Police & Fire Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Philadelphia, PA

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Review & Overview

Police & Fire is a small mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Police & Fire has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, New York, Atlantic City, and Allentown among others. We have data for 47 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Police & Fire 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. Police & Fire 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.55% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.35% 5/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.45% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.69% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.89% 5/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.89% 5/5/24
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

10,468

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,805,900,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 9,433 $1,597,415,000 $169,343 $407 3.43%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 327 $77,115,000 $235,826 $570 3.12%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 150 $36,770,000 $245,133 $391 3.30%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 127 $24,105,000 $189,803 $769 3.17%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $11,840,000 $179,394 $597 3.15%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $7,845,000 $224,143 $446 3.39%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $6,250,000 $148,810 $261 3.73%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,040,000 $180,000 $628 3.31%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,580,000 $176,154 $714 3.12%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $4,250,000 $118,056 $220 3.36%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,430,000 $142,917 $480 3.44%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,770,000 $197,857 $343 3.03%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,685,000 $206,538 $332 3.14%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,445,000 $116,429 $456 3.22%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,230,000 $139,375 $354 3.16%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,835,000 $141,154 $1,227 3.18%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,720,000 $143,333 $111 2.92%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,585,000 $226,429 $1,609 3.14%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $1,854 2.96%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,220,000 $152,500 $1,100 3.51%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,155,000 $128,333 $526 3.18%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,110,000 $111,000 $1,193 3.51%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $995,000 $142,143 $11 3.62%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $900,000 $150,000 $0 3.54%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $0 2.92%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,278 3.29%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $0 3.04%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $1,708 3.06%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $380,000 $95,000 $1,000 3.09%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 3.00%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,851 2.75%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $114 2.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,633 2.88%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,310 3.38%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,268 3.19%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 2.75%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $995 3.00%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,609 3.63%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.00%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,245 3.88%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $75 2.75%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.38%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.13%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.13%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.74%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.24%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.49%
Police & Fire's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, New York, Atlantic City, and Allentown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 9,457 $1,720,895,000 $181,970 $423 3.42%
    HELOC 1,011 $85,005,000 $84,080 n/a 3.25%

    For 2020, Police & Fire's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 9,457 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1,011 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 4,531 $726,075,000 $160,246 $288 3.52%
    Refi 4,255 $902,045,000 $211,996 $297 3.05%
    Home Improvement 1,243 $69,585,000 $55,981 $2 4.23%
    Home Purchase 437 $108,075,000 $247,311 $3,618 3.35%
    Other 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2020, Police & Fire's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 4,531 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 4,255 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 4,157 $775,825,000 $186,631 $169 3.23%
    15 Year 3,521 $585,065,000 $166,164 $187 3.40%
    10 Year 1,259 $111,425,000 $88,503 $163 3.90%
    30 Year 1,203 $315,225,000 $262,032 $2,131 3.28%
    5 Year 269 $9,445,000 $35,112 $16 4.58%
    Other 59 $8,915,000 $151,102 $517 3.17%

    For 2020, Police & Fire's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 4,157 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 3,521 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 9,258 $1,680,510,000 $181,520
    $1k-2k 90 $20,090,000 $223,222
    $2k-3k 22 $6,070,000 $275,909
    $3k-4k 7 $1,975,000 $282,143
    $4k-5k 3 $665,000 $221,667
    $5k+ 2 $580,000 $290,000

    Police & Fire's average total fees were $2,131, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9,258 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 5,527 $1,095,365,000 $198,184
    3-4% 3,529 $633,095,000 $179,398
    4-5% 788 $48,320,000 $61,320
    6-7% 336 $12,620,000 $37,560
    5-6% 274 $15,550,000 $56,752
    7-8% 10 $310,000 $31,000
    Over 8% 2 $250,000 $125,000
    <2.5% 2 $390,000 $195,000

    During 2020, Police & Fire's average interest rate for loans was 3.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 5,527 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 3,821 $568,445,000 $148,769 $401 3.05%
    $200k-400k 3,411 $919,035,000 $269,433 $604 3.13%
    $100,000 or less 2,887 $139,605,000 $48,356 $79 4.25%
    $400k-600k 290 $135,040,000 $465,655 $898 3.07%
    $600k-1MM 53 $36,965,000 $697,453 $1,801 3.04%
    $1MM+ 6 $6,810,000 $1,135,000 $3,233 2.90%

    2020 saw Police & Fire place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 3,821 originations, totaling $568,445,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 3,079 $548,795,000 $178,238 $361 3.39%
    $150k-250k 2,317 $485,585,000 $209,575 $392 3.41%
    $75k-100k 2,238 $345,870,000 $154,544 $447 3.47%
    $50k-75k 1,684 $216,630,000 $128,640 $456 3.39%
    $50k or less 680 $63,910,000 $93,985 $528 3.45%
    $250k+ 468 $144,850,000 $309,509 $613 3.24%

    Police & Fire lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 3,079 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 2,317 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 3,046 $518,880,000 $170,348 $371 3.32%
    30-36% 2,167 $374,195,000 $172,679 $441 3.47%
    <20% 1,149 $190,255,000 $165,583 $394 3.19%
    42% 439 $63,355,000 $144,317 $413 3.80%
    39% 420 $64,580,000 $153,762 $374 3.70%
    37% 397 $67,425,000 $169,836 $427 3.47%
    40% 369 $58,615,000 $158,848 $482 4.09%
    36% 365 $61,945,000 $169,712 $331 3.51%
    38% 362 $58,470,000 $161,519 $341 3.62%
    41% 354 $56,440,000 $159,435 $351 3.60%
    44% 251 $50,795,000 $202,371 $641 3.14%
    43% 230 $47,810,000 $207,870 $724 3.16%
    46% 194 $41,630,000 $214,588 $504 3.09%
    45% 180 $37,710,000 $209,500 $506 3.12%
    47% 173 $37,905,000 $219,104 $563 3.13%
    48% 153 $31,135,000 $203,497 $523 3.10%
    49% 148 $31,960,000 $215,946 $580 3.09%
    50-60% 55 $10,635,000 $193,364 $536 3.46%
    >60% 16 $2,160,000 $135,000 $1,068 3.23%

    Police & Fire lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 3,046 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 2,167 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 7,081 $1,265,625,000 $178,735 $429 3.41%
    Not provided 2,328 $396,020,000 $170,112 $418 3.30%
    Black 817 $94,985,000 $116,261 $378 3.73%
    Asian 201 $42,735,000 $212,612 $413 3.21%
    American Indian 25 $3,505,000 $140,200 $497 3.80%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 11 $1,565,000 $142,273 $832 3.66%
    Asian Indian 4 $1,130,000 $282,500 $27 3.75%
    Other Asian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 3.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.63%

    Police & Fire has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.94%

    Police & Fire has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 10,467 $1,805,865,000 $172,529

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 10,468 $1,805,900,000 $172,516

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,334 $129,110,000 $96,784 $198 3.72%
    40-60% 1,914 $333,240,000 $174,107 $370 3.14%
    60-80% 4,382 $1,012,230,000 $230,997 $426 3.04%
    80-100% 1,032 $259,270,000 $251,231 $1,253 3.35%
    Under 20% 1,806 $72,050,000 $39,895 $10 4.40%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Pluese, Becker & Saltzman, LLC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%