Residential First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Newport Beach, CA

LEI: 2549009I5SQ5XN6WFU76

Tax ID: 55-0063209

1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Residential First Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Residential First Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Francisco, and Sacramento among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Residential First Mortgage 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. Residential First Mortgage 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 11.95% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 11.87% 4/5/25
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Originations

69

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,205,000

Relative Rate

Residential First Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 11.46%.

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

This yields a difference of 4.91%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Residential First Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $24,033.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $28,430,000 $618,043 $15,798 11.17%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $9,100,000 $910,000 $24,203 11.45%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,050,000 $506,250 $20,653 11.08%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,290,000 $572,500 $35,859 11.69%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $18,368 10.75%
Residential First Mortgage's top markets include Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Francisco, and Sacramento among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 69 $44,205,000 $640,652 $19,688 11.22%

    For 2024, Residential First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 69 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 35 $17,055,000 $487,286 $18,461 11.34%
    Refi 20 $16,400,000 $820,000 $16,020 11.20%
    Home Purchase 12 $9,780,000 $815,000 $33,865 10.96%
    Other 2 $970,000 $485,000 $8,810 11.13%

    For 2024, Residential First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 35 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 29 $22,015,000 $759,138 $15,147 11.20%
    30 Year 19 $9,885,000 $520,263 $24,033 11.46%
    1 Year 8 $6,130,000 $766,250 $16,020 11.24%
    3 Year 6 $2,630,000 $438,333 $18,902 11.21%
    5 Year 6 $3,420,000 $570,000 $6,271 10.79%
    10 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 9.99%

    For 2024, Residential First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 29 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 19 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 48 $37,420,000 $779,583
    $4k-5k 6 $1,430,000 $238,333
    $2k-3k 4 $740,000 $185,000
    $3k-4k 4 $790,000 $197,500
    $<1k 1 $975,000 $975,000
    $1k-2k 1 $75,000 $75,000

    Residential First Mortgage's average total fees were $24,033, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 48 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 69 $44,205,000 $640,652

    During 2024, Residential First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 11.46%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 69 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 23 $6,255,000 $271,957 $11,037 11.04%
    $1MM+ 14 $23,230,000 $1,659,286 $56,343 11.18%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,915,000 $762,692 $17,133 11.29%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,655,000 $150,455 $8,801 11.18%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,980,000 $496,667 $16,059 11.87%
    $100,000 or less 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 11.63%

    2024 saw Residential First Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 23 originations, totaling $6,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 32 $17,870,000 $558,438 $20,650 11.04%
    $250k+ 16 $15,120,000 $945,000 $26,128 11.55%
    $150k-250k 7 $2,115,000 $302,143 $9,788 11.35%
    $100k-150k 3 $885,000 $295,000 $14,759 11.33%
    $50k-75k 3 $705,000 $235,000 $13,589 10.58%
    $75k-100k 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,178 11.00%

    Residential First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 32 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    >60% 9 $4,065,000 $451,667 $10,911 11.67%
    20-30% 7 $4,805,000 $686,429 $28,220 11.10%
    <20% 6 $2,580,000 $430,000 $26,432 11.11%
    50-60% 5 $4,215,000 $843,000 $20,361 11.30%
    30-36% 3 $645,000 $215,000 $11,008 10.92%
    39% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $11,643 11.58%
    42% 2 $950,000 $475,000 $7,897 10.88%
    40% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,086 11.25%
    36% 2 $1,510,000 $755,000 $26,843 11.25%
    43% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $14,759 11.25%
    45% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 10.25%
    41% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $11,302 11.50%
    37% 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 10.99%

    Residential First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of >60%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 55 $37,265,000 $677,545 $21,637 11.22%
    Not applicable 4 $2,450,000 $612,500 $11,111 11.69%
    Asian 6 $2,350,000 $391,667 $12,432 10.87%
    Black 4 $2,140,000 $535,000 $11,302 11.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.58%

    Residential First Mortgage has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    44.93%

    Residential First Mortgage 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
    108103.34 1 $2,255,000 $2,255,000
    10924.91 1 $305,000 $305,000
    11384.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    12474.38 1 $705,000 $705,000
    12835.0 1 $245,000 $245,000
    14220.23 1 $205,000 $205,000
    14287.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    16078.8 1 $805,000 $805,000
    17122.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    18451.0 1 $645,000 $645,000
    20453.5 1 $385,000 $385,000
    21417.39 1 $155,000 $155,000
    21551.0 1 $505,000 $505,000
    21664.5 1 $525,000 $525,000
    27855.0 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000
    28763.0 1 $755,000 $755,000
    31012.16 1 $2,275,000 $2,275,000
    4414.94 1 $975,000 $975,000
    45509.94 1 $805,000 $805,000
    4879.14 1 $75,000 $75,000
    5526.16 1 $205,000 $205,000
    57334.0 1 $575,000 $575,000
    6111.06 1 $545,000 $545,000
    6453.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    66847.0 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000
    7199.75 1 $265,000 $265,000
    8199.66 1 $305,000 $305,000
    86600.83 1 $1,955,000 $1,955,000
    88964.25 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000
    89955.14 1 $4,005,000 $4,005,000
    NA 39 $19,805,000 $507,821

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    69 $44,205,000 $640,652

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $13,495,000 $642,619 $31,085 11.23%
    40-60% 9 $10,765,000 $1,196,111 $29,617 10.89%
    60-80% 3 $3,275,000 $1,091,667 $5,769 11.25%
    80-100% 7 $6,925,000 $989,286 $22,785 10.93%
    Under 20% 29 $9,745,000 $336,034 $10,921 11.39%