First New York Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First New York is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. First New York has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Albany, Glens Falls, Amsterdam, Hudson, and Oneonta among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First New York 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 New York 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.98% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.44% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.61% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.90% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.90% | 4/5/25 |
| 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
473Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
First New York's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.5%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of -1.05%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First New York's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,141.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 434 | $69,360,000 | $159,816 | $4,239 | 5.26% |
| GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $2,675,000 | $157,353 | $3,914 | 5.69% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 7 | $1,035,000 | $147,857 | $4,178 | 5.92% |
| Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $700,000 | $116,667 | $0 | 4.91% |
| Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 2.24% |
| Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $255,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 4.99% |
| UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $3,726 | 6.38% |
| Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $135,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 7.57% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 281 | $44,855,000 | $159,626 | $4,212 | 7.19% |
| HELOC | 192 | $29,930,000 | $155,885 | n/a | 2.50% |
For 2024, First New York's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 281 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 192 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, First New York's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 184 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 163 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, First New York's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 197 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 130 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 58 | $18,140,000 | $312,759 |
| $4k-5k | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 |
First New York's average total fees were $4,141, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 58 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2024, First New York's average interest rate for loans was 5.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 137 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw First New York place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 220 originations, totaling $12,790,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First New York lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 130 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 113 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First New York lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 86 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 80 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications88.63%
First New York has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination74.21%
First New York has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 8 | $1,070,000 | $133,750 |
| NA | 465 | $73,715,000 | $158,527 |