53%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $4,677 2.54%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $860,000 $215,000 $6,809 3.59%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $855,000 $122,143 $8,024 2.00%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $4,252 3.44%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $6,703 3.63%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $12,440 3.06%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $4,273 2.99%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $4,878 3.12%
Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $4,917 3.21%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $515,000 $171,667 $10,602 2.00%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $7,786 3.19%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,633 3.56%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $9,603 3.13%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $9,986 3.50%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $400,000 $100,000 $5,504 2.59%
Brookings, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $13,921 2.88%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $340,000 $85,000 $7,032 1.44%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $5,513 3.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $9,180 1.94%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,216 3.25%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $11,543 1.75%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,312 3.63%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,068 2.75%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,189 3.12%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $8,085 1.44%
The Dalles, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,598 2.88%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,927 3.38%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,137 2.99%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,883 5.25%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $8,147 2.56%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,178 2.63%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,469 3.75%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,628 2.63%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,620 3.63%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $9,331 3.75%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,959 3.50%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,526 2.88%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,135 3.88%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,636 2.75%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,857 3.25%
Mountain West Financial's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 7,900 $2,076,130,000 $262,801 $5,127 2.76%
    FHA 1,734 $554,740,000 $319,919 $13,594 3.35%
    VA 288 $119,070,000 $413,438 $9,564 3.19%
    USDA 38 $9,290,000 $244,474 $8,173 3.45%

    For 2020, Mountain West Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 7,900 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,734 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 4,716 $1,082,110,000 $229,455 $10,450 2.55%
    Refi 3,419 $1,117,555,000 $326,866 $4,648 3.10%
    Cash Out Refi 1,825 $559,565,000 $306,611 $5,668 3.29%

    For 2020, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 4,716 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 3,419 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 8,824 $2,466,380,000 $279,508 $7,523 2.87%
    15 Year 511 $121,265,000 $237,309 $3,926 2.84%
    20 Year 503 $137,585,000 $273,529 $4,014 2.99%
    Other 87 $27,645,000 $317,759 $4,296 3.04%
    10 Year 35 $6,355,000 $181,571 $3,764 2.83%

    For 2020, Mountain West Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 8,824 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 511 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2,677 $848,875,000 $317,099
    $<1k 2,517 $323,275,000 $128,437
    $5k+ 2,005 $755,545,000 $376,830
    $2k-3k 1,228 $366,610,000 $298,542
    $3k-4k 867 $263,465,000 $303,881
    $4k-5k 666 $201,460,000 $302,492

    Mountain West Financial's average total fees were $7,523, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2,677 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 4,765 $1,573,695,000 $330,261
    2.5-3% 2,965 $935,165,000 $315,401
    <2.5% 1,865 $142,865,000 $76,603
    4-5% 334 $99,070,000 $296,617
    5-6% 28 $7,150,000 $255,357
    6-7% 3 $1,285,000 $428,333

    During 2020, Mountain West Financial's average interest rate for loans was 2.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 4,765 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 4,961 $1,468,535,000 $296,016 $6,983 3.24%
    $400k-600k 1,810 $855,600,000 $472,707 $8,393 3.23%
    $100,000 or less 1,666 $23,020,000 $13,818 $3,743 1.08%
    $100k-200k 1,222 $196,570,000 $160,859 $4,733 3.25%
    $600k-1MM 290 $201,260,000 $694,000 $9,759 3.27%
    $1MM+ 11 $14,245,000 $1,295,000 $24,957 3.41%

    2020 saw Mountain West Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 4,961 originations, totaling $1,468,535,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 2,602 $818,920,000 $314,727 $7,345 2.89%
    $50k-75k 2,555 $520,055,000 $203,544 $7,210 2.74%
    $75k-100k 2,316 $594,970,000 $256,896 $7,656 2.80%
    $150k-250k 1,175 $489,075,000 $416,234 $6,320 3.12%
    $50k or less 897 $146,715,000 $163,562 $5,675 2.91%
    $250k+ 276 $133,840,000 $484,928 $6,564 3.30%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 2,602 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 2,555 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 1,632 $476,450,000 $291,942 $6,375 2.92%
    20-30% 1,457 $439,435,000 $301,603 $5,087 3.05%
    42% 645 $147,285,000 $228,349 $8,838 2.54%
    44% 620 $153,850,000 $248,145 $7,859 2.83%
    41% 585 $136,855,000 $233,940 $7,964 2.65%
    40% 511 $119,405,000 $233,669 $7,855 2.69%
    43% 501 $136,975,000 $273,403 $7,735 2.92%
    50-60% 486 $133,750,000 $275,206 $11,574 2.90%
    39% 441 $103,725,000 $235,204 $7,834 2.67%
    38% 411 $107,925,000 $262,591 $7,387 2.76%
    <20% 397 $118,085,000 $297,443 $4,478 3.04%
    49% 378 $114,380,000 $302,593 $7,337 2.99%
    37% 362 $101,220,000 $279,613 $7,233 2.83%
    36% 341 $87,645,000 $257,023 $6,780 2.77%
    46% 272 $80,870,000 $297,316 $7,642 2.98%
    45% 266 $86,540,000 $325,338 $7,103 3.16%
    47% 263 $79,775,000 $303,327 $7,477 2.96%
    48% 250 $78,300,000 $313,200 $7,283 3.04%
    >60% 5 $2,055,000 $411,000 $12,916 3.10%

    Mountain West Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 1,632 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 1,457 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 7,471 $2,070,405,000 $277,126 $6,852 2.92%
    Not provided 1,342 $393,050,000 $292,884 $7,262 2.79%
    Asian 517 $158,565,000 $306,702 $6,625 2.85%
    Black 525 $112,065,000 $213,457 $9,911 2.48%
    American Indian 70 $16,020,000 $228,857 $10,250 2.62%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 35 $9,125,000 $260,714 $9,442 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.58%

    Mountain West Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.30%

    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 9,960 $2,759,230,000 $277,031

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 177 $28,205,000 $159,350
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 9,783 $2,731,025,000 $279,160

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 422 $88,190,000 $208,981 $4,114 3.04%
    40-60% 1,409 $407,065,000 $288,903 $4,292 3.06%
    60-80% 2,961 $1,004,145,000 $339,124 $5,287 3.24%
    80-100% 3,506 $1,217,060,000 $347,136 $9,865 3.33%
    Over 100% 54 $22,670,000 $419,815 $16,763 3.30%
    Under 20% 1,608 $20,100,000 $12,500 $3,897 0.99%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 50.0%
    MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%