Washington Federal Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

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Tax ID: 91-0135860

1 stars - Updated: 10/13/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 44 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, Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas among others. We have data for 95 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.85% 10/13/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 10/13/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 10/13/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.35% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 10/13/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 10/13/24
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

1,942

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$988,730,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Washington Federal Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.77%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.29%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Washington Federal Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $16,339.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 350 $264,910,000 $756,886 $21,431 7.44%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $66,380,000 $650,784 $20,493 7.37%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 113 $53,245,000 $471,195 $17,100 7.56%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $53,055,000 $707,400 $18,787 7.25%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $45,810,000 $636,250 $17,953 7.51%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $45,385,000 $744,016 $18,938 7.58%
Outside of Metro Areas 108 $42,340,000 $392,037 $13,982 7.42%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $38,985,000 $410,368 $14,375 7.51%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $28,195,000 $1,225,870 $24,079 6.56%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $21,515,000 $377,456 $16,335 7.52%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $20,150,000 $387,500 $14,796 7.28%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $19,605,000 $560,143 $18,944 7.38%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $17,945,000 $664,630 $16,701 7.23%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $17,170,000 $715,417 $11,087 7.59%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $15,630,000 $488,438 $16,813 7.55%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $15,530,000 $323,542 $10,284 8.05%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $14,665,000 $287,549 $8,525 7.53%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $14,050,000 $780,556 $18,563 7.04%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $11,095,000 $284,487 $10,982 7.62%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $10,290,000 $571,667 $14,941 7.21%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $10,185,000 $783,462 $18,749 7.64%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,640,000 $432,000 $16,913 7.56%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $7,070,000 $707,000 $18,135 7.23%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $6,725,000 $395,588 $16,825 7.49%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $6,610,000 $550,833 $17,454 7.14%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $6,420,000 $321,000 $10,878 7.67%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,415,000 $493,462 $26,555 7.53%
Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,280,000 $348,889 $10,882 7.83%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $6,265,000 $329,737 $13,023 8.27%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $6,215,000 $690,556 $13,636 7.04%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $5,120,000 $512,000 $15,086 7.28%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,095,000 $299,706 $12,071 7.57%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,060,000 $421,667 $14,055 7.26%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $5,055,000 $337,000 $12,864 7.37%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,285,000 $612,143 $17,427 6.66%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $4,210,000 $350,833 $13,631 7.58%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,695,000 $335,909 $12,263 7.56%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,605,000 $400,556 $39,050 8.18%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,130,000 $391,250 $19,524 7.55%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,095,000 $343,889 $8,994 7.40%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,085,000 $342,778 $13,508 8.15%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,020,000 $167,778 $5,561 7.51%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,685,000 $127,857 $11,686 8.04%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,620,000 $655,000 $19,274 7.09%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $2,560,000 $640,000 $13,110 6.56%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,445,000 $2,445,000 $0 6.66%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,260,000 $226,000 $8,267 7.90%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,240,000 $560,000 $12,383 6.56%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,170,000 $542,500 $19,131 7.78%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,090,000 $261,250 $10,908 8.00%
WALLA WALLA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,085,000 $231,667 $2,959 8.17%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,905,000 $112,059 $7,639 7.92%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,885,000 $269,286 $14,425 7.84%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $19,667 7.66%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,685,000 $1,685,000 $31,386 6.38%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,640,000 $117,143 $7,030 8.19%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $19,832 6.00%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,420,000 $118,333 $5,993 7.84%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,335,000 $148,333 $6,473 8.22%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $11,214 7.88%
Roswell, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,125,000 $75,000 $3,875 7.98%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $6,867 8.19%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $7,060 6.47%
Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $17,944 6.54%
Mineral Wells, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $955,000 $955,000 $18,701 7.13%
Ontario, OR-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $935,000 $85,000 $0 8.28%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $835,000 $64,231 $0 8.23%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $760,000 $190,000 $22,942 7.66%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 8.38%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $16,808 7.19%
The Dalles, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $9,703 7.50%
Hood River, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $0 8.28%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $7,179 6.38%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $5,587 6.25%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $645,000 $92,143 $4,691 8.73%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $11,289 7.25%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,630 6.92%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $15,905 7.75%
La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $490,000 $122,500 $0 8.25%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $19,986 7.38%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $4,689 8.41%
EspaƱola, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $460,000 $115,000 $5,054 9.16%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $4,790 7.50%
Gallup, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $4,129 6.96%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $3,455 7.81%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 8.17%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,987 6.63%
Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.75%
Taos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,998 8.88%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.00%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 8.19%
Winnemucca, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.63%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.50%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.38%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.00%
Washington Federal Bank's top markets include Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,194 $873,250,000 $731,365 $16,674 6.94%
    HELOC 748 $115,480,000 $154,385 n/a 8.46%

