Alabama Teachers Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gadsden, AL

LEI: 5493008YZRSEXRIR3I97

Tax ID: 63-6046132

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Review & Overview

Alabama Teachers is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Alabama Teachers has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Gadsden, Birmingham, Anniston, Albertville, and Fort Payne among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Alabama Teachers 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. Alabama Teachers 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) 6.27% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 12/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.92% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 12/4/24
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Originations

298

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$39,830,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 157 $20,295,000 $129,268 $1,514 3.72%
Outside of Metro Areas 35 $4,335,000 $123,857 $1,633 3.54%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,375,000 $259,615 $1,156 3.52%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $3,335,000 $107,581 $1,886 3.90%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,840,000 $109,231 $1,355 3.71%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,670,000 $119,286 $1,550 3.30%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $1,609 3.53%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $1,393 3.86%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $1,627 3.67%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $1,941 3.75%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,215 3.75%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,672 3.75%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.75%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,300 3.50%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.75%
Alabama Teachers's top markets include Gadsden, Birmingham