First Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bluefield, VA

LEI: 5493007TJ86W1ZK4LZ15

Tax ID: 55-0118830

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Review & Overview

First Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bluefield, Blacksburg, Richmond, Beckley, and Kingsport among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Community Bank 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 Community Bank 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 6.14% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.83% 4/28/24
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Originations

1,099

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$225,225,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 344 $57,330,000 $166,657 $3,547 4.56%
Bluefield, WV-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 234 $35,520,000 $151,795 $3,180 4.60%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 92 $26,100,000 $283,696 $4,676 4.28%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $20,190,000 $841,250 $4,375 4.30%
BECKLEY, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $16,310,000 $156,827 $3,659 4.63%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $12,400,000 $167,568 $3,375 4.65%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $8,910,000 $742,500 $4,191 3.68%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $8,255,000 $211,667 $4,202 3.94%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,795,000 $288,704 $3,140 4.24%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,985,000 $315,000 $3,993 4.03%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $5,210,000 $153,235 $2,893 4.32%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,685,000 $193,947 $3,568 5.00%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,670,000 $183,500 $3,371 4.36%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,505,000 $389,444 $3,868 4.07%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,985,000 $220,556 $4,694 4.67%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,755,000 $1,755,000 $0 3.20%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $4,167 3.22%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $0 3.85%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $620,000 $77,500 $2,465 5.08%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $7,704 4.50%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $10,569 6.00%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $4,629 2.70%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $400,000 $100,000 $3,123 4.19%
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 4.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,475 5.00%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,224 4.41%
Big Stone Gap, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,461 5.21%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,556 2.75%
Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $2,117 4.61%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,901 4.75%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,536 5.43%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,730 4.55%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.80%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,092 5.03%
First Community Bank's top markets include Bluefield, Blacksburg, Richmond, Beckley, and Kingsport among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,099 $225,225,000 $204,936 $3,601 4.49%

    For 2022, First Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,099 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 635 $140,515,000 $221,283 $4,063 4.71%
    Refi 372 $72,000,000 $193,548 $3,144 4.06%
    Home Improvement 44 $3,730,000 $84,773 $2,665 4.99%
    Cash Out Refi 26 $6,610,000 $254,231 $2,429 4.15%
    Other 22 $2,370,000 $107,727 $2,645 4.92%

    For 2022, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 635 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 372 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 341 $70,615,000 $207,082 $3,589 4.50%
    20 Year 318 $55,950,000 $175,943 $2,927 4.65%
    15 Year 191 $26,735,000 $139,974 $2,913 4.32%
    Other 110 $37,830,000 $343,909 $4,048 4.39%
    10 Year 76 $17,540,000 $230,789 $2,326 4.44%
    30+ year 38 $12,700,000 $334,211 $8,188 3.95%
    5 Year 21 $3,365,000 $160,238 $0 5.05%
    3 Year 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 7.25%
    1 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.60%

    For 2022, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 341 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 318 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 340 $45,760,000 $134,588
    $2k-3k 222 $56,350,000 $253,829
    $<1k 115 $10,455,000 $90,913
    $3k-4k 15 $5,595,000 $373,000
    $5k+ 14 $7,590,000 $542,143
    $4k-5k 7 $3,355,000 $479,286

    First Community Bank's average total fees were $3,589, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 340 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 305 $59,425,000 $194,836
    3-4% 274 $78,540,000 $286,642
    5-6% 244 $36,720,000 $150,492
    2.5-3% 130 $31,150,000 $239,615
    6-7% 84 $11,400,000 $135,714
    7-8% 27 $2,045,000 $75,741
    <2.5% 26 $5,590,000 $215,000
    Over 8% 9 $355,000 $39,444

    During 2022, First Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 305 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 432 $61,470,000 $142,292 $3,284 4.29%
    $100,000 or less 340 $21,090,000 $62,029 $2,305 5.10%
    $200k-400k 230 $62,780,000 $272,957 $4,416 4.18%
    $400k-600k 59 $27,575,000 $467,373 $6,835 4.03%
    $600k-1MM 22 $17,270,000 $785,000 $11,457 4.25%
    $1MM+ 16 $35,040,000 $2,190,000 $8,622 3.80%

    2022 saw First Community Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 432 originations, totaling $61,470,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 244 $33,560,000 $137,541 $3,239 4.34%
    $50k or less 204 $20,470,000 $100,343 $2,735 4.79%
    $100k-150k 163 $37,485,000 $229,969 $4,513 4.26%
    $75k-100k 140 $23,420,000 $167,286 $3,894 4.45%
    $150k-250k 69 $15,485,000 $224,420 $4,453 4.22%
    $250k+ 32 $14,030,000 $438,438 $6,297 4.47%

    First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 244 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 204 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 201 $33,945,000 $168,881 $3,463 4.33%
    30-36% 169 $32,445,000 $191,982 $3,871 4.48%
    <20% 85 $11,815,000 $139,000 $3,158 3.99%
    39% 56 $10,150,000 $181,250 $3,776 4.43%
    40% 34 $7,320,000 $215,294 $3,973 4.22%
    38% 34 $7,520,000 $221,176 $4,511 4.22%
    37% 31 $5,905,000 $190,484 $3,729 4.20%
    36% 31 $6,585,000 $212,419 $3,917 4.18%
    41% 22 $4,190,000 $190,455 $3,223 4.09%
    42% 17 $2,735,000 $160,882 $3,249 4.31%
    43% 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $3,382 3.47%
    50-60% 4 $390,000 $97,500 $2,586 4.76%
    >60% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,819 5.33%
    45% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,229 2.90%
    47% 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,422 3.00%

    First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 201 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 169 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 836 $141,470,000 $169,222 $3,599 4.43%
    Not applicable 232 $77,690,000 $334,871 $0 4.68%
    Not provided 16 $3,940,000 $246,250 $3,916 4.63%
    Black 9 $935,000 $103,889 $2,879 5.06%
    Asian 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,507 3.71%
    Other Asian 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,557 3.75%
    Asian Indian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.50%
    Vietnamese 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.90%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.71%

    First Community Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.53%

    First Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,099 $225,225,000 $204,936

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,099 $225,225,000 $204,936

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 70 $9,820,000 $140,286 $2,727 4.52%
    40-60% 177 $30,565,000 $172,684 $3,012 4.46%
    60-80% 334 $80,350,000 $240,569 $3,769 4.39%
    80-100% 505 $103,535,000 $205,020 $3,878 4.52%
    Over 100% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $3,141 4.93%
    Under 20% 7 $525,000 $75,000 $1,547 6.25%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%