America First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
America First is a small mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi 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 41 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 an average 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 5.92% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.70% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.46% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.63% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.45% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.59% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.29% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.79% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.34% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.51% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.51% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year VA Refi | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
16,806Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$2,211,710,000Awards
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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) | 6,446 | $850,980,000 | $132,017 | $2,630 | 4.05% |
| SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4,683 | $602,975,000 | $128,758 | $2,442 | 4.31% |
| PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,859 | $256,965,000 | $138,228 | $2,421 | 4.63% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,485 | $199,355,000 | $134,246 | $2,571 | 4.30% |
| ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 531 | $75,245,000 | $141,704 | $2,735 | 4.47% |
| LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 516 | $62,660,000 | $121,434 | $2,473 | 4.30% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 437 | $49,225,000 | $112,643 | $1,769 | 5.44% |
| Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 240 | $41,430,000 | $172,625 | $3,073 | 4.16% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 238 | $28,270,000 | $118,782 | $2,176 | 4.36% |
| BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 54 | $8,590,000 | $159,074 | $3,668 | 4.70% |
| Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 65 | $7,915,000 | $121,769 | $3,017 | 4.35% |
| Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $5,300,000 | $176,667 | $3,555 | 3.68% |
| LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 53 | $5,165,000 | $97,453 | $1,897 | 4.11% |
| IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 32 | $3,030,000 | $94,688 | $2,202 | 4.83% |
| Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $1,765,000 | $135,769 | $3,577 | 3.62% |
| RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $1,605,000 | $107,000 | $1,816 | 5.08% |
| Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $1,505,000 | $115,769 | $3,349 | 3.85% |
| POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $1,415,000 | $94,333 | $4,094 | 4.98% |
| TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,320,000 | $220,000 | $5,180 | 4.54% |
| FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,205,000 | $133,889 | $3,827 | 4.51% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 4 | $1,200,000 | $300,000 | $4,593 | 4.03% |
| Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $895,000 | $179,000 | $7,702 | 3.57% |
| Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $655,000 | $59,545 | $1,401 | 6.16% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $635,000 | $57,727 | $822 | 5.89% |
| Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $430,000 | $215,000 | $8,832 | 4.00% |
| PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $280,000 | $46,667 | $0 | 3.91% |
| Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $275,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 4.49% |
| Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $260,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 3.68% |
| Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $5,206 | 3.25% |
| SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $185,000 | $61,667 | $0 | 4.16% |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 1.99% |
| YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $90,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 3.37% |
| Moscow, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 5.24% |
| Winnemucca, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 3.49% |
| Hailey, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $475 | 8.49% |
| Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $0 | 8.12% |
| Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $0 | 1.99% |
| Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 9.24% |
| Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 8.99% |
| Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 4.99% |
| CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 9.24% |
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Product Mix
For 2020, America First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 9,808 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 6,881 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, America First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 5,101 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 4,302 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, America First's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 7,338 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 3,463 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
America First's average total fees were $4,877, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4,497 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, America First's average interest rate for loans was 3.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 4,700 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw America First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 8,726 originations, totaling $415,360,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
America First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 4,513 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 3,617 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
America First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 4,148 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 3,286 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications78.44%
America First has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination55.66%
America First 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 16,806 | $2,211,710,000 | $131,602 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American First Finance, Inc. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |