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 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: Cheyenne, Casper, Riverton, Fort Collins, and Hickory among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Western Vista has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Western Vista 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.21% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.96% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.50% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 5.90% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.14% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 12/16/24
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

166

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$22,600,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $7,640,000 $201,053 $3,962 4.51%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $6,530,000 $96,029 $2,055 5.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 40 $4,500,000 $112,500 $2,366 5.00%
Riverton, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $960,000 $240,000 $3,200 5.95%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $456 5.95%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $8,659 4.99%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,573 4.99%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 3.50%
Rock Springs, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,411 6.13%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,404 2.88%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.50%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,678 5.88%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%
FAIRBANKS, AK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.25%
Ponca City, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $626 4.15%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
Bartlesville, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $451 4.95%
Western Vista's top markets include Cheyenne, Casper, Riverton, Fort Collins, and Hickory among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wyoming (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 108 $16,040,000 $148,519 $2,217 5.07%
    HELOC 47 $3,395,000 $72,234 n/a 5.42%
    FHA 8 $1,730,000 $216,250 $7,648 4.72%
    VA 2 $1,180,000 $590,000 $3,166 4.81%
    USDA 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,393 4.25%

    For 2022, Western Vista's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 108 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 47 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 60 $13,440,000 $224,000 $4,253 4.32%
    Other 48 $3,110,000 $64,792 $840 6.18%
    Home Improvement 43 $3,315,000 $77,093 $784 5.59%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $4,060 3.91%
    Refi 7 $675,000 $96,429 $2,573 3.74%

    For 2022, Western Vista's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 60 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 48 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 66 $7,400,000 $112,121 $1,358 5.77%
    Other 56 $3,540,000 $63,214 $188 4.83%
    30 Year 40 $11,340,000 $283,500 $5,539 4.65%
    10 Year 4 $320,000 $80,000 $1,344 4.08%

    For 2022, Western Vista's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 61 $4,015,000 $65,820
    $2k-3k 15 $3,185,000 $212,333
    $3k-4k 11 $3,485,000 $316,818
    $1k-2k 10 $1,420,000 $142,000
    $4k-5k 9 $3,435,000 $381,667
    $5k+ 3 $1,315,000 $438,333

    Western Vista's average total fees were $5,539, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 61 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 51 $8,255,000 $161,863
    5-6% 35 $5,285,000 $151,000
    6-7% 21 $2,125,000 $101,190
    3-4% 21 $3,795,000 $180,714
    Over 8% 13 $765,000 $58,846
    <2.5% 10 $320,000 $32,000
    7-8% 8 $510,000 $63,750
    2.5-3% 7 $1,545,000 $220,714

    During 2022, Western Vista's average interest rate for loans was 4.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 51 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 95 $4,555,000 $47,947 $479 5.45%
    $200k-400k 31 $8,475,000 $273,387 $5,902 4.40%
    $100k-200k 29 $4,225,000 $145,690 $3,786 5.05%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,700,000 $470,000 $6,627 4.82%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $2,017 4.88%

    2022 saw Western Vista place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 95 originations, totaling $4,555,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 36 $3,970,000 $110,278 $3,022 4.29%
    $100k-150k 35 $4,945,000 $141,286 $2,736 5.77%
    $75k-100k 34 $3,460,000 $101,765 $2,406 5.39%
    $150k-250k 28 $4,240,000 $151,429 $1,882 5.22%
    $250k+ 19 $4,675,000 $246,053 $4,436 4.91%
    $50k or less 12 $1,150,000 $95,833 $2,682 5.37%

    Western Vista lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 43 $4,605,000 $107,093 $1,606 4.97%
    30-36% 34 $3,830,000 $112,647 $1,729 5.69%
    <20% 26 $2,310,000 $88,846 $961 3.73%
    41% 9 $1,075,000 $119,444 $2,567 5.81%
    38% 9 $2,475,000 $275,000 $5,158 5.69%
    42% 8 $880,000 $110,000 $2,781 6.40%
    40% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $2,611 6.00%
    39% 6 $620,000 $103,333 $2,385 5.17%
    37% 6 $730,000 $121,667 $2,885 6.30%
    44% 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $5,808 3.80%
    43% 3 $825,000 $275,000 $6,851 4.88%
    36% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $5,670 4.37%
    46% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $5,353 5.81%
    47% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $5,606 5.31%
    50-60% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,542 3.50%
    48% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,573 4.99%
    45% 1 $525,000 $525,000 $7,775 6.50%

    Western Vista lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 43 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 34 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 147 $17,865,000 $121,531 $2,502 5.15%
    Not provided 15 $3,705,000 $247,000 $4,061 5.30%
    Asian 3 $925,000 $308,333 $4,801 4.04%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.47%

    Western Vista has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.71%

    Western Vista has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 166 $22,600,000 $136,145

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    166 $22,600,000 $136,145

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 33 $3,555,000 $107,727 $1,410 5.85%
    40-60% 7 $1,645,000 $235,000 $4,382 4.37%
    60-80% 20 $5,400,000 $270,000 $4,714 4.80%
    80-100% 28 $8,280,000 $295,714 $6,044 4.75%
    Under 20% 78 $3,720,000 $47,692 $378 5.14%