First National Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First National Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First National Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bangor, Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First National 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 National 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 about average rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 7.09% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.22% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 7.11% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.44% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.31% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 8.34% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 8.34% | 6/22/25 |
| 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
725Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$170,505,000Relative Rate
First National Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.05%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.5%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First National Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,820.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside of Metro Areas | 595 | $128,135,000 | $215,353 | $3,849 | 8.03% |
| BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 69 | $22,855,000 | $331,232 | $3,151 | 8.10% |
| PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 33 | $10,095,000 | $305,909 | $5,425 | 7.83% |
| Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $4,770,000 | $238,500 | $4,949 | 7.35% |
| LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $4,650,000 | $581,250 | $4,625 | 8.06% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 449 | $131,075,000 | $291,927 | $3,917 | 7.76% |
| HELOC | 274 | $38,930,000 | $142,080 | n/a | 8.44% |
| USDA | 2 | $500,000 | $250,000 | $5,932 | 5.95% |
For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 449 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 274 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 324 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 191 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, First National Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 310 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 112 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First National Bank's average total fees were $3,820, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 233 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 365 | $61,305,000 | $167,959 |
| 7-8% | 284 | $84,340,000 | $296,972 |
| 6-7% | 67 | $22,855,000 | $341,119 |
| 5-6% | 8 | $1,510,000 | $188,750 |
| 3-4% | 1 | $495,000 | $495,000 |
During 2024, First National Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 365 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw First National Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 249 originations, totaling $14,125,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First National Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 137 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 132 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First National Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 111 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 109 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.36%
First National Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination86.76%
First National Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 725 | $170,505,000 | $235,179 |