Watertown Mortgage Rates & Closing Costs

30yr Fixed Rate 15yr Fixed Rate FHA USDA VA 5/1 ARM

30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages in Watertown averaged 6.97% for the week of 2023-09-21, compared to the national average of 7.19% for the same period.

The average rate for the prior week (2023-09-14) was 6.76% and one month ago for the week of 2023-08-17, the average rate was 6.87%.

Watertown's average rate one year ago was 5.7%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2023-09-21, the average rate was 7.69%.

Loan Type Date Rate
US 30 Year Fixed Rate 2023-09-21 7.19%
Watertown 30 Year Fixed Rate 2023-09-21 6.97%
Watertown 30 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2023-09-21 7.69%
Watertown 15 Year Fixed Rate 2023-09-21 6.44%
Watertown 15 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2023-09-21 6.74%
Watertown 30 Year FHA 2023-09-21 6.78%
Watertown 30 Year FHA Refi 2023-09-21 6.84%
Watertown 30 Year USDA 2023-09-21 6.92%
Watertown 30 Year USDA Refi 2023-09-21 7.12%
Watertown 30 Year VA 2023-09-21 6.72%
Watertown 30 Year VA Refi 2023-09-21 6.72%
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Watertown Top Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the consensus average rates and fees provided by each lender, for only loans originated in the Watertown, SD market. This includes FHA, Conventional, USDA and VA loans, as well as refis. All terms in the below chart are 30 year fixed rate. Unless noted otherwise, other data is all inclusive (FHA, ARM, 15-yr, etc.).

Name # of Loans 2022 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2022 Avg. Closing Costs
First PREMIER Bank 42 4.41% $4,182
American Bank & Trust 36 4.98% $4,463
Dacotah Bank 30 4.26% $3,066
First Bank & Trust 30 4.79% $4,651
Plains Commerce Bank 19 4.96% $5,118
CU MORTGAGE DIRECT, LLC 19 4.57% $5,102
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 19 5.13% $3,921
Reliabank Dakota 14 4.98% $4,988
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 12 4.76% $6,207
Wells Fargo Bank 12 5.02% $3,234
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 5.27% $5,730
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 6 5.25% $3,051
First Interstate Bank 4 4.41% $4,150
U.S. Bank 4 4.25% $5,646
First Dakota National Bank 4 4.87% $5,335
CORTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. 3 4.79% $4,342
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA 3 4.37% $9,286
Summit Mortgage Corporation 3 5.08% $3,463
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 2 5.63% $12,522
North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. 2 4.94% $2,103
First International Bank & Trust 2 5.81% $17,449
Arvest Bank 2 5.00% $5,840
Central Bank 2 4.25% $4,855
Minnwest Bank 2 6.10% $2,334
WINGS FINANCIAL 1 3.75% $2,520
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 5.50% $2,517
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.63% $6,778
American State Bank 1 6.13% $2,420
Amerifirst Financial, Inc. 1 4.38% $4,212
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 3.63% $1,855
BANKWEST, INC. 1 6.88% $5,152
BLACK HILLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 2.99% $7,792
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 4.88% $3,284
Citizens Bank 1 4.88% $5,932
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.50% $5,419
First Western Bank & Trust 1 5.38% $2,968
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 5.50% $7,800
GUARANTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.00% $6,400
HomeTown Bank 1 5.25% $6,015
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 4.50% $7,277
Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC 1 3.38% $6,365
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 3.13% $7,097
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 4.99% $7,904
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.13% $1,865
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 4.88% $5,318
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 4.25% $6,055
SIOUX FALLS 1 5.13% $5,041
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls 1 5.13% $6,578
The Huntington National Bank 1 4.50% $3,927

Watertown Average Closing Costs & Other Stats

Watertown, SD's 49 lenders originated 857 loans during 2022. The total origination value was $189,275,000, with an average loan value of $220,858.

Watertown's average closing costs are $4,655.

The top Watertown lender as defined by loan originations is First PREMIER Bank, with 42 loans originated. Their average total fees are $4,182, which is $281 lower than the next largest lender, American Bank & Trust.

The lowest fee Watertown lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Dacotah Bank ($3,066), Wells Fargo Bank ($3,234), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($3,921), First PREMIER Bank ($4,182) and American Bank & Trust ($4,463).

