America First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Riverdale, UT

LEI: 5493007I0X1GRWIU8B34

Tax ID: 87-0216202

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Review & Overview

America First is a small mortgage company specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. America First has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo, Las Vegas, and St. George among others. We have data for 37 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

America First 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. America First 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) 5.92% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.59% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.79% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.34% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.51% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

15,537

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,709,985,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5,998 $675,460,000 $112,614 $1,773 5.43%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4,459 $476,085,000 $106,769 $1,608 5.83%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,686 $186,950,000 $110,884 $1,707 6.10%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,356 $158,450,000 $116,851 $2,060 5.76%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 487 $61,355,000 $125,986 $2,175 5.60%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 425 $40,485,000 $95,259 $1,476 5.57%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 454 $34,700,000 $76,432 $675 6.97%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 199 $25,765,000 $129,472 $1,963 5.94%
Outside of Metro Areas 205 $20,695,000 $100,951 $1,591 5.46%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $8,305,000 $151,000 $2,946 5.52%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $6,535,000 $110,763 $1,982 5.54%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $3,490,000 $91,842 $1,289 5.48%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,400,000 $240,000 $4,410 3.82%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,415,000 $94,333 $2,338 4.78%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $5,192 4.90%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,030,000 $103,000 $1,705 5.69%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $880,000 $110,000 $2,883 4.86%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $580,000 $72,500 $2,249 5.71%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $520,000 $65,000 $2,596 5.90%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $2,539 6.18%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $1,940 5.90%
Ontario, OR-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,529 3.44%
Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,952 4.56%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $310,000 $51,667 $158 7.03%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $235,000 $47,000 $238 6.74%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 10.07%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $175,000 $35,000 $0 5.39%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $170,000 $42,500 $0 6.37%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 4.87%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 6.99%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 7.87%
Fallon, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.49%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 8.62%
CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $565 6.49%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $475 11.74%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.24%
America First's top markets include Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo, Las Vegas, and St. George among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 9,742 $1,260,780,000 $129,417 $1,645 5.19%
    HELOC 5,668 $417,820,000 $73,716 n/a 6.64%
    FHA 74 $16,840,000 $227,568 $7,588 4.26%
    VA 51 $14,115,000 $276,765 $6,770 3.80%
    USDA 2 $430,000 $215,000 $5,857 3.88%

    For 2019, America First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 9,742 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 5,668 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 4,415 $234,105,000 $53,025 $40 6.58%
    Refi 3,927 $493,215,000 $125,596 $1,323 5.26%
    Other 3,777 $220,585,000 $58,402 $87 6.65%
    Cash Out Refi 1,768 $399,160,000 $225,769 $4,395 3.71%
    Home Purchase 1,650 $362,920,000 $219,952 $3,761 4.45%

    For 2019, America First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 4,415 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 3,927 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 6,324 $427,300,000 $67,568 $1 6.41%
    10 Year 3,881 $218,525,000 $56,306 $94 6.43%
    30 Year 2,741 $660,395,000 $240,932 $4,388 3.95%
    15 Year 2,041 $312,195,000 $152,962 $1,801 4.97%
    20 Year 332 $72,270,000 $217,681 $4,002 3.68%
    Other 216 $19,090,000 $88,380 $0 4.65%
    3 Year 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 5.06%

    For 2019, America First's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 6,324 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 3,881 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 5,942 $373,580,000 $62,871
    $1k-2k 1,867 $352,485,000 $188,798
    $2k-3k 1,014 $287,250,000 $283,284
    $3k-4k 369 $105,455,000 $285,786
    $5k+ 245 $80,175,000 $327,245
    $4k-5k 177 $51,625,000 $291,667

    America First's average total fees were $4,388, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 5,942 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 3,860 $296,760,000 $76,881
    3-4% 3,260 $675,750,000 $207,285
    6-7% 2,599 $171,085,000 $65,827
    4-5% 2,548 $330,870,000 $129,855
    Over 8% 1,772 $79,610,000 $44,927
    7-8% 980 $49,880,000 $50,898
    2.5-3% 505 $103,325,000 $204,604
    <2.5% 13 $2,705,000 $208,077

    During 2019, America First's average interest rate for loans was 3.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 3,860 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 9,659 $431,955,000 $44,720 $120 6.52%
    $100k-200k 2,979 $425,465,000 $142,821 $2,248 4.70%
    $200k-400k 2,587 $701,315,000 $271,092 $4,415 4.06%
    $400k-600k 288 $129,590,000 $449,965 $6,099 4.03%
    $600k-1MM 19 $12,885,000 $678,158 $4,121 5.02%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,775,000 $1,755,000 $0 5.05%

    2019 saw America First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 9,659 originations, totaling $431,955,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 4,205 $485,755,000 $115,518 $1,731 5.92%
    $75k-100k 3,635 $364,985,000 $100,409 $1,552 5.82%
    $50k-75k 3,441 $347,695,000 $101,045 $1,925 5.47%
    $150k-250k 1,814 $234,940,000 $129,515 $1,441 5.97%
    $50k or less 1,631 $137,695,000 $84,424 $1,752 5.17%
    $250k+ 508 $95,620,000 $188,228 $1,823 5.79%

    America First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 4,205 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 3,635 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 3,658 $410,910,000 $112,332 $1,806 5.30%
    30-36% 3,014 $324,890,000 $107,794 $1,693 5.72%
    <20% 1,326 $138,870,000 $104,729 $1,552 4.86%
    50-60% 1,140 $110,320,000 $96,772 $453 6.58%
    43% 534 $62,030,000 $116,161 $1,863 6.00%
    36% 531 $55,985,000 $105,433 $1,775 5.95%
    38% 523 $57,255,000 $109,474 $1,784 5.91%
    40% 522 $58,480,000 $112,031 $1,679 5.96%
    39% 520 $56,080,000 $107,846 $1,770 5.96%
    41% 503 $57,595,000 $114,503 $1,926 5.92%
    37% 502 $56,650,000 $112,849 $1,658 5.74%
    44% 499 $57,475,000 $115,180 $2,135 5.90%
    42% 473 $52,595,000 $111,195 $1,702 5.95%
    46% 405 $39,825,000 $98,333 $1,322 6.24%
    45% 391 $38,775,000 $99,169 $1,638 6.18%
    47% 352 $40,540,000 $115,170 $2,066 6.20%
    48% 296 $37,050,000 $125,169 $2,375 5.88%
    49% 238 $30,620,000 $128,655 $2,116 5.72%
    >60% 99 $14,115,000 $142,576 $426 5.95%

    America First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 3,658 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 3,014 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 14,205 $1,538,625,000 $108,316 $1,683 5.72%
    Not provided 526 $78,130,000 $148,536 $2,734 4.98%
    Asian 415 $49,675,000 $119,699 $1,713 5.64%
    American Indian 129 $11,495,000 $89,109 $1,216 6.08%
    Black 145 $11,155,000 $76,931 $1,265 6.80%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 103 $10,875,000 $105,583 $1,796 6.66%
    Not applicable 11 $9,925,000 $902,273 $0 5.07%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 4.91%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.74%

    America First has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.56%

    America First has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 15,537 $1,709,985,000 $110,059

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 7 $9,305,000 $1,329,286
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 97 $9,105,000 $93,866
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 15,433 $1,691,575,000 $109,608

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2,992 $282,000,000 $94,251 $580 5.82%
    40-60% 1,616 $279,650,000 $173,051 $2,421 4.40%
    60-80% 2,216 $552,540,000 $249,341 $4,063 4.05%
    80-100% 1,114 $286,120,000 $256,840 $4,534 4.20%
    Over 100% 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $12,177 4.04%
    Under 20% 7,596 $308,640,000 $40,632 $49 6.65%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%