Member First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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Review & Overview

Member First Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Member First Mortgage 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: Detroit, San Jose, Atlanta, Dover, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 91 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Member First Mortgage 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. Member First Mortgage 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 6.30% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.15% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.79% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.89% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.16% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.55% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.06% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.06% 4/18/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
15 Year VA Purchase 6.89% 4/18/24
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Originations

633

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$96,855,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $14,860,000 $151,633 $3,551 4.64%
Outside of Metro Areas 104 $10,970,000 $105,481 $3,434 4.62%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $9,990,000 $555,000 $4,752 3.77%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,450,000 $194,643 $5,146 4.62%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,955,000 $171,957 $5,071 4.60%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,645,000 $173,571 $3,390 4.61%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,240,000 $162,000 $3,381 4.41%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,460,000 $94,615 $2,640 4.55%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,420,000 $134,444 $2,580 4.27%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,400,000 $200,000 $4,531 4.44%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,360,000 $131,111 $4,608 4.67%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,355,000 $214,091 $3,855 4.27%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,575,000 $121,154 $3,306 4.65%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,530,000 $153,000 $3,260 4.54%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,375,000 $196,429 $4,272 4.54%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,265,000 $115,000 $3,005 4.42%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,205,000 $109,545 $3,056 4.30%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $3,950 4.83%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,140,000 $114,000 $3,822 4.16%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $5,846 4.13%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $865,000 $173,000 $2,925 4.65%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $855,000 $855,000 $4,534 3.75%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $4,852 4.67%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $750,000 $93,750 $2,510 4.61%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $3,404 4.55%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $715,000 $102,143 $2,474 4.79%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $710,000 $118,333 $2,622 4.65%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $8,269 4.56%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $670,000 $111,667 $3,153 4.81%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $635,000 $90,714 $3,367 4.57%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $5,239 4.75%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 4.75%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $600,000 $75,000 $2,935 4.03%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $575,000 $115,000 $3,693 4.58%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $550,000 $91,667 $4,045 4.50%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $4,267 4.67%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $495,000 $99,000 $3,692 4.43%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $480,000 $120,000 $4,879 4.66%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $3,355 4.66%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,013 4.63%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $8,659 4.38%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $4,467 2.88%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $4,010 4.47%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,949 4.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,644 5.13%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $340,000 $85,000 $3,601 3.97%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $3,897 4.81%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $3,508 4.67%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,947 4.13%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,055 5.31%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,019 4.88%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,151 4.31%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,296 4.75%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,864 4.75%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,174 4.88%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,682 3.88%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,472 4.63%
Jacksonville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,483 4.63%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,954 5.13%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,676 4.50%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,018 4.50%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $4,593 4.25%
Summerville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,619 4.75%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $3,347 4.44%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,417 5.25%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,378 4.63%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $3,617 4.63%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $3,549 4.31%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,742 3.50%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,608 4.75%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,667 5.50%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,347 4.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,828 4.50%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,228 5.25%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,029 4.00%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,921 4.25%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,455 5.75%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,689 4.75%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,900 4.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,658 4.00%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,175 4.75%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,766 4.63%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,108 5.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,381 5.00%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,200 4.50%
Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,557 4.75%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,286 4.88%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,104 4.13%
Beeville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,098 3.25%
Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,144 4.63%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,489 5.25%
Member First Mortgage's top markets include Detroit, San Jose, Atlanta, Dover, and Grand Rapids among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 465 $74,055,000 $159,258 $3,213 4.48%
    FHA 106 $14,550,000 $137,264 $5,365 4.72%
    VA 34 $5,600,000 $164,706 $5,892 4.64%
    USDA 28 $2,650,000 $94,643 $3,522 4.66%

    For 2018, Member First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 465 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 106 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 400 $58,190,000 $145,475 $3,897 4.65%
    Cash Out Refi 173 $30,945,000 $178,873 $3,601 4.40%
    Refi 57 $6,775,000 $118,860 $3,014 4.20%
    Other 2 $540,000 $270,000 $0 4.69%
    Home Improvement 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.88%