    For 2023, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,194 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 748 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,055 $796,485,000 $754,962 $17,186 6.95%
    Home Improvement 382 $54,350,000 $142,277 $14,389 8.48%
    Other 317 $58,425,000 $184,306 $7,600 8.27%
    Cash Out Refi 150 $67,380,000 $449,200 $15,070 7.64%
    Refi 38 $12,090,000 $318,158 $8,404 7.32%

    For 2023, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,055 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 382 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 880 $647,740,000 $736,068 $16,339 6.77%
    Other 791 $137,665,000 $174,039 $6,322 8.45%
    30+ year 199 $160,995,000 $809,020 $21,752 7.22%
    15 Year 34 $10,800,000 $317,647 $7,850 6.35%
    10 Year 25 $21,585,000 $863,400 $0 8.95%
    20 Year 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $7,530 8.00%
    3 Year 4 $4,990,000 $1,247,500 $0 6.63%
    5 Year 4 $3,710,000 $927,500 $0 7.14%

    For 2023, Washington Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 880 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 791 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 818 $735,380,000 $898,998
    $3k-4k 64 $16,150,000 $252,344
    $1k-2k 62 $11,260,000 $181,613
    $4k-5k 61 $19,445,000 $318,770
    $2k-3k 55 $10,165,000 $184,818
    $<1k 28 $14,650,000 $523,214

    Washington Federal Bank's average total fees were $16,339, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 818 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 684 $122,640,000 $179,298
    6-7% 574 $429,670,000 $748,554
    7-8% 532 $279,770,000 $525,883
    5-6% 138 $147,570,000 $1,069,348
    4-5% 12 $8,330,000 $694,167
    <2.5% 1 $5,000 $5,000
    3-4% 1 $745,000 $745,000

    During 2023, Washington Federal Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 684 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 457 $126,955,000 $277,801 $8,334 7.67%
    $100,000 or less 355 $18,915,000 $53,282 $3,480 8.32%
    $100k-200k 315 $43,535,000 $138,206 $5,208 8.08%
    $600k-1MM 301 $233,475,000 $775,664 $18,896 6.93%
    $1MM+ 282 $452,430,000 $1,604,362 $29,087 6.63%
    $400k-600k 232 $113,420,000 $488,879 $13,184 7.14%

    2023 saw Washington Federal Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 457 originations, totaling $126,955,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 573 $489,825,000 $854,843 $22,147 7.24%
    $150k-250k 392 $190,690,000 $486,454 $16,819 7.47%
    $100k-150k 331 $104,345,000 $315,242 $12,279 7.65%
    $75k-100k 191 $44,405,000 $232,487 $10,614 7.60%
    $50k-75k 141 $22,545,000 $159,894 $7,773 7.72%
    $50k or less 118 $11,030,000 $93,475 $6,011 7.84%

    Washington Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 573 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 392 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 315 $126,685,000 $402,175 $13,968 7.63%
    30-36% 308 $136,830,000 $444,253 $14,247 7.44%
    42% 222 $85,230,000 $383,919 $16,165 7.65%
    >60% 145 $140,895,000 $971,690 $21,803 6.97%
    <20% 141 $56,935,000 $403,794 $12,892 7.57%
    41% 128 $56,080,000 $438,125 $18,458 7.66%
    40% 105 $42,845,000 $408,048 $15,390 7.57%
    39% 80 $32,660,000 $408,250 $14,389 7.57%
    38% 80 $38,300,000 $478,750 $15,661 7.49%
    36% 75 $33,835,000 $451,133 $14,970 7.49%
    43% 65 $37,075,000 $570,385 $17,344 7.51%
    37% 62 $27,390,000 $441,774 $15,574 7.42%
    50-60% 44 $41,410,000 $941,136 $22,790 6.91%
    44% 4 $9,230,000 $2,307,500 $57,387 7.41%
    45% 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $9,647 7.22%
    47% 2 $2,660,000 $1,330,000 $24,104 7.00%
    48% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,576 7.13%
    46% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.00%
    49% 1 $595,000 $595,000 $12,001 6.88%

    Washington Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 315 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 308 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,415 $654,705,000 $462,689 $15,979 7.52%
    Not provided 230 $128,710,000 $559,609 $17,225 7.49%
    Not applicable 159 $118,535,000 $745,503 $21,646 7.88%
    Asian 101 $70,705,000 $700,050 $19,812 7.10%
    Black 16 $7,290,000 $455,625 $14,962 7.77%
    American Indian 15 $7,185,000 $479,000 $15,180 7.61%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $14,242 7.83%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.43%

    Washington Federal Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    41.56%

    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 1,942 $988,730,000 $509,130

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,942 $988,730,000 $509,130

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 350 $117,720,000 $336,343 $13,513 7.96%
    40-60% 382 $272,350,000 $712,958 $18,060 7.19%
    60-80% 571 $440,755,000 $771,900 $17,932 6.98%
    80-100% 164 $104,570,000 $637,622 $14,076 6.89%
    Under 20% 475 $53,335,000 $112,284 $4,609 8.35%