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 loans. First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, San Juan, Ponce, Ocala, and Crestview among others. We have data for 37 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% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.06% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.63% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.56% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.58% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.93% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.21% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Refi 7.07% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.25% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.98% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.98% 3/28/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 7.96% 3/28/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 3/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 7.53% 3/28/24
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Originations

2,103

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$479,045,000

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) 622 $226,670,000 $364,421 $8,598 3.27%
SAN JUAN-BAYAMÓN-CAGUAS, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,072 $176,410,000 $164,562 $8,203 3.46%
PONCE, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $13,290,000 $123,056 $7,077 3.41%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $10,945,000 $223,367 $5,179 3.33%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,360,000 $446,667 $8,642 3.37%
AGUADILLA-ISABELA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $5,185,000 $192,037 $7,899 3.70%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,685,000 $409,444 $9,630 3.35%
SAN GERMÁN, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,350,000 $128,846 $7,087 3.45%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,190,000 $265,833 $8,209 3.43%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,980,000 $212,857 $7,446 3.33%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $8,258 3.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,310,000 $231,000 $6,730 3.04%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,305,000 $329,286 $6,733 3.25%
MAYAGÜEZ, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,300,000 $191,667 $8,619 3.23%
Arecibo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,065,000 $137,667 $7,475 3.39%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,690,000 $211,250 $5,645 3.14%
Coamo, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,675,000 $111,667 $6,636 3.37%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,550,000 $775,000 $8,164 3.31%
YAUCO, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,470,000 $105,000 $5,862 3.27%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $1,465,000 $162,778 $7,397 3.67%
GUAYAMA, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,285,000 $116,818 $5,985 3.39%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $8,492 3.28%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,205,000 $241,000 $9,622 3.33%
Santa Isabel, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $830,000 $138,333 $7,305 3.69%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $710,000 $177,500 $4,150 3.34%
Coco, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $640,000 $106,667 $6,111 3.13%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $10,464 3.19%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $7,650 4.08%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,082 3.63%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,277 2.88%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,856 3.25%
Jayuya, PR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $5,728 3.13%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,254 3.00%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,550 3.13%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,497 3.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,122 2.88%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,414 4.13%
First Equity Mortgage Bankers's top markets include Miami, San Juan, Ponce, Ocala, and Crestview among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 990 $285,520,000 $288,404 $7,439 3.58%
    FHA 726 $136,210,000 $187,617 $9,453 3.22%
    USDA 302 $38,070,000 $126,060 $6,594 3.22%
    VA 85 $19,245,000 $226,412 $9,201 3.11%

    For 2021, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 990 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 726 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,788 $392,820,000 $219,698 $8,220 3.41%
    Refi 313 $85,725,000 $273,882 $7,312 3.25%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $500,000 $250,000 $9,183 2.75%

    For 2021, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,788 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 313 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,004 $458,390,000 $228,738 $8,142 3.40%
    15 Year 71 $16,735,000 $235,704 $7,039 3.01%
    20 Year 16 $2,100,000 $131,250 $6,321 3.51%
    10 Year 7 $955,000 $136,429 $7,211 3.29%
    Other 5 $865,000 $173,000 $7,010 3.23%

    For 2021, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,004 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 71 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 559 $138,635,000 $248,005
    $2k-3k 452 $71,680,000 $158,584
    $3k-4k 388 $70,480,000 $181,649
    $5k+ 372 $131,730,000 $354,113
    $4k-5k 253 $58,475,000 $231,126
    $<1k 79 $8,045,000 $101,835

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average total fees were $8,142, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 559 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,184 $281,450,000 $237,711
    2.5-3% 615 $134,635,000 $218,919
    4-5% 121 $24,335,000 $201,116
    <2.5% 109 $24,775,000 $227,294
    5-6% 68 $13,150,000 $193,382
    6-7% 5 $665,000 $133,000
    7-8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2021, First Equity Mortgage Bankers's average interest rate for loans was 3.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,184 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 916 $127,960,000 $139,694 $6,911 3.36%
    $200k-400k 628 $182,830,000 $291,131 $10,131 3.27%
    $100,000 or less 335 $27,685,000 $82,642 $5,073 3.67%
    $400k-600k 174 $82,880,000 $476,322 $10,549 3.37%
    $600k-1MM 29 $23,315,000 $803,966 $13,870 3.53%
    $1MM+ 21 $34,375,000 $1,636,905 $17,557 3.36%

    2021 saw First Equity Mortgage Bankers place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 916 originations, totaling $127,960,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 814 $97,440,000 $119,705 $6,390 3.39%
    $50k-75k 468 $95,250,000 $203,526 $8,301 3.29%
    $75k-100k 268 $69,720,000 $260,149 $9,203 3.35%
    $100k-150k 260 $74,780,000 $287,615 $8,964 3.40%
    $150k-250k 179 $65,215,000 $364,330 $9,895 3.52%
    $250k+ 114 $76,640,000 $672,281 $11,859 3.60%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 814 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 468 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 322 $68,810,000 $213,696 $7,504 3.40%
    20-30% 311 $67,625,000 $217,444 $7,832 3.42%
    50-60% 216 $51,450,000 $238,194 $10,551 3.18%
    <20% 106 $29,150,000 $275,000 $8,475 3.34%
    45% 98 $21,690,000 $221,327 $7,809 3.43%
    49% 98 $25,240,000 $257,551 $7,328 3.40%
    43% 96 $20,020,000 $208,542 $8,251 3.39%
    44% 95 $22,985,000 $241,947 $8,247 3.31%
    37% 88 $18,610,000 $211,477 $7,758 3.42%
    42% 84 $25,750,000 $306,548 $7,747 3.44%
    39% 83 $19,055,000 $229,578 $7,467 3.52%
    36% 83 $17,475,000 $210,542 $8,209 3.34%
    41% 79 $20,365,000 $257,785 $8,520 3.31%
    40% 76 $13,610,000 $179,079 $7,432 3.62%
    38% 73 $13,725,000 $188,014 $7,090 3.55%
    46% 68 $15,540,000 $228,529 $7,728 3.50%
    48% 64 $13,970,000 $218,281 $7,338 3.37%
    47% 62 $13,620,000 $219,677 $8,323 3.27%
    >60% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $13,187 3.25%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 322 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 311 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,919 $431,325,000 $224,766 $8,087 3.38%
    Black 143 $31,325,000 $219,056 $7,617 3.49%
    Asian 26 $9,960,000 $383,077 $8,645 3.28%
    Not provided 7 $4,175,000 $596,429 $16,159 3.34%
    American Indian 6 $1,540,000 $256,667 $5,812 3.31%
    Not applicable 2 $720,000 $360,000 $10,862 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.96%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.56%

    First Equity Mortgage Bankers has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,103 $479,045,000 $227,791

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,103 $479,045,000 $227,791

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $5,755,000 $230,200 $5,540 3.01%
    40-60% 137 $39,815,000 $290,620 $6,573 3.23%
    60-80% 499 $135,765,000 $272,074 $7,404 3.56%
    80-100% 1,408 $289,540,000 $205,639 $8,434 3.36%
    Over 100% 30 $7,420,000 $247,333 $12,541 3.03%
    Under 20% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $4,080 2.91%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 20.0%
    First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 40.0%
    First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 20.0%
    First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%