The lowest rate Watertown lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Dacotah Bank (4.26%), First PREMIER Bank (4.41%), CU MORTGAGE DIRECT, LLC (4.57%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (4.76%) and First Bank & Trust (4.79%).

Watertown, SD Mortgage Market Share & Volume

Loan origination value is a good proxy for a lender's prominence within the market. The general assumption is that larger lenders will have more resources, but may spend more (and therefore charge more) on marketing and overhead expenses.

Name 2021 Loan Value 2022 Loan Value % Change 2022 Market Share
American Bank & Trust $35,980,000 $28,725,000 -20.2% 15.2%
First PREMIER Bank $45,875,000 $22,415,000 -51.1% 11.8%
First Bank & Trust $32,085,000 $16,190,000 -49.5% 8.6%
Dacotah Bank $28,845,000 $15,300,000 -47.0% 8.1%
Plains Commerce Bank $23,970,000 $12,140,000 -49.4% 6.4%
Reliabank Dakota $20,370,000 $10,140,000 -50.2% 5.4%
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION $19,955,000 $9,370,000 -53.0% 5.0%
Bank Midwest $8,975,000 n/a 4.7%
CU MORTGAGE DIRECT, LLC $14,980,000 $8,350,000 -44.3% 4.4%
First Interstate Bank $7,060,000 n/a 3.7%
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC $12,765,000 $6,230,000 -51.2% 3.3%
Wells Fargo Bank $6,705,000 $3,610,000 -46.2% 1.9%
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. $7,590,000 $3,505,000 -53.8% 1.9%
U.S. Bank $3,075,000 $3,170,000 3.1% 1.7%
First International Bank & Trust $900,000 $3,140,000 248.9% 1.7%
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA $3,165,000 $2,905,000 -8.2% 1.5%
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION $1,960,000 $2,870,000 46.4% 1.5%
Central Bank $840,000 $1,810,000 115.5% 1.0%
First Dakota National Bank $5,400,000 $1,785,000 -66.9% 0.9%
Mortgage Research Center, LLC $1,120,000 $1,045,000 -6.7% 0.6%
CORTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. $3,270,000 $1,035,000 -68.3% 0.5%
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC $2,465,000 $1,030,000 -58.2% 0.5%
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC $75,000 $1,000,000 1,233.3% 0.5%
Summit Mortgage Corporation $380,000 $775,000 103.9% 0.4%
BANKWEST, INC. $235,000 $655,000 178.7% 0.3%
BLACK HILLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $420,000 $650,000 54.8% 0.3%
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $1,290,000 $625,000 -51.6% 0.3%
North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. $620,000 n/a 0.3%
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls $605,000 $570,000 -5.8% 0.3%
Great Western Bank $14,780,000 $560,000 -96.2% 0.3%
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC $730,000 $555,000 -24.0% 0.3%
The Huntington National Bank $225,000 $555,000 146.7% 0.3%
Arvest Bank $550,000 n/a 0.3%
Flagstar Bank, FSB $320,000 $490,000 53.1% 0.3%
Northpointe Bank $485,000 n/a 0.3%
USAA Federal Savings Bank $635,000 $460,000 -27.6% 0.2%
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION $4,185,000 $455,000 -89.1% 0.2%
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) $835,000 $400,000 -52.1% 0.2%
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC $1,740,000 $390,000 -77.6% 0.2%
HomeTown Bank $375,000 n/a 0.2%
GUARANTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION $365,000 n/a 0.2%
Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC $215,000 $355,000 65.1% 0.2%
Alerus Financial $285,000 $345,000 21.1% 0.2%
TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $335,000 n/a 0.2%
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC $2,010,000 $330,000 -83.6% 0.2%
Citizens Bank $515,000 $325,000 -36.9% 0.2%
Gateway First Bank $315,000 n/a 0.2%
SIOUX FALLS $400,000 $315,000 -21.3% 0.2%
AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP $355,000 $265,000 -25.4% 0.1%
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. $510,000 $265,000 -48.0% 0.1%
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC $265,000 n/a 0.1%
Minnwest Bank $250,000 n/a 0.1%
JPMorgan Chase Bank $650,000 $240,000 -63.1% 0.1%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. $105,000 $235,000 123.8% 0.1%
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION $125,000 $215,000 72.0% 0.1%
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $590,000 $205,000 -65.3% 0.1%
First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation $205,000 n/a 0.1%
Heritage Bank $385,000 $205,000 -46.8% 0.1%
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC $195,000 n/a 0.1%
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. $155,000 $185,000 19.4% 0.1%
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION $185,000 n/a 0.1%
First Western Bank & Trust $155,000 n/a 0.1%
FOUR POINTS $465,000 $155,000 -66.7% 0.1%
NEWREZ LLC $105,000 $145,000 38.1% 0.1%
WINGS FINANCIAL $145,000 n/a 0.1%
American State Bank $125,000 n/a 0.1%
First National Bank $1,340,000 $125,000 -90.7% 0.1%
Amerifirst Financial, Inc. $85,000 $115,000 35.3% 0.1%
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION $495,000 $105,000 -78.8% 0.1%
SIOUX EMPIRE $75,000 n/a 0.0%
Deere Employees Credit Union $55,000 n/a 0.0%