    For 2018, Member First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 400 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 173 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 466 $76,530,000 $164,227 $4,020 4.67%
    15 Year 107 $12,665,000 $118,364 $2,975 4.07%
    20 Year 36 $4,600,000 $127,778 $2,815 4.42%
    10 Year 20 $1,910,000 $95,500 $2,822 4.03%
    1 Year 3 $945,000 $315,000 $0 4.75%
    Other 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.00%

    For 2018, Member First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 466 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 107 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 274 $49,000,000 $178,832
    $<1k 242 $21,200,000 $87,603
    $2k-3k 76 $14,670,000 $193,026
    $3k-4k 25 $6,515,000 $260,600
    $4k-5k 13 $4,285,000 $329,615
    $5k+ 3 $1,185,000 $395,000

    Member First Mortgage's average total fees were $4,020, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 274 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 428 $62,310,000 $145,584
    3-4% 122 $22,130,000 $181,393
    5-6% 80 $11,280,000 $141,000
    2.5-3% 2 $1,030,000 $515,000
    6-7% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2018, Member First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.67%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 428 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 268 $36,320,000 $135,522 $3,746 4.59%
    $100,000 or less 221 $15,215,000 $68,846 $2,765 4.53%
    $200k-400k 117 $30,195,000 $258,077 $5,130 4.55%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,035,000 $472,647 $6,632 4.32%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,090,000 $709,000 $4,364 3.55%

    2018 saw Member First Mortgage place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 268 originations, totaling $36,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 213 $20,385,000 $95,704 $3,300 4.59%
    $50k-75k 172 $22,760,000 $132,326 $3,785 4.57%
    $75k-100k 103 $17,345,000 $168,398 $4,006 4.46%
    $100k-150k 94 $20,530,000 $218,404 $4,032 4.56%
    $150k-250k 43 $13,125,000 $305,233 $4,212 4.29%
    $250k+ 8 $2,710,000 $338,750 $4,950 4.39%

    Member First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 213 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 172 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 123 $16,175,000 $131,504 $3,319 4.60%
    30-36% 117 $18,365,000 $156,966 $3,811 4.58%
    <20% 55 $6,135,000 $111,545 $2,923 4.35%
    50-60% 31 $5,175,000 $166,935 $5,093 4.60%
    40% 26 $4,470,000 $171,923 $3,558 4.45%
    42% 25 $3,215,000 $128,600 $4,186 4.65%
    43% 24 $3,770,000 $157,083 $3,154 4.64%
    36% 23 $4,085,000 $177,609 $4,140 4.72%
    41% 20 $2,340,000 $117,000 $3,585 4.38%
    37% 20 $2,890,000 $144,500 $3,826 4.38%
    44% 19 $3,115,000 $163,947 $3,475 4.49%
    38% 17 $2,955,000 $173,824 $3,814 4.61%
    39% 17 $2,665,000 $156,765 $3,919 4.50%
    48% 16 $2,950,000 $184,375 $3,349 4.45%
    45% 15 $2,135,000 $142,333 $4,190 4.67%
    49% 13 $2,465,000 $189,615 $5,219 4.61%
    46% 11 $2,445,000 $222,273 $5,330 4.67%
    47% 10 $2,360,000 $236,000 $3,602 4.70%
    >60% 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $5,285 4.58%

    Member First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 123 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 117 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 491 $72,825,000 $148,320 $3,628 4.55%
    Not provided 61 $11,525,000 $188,934 $4,180 4.43%
    Black 62 $8,240,000 $132,903 $3,619 4.64%
    Asian 9 $2,425,000 $269,444 $6,442 4.35%
    American Indian 7 $1,415,000 $202,143 $4,085 4.39%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,213 4.75%
    Asian Indian 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,292 3.50%
    Filipino 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,299 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    72.61%

    Member First Mortgage has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    53.71%

    Member First Mortgage 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 633 $96,855,000 $153,009

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 36 $3,610,000 $100,278
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 597 $93,245,000 $156,189

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $2,725,000 $129,762 $2,818 4.23%
    40-60% 63 $9,975,000 $158,333 $3,032 4.28%
    60-80% 179 $28,035,000 $156,620 $3,387 4.47%
    80-100% 314 $46,940,000 $149,490 $4,104 4.68%
    Over 100% 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $5,949 4.89%
    Under 20% 4 $190,000 $47,500 $2,171 4.19%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%