First Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ottawa, IL

LEI: 5493003617RJR4JUYT66

Tax ID: 36-1077600

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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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Ottawa, Dixon, Pontiac, and Salt Lake City among others. We have data for 12 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.

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Originations

255

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$47,875,000

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) 152 $31,410,000 $206,645 $0 0.00%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $12,645,000 $156,111 $0 0.00%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $825,000 $117,857 $0 0.00%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 0.00%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
First Federal Savings Bank's top markets include Chicago, Ottawa, Dixon, Pontiac, and Salt Lake City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 247 $46,465,000 $188,117 $0 0.00%
    FHA 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $0 0.00%
    VA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 247 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 155 $38,955,000 $251,323 $0 0.00%
    Other 49 $3,125,000 $63,776 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 25 $2,795,000 $111,800 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 18 $890,000 $49,444 $0 0.00%
    Refi 8 $2,110,000 $263,750 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 49 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 255 $47,875,000 $187,745 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 255 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 100 $5,330,000 $53,300 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 66 $18,230,000 $276,212 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 65 $9,415,000 $144,846 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,580,000 $470,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,660,000 $707,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,660,000 $1,330,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw First Federal Savings Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 100 originations, totaling $5,330,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 62 $9,890,000 $159,516 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 55 $6,635,000 $120,636 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 50 $8,990,000 $179,800 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 35 $8,385,000 $239,571 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 29 $2,635,000 $90,862 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 15 $8,785,000 $585,667 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 62 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 55 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 255 $47,875,000 $187,745 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 255 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 217 $37,585,000 $173,203 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 20 $4,750,000 $237,500 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 9 $2,555,000 $283,889 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $1,950,000 $975,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $580,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.94%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.35%

    First Federal Savings Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 255 $47,875,000 $187,745

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    255 $47,875,000 $187,745