Watertown's top lender by overall market share is American Bank & Trust, with 15.2% market share. In second place, with 11.8%, is First PREMIER Bank, having originated $22,415,000 in loans. In third place, with 8.6%, is First Bank & Trust, having originated $16,190,000 in loans. In fourth place, with 8.1%, is Dacotah Bank, having originated $15,300,000 in loans. In fifth place, with 6.4%, is Plains Commerce Bank, having originated $12,140,000 in loans.


Watertown Housing Market Trends (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

Realtor.com - Watertown (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
2018-01-01 $234,900 (6.0%) $253,075 (5.7%) 0.00 155
2018-02-01 $233,650 (5.0%) $252,012 (3.4%) 0.00 161
2018-03-01 $239,450 (10.7%) $259,176 (8.0%) 0.00 174
2018-04-01 $242,350 (15.5%) $262,767 (12.2%) 0.00 171
2018-05-01 $239,900 (20.0%) $257,736 (10.4%) 0.00 183
2018-06-01 $249,900 (17.4%) $265,221 (8.2%) 0.00 181
2018-07-01 $233,369 (7.8%) $249,621 (0.7%) 0.00 187
2018-08-01 $229,900 (6.2%) $250,208 (1.1%) 0.00 183
2018-09-01 $229,900 (4.6%) $248,666 (-0.4%) 0.00 175
2018-10-01 $232,400 (4.5%) $247,008 (-2.5%) 0.00 167
2018-11-01 $227,250 (3.8%) $244,826 (0.5%) 0.00 164
2018-12-01 $229,400 (4.3%) $244,788 (-1.1%) 0.00 146
2019-01-01 $225,000 (-4.2%) $241,635 (-4.5%) 0.00 137
2019-02-01 $211,200 (-9.6%) $232,798 (-7.6%) 0.00 140
2019-03-01 $223,200 (-6.8%) $238,145 (-8.1%) 0.00 146
2019-04-01 $233,725 (-3.6%) $243,556 (-7.3%) 0.00 152
2019-05-01 $229,900 (-4.2%) $240,693 (-6.6%) 0.00 186
2019-06-01 $229,900 (-8.0%) $236,046 (-11.0%) 0.00 199
2019-07-01 $227,400 (-2.6%) $234,395 (-6.1%) 0.00 208
2019-08-01 $218,627 (-4.9%) $231,750 (-7.4%) 0.00 203
2019-09-01 $209,218 (-9.0%) $227,392 (-8.6%) 0.00 197
2019-10-01 $202,945 (-12.7%) $224,486 (-9.1%) 0.00 187
2019-11-01 $199,900 (-12.0%) $224,145 (-8.5%) 0.00 169
2019-12-01 $209,000 (-8.9%) $228,649 (-6.6%) 0.00 142
2020-01-01 $219,675 (-2.4%) $238,496 (-1.3%) 0.00 127
2020-02-01 $229,000 (8.4%) $240,951 (3.5%) 0.00 140
2020-03-01 $225,925 (1.2%) $238,473 (0.1%) 0.00 139
2020-04-01 $221,950 (-5.0%) $244,037 (0.2%) 0.00 146
2020-05-01 $219,900 (-4.4%) $248,711 (3.3%) 0.00 167
2020-06-01 $244,900 (6.5%) $261,706 (10.9%) 0.00 181
2020-07-01 $254,650 (12.0%) $269,196 (14.9%) 0.00 166
2020-08-01 $249,900 (14.3%) $262,574 (13.3%) 0.00 139
2020-09-01 $228,400 (9.2%) $260,953 (14.8%) 0.00 135
