First Equity Mortgage Bankers Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Equity Mortgage Bankers is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA 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: San Juan, Miami, Ponce, Ocala, and Crestview among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Equity Mortgage Bankers has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Equity Mortgage Bankers is typically a high 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.95% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 7.06% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.63% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.56% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.58% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.93% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 7.21% | 5/27/23 |
| 30 Year USDA Refi | 7.07% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.25% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.98% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.98% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 7.96% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 5.68% | 5/27/23 |
| 15 Year VA Refi | 7.53% | 5/27/23 |
| 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
1,443Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$306,945,000Relative Rate
First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.28%.
The 2022 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 4.76%.
This yields a difference of 0.52%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $9,543.
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 $4,750.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JUAN-BAYAMÓN-CAGUAS, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 900 | $146,510,000 | $162,789 | $9,193 | 5.39% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 280 | $115,470,000 | $412,393 | $11,672 | 4.89% |
| PONCE, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 76 | $7,800,000 | $102,632 | $7,524 | 5.19% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $5,275,000 | $211,000 | $6,667 | 4.87% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $3,385,000 | $307,727 | $11,527 | 4.86% |
| SAN GERMÁN, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $2,805,000 | $133,571 | $8,096 | 5.51% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,380,000 | $396,667 | $15,211 | 4.60% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,245,000 | $320,714 | $9,962 | 4.93% |
| Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $2,155,000 | $718,333 | $21,843 | 5.00% |
| AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $1,955,000 | $150,385 | $7,883 | 5.04% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,750,000 | $437,500 | $12,215 | 4.81% |
| YAUCO, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $1,660,000 | $118,571 | $7,717 | 4.88% |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,330,000 | $332,500 | $8,096 | 5.38% |
| Arecibo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $1,280,000 | $106,667 | $7,199 | 5.69% |
| GUAYAMA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,145,000 | $104,091 | $6,857 | 5.69% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 8 | $1,110,000 | $138,750 | $7,893 | 6.84% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,070,000 | $267,500 | $11,669 | 5.19% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $970,000 | $242,500 | $5,119 | 4.44% |
| Coamo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $800,000 | $133,333 | $9,262 | 4.60% |
| MAYAGÜEZ, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $765,000 | $153,000 | $8,063 | 5.60% |
| Santa Isabel, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $660,000 | $110,000 | $7,697 | 5.75% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $620,000 | $310,000 | $15,858 | 5.06% |
| GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $560,000 | $280,000 | $7,334 | 4.38% |
| PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $520,000 | $260,000 | $7,336 | 5.69% |
| TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $515,000 | $171,667 | $6,666 | 5.96% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $460,000 | $230,000 | $8,166 | 4.13% |
| Jayuya, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $400,000 | $100,000 | $7,334 | 4.81% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $12,094 | 5.25% |
| HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $7,485 | 6.13% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $9,308 | 5.88% |
| THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $6,973 | 6.88% |
| Coco, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $5,594 | 4.81% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $5,442 | 4.88% |
| SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $3,828 | 6.00% |
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Product Mix
For 2022, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 750 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 492 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2022, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,337 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 100 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,403 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 26 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average total fees were $9,543, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 506 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2022, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average interest rate for loans was 5.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 650 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw First Equity Mortgage Bankers place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 574 originations, totaling $76,830,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 593 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 273 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 221 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 176 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications81.54%
First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination44.21%
First Equity Mortgage Bankers 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 | 1,443 | $306,945,000 | $212,713 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2022 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |