Washington Federal Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

LEI: D38AC76TAMYI50NBPX33

Tax ID: 91-0135860

1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 41 reviews

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Review & Overview

Washington Federal Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Washington Federal Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Portland among others. We have data for 98 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Washington Federal Bank 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. Washington Federal Bank 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.19% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.28% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.26% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.15% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.15% 4/5/25
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

1,641

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$874,995,000

Relative Rate

Washington Federal Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.96%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.41%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Washington Federal Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $19,088.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 284 $190,720,000 $671,549 $21,301 7.71%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $57,330,000 $1,508,684 $37,630 6.38%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $48,355,000 $519,946 $22,141 7.80%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $41,075,000 $613,060 $20,121 7.10%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $35,845,000 $607,542 $21,680 7.32%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $29,795,000 $584,216 $18,288 7.67%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $28,730,000 $1,305,909 $35,637 6.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 79 $28,695,000 $363,228 $13,121 7.75%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $25,990,000 $1,181,364 $8,246 7.20%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $25,405,000 $416,475 $15,907 7.95%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $24,460,000 $305,750 $10,384 7.15%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $21,055,000 $489,651 $15,472 8.06%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $15,310,000 $450,294 $15,751 7.66%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $15,035,000 $385,513 $14,697 7.66%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $14,450,000 $722,500 $21,005 7.81%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $14,300,000 $550,000 $16,885 7.56%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $14,225,000 $200,352 $8,264 7.58%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $13,980,000 $998,571 $23,762 7.23%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $13,360,000 $835,000 $22,922 7.73%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $12,875,000 $299,419 $11,425 7.73%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $12,445,000 $1,777,857 $37,909 6.95%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $11,105,000 $1,586,429 $9,128 8.18%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $10,635,000 $1,519,286 $31,620 7.36%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $8,190,000 $511,875 $18,035 7.85%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $8,005,000 $2,668,333 $34,859 7.33%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $7,630,000 $1,907,500 $48,641 7.47%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,325,000 $318,478 $14,808 8.11%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $7,115,000 $547,308 $23,449 7.53%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,055,000 $371,316 $13,902 8.06%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $6,855,000 $623,182 $17,921 7.63%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $6,455,000 $1,291,000 $28,484 7.28%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,225,000 $478,846 $19,340 7.79%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $5,990,000 $1,497,500 $40,092 6.81%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $5,970,000 $271,364 $10,737 7.90%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,540,000 $395,714 $13,953 7.91%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,590,000 $286,875 $8,453 7.05%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $4,520,000 $1,130,000 $23,851 7.22%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,365,000 $873,000 $25,235 7.88%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,305,000 $391,364 $14,409 7.83%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,090,000 $511,250 $21,971 7.83%
Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,100,000 $387,500 $14,196 7.89%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,060,000 $510,000 $22,824 8.02%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,005,000 $3,005,000 $0 8.38%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,970,000 $212,143 $11,446 8.15%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,585,000 $287,222 $5,521 8.11%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,560,000 $320,000 $14,599 8.22%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,520,000 $126,000 $5,888 8.53%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,415,000 $268,333 $14,942 5.69%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,320,000 $290,000 $9,187 7.73%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,095,000 $299,286 $16,791 7.89%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,065,000 $295,000 $10,340 7.86%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $13,917 8.25%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,880,000 $188,000 $10,011 7.91%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,765,000 $196,111 $14,956 8.50%
Hood River, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,650,000 $412,500 $12,257 6.81%
Roswell, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,625,000 $180,556 $4,970 7.69%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,570,000 $157,000 $7,353 8.49%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,560,000 $390,000 $6,385 7.08%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,480,000 $740,000 $25,936 7.25%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $10,617 7.90%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $0 8.60%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,185,000 $1,185,000 $34,063 7.88%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,135,000 $1,135,000 $28,961 7.25%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $18,265 8.64%
EspaƱola, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $12,233 7.75%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 7.88%
Ontario, OR-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $995,000 $142,143 $13,801 7.91%
Taos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $25,288 8.25%
The Dalles, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $835,000 $167,000 $6,909 7.85%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $815,000 $116,429 $4,110 7.84%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $790,000 $79,000 $5,075 8.30%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $0 6.01%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $9,943 7.13%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $10,684 7.75%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $11,056 6.56%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $16,067 6.25%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $12,858 7.44%
La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $7,990 6.20%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $5,439 8.04%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $13,866 6.75%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $505,000 $168,333 $6,478 7.50%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $4,269 7.21%
Winnemucca, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,661 4.92%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,172 6.88%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 9.50%
WALLA WALLA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $355,000 $71,000 $0 8.45%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 7.96%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $325,000 $65,000 $995 8.38%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,179 5.88%
CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $9,827 7.88%
Gallup, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 7.80%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 8.63%
Fallon, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $995 8.38%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $4,436 8.54%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,582 7.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.63%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 9.00%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,923 7.75%
Washington Federal Bank's top markets include Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Portland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 960 $750,590,000 $781,865 $18,315 6.96%
    HELOC 681 $124,405,000 $182,680 n/a 8.58%

