People First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Allentown, PA

LEI: 5493007ZNQ6MSZ2J3966

Tax ID: 23-1381044

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Review & Overview

People First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. People First has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Allentown, Reading, Philadelphia, Pottsville, and New York among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

People First has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

300

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,430,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 281 $17,705,000 $63,007 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,050,000 $131,250 $0 0.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 0.00%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $70,000 $17,500 $0 0.00%
People First's top markets include Allentown, Reading, Philadelphia, Pottsville, and New York among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 300 $19,430,000 $64,767 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, People First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 300 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 95 $3,235,000 $34,053 $0 0.00%
    Refi 82 $5,320,000 $64,878 $0 0.00%
    Other 71 $2,635,000 $37,113 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 47 $7,605,000 $161,809 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $635,000 $127,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, People First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 82 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 300 $19,430,000 $64,767 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, People First's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 300 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 239 $8,595,000 $35,962 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 47 $6,685,000 $142,234 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 12 $3,140,000 $261,667 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw People First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 239 originations, totaling $8,595,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 76 $3,550,000 $46,711 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 75 $4,715,000 $62,867 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 62 $2,860,000 $46,129 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 41 $2,655,000 $64,756 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 22 $1,610,000 $73,182 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%

    People First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 75 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 300 $19,430,000 $64,767 $0 0.00%

    People First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 300 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 231 $13,135,000 $56,861 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 21 $3,705,000 $176,429 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 38 $1,400,000 $36,842 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $540,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    61.49%

    People First has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.67%

    People First has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 300 $19,430,000 $64,767

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $1,535,000 $307,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 295 $17,895,000 $60,661