First Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ottawa, IL

LEI: 5493003617RJR4JUYT66

Tax ID: 36-1077600

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First Federal Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Federal Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Ottawa, Miami, Phoenix, and Plymouth among others. We have data for 19 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 an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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SimulatedRates™

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
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Originations

509

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$99,955,000

Employee count

104

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) 340 $74,100,000 $217,941 $0 0.00%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 142 $20,040,000 $141,127 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $565,000 $188,333 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 0.00%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $0 0.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $180,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
First Federal Savings Bank's top markets include Chicago, Ottawa, Miami, Phoenix, and Plymouth among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 469 $93,725,000 $199,840 $0 0.00%
    FHA 31 $5,025,000 $162,097 $0 0.00%
    VA 6 $970,000 $161,667 $0 0.00%
    USDA 3 $235,000 $78,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 469 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 260 $52,920,000 $203,538 $0 0.00%
    Refi 126 $28,580,000 $226,825 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 89 $16,135,000 $181,292 $0 0.00%
    Other 18 $1,500,000 $83,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 16 $820,000 $51,250 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 260 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 126 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 509 $99,955,000 $196,375 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 509 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 184 $26,910,000 $146,250 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 159 $44,525,000 $280,031 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 125 $7,735,000 $61,880 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 34 $15,780,000 $464,118 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,005,000 $715,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw First Federal Savings Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 184 originations, totaling $26,910,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 109 $15,125,000 $138,761 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 104 $22,510,000 $216,442 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 88 $23,150,000 $263,068 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 81 $8,365,000 $103,272 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 80 $15,390,000 $192,375 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 26 $10,530,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 109 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 104 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 509 $99,955,000 $196,375 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 509 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 453 $87,135,000 $192,351 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 21 $5,125,000 $244,048 $0 0.00%
    Asian 13 $3,315,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 14 $2,980,000 $212,857 $0 0.00%
    Black 5 $985,000 $197,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.39%

    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
    90.18%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 509 $99,955,000 $196,375

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 7 $3,575,000 $510,714
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $145,000 $145,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 501 $96,235,000 $192,086

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 13.3%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 26.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 20.0%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.7%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Federal Savings Bank 701 First Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Full Service B&M $22,901
    First Federal Savings Bank 475 Third Street La Salle, IL 61301 Full Service B&M $20,489
    First Federal Savings Bank 633 La Salle St Ottawa, IL 61350 Full Service B&M $48,134
    First Federal Savings Bank 111 East Main Street Amboy, IL 61310 Full Service B&M $11,932
    First Federal Savings Bank 1205 Washington Street Mendota, IL 61342 Full Service B&M $13,047
    First Federal Savings Bank 124 East Main Street Morris, IL 60450 Full Service B&M $32,411
    First Federal Savings Bank 137 South Main Walnut, IL 61376 Full Service B&M $13,848
    First Federal Savings Bank 1600 38th Street Peru, IL 61354 Full Service B&M $34,534
    First Federal Savings Bank 325 South Randall Road Elgin, IL 60123 Full Service B&M $32,639
    First Federal Savings Bank 433 West Main Street Ottawa, IL 61350 Full Service B&M $34,320
    First Federal Savings Bank 8 Dannys Drive Streator, IL 61364 Full Service B&M $29,428
    First Federal Savings Bank 801 West Jefferson Street Shorewood, IL 60435 Full Service B&M $27,533

    For 2019, First Federal Savings Bank had 12 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $12,463
    Net interest income $8,905
    Total noninterest income $1,818
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $514
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,304
    Pre-tax net operating income $867
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $38
    Income before extraordinary items $778
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $778
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $778
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $745

    First Federal Savings Bank's gross interest income from loans was $12,463,000.
    First Federal Savings Bank's net interest income from loans was $8,905,000.
    First Federal Savings Bank's fee based income from loans was $514,000.
    First Federal Savings Bank's net income from loans was $778,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,558
    Provision for credit losses $-197
    Total noninterest expense $10,053
    Salaries and employee benefits $5,917
    Premises and equipment expense $1,509
    Additional noninterest expense $2,627
    Applicable income taxes $127
    Net charge-offs $-47
    Cash dividends $0

    First Federal Savings Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,558,000.
    First Federal Savings Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $5,917,000.
    First Federal Savings Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,509,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $324,103
    Deposits held in domestic offices $324,103
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $324,103
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $0
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $16,864
    Demand deposits $3,025
    Nontransaction accounts $307,239
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $20,921
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $131,652
    Total time deposits $154,667
    Total time and savings deposits $321,078
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $14,809
    Interest-bearing deposits $309,294
    Retail deposits $310,935
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $12,805
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $371,815
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $103,388
    Interest-bearing balances $100,829
    Total securities $13,471
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $230,935
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,425
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,810
    Other real estate owned $203
    Goodwill and other intangibles $1,204
    All other assets $17,804

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $371,814
    Total Liabilities $328,445
    Total deposits $324,103
    Interest-bearing deposits $309,294
    Deposits held in domestic offices $324,103
    % insured (estimated) $91
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $4,342

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $230,935
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,425
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $232,360
    All real estate loans $228,021
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $228,021
    Construction and development loans $4,698
    Residential 1-4 family construction $3,616
    Other construction, all land development and other land $1,082
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $7,795
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $2,796
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $4,999
    Multifamily residential real estate $13,901
    1-4 family residential loans $201,627
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $1,032
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $3,307
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,236
    Other loans to individuals $1,071
    All other loans & leases $0
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $3,614
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $202
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Federal Savings Bank had $230,935,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $228,021,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,698,000 of loans were in development loans. $13,901,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $201,627,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,236,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 20 $5,179 $258,950
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 3 $110 $36,667
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 8 $1,110 $138,750
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 9 $3,959 $439,889
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 16 $1,032 $64,500
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 14 $601 $42,929
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 2 $431 $215,500