2020-10-01 $219,900 (8.4%) $260,324 (16.0%) 0.00 128
2020-11-01 $212,400 (6.3%) $255,280 (13.9%) 0.00 113
2020-12-01 $229,900 (10.0%) $278,926 (22.0%) 0.00 95
2021-01-01 $222,400 (1.2%) $275,242 (15.4%) 0.00 88
2021-02-01 $232,475 (1.5%) $290,211 (20.4%) 0.00 72
2021-03-01 $261,150 (15.6%) $311,510 (30.6%) 0.00 77
2021-04-01 $309,900 (39.6%) $322,964 (32.3%) 0.00 95
2021-05-01 $339,900 (54.6%) $336,098 (35.1%) 0.00 97
2021-06-01 $339,900 (38.8%) $356,649 (36.3%) 0.00 100
2021-07-01 $375,000 (47.3%) $380,606 (41.4%) 0.00 102
2021-08-01 $339,900 (36.0%) $369,820 (40.8%) 0.00 107
2021-09-01 $339,900 (48.8%) $360,643 (38.2%) 0.00 106
2021-10-01 $339,900 (54.6%) $353,526 (35.8%) 0.00 93
2021-11-01 $339,900 (60.0%) $334,028 (30.9%) 0.00 78
2021-12-01 $334,900 (45.7%) $320,359 (14.9%) 0.00 69
2022-01-01 $339,900 (52.8%) $338,782 (23.1%) 0.00 54
2022-02-01 $339,900 (46.2%) $362,159 (24.8%) 0.00 56
2022-03-01 $339,900 (30.2%) $361,236 (16.0%) 0.00 53
2022-04-01 $332,400 (7.3%) $322,662 (-0.1%) 0.00 54
2022-05-01 $341,150 (0.4%) $386,299 (14.9%) 0.00 76
2022-06-01 $364,900 (7.4%) $399,729 (12.1%) 0.00 83
2022-07-01 $349,900 (-6.7%) $388,318 (2.0%) 0.00 88
2022-08-01 $357,175 (5.1%) $396,114 (7.1%) 0.00 79
2022-09-01 $379,450 (11.6%) $407,096 (12.9%) 0.00 87
2022-10-01 $339,900 (0.0%) $379,878 (7.5%) 0.00 77
2022-11-01 $339,900 (0.0%) $380,089 (13.8%) 0.00 70
2022-12-01 $339,900 (1.5%) $369,332 (15.3%) 0.00 62
2023-01-01 $339,900 (0.0%) $377,434 (11.4%) 0.00 56
2023-02-01 $347,400 (2.2%) $381,324 (5.3%) 0.00 48
2023-03-01 $364,900 (7.4%) $417,981 (15.7%) 0.00 46
2023-04-01 $379,900 (14.3%) $463,434 (43.6%) 0.00 59
2023-05-01 $399,225 (17.0%) $484,994 (25.6%) 0.00 80
2023-06-01 $399,225 (9.4%) $492,396 (23.2%) 0.00 87
2023-07-01 $399,900 (14.3%) $503,709 (29.7%) 0.00 83
2023-08-01 $392,400 (9.9%) $502,554 (26.9%) 0.00 87
Watertown's median listing price for 2023-08-01 was $392,400, a difference of $35,225 (9.9%) versus the prior year and $-7,500 versus the prior month.

Watertown's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

Watertown's average listing price for 2023-08-01 was $502,554, a difference of $106,440 (26.9%) versus the prior year and $-1,155 versus the prior month.

For the 2023-08-01 period, Watertown had 87 MLS listings, a difference of 4 listings (5%) versus the prior month and 8 listings (10%) versus the prior year.

Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

Realtor.com - Watertown (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
2018-01-01 0 days 2,293 sqft
2018-02-01 0 days 2,313 sqft
2018-03-01 0 days 2,356 sqft
2018-04-01 0 days 2,432 sqft
2018-05-01 0 days 2,431 sqft
2018-06-01 0 days 2,433 sqft
2018-07-01 0 days 2,309 sqft
2018-08-01 0 days 2,303 sqft
2018-09-01 0 days 2,304 sqft
2018-10-01 0 days 2,294 sqft
2018-11-01 0 days 2,338 sqft
2018-12-01 0 days 2,344 sqft
2019-01-01 0 days 2,304 sqft
2019-02-01 0 days 2,270 sqft
2019-03-01 0 days 2,307 sqft
2019-04-01 0 days 2,352 sqft
2019-05-01 0 days 2,301 sqft
2019-06-01 0 days 2,234 sqft
2019-07-01 0 days 2,231 sqft
2019-08-01 0 days 2,171 sqft
2019-09-01 0 days 2,176 sqft
2019-10-01 0 days 2,179 sqft
2019-11-01 0 days 2,128 sqft
2019-12-01 0 days 2,140 sqft
2020-01-01 0 days 2,195 sqft
2020-02-01 0 days 2,195 sqft
2020-03-01 0 days 2,173 sqft
2020-04-01 0 days 2,155 sqft
2020-05-01 0 days 2,172 sqft
2020-06-01 0 days 2,306 sqft
2020-07-01 0 days 2,320 sqft
2020-08-01 0 days 2,307 sqft
2020-09-01 0 days 2,286 sqft
2020-10-01 0 days 2,215 sqft
2020-11-01 0 days 2,204 sqft
2020-12-01 0 days 2,219 sqft
2021-01-01 0 days 2,088 sqft
2021-02-01 0 days 2,169 sqft
2021-03-01 0 days 2,233 sqft
2021-04-01 0 days 2,066 sqft
2021-05-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2021-06-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2021-07-01 0 days 1,753 sqft
2021-08-01 0 days 1,742 sqft
2021-09-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2021-10-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2021-11-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2021-12-01 0 days 1,697 sqft
2022-01-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2022-02-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2022-03-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2022-04-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2022-05-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
2022-06-01 0 days 1,772 sqft
2022-07-01 0 days 1,921 sqft
2022-08-01 0 days 2,282 sqft
2022-09-01 0 days 2,305 sqft
2022-10-01 0 days 2,138 sqft
2022-11-01 0 days 2,004 sqft
2022-12-01 0 days 2,004 sqft
2023-01-01 0 days 1,988 sqft
2023-02-01 0 days 1,795 sqft
2023-03-01 0 days 1,770 sqft
2023-04-01 0 days 1,991 sqft
2023-05-01 0 days 2,268 sqft
2023-06-01 0 days 2,034 sqft
2023-07-01 0 days 2,109 sqft
2023-08-01 0 days 1,614 sqft
Watertown's median listing age (time on market) for 2023-08-01 was 0 days.

Watertown's median square footage for active listings during the 2023-08-01 period was 1,614 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 2,282 sqft.

Watertown, SD Market Loan Reason

Loan Purpose Originations Total Value Average Loan
Home Purchase 471 $133,885,000 $284,257
Refi 152 $25,070,000 $164,934
Cash Out Refi 92 $18,900,000 $205,435
Home Improvement 90 $6,000,000 $66,667
Other 52 $5,420,000 $104,231

Watertown's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 471 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 152 originations.

Interest Rate Frequencies

Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
5-6% 236 $45,190,000 $191,483
4-5% 198 $47,160,000 $238,182
3-4% 188 $52,100,000 $277,128
6-7% 106 $21,170,000 $199,717
2.5-3% 66 $14,380,000 $217,879
7-8% 31 $3,165,000 $102,097
Over 8% 16 $730,000 $45,625
<2.5% 14 $3,800,000 $271,429

During 2022, Watertown's most frequently originated rate bucket was 5-6%, with 236 originations.

Loan Sizing (Watertown, SD MSA)

Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan
$200k-400k 275 $74,915,000 $272,418
$100k-200k 273 $40,335,000 $147,747
$100,000 or less 235 $12,605,000 $53,638
$400k-600k 42 $20,020,000 $476,667
$600k-1000k 22 $16,040,000 $729,091
$Over $1MM 10 $25,360,000 $2,536,000

Watertown's loan sizing saw the bucket of loans from $200k-400k with 275 originations, totaling $74,915,000 in origination value.

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan
80-100% 316 $80,020,000 $253,228
60-80% 209 $64,535,000 $308,780
20-40% 126 $13,750,000 $109,127
Under 20% 108 $4,850,000 $44,907
40-60% 72 $16,110,000 $223,750
Over 100% 13 $7,245,000 $557,308

Watertown's loan sizing saw loans grouped in the 80-100% Loan-to-value bucket with 316 originations, totaling $80,020,000 in origination value.