Firstmark Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Antonio, TX

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Review & Overview

Firstmark is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Refi loans. Firstmark has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Antonio, Pearsall, Houston, Austin, and Kerrville among others. We have data for 9 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.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.23% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.51% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 12/16/24
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Originations

304

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,310,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 292 $18,550,000 $63,527 $433 7.72%
Pearsall, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $650 7.92%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $175,000 $58,333 $288 7.81%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $470 7.82%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $471 7.14%
Eagle Pass, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $301 7.54%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $275 7.14%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $35,000 $35,000 $303 6.89%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $360 7.94%
Firstmark's top markets include San Antonio, Pearsall, Houston, Austin, and Kerrville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 304 $19,310,000 $63,520 $431 7.72%

    For 2023, Firstmark's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 304 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 114 $5,780,000 $50,702 $343 7.60%
    Other 95 $4,935,000 $51,947 $362 7.90%
    Refi 93 $8,445,000 $90,806 $601 7.70%
    Home Purchase 2 $150,000 $75,000 $904 7.64%

    For 2023, Firstmark's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 114 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 95 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 75 $4,025,000 $53,667 $333 7.68%
    20 Year 72 $5,690,000 $79,028 $506 8.18%
    15 Year 63 $4,205,000 $66,746 $459 8.03%
    Other 54 $4,070,000 $75,370 $535 7.45%
    5 Year 34 $1,120,000 $32,941 $276 6.85%
    3 Year 6 $200,000 $33,333 $391 6.92%

    For 2023, Firstmark's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 72 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 298 $18,940,000 $63,557

    Firstmark's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 298 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 173 $12,155,000 $70,260
    Over 8% 84 $5,160,000 $61,429
    6-7% 47 $1,995,000 $42,447

    During 2023, Firstmark's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 173 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 252 $11,940,000 $47,381 $325 7.72%
    $100k-200k 50 $6,660,000 $133,200 $853 7.71%
    $200k-400k 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,538 8.14%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,813 7.39%

    2023 saw Firstmark place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 252 originations, totaling $11,940,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 77 $4,045,000 $52,532 $369 7.51%
    $100k-150k 75 $5,375,000 $71,667 $483 7.74%
    $75k-100k 61 $3,705,000 $60,738 $404 7.80%
    $50k or less 46 $2,340,000 $50,870 $365 8.04%
    $150k-250k 34 $2,510,000 $73,824 $450 7.59%
    $250k+ 9 $1,155,000 $128,333 $1,001 7.53%

    Firstmark lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 77 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 75 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    42% 73 $4,065,000 $55,685 $376 8.10%
    30-36% 54 $3,320,000 $61,481 $415 7.38%
    20-30% 38 $2,090,000 $55,000 $372 7.31%
    41% 31 $2,265,000 $73,065 $459 7.94%
    40% 29 $1,805,000 $62,241 $419 7.77%
    38% 20 $1,640,000 $82,000 $582 7.54%
    39% 17 $1,025,000 $60,294 $419 7.75%
    37% 14 $1,090,000 $77,857 $567 7.69%
    <20% 7 $445,000 $63,571 $493 6.83%
    36% 6 $530,000 $88,333 $350 7.66%
    44% 4 $280,000 $70,000 $614 7.73%
    46% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $628 8.30%
    43% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $720 7.92%
    45% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $345 8.92%
    47% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $398 9.42%

    Firstmark lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 42%, with 73 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 54 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 256 $16,450,000 $64,258 $440 7.72%
    Not provided 25 $1,375,000 $55,000 $408 7.57%
    Black 12 $800,000 $66,667 $284 8.09%
    American Indian 7 $495,000 $70,714 $364 7.68%
    Asian 3 $155,000 $51,667 $567 7.54%
    Filipino 1 $35,000 $35,000 $593 7.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    54.14%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.43%

    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 304 $19,310,000 $63,520

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    304 $19,310,000 $63,520

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 86 $6,700,000 $77,907 $474 7.61%
    40-60% 33 $3,075,000 $93,182 $535 7.86%
    60-80% 16 $2,470,000 $154,375 $1,135 7.85%
    Under 20% 169 $7,065,000 $41,805 $323 7.74%