First American Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Artesia, NM

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Review & Overview

First American Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First American 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: Las Cruces, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque among others. We have data for 29 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First American 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. First American Bank is typically a low 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.91% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.31% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.39% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.13% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.40% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.61% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.47% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.60% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.60% 4/28/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

299

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$77,445,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $16,805,000 $218,247 $3,677 4.95%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $12,395,000 $225,364 $4,160 5.61%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $10,980,000 $288,947 $4,046 5.51%
Ruidoso, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $6,815,000 $272,600 $3,384 5.22%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,460,000 $358,889 $4,303 4.98%
Roswell, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,740,000 $207,778 $3,908 6.03%
Silver City, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,120,000 $156,000 $3,065 5.52%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,345,000 $781,667 $7,106 5.21%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,120,000 $1,060,000 $11,435 4.43%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,060,000 $515,000 $6,202 4.44%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,745,000 $158,636 $3,676 4.47%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,720,000 $860,000 $11,256 3.61%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $7,469 5.41%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $2,149 4.33%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $10,699 4.13%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $6,912 3.68%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $9,212 3.75%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,933 5.13%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,664 4.63%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,647 5.13%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,874 5.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,522 4.25%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,269 3.25%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.13%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 5.88%
Weatherford, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,023 5.88%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,250 5.00%
Deming, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,310 2.88%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $652 5.78%
First American Bank's top markets include Las Cruces, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 222 $62,190,000 $280,135 $3,420 5.36%
    FHA 62 $11,940,000 $192,581 $6,307 4.87%
    USDA 10 $1,740,000 $174,000 $4,604 4.86%
    VA 5 $1,575,000 $315,000 $2,334 4.43%

    For 2022, First American Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 222 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 62 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 232 $57,980,000 $249,914 $4,174 5.30%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $4,765,000 $176,481 $4,089 4.65%
    Refi 23 $5,735,000 $249,348 $3,501 5.24%
    Other 10 $4,310,000 $431,000 $6,318 4.21%
    Home Improvement 7 $4,655,000 $665,000 $1,402 6.30%

    For 2022, First American Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 232 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 235 $54,815,000 $233,255 $4,243 5.06%
    15 Year 20 $5,630,000 $281,500 $4,736 4.14%
    Other 20 $9,120,000 $456,000 $1,211 7.10%
    3 Year 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $0 7.09%
    5 Year 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $0 7.23%
    10 Year 4 $1,760,000 $440,000 $172 2.81%
    20 Year 3 $425,000 $141,667 $1,897 5.05%
    1 Year 3 $2,605,000 $868,333 $0 7.16%

    For 2022, First American Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 235 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 155 $28,715,000 $185,258
    $1k-2k 30 $6,100,000 $203,333
    $2k-3k 20 $5,300,000 $265,000
    $5k+ 18 $9,420,000 $523,333
    $4k-5k 10 $5,520,000 $552,000
    $3k-4k 9 $3,355,000 $372,778

    First American Bank's average total fees were $4,243, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 155 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 84 $21,330,000 $253,929
    3-4% 65 $19,285,000 $296,692
    4-5% 62 $14,480,000 $233,548
    6-7% 42 $8,810,000 $209,762
    7-8% 24 $9,470,000 $394,583
    Over 8% 13 $2,525,000 $194,231
    2.5-3% 7 $1,535,000 $219,286
    <2.5% 2 $10,000 $5,000

    During 2022, First American Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 84 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 107 $16,075,000 $150,234 $3,786 5.15%
    $200k-400k 93 $24,935,000 $268,118 $4,834 4.92%
    $100,000 or less 55 $2,755,000 $50,091 $1,572 5.92%
    $400k-600k 21 $9,805,000 $466,905 $4,708 5.26%
    $600k-1MM 17 $12,575,000 $739,706 $8,340 4.65%
    $1MM+ 6 $11,300,000 $1,883,333 $12,475 6.39%

    2022 saw First American Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 107 originations, totaling $16,075,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 60 $8,710,000 $145,167 $3,517 5.07%
    $75k-100k 52 $10,220,000 $196,538 $4,195 5.13%
    $50k or less 47 $5,165,000 $109,894 $3,225 4.87%
    $100k-150k 39 $9,985,000 $256,026 $5,012 5.03%
    $150k-250k 31 $11,145,000 $359,516 $4,220 5.10%
    $250k+ 29 $14,775,000 $509,483 $6,464 4.90%

    First American Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 60 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 52 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 54 $13,780,000 $255,185 $4,308 4.87%
    20-30% 53 $11,845,000 $223,491 $3,620 5.00%
    <20% 21 $5,435,000 $258,810 $4,209 5.06%
    44% 16 $3,210,000 $200,625 $2,957 4.58%
    46% 12 $1,870,000 $155,833 $4,021 5.02%
    39% 12 $5,200,000 $433,333 $5,302 4.61%
    41% 12 $2,140,000 $178,333 $3,068 5.30%
    38% 11 $1,845,000 $167,727 $4,701 5.25%
    40% 11 $2,135,000 $194,091 $4,068 5.59%
    42% 10 $2,250,000 $225,000 $3,196 5.51%
    45% 10 $1,850,000 $185,000 $4,135 5.96%
    48% 9 $1,695,000 $188,333 $5,249 5.00%
    43% 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $3,814 4.45%
    36% 6 $1,830,000 $305,000 $6,053 4.67%
    50-60% 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $7,399 4.56%
    47% 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $2,961 5.65%
    37% 5 $1,835,000 $367,000 $5,589 4.55%
    49% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $6,526 5.00%

    First American Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 54 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 53 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 250 $55,890,000 $223,560 $4,030 5.03%
    Not applicable 32 $15,710,000 $490,938 $0 7.00%
    Asian 6 $3,120,000 $520,000 $7,119 4.32%
    Black 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $6,133 6.04%
    Not provided 5 $985,000 $197,000 $6,562 4.56%
    American Indian 3 $735,000 $245,000 $4,102 4.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.71%

    First American Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.92%

    First American Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 299 $77,445,000 $259,013

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    299 $77,445,000 $259,013

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $10,400,000 $433,333 $2,565 5.53%
    40-60% 28 $8,320,000 $297,143 $4,268 5.15%
    60-80% 83 $24,315,000 $292,952 $4,790 5.28%
    80-100% 140 $32,430,000 $231,643 $4,592 5.03%
    Over 100% 3 $1,225,000 $408,333 $5,611 5.38%
    Under 20% 19 $255,000 $13,421 $463 6.32%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%