    For 2024, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 960 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 681 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 868 $685,310,000 $789,528 $20,004 6.94%
    Home Improvement 387 $88,505,000 $228,695 $6,771 8.53%
    Other 210 $36,080,000 $171,810 $4,682 8.53%
    Cash Out Refi 147 $51,585,000 $350,918 $9,309 8.05%
    Refi 29 $13,515,000 $466,034 $8,655 7.56%

    For 2024, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 868 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 387 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 699 $568,765,000 $813,684 $19,088 6.96%
    Other 694 $157,400,000 $226,801 $14,603 8.54%
    30+ year 150 $119,680,000 $797,867 $21,225 7.58%
    20 Year 32 $2,830,000 $88,438 $1,052 8.71%
    3 Year 25 $135,000 $5,400 $221 0.00%
    15 Year 20 $2,560,000 $128,000 $3,804 7.27%
    10 Year 17 $18,335,000 $1,078,529 $498 8.22%
    5 Year 4 $5,290,000 $1,322,500 $0 7.00%

    For 2024, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 699 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 694 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 644 $622,620,000 $966,801
    $1k-2k 48 $20,070,000 $418,125
    $3k-4k 47 $11,665,000 $248,191
    $<1k 46 $7,130,000 $155,000
    $4k-5k 46 $14,660,000 $318,696
    $2k-3k 45 $8,015,000 $178,111

    Washington Federal Bank's average total fees were $19,088, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 644 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 658 $148,060,000 $225,015
    7-8% 494 $366,650,000 $742,206
    6-7% 437 $329,615,000 $754,268
    <2.5% 25 $135,000 $5,400
    5-6% 25 $28,395,000 $1,135,800
    3-4% 2 $2,140,000 $1,070,000

    During 2024, Washington Federal Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 658 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 380 $105,980,000 $278,895 $8,715 7.75%
    $100,000 or less 321 $16,765,000 $52,227 $2,055 7.87%
    $100k-200k 262 $35,660,000 $136,107 $4,324 8.20%
    $1MM+ 244 $445,270,000 $1,824,877 $35,108 7.19%
    $600k-1MM 221 $166,885,000 $755,136 $20,292 7.17%
    $400k-600k 213 $104,435,000 $490,305 $13,353 7.35%

    2024 saw Washington Federal Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 380 originations, totaling $105,980,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 390 $364,680,000 $935,077 $26,329 7.66%
    $150k-250k 328 $144,810,000 $441,494 $16,327 7.76%
    $100k-150k 284 $89,390,000 $314,754 $13,646 7.76%
    $50k-75k 162 $29,600,000 $182,716 $8,042 7.28%
    $75k-100k 155 $35,375,000 $228,226 $10,608 7.19%
    $50k or less 85 $8,395,000 $98,765 $6,016 7.73%

    Washington Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 390 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 328 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 259 $84,995,000 $328,166 $13,088 7.91%
    30-36% 213 $82,995,000 $389,648 $13,826 7.67%
    >60% 166 $169,730,000 $1,022,470 $25,863 7.08%
    42% 145 $51,795,000 $357,207 $13,945 7.89%
    41% 116 $42,880,000 $369,655 $13,815 7.82%
    <20% 110 $45,650,000 $415,000 $13,722 7.71%
    40% 73 $27,545,000 $377,329 $13,048 7.53%
    39% 73 $28,705,000 $393,219 $13,570 7.70%
    43% 65 $32,605,000 $501,615 $16,413 7.37%
    37% 59 $19,745,000 $334,661 $15,226 7.54%
    38% 53 $16,615,000 $313,491 $11,649 7.33%
    36% 52 $23,330,000 $448,654 $18,400 7.63%
    50-60% 32 $39,760,000 $1,242,500 $26,402 7.18%
    44% 10 $5,100,000 $510,000 $16,054 5.98%
    46% 4 $4,750,000 $1,187,500 $21,082 7.28%
    47% 4 $1,790,000 $447,500 $13,069 7.31%
    49% 2 $2,440,000 $1,220,000 $30,591 7.06%
    48% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,492 7.00%

    Washington Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 259 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 213 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,103 $502,805,000 $455,852 $16,629 7.65%
    Not applicable 198 $185,780,000 $938,283 $29,418 7.72%
    Not provided 227 $112,565,000 $495,881 $17,929 7.62%
    Asian 74 $52,360,000 $707,568 $19,318 7.31%
    Black 15 $10,715,000 $714,333 $22,983 7.43%
    American Indian 17 $6,665,000 $392,059 $16,340 6.99%
    Chinese 1 $1,445,000 $1,445,000 $31,977 7.25%
    Japanese 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $34,766 7.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $14,704 7.44%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.25%
    Other Asian 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 8.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.58%

    Washington Federal Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    48.39%

    Washington Federal Bank 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 1,641 $874,995,000 $533,208

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,641 $874,995,000 $533,208

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 357 $138,345,000 $387,521 $16,229 8.07%
    40-60% 367 $346,105,000 $943,065 $22,585 7.28%
    60-80% 354 $282,230,000 $797,260 $19,511 7.26%
    80-100% 115 $61,475,000 $534,565 $12,762 6.93%
    Under 20% 448 $46,840,000 $104,554 $2,204 8.04%