First Federal Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Dunn, NC

LEI: 5493004W7AEPOP0B0249

Tax ID: 56-0680378

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Review & Overview

First Federal Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Raleigh, Fayetteville, Sanford, Myrtle Beach, and Wilmington among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal 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

27

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,805,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $5,745,000 $522,273 $0 0.00%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,580,000 $258,000 $0 0.00%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
First Federal Bank's top markets include Raleigh, Fayetteville, Sanford, Myrtle Beach, and Wilmington among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 27 $10,805,000 $400,185 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 27 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 25 $10,585,000 $423,400 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 2 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 27 $10,805,000 $400,185 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 27 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 12 $3,570,000 $297,500 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,305,000 $472,143 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 3 $455,000 $151,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,415,000 $805,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Federal Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 12 originations, totaling $3,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 11 $4,235,000 $385,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 3 $2,715,000 $905,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 2 $920,000 $460,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 27 $10,805,000 $400,185 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 21 $8,265,000 $393,571 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $905,000 $905,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    First Federal 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
    62.96%

    First Federal Bank 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
    Exempt 27 $10,805,000 $400,185

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    27 $10,805,000 $400,185