First Equity Mortgage Bankers Rates, Fees & Info

MIAMI, FL

LEI: 5493004LAP3ULXM1YB66

Tax ID: 65-0782023

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Review & Overview

First Equity Mortgage Bankers is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high 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: Miami, San Juan, Ponce, Jacksonville, and Crestview among others. We have data for 36 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 an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.95% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.06% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.63% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.56% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.58% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.93% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.21% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Refi 7.07% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.25% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.98% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.98% 4/18/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 7.96% 4/18/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year VA Refi 7.53% 4/18/24
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

1,623

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$370,585,000

Awards

FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS 30 Year Conventional Loans silver FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS FHA Loans gold FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE BANKERS VA Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 671 $210,055,000 $313,048 $7,868 3.32%
SAN JUAN-BAYAMÓN-CAGUAS, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 674 $110,750,000 $164,318 $7,558 3.30%
PONCE, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $8,750,000 $112,179 $6,271 3.21%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,600,000 $230,000 $6,798 2.98%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,970,000 $248,125 $8,255 3.21%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,435,000 $490,714 $7,706 3.23%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,840,000 $284,000 $11,504 2.99%
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,840,000 $177,500 $7,893 3.34%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,305,000 $209,545 $8,050 3.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $2,165,000 $309,286 $10,139 3.86%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,070,000 $207,000 $7,196 3.26%
Coamo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,735,000 $133,462 $6,790 3.21%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,385,000 $153,889 $5,080 3.24%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $6,821 3.15%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,265,000 $180,714 $6,120 3.29%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $9,234 2.88%
YAUCO, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $6,242 3.13%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $7,070 3.08%
Arecibo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $975,000 $108,333 $5,564 3.19%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $8,420 3.03%
SAN GERMÁN, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $905,000 $129,286 $6,975 3.54%
GUAYAMA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $760,000 $95,000 $5,468 3.19%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $17,891 4.13%
Coco, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $580,000 $96,667 $5,201 3.54%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $5,520 2.79%
MAYAGÜEZ, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $10,239 3.44%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $8,345 2.63%
Santa Isabel, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $5,703 3.25%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,903 4.12%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,700 3.00%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,538 4.13%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,549 3.38%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,437 3.13%
Jayuya, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,855 2.75%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,111 3.25%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $5,911 3.88%
First Equity Mortgage Bankers's top markets include Miami, San Juan, Ponce, Jacksonville, and Crestview among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Puerto Rico (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 741 $206,185,000 $278,252 $6,587 3.50%
    FHA 602 $119,420,000 $198,372 $9,179 3.12%
    USDA 194 $24,430,000 $125,928 $6,077 3.15%
    VA 80 $19,240,000 $240,500 $8,459 3.10%
    FHA 6 $1,310,000 $218,333 $0 3.11%

    For 2020, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 741 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 602 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,276 $277,420,000 $217,414 $7,843 3.29%
    Refi 343 $92,605,000 $269,985 $6,630 3.28%
    Other 2 $40,000 $20,000 $1,090 5.75%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $520,000 $260,000 $6,739 3.69%

    For 2020, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,276 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 343 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,537 $353,225,000 $229,815 $7,647 3.29%
    15 Year 55 $12,215,000 $222,091 $6,332 3.29%
    20 Year 16 $3,020,000 $188,750 $7,224 3.15%
    Other 9 $1,785,000 $198,333 $5,657 3.22%
    30+ year 4 $20,000 $5,000 $0 5.41%
    10 Year 2 $320,000 $160,000 $6,986 4.25%

    For 2020, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,537 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 55 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 561 $129,085,000 $230,098
    $2k-3k 360 $62,400,000 $173,333
    $3k-4k 249 $49,405,000 $198,414
    $5k+ 199 $74,155,000 $372,638
    $4k-5k 149 $39,835,000 $267,349
    $<1k 99 $14,395,000 $145,404

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average total fees were $7,647, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 561 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 687 $144,215,000 $209,920
    3-4% 641 $161,455,000 $251,880
    <2.5% 133 $35,755,000 $268,835
    4-5% 124 $24,210,000 $195,242
    5-6% 31 $3,725,000 $120,161
    6-7% 6 $1,120,000 $186,667
    7-8% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2020, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average interest rate for loans was 3.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 687 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 623 $180,435,000 $289,623 $9,228 3.14%
    $100k-200k 620 $88,260,000 $142,355 $6,476 3.30%
    $100,000 or less 246 $19,900,000 $80,894 $5,002 3.66%
    $400k-600k 102 $48,160,000 $472,157 $8,754 3.18%
    $1MM+ 16 $22,390,000 $1,399,375 $14,948 3.54%
    $600k-1MM 16 $11,440,000 $715,000 $11,221 3.80%

    2020 saw First Equity Mortgage Bankers place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 623 originations, totaling $180,435,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 507 $63,465,000 $125,178 $6,183 3.29%
    $50k-75k 420 $85,550,000 $203,690 $7,823 3.26%
    $75k-100k 264 $67,290,000 $254,886 $8,677 3.29%
    $100k-150k 238 $67,440,000 $283,361 $7,963 3.28%
    $150k-250k 125 $43,265,000 $346,120 $8,162 3.32%
    $250k+ 69 $43,575,000 $631,522 $9,890 3.56%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 507 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 420 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 260 $60,040,000 $230,923 $6,845 3.29%
    20-30% 213 $44,515,000 $208,991 $6,916 3.27%
    50-60% 187 $47,865,000 $255,963 $10,731 3.07%
    44% 104 $23,820,000 $229,038 $7,508 3.39%
    43% 79 $18,435,000 $233,354 $7,481 3.26%
    41% 74 $15,590,000 $210,676 $7,564 3.43%
    40% 67 $15,195,000 $226,791 $7,449 3.26%
    45% 65 $12,955,000 $199,308 $6,932 3.30%
    49% 64 $14,930,000 $233,281 $7,616 3.38%
    39% 63 $14,265,000 $226,429 $7,004 3.50%
    42% 63 $15,655,000 $248,492 $7,046 3.36%
    47% 62 $13,400,000 $216,129 $7,135 3.31%
    36% 58 $13,790,000 $237,759 $7,373 3.53%
    46% 57 $13,975,000 $245,175 $7,516 3.18%
    48% 53 $13,635,000 $257,264 $8,346 3.22%
    37% 49 $11,015,000 $224,796 $6,858 3.34%
    38% 48 $10,170,000 $211,875 $6,430 3.37%
    <20% 46 $8,420,000 $183,043 $6,789 3.32%
    >60% 8 $2,460,000 $307,500 $13,718 3.34%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 260 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 213 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,494 $340,900,000 $228,179 $7,604 3.29%
    Black 105 $22,875,000 $217,857 $7,406 3.40%
    Asian 13 $4,185,000 $321,923 $6,298 3.53%
    American Indian 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $10,428 3.09%
    Not applicable 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $7,601 2.93%
    Not provided 2 $380,000 $190,000 $6,572 3.19%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.20%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.22%

    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 1,623 $370,585,000 $228,333

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $245,000 $245,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,622 $370,340,000 $228,323

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $6,490,000 $190,882 $4,790 3.22%
    40-60% 113 $28,945,000 $256,150 $5,642 3.26%
    60-80% 332 $96,710,000 $291,295 $6,882 3.43%
    80-100% 1,102 $231,170,000 $209,773 $8,043 3.24%
    Over 100% 31 $6,745,000 $217,581 $9,710 3.25%
    Under 20% 11 $525,000 $47,727 $1,662 5.28%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRSTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    FIRSTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%