Firstmark Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Antonio, TX

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5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Firstmark is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi loans. Firstmark has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Fredericksburg, and Waco among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Firstmark has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Firstmark 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.63% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.13% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.60% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.58% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.58% 4/5/25
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Originations

352

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$33,220,000

Relative Rate

Firstmark's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.83%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.28%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Firstmark's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,702.

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
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 328 $28,880,000 $88,049 $1,358 7.51%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $4,026 6.66%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $920,000 $460,000 $6,359 6.71%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $3,398 6.29%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $7,835 6.88%
Eagle Pass, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $1,089 7.96%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $964 7.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $245,000 $81,667 $960 7.39%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,614 7.06%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,964 6.63%
Alice, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $908 8.19%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,774 7.29%
Firstmark's top markets include San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Fredericksburg, and Waco among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 351 $32,815,000 $93,490 $1,434 7.49%
    VA 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,971 6.13%

    For 2024, Firstmark's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 351 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 118 $12,410,000 $105,169 $1,324 7.64%
    Home Improvement 109 $6,085,000 $55,826 $761 7.35%
    Other 92 $5,880,000 $63,913 $835 7.68%
    Home Purchase 20 $6,140,000 $307,000 $6,587 6.56%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $2,705,000 $208,077 $7,226 7.12%

    For 2024, Firstmark's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 109 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 75 $6,045,000 $80,600 $1,233 7.71%
    20 Year 75 $7,075,000 $94,333 $1,107 7.85%
    10 Year 72 $4,290,000 $59,583 $774 7.43%
    Other 60 $5,310,000 $88,500 $1,139 7.46%
    5 Year 40 $1,470,000 $36,750 $609 7.01%
    30 Year 28 $8,400,000 $300,000 $6,702 6.83%
    30+ year 2 $630,000 $315,000 $8,605 6.31%

    For 2024, Firstmark's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 75 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 302 $21,000,000 $69,536
    $1k-2k 20 $5,420,000 $271,000
    $2k-3k 7 $1,995,000 $285,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,960,000 $490,000
    $5k+ 3 $825,000 $275,000
    $4k-5k 2 $780,000 $390,000

    Firstmark's average total fees were $6,702, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 302 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 167 $14,435,000 $86,437
    6-7% 98 $9,680,000 $98,776
    Over 8% 77 $6,095,000 $79,156
    5-6% 9 $2,935,000 $326,111
    4-5% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2024, Firstmark's average interest rate for loans was 6.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 167 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 246 $12,820,000 $52,114 $729 7.54%
    $100k-200k 77 $10,345,000 $134,351 $1,915 7.52%
    $200k-400k 21 $5,665,000 $269,762 $5,465 6.99%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,235,000 $447,000 $8,697 6.50%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,155,000 $718,333 $9,001 6.42%

    2024 saw Firstmark place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 246 originations, totaling $12,820,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 83 $6,025,000 $72,590 $1,255 7.54%
    $100k-150k 80 $7,690,000 $96,125 $1,550 7.43%
    $75k-100k 65 $5,775,000 $88,846 $1,350 7.51%
    $150k-250k 52 $6,530,000 $125,577 $1,741 7.30%
    $50k or less 52 $2,840,000 $54,615 $798 7.59%
    $250k+ 18 $4,220,000 $234,444 $3,510 7.38%

    Firstmark lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 80 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    42% 67 $5,175,000 $77,239 $949 7.79%
    30-36% 63 $5,805,000 $92,143 $1,401 7.49%
    20-30% 50 $3,730,000 $74,600 $1,230 7.13%
    41% 29 $2,885,000 $99,483 $1,519 7.69%
    40% 26 $3,130,000 $120,385 $1,846 7.62%
    <20% 21 $2,345,000 $111,667 $2,142 6.94%
    39% 21 $2,035,000 $96,905 $1,317 7.54%
    38% 16 $1,560,000 $97,500 $1,399 7.41%
    37% 14 $1,580,000 $112,857 $1,484 7.64%
    43% 9 $625,000 $69,444 $800 7.78%
    45% 8 $790,000 $98,750 $1,671 7.55%
    36% 7 $575,000 $82,143 $1,135 7.35%
    46% 4 $520,000 $130,000 $3,490 7.37%
    48% 4 $950,000 $237,500 $5,500 7.07%
    49% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $3,832 6.77%
    47% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $1,040 7.82%
    50-60% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $735 7.42%
    >60% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 5.28%
    44% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $886 8.33%

    Firstmark lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 42%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 63 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 286 $25,900,000 $90,559 $1,463 7.47%
    Not provided 41 $5,555,000 $135,488 $1,771 7.45%
    Black 14 $850,000 $60,714 $768 7.91%
    American Indian 7 $675,000 $96,429 $1,123 7.56%
    Asian 4 $240,000 $60,000 $748 7.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    58.38%

    Firstmark has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    56.53%

    Firstmark 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 352 $33,220,000 $94,375

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    352 $33,220,000 $94,375

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 114 $10,450,000 $91,667 $1,143 7.68%
    40-60% 43 $5,425,000 $126,163 $1,972 7.53%
    60-80% 35 $6,355,000 $181,571 $3,639 7.37%
    80-100% 12 $4,280,000 $356,667 $6,026 6.79%
    Under 20% 148 $6,710,000 $45,338 $695 7.39%