Western Vista Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cheyenne, WY

LEI: 549300WRB87J6ZL6CO07

Tax ID: 83-0169225

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Review & Overview

Western Vista is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Western Vista 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: Casper, Cheyenne, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Phoenix among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Western Vista has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Western Vista is typically a low 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.21% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.96% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.50% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 5.90% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.14% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 4/28/24
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

438

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$79,940,000

Awards

WESTERN VISTA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold WESTERN VISTA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold WESTERN VISTA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold WESTERN VISTA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 236 $41,780,000 $177,034 $4,300 2.95%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $22,245,000 $224,697 $3,123 2.97%
Outside of Metro Areas 62 $6,280,000 $101,290 $2,379 4.50%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,090,000 $292,143 $4,280 3.18%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,720,000 $272,000 $4,444 2.90%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $2,563 4.83%
Riverton, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $530,000 $132,500 $1,958 3.30%
Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $1,963 2.42%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,441 3.38%
Sheridan, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,121 2.88%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,968 2.75%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,662 2.75%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,719 2.63%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $431 4.15%
Western Vista's top markets include Casper, Cheyenne, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Phoenix among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wyoming (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 343 $64,355,000 $187,624 $3,110 2.95%
    FHA 41 $8,515,000 $207,683 $7,610 3.09%
    HELOC 38 $2,470,000 $65,000 n/a 5.75%
    USDA 9 $2,015,000 $223,889 $6,726 2.61%
    VA 7 $2,585,000 $369,286 $9,106 2.82%

    For 2020, Western Vista's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 343 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 41 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 174 $34,490,000 $198,218 $4,759 2.79%
    Refi 139 $29,415,000 $211,619 $3,365 2.85%
    Cash Out Refi 55 $11,435,000 $207,909 $3,581 2.92%
    Other 37 $3,095,000 $83,649 $1,460 5.08%
    Home Improvement 33 $1,505,000 $45,606 $439 5.12%

    For 2020, Western Vista's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 174 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 139 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 244 $55,810,000 $228,730 $4,641 2.85%
    15 Year 93 $14,665,000 $157,688 $2,849 3.46%
    Other 61 $3,325,000 $54,508 $309 4.37%
    20 Year 22 $4,360,000 $198,182 $3,251 2.85%
    10 Year 14 $1,680,000 $120,000 $2,310 2.79%
    5 Year 4 $100,000 $25,000 $337 3.70%

    For 2020, Western Vista's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 244 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 93 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 119 $15,855,000 $133,235
    $2k-3k 116 $22,500,000 $193,966
    $1k-2k 65 $8,495,000 $130,692
    $3k-4k 63 $17,695,000 $280,873
    $4k-5k 20 $7,270,000 $363,500
    $5k+ 8 $4,130,000 $516,250

    Western Vista's average total fees were $4,641, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 119 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 150 $35,500,000 $236,667
    3-4% 112 $19,900,000 $177,679
    <2.5% 111 $19,845,000 $178,784
    4-5% 29 $2,525,000 $87,069
    5-6% 18 $620,000 $34,444
    Over 8% 9 $815,000 $90,556
    7-8% 5 $445,000 $89,000
    6-7% 4 $290,000 $72,500

    During 2020, Western Vista's average interest rate for loans was 2.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 150 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 172 $46,340,000 $269,419 $4,868 2.93%
    $100k-200k 136 $20,430,000 $150,221 $3,617 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 112 $4,530,000 $40,446 $937 3.83%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,240,000 $452,500 $6,751 2.88%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,400,000 $700,000 $9,644 2.75%

    2020 saw Western Vista place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 172 originations, totaling $46,340,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 120 $18,480,000 $154,000 $3,766 3.04%
    $100k-150k 87 $18,375,000 $211,207 $4,112 3.35%
    $75k-100k 72 $13,210,000 $183,472 $4,151 3.47%
    $50k or less 69 $8,505,000 $123,261 $3,203 2.66%
    $150k-250k 55 $11,885,000 $216,091 $3,319 3.39%
    $250k+ 35 $9,485,000 $271,000 $4,122 3.55%

    Western Vista lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 120 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 87 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 113 $21,445,000 $189,779 $3,473 3.26%
    <20% 78 $10,520,000 $134,872 $2,251 2.72%
    30-36% 72 $13,280,000 $184,444 $3,951 3.35%
    37% 21 $4,225,000 $201,190 $4,975 3.14%
    40% 18 $2,910,000 $161,667 $3,903 3.15%
    43% 18 $3,900,000 $216,667 $4,643 2.98%
    39% 17 $2,615,000 $153,824 $4,193 3.84%
    36% 16 $3,480,000 $217,500 $3,447 3.13%
    38% 16 $2,940,000 $183,750 $4,469 3.63%
    42% 14 $1,980,000 $141,429 $4,861 3.78%
    41% 12 $2,540,000 $211,667 $4,067 3.30%
    44% 10 $1,830,000 $183,000 $4,716 2.70%
    47% 10 $2,430,000 $243,000 $4,411 3.56%
    45% 6 $1,390,000 $231,667 $4,728 3.15%
    49% 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $5,102 2.69%
    48% 5 $1,235,000 $247,000 $6,515 3.00%
    46% 3 $895,000 $298,333 $9,043 5.04%
    50-60% 3 $905,000 $301,667 $6,650 3.00%

    Western Vista lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 113 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 411 $74,205,000 $180,547 $3,739 3.19%
    Not provided 14 $3,240,000 $231,429 $3,826 2.86%
    Asian 9 $2,195,000 $243,889 $4,894 3.00%
    American Indian 2 $170,000 $85,000 $6,540 4.25%
    Black 2 $130,000 $65,000 $2,387 6.94%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.93%

    Western Vista has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    92.24%

    Western Vista has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $40,000 $20,000
    NA 436 $79,900,000 $183,257

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $395,000 $131,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 435 $79,545,000 $182,862

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $3,380,000 $105,625 $2,028 3.99%
    40-60% 33 $5,725,000 $173,485 $3,138 2.82%
    60-80% 144 $32,590,000 $226,319 $3,507 2.87%
    80-100% 143 $34,295,000 $239,825 $5,543 3.00%
    Over 100% 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $14,121 3.00%
    Under 20% 83 $2,715,000 $32,711 $362 3.95%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%
    WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%