First Security Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Searcy, AR

LEI: 254900561K135J92VD38

Tax ID: 71-0159420

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Security Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Security Bank 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: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Searcy, Crestview, and Hot Springs among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Security Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Security 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.66% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.08% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.00% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.33% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.81% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.97% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.97% 4/21/24
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

1,304

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$225,280,000
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Relative Rate

First Security Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.39%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.09%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Security Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,983.

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
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 526 $86,160,000 $163,802 $4,166 7.93%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 193 $38,835,000 $201,218 $3,450 8.37%
Outside of Metro Areas 164 $22,690,000 $138,354 $3,704 8.02%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 165 $19,485,000 $118,091 $3,276 7.92%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $18,270,000 $1,141,875 $10,791 7.95%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $9,435,000 $185,000 $3,302 7.76%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $7,370,000 $147,400 $2,735 7.47%
Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $6,915,000 $135,588 $2,490 7.75%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $6,880,000 $172,000 $4,111 7.25%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,895,000 $235,800 $4,028 7.82%
Malvern, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,730,000 $216,250 $4,254 6.95%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $3,864 6.63%
Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $285,000 $57,000 $1,442 9.34%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 9.84%
Arkadelphia, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.50%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $4,415 7.19%
PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.43%
First Security Bank's top markets include Little Rock, Fayetteville, Searcy, Crestview, and Hot Springs among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 706 $153,100,000 $216,856 $3,460 7.44%
    HELOC 489 $50,115,000 $102,485 n/a 9.08%
    FHA 60 $12,340,000 $205,667 $6,002 6.13%
    USDA 30 $4,610,000 $153,667 $3,315 6.12%
    VA 19 $5,115,000 $269,211 $4,086 6.28%

    For 2023, First Security Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 706 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 489 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 674 $159,400,000 $236,499 $3,850 7.25%
    Home Improvement 227 $18,815,000 $82,885 $5,294 8.95%
    Other 210 $16,110,000 $76,714 $1,905 9.15%
    Refi 153 $24,175,000 $158,007 $3,467 8.28%
    Cash Out Refi 40 $6,780,000 $169,500 $3,862 6.51%

    For 2023, First Security Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 674 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 227 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    3 Year 550 $53,490,000 $97,255 $0 9.06%
    30 Year 443 $102,995,000 $232,494 $3,983 6.39%
    1 Year 121 $24,905,000 $205,826 $5,580 8.58%
    Other 102 $23,860,000 $233,922 $1,101 8.18%
    5 Year 61 $14,085,000 $230,902 $0 8.59%
    15 Year 24 $5,330,000 $222,083 $4,665 5.72%
    20 Year 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,248 5.75%
    10 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,567 6.00%

    For 2023, First Security Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 3 Year, with 550 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 443 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 270 $56,290,000 $208,481
    $2k-3k 88 $18,630,000 $211,705
    $1k-2k 77 $13,945,000 $181,104
    $3k-4k 38 $9,950,000 $261,842
    $5k+ 27 $14,225,000 $526,852
    $4k-5k 12 $4,380,000 $365,000

    First Security Bank's average total fees were $3,983, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 270 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 716 $98,550,000 $137,640
    6-7% 247 $58,555,000 $237,065
    5-6% 170 $37,360,000 $219,765
    7-8% 165 $29,245,000 $177,242
    4-5% 5 $1,535,000 $307,000
    % 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2023, First Security Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 716 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 542 $27,370,000 $50,498 $1,820 8.79%
    $100k-200k 393 $57,125,000 $145,356 $3,261 7.55%
    $200k-400k 272 $73,130,000 $268,860 $4,183 7.05%
    $400k-600k 62 $29,530,000 $476,290 $5,592 7.26%
    $600k-1MM 28 $20,100,000 $717,857 $7,975 7.37%
    $1MM+ 7 $18,025,000 $2,575,000 $19,856 8.57%

    2023 saw First Security Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 542 originations, totaling $27,370,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 230 $28,770,000 $125,087 $3,431 7.53%
    $100k-150k 225 $39,735,000 $176,600 $4,054 7.94%
    $75k-100k 174 $23,640,000 $135,862 $3,516 7.87%
    $50k or less 169 $13,625,000 $80,621 $2,840 7.81%
    $150k-250k 166 $35,070,000 $211,265 $4,157 8.00%
    $250k+ 83 $28,365,000 $341,747 $7,042 8.01%

    First Security Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 230 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 225 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 261 $37,905,000 $145,230 $3,599 8.04%
    <20% 206 $23,440,000 $113,786 $2,579 8.47%
    30-36% 202 $31,720,000 $157,030 $3,525 7.90%
    39% 51 $7,305,000 $143,235 $3,043 8.25%
    37% 47 $7,155,000 $152,234 $3,210 7.43%
    38% 45 $8,335,000 $185,222 $3,810 7.94%
    40% 32 $6,180,000 $193,125 $4,613 7.12%
    50-60% 30 $8,550,000 $285,000 $5,153 7.13%
    43% 28 $5,140,000 $183,571 $3,105 6.64%
    36% 26 $4,720,000 $181,538 $4,543 7.86%
    45% 24 $6,720,000 $280,000 $4,780 6.44%
    44% 23 $4,425,000 $192,391 $3,970 6.61%
    41% 20 $3,720,000 $186,000 $4,973 6.60%
    42% 18 $3,540,000 $196,667 $3,527 7.06%
    47% 14 $3,710,000 $265,000 $4,776 6.12%
    48% 12 $2,630,000 $219,167 $3,984 6.83%
    49% 10 $2,900,000 $290,000 $5,930 6.38%
    46% 10 $2,520,000 $252,000 $3,600 6.63%
    >60% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $1,638 8.17%

    First Security Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 261 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 206 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,004 $158,050,000 $157,420 $3,799 7.90%
    Not applicable 200 $49,660,000 $248,300 $2,103 8.55%
    Black 43 $7,175,000 $166,860 $3,971 7.13%
    Not provided 35 $6,865,000 $196,143 $3,503 7.01%
    Asian 12 $2,010,000 $167,500 $3,690 7.84%
    American Indian 10 $1,520,000 $152,000 $2,914 7.41%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.56%

    First Security Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.42%

    First Security Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    12.5 1 $65,000 $65,000
    162.5 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 1,302 $225,180,000 $172,949

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,304 $225,280,000 $172,761

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 251 $28,745,000 $114,522 $2,665 8.55%
    40-60% 185 $37,205,000 $201,108 $3,038 7.93%
    60-80% 262 $57,410,000 $219,122 $4,225 7.49%
    80-100% 331 $85,595,000 $258,595 $3,977 6.93%
    Over 100% 7 $1,815,000 $259,286 $4,283 6.84%
    Under 20% 265 $13,225,000 $49,906 $1,227 9.13%