First Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ottawa, IL

LEI: 5493003617RJR4JUYT66

Tax ID: 36-1077600

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 18 reviews

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
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  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Federal Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Ottawa, Kankakee, Miami, and Orlando among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Federal Savings 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 Federal Savings 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.61% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 4/21/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.53% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.40% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.16% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 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

    310

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $73,050,000

    Awards

    First Federal Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold First Federal Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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    Relative Rate

    First Federal Savings Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.68%.

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

    This yields a difference of 0.2%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    First Federal Savings Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,485.

    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 201 $52,635,000 $261,866 $2,847 6.81%
    Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $13,305,000 $156,529 $2,319 6.94%
    KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,280,000 $380,000 $3,526 6.55%
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $5,065 7.25%
    ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $3,433 6.75%
    NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,251 6.19%
    Outside of Metro Areas 3 $695,000 $231,667 $3,055 7.21%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.25%
    CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,208 6.38%
    PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,167 6.68%
    CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,822 6.38%
    MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,358 7.88%
    TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,409 5.88%
    DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,492 7.00%
    DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,581 7.25%
    ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $415 8.38%
    First Federal Savings Bank's top markets include Chicago, Ottawa, Kankakee, Miami, and Orlando among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First Federal Savings Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    FINANCIAL PLUS
    Similarity Rank: 12
    First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
    Similarity Rank: 46
    Central Bank Illinois
    Similarity Rank: 189
    Liberty Bank for Savings
    Similarity Rank: 279
    LAKE MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
    Similarity Rank: 417
    DuPage Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 423
    CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY
    Similarity Rank: 523
    Community Mortgage Banc Corporation
    Similarity Rank: 840
    First Financial Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 934
    EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 1000

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 302 $71,560,000 $236,954 $2,580 6.85%
    FHA 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $5,002 6.50%
    USDA 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,473 6.75%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 302 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 7 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 215 $56,115,000 $261,000 $3,550 6.69%
    Other 30 $2,000,000 $66,667 $305 7.70%
    Home Improvement 24 $3,170,000 $132,083 $778 7.31%
    Cash Out Refi 23 $4,475,000 $194,565 $1,520 7.03%
    Refi 18 $7,290,000 $405,000 $1,854 6.42%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 215 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 30 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 176 $43,620,000 $247,841 $3,485 6.68%
    5 Year 56 $21,350,000 $381,250 $0 6.49%
    15 Year 54 $4,710,000 $87,222 $704 7.61%
    10 Year 15 $1,235,000 $82,333 $204 6.94%
    Other 7 $1,865,000 $266,429 $3,770 7.68%
    20 Year 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,281 6.25%
    3 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.38%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 176 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 202 $40,920,000 $202,574
    $1k-2k 35 $6,875,000 $196,429
    $2k-3k 6 $1,610,000 $268,333
    $3k-4k 1 $485,000 $485,000

    First Federal Savings Bank's average total fees were $3,485, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 202 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 153 $40,935,000 $267,549
    7-8% 94 $19,440,000 $206,809
    5-6% 47 $11,365,000 $241,809
    Over 8% 16 $1,310,000 $81,875

    During 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.68%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 153 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 94 $14,270,000 $151,809 $2,730 6.64%
    $200k-400k 90 $24,610,000 $273,444 $3,683 6.70%
    $100,000 or less 84 $4,880,000 $58,095 $1,054 7.34%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,270,000 $463,500 $4,186 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,465,000 $697,667 $3,643 6.54%
    $1MM+ 7 $9,555,000 $1,365,000 $4,298 6.79%

    2023 saw First Federal Savings Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 94 originations, totaling $14,270,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 66 $12,970,000 $196,515 $2,257 6.88%
    $50k-75k 53 $7,295,000 $137,642 $2,627 6.88%
    $75k-100k 48 $9,270,000 $193,125 $3,459 6.92%
    $150k-250k 47 $12,295,000 $261,596 $2,778 6.83%
    $50k or less 33 $3,345,000 $101,364 $2,572 6.89%
    $250k+ 24 $9,730,000 $405,417 $2,163 7.16%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 66 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 41 $9,925,000 $242,073 $3,068 6.85%
    30-36% 39 $6,925,000 $177,564 $2,456 6.87%
    <20% 15 $1,515,000 $101,000 $1,590 7.15%
    36% 15 $2,785,000 $185,667 $2,421 7.04%
    49% 15 $2,795,000 $186,333 $1,886 7.08%
    42% 14 $2,230,000 $159,286 $3,545 6.70%
    44% 14 $2,340,000 $167,143 $3,097 6.58%
    45% 12 $2,760,000 $230,000 $2,554 7.42%
    43% 11 $3,135,000 $285,000 $2,495 6.82%
    47% 10 $1,290,000 $129,000 $2,136 7.30%
    48% 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $2,293 6.99%
    39% 9 $2,265,000 $251,667 $3,531 6.76%
    41% 9 $2,425,000 $269,444 $3,445 6.99%
    40% 9 $2,505,000 $278,333 $1,941 6.96%
    38% 8 $1,980,000 $247,500 $3,492 6.66%
    46% 8 $1,760,000 $220,000 $3,177 6.64%
    37% 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $2,922 6.89%
    50-60% 3 $955,000 $318,333 $2,205 6.88%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 41 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 238 $48,140,000 $202,269 $2,682 6.90%
    Not applicable 35 $14,285,000 $408,143 $0 6.43%
    Not provided 23 $7,545,000 $328,043 $2,547 6.82%
    Black 8 $1,790,000 $223,750 $3,413 7.11%
    American Indian 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $2,070 6.44%
    Asian 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,459 7.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.15%

    First Federal Savings Bank 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
    80.32%

    First Federal Savings Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 310 $73,050,000 $235,645

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    310 $73,050,000 $235,645

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 36 $4,400,000 $122,222 $903 7.59%
    40-60% 26 $7,690,000 $295,769 $2,394 6.61%
    60-80% 103 $34,795,000 $337,816 $3,373 6.65%
    80-100% 112 $24,420,000 $218,036 $3,624 6.68%
    Under 20% 33 $1,745,000 $52,879 $271 7.41%