Great Western Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sioux Falls, SD

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Review & Overview

Great Western Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Great Western Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Waterloo, Sioux Falls, Fort Dodge, Fargo, and Des Moines among others. We have data for 33 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Great Western 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. Great Western Bank 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) 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.65% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.79% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 8.03% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.95% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.82% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.82% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.10% 11/21/24
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

152

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,820,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $6,505,000 $1,301,000 $3,201 2.88%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,665,000 $226,600 $2,393 3.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 36 $3,100,000 $86,111 $1,796 4.04%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,600,000 $266,667 $2,311 3.94%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,365,000 $1,365,000 $0 3.25%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,335,000 $190,714 $2,550 3.34%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $2,308 4.16%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $2,333 3.90%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $14,138 2.50%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $975,000 $195,000 $3,154 3.53%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $885,000 $98,333 $2,183 4.40%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $2,821 3.13%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $414 4.23%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $5,052 3.38%
Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $3,710 2.69%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $289 4.23%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $2,792 3.13%
Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,851 4.68%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $335,000 $67,000 $664 5.21%
Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 4.65%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $289 4.90%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,423 3.94%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $295,000 $59,000 $0 4.45%
Lexington, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,944 3.25%
GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,459 4.36%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,360 3.88%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $1,935 3.75%
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.75%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,516 2.50%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 4.45%
Hastings, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,836 4.25%
Fairfield, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,172 2.63%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.50%
Great Western Bank's top markets include Waterloo, Sioux Falls, Fort Dodge, Fargo, and Des Moines among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 81 $24,555,000 $303,148 $2,349 3.45%
    HELOC 66 $6,310,000 $95,606 n/a 4.61%
    USDA 3 $555,000 $185,000 $4,058 3.21%
    FHA 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,360 3.88%
    VA 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,040 2.75%

    For 2022, Great Western Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 81 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 66 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 55 $12,495,000 $227,182 $1,616 4.04%
    Home Purchase 41 $13,345,000 $325,488 $3,303 3.34%
    Home Improvement 31 $2,765,000 $89,194 $444 4.80%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $1,665,000 $128,077 $2,260 3.26%
    Other 12 $1,550,000 $129,167 $1,356 4.13%

    For 2022, Great Western Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 55 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 69 $5,685,000 $82,391 $889 4.60%
    30 Year 40 $10,430,000 $260,750 $3,088 3.34%
    15 Year 18 $2,720,000 $151,111 $2,087 2.96%
    5 Year 13 $8,715,000 $670,385 $454 3.56%
    20 Year 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $1,319 4.37%
    Other 3 $2,475,000 $825,000 $0 3.55%
    1 Year 1 $735,000 $735,000 $0 3.95%

    For 2022, Great Western Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 69 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 40 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 53 $9,535,000 $179,906
    $1k-2k 15 $3,325,000 $221,667
    $2k-3k 2 $470,000 $235,000
    $5k+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000

    Great Western Bank's average total fees were $3,088, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 53 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 71 $15,145,000 $213,310
    5-6% 32 $2,200,000 $68,750
    4-5% 22 $1,350,000 $61,364
    2.5-3% 18 $10,310,000 $572,778
    <2.5% 9 $2,815,000 $312,778

    During 2022, Great Western Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 71 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 70 $3,340,000 $47,714 $1,297 4.46%
    $100k-200k 42 $6,170,000 $146,905 $2,364 3.75%
    $200k-400k 24 $6,190,000 $257,917 $3,173 3.28%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,800,000 $466,667 $3,134 3.46%
    $1MM+ 5 $9,375,000 $1,875,000 $8,502 2.83%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,945,000 $789,000 $3,680 3.39%

    2022 saw Great Western Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 70 originations, totaling $3,340,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 35 $2,845,000 $81,286 $1,790 4.07%
    $100k-150k 31 $4,175,000 $134,677 $2,396 4.05%
    $50k-75k 29 $3,395,000 $117,069 $2,739 3.92%
    $75k-100k 22 $2,510,000 $114,091 $2,341 3.94%
    $250k+ 10 $5,700,000 $570,000 $5,431 3.75%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,365,000 $151,667 $2,029 4.28%

    Great Western Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 29 $3,385,000 $116,724 $2,287 4.11%
    30-36% 28 $3,970,000 $141,786 $2,189 3.88%
    <20% 23 $2,735,000 $118,913 $1,556 4.35%
    42% 12 $1,080,000 $90,000 $2,901 4.14%
    38% 9 $2,725,000 $302,778 $3,242 3.61%
    41% 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $2,504 3.78%
    40% 7 $1,405,000 $200,714 $1,858 3.61%
    43% 6 $640,000 $106,667 $2,543 4.32%
    37% 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,870 4.28%
    36% 2 $1,180,000 $590,000 $8,015 2.94%
    49% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,008 3.19%
    39% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 4.13%
    46% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,160 3.75%
    45% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,781 2.50%
    >60% 1 $5,000 $5,000 $454 5.40%
    48% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,601 2.50%

    Great Western Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 28 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 104 $15,990,000 $153,750 $2,481 4.00%
    Not applicable 14 $11,540,000 $824,286 $0 3.42%
    Not provided 29 $3,135,000 $108,103 $2,310 4.07%
    Asian 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,201 3.56%
    Asian Indian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,555 2.38%
    Black 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,052 2.88%
    American Indian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.35%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.53%

    Great Western Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.74%

    Great Western 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 152 $31,820,000 $209,342

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    152 $31,820,000 $209,342

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $4,210,000 $105,250 $1,177 4.39%
    40-60% 24 $9,160,000 $381,667 $2,551 3.63%
    60-80% 33 $11,915,000 $361,061 $3,041 3.34%
    80-100% 28 $5,300,000 $189,286 $2,856 3.43%
    Under 20% 27 $1,235,000 $45,741 $452 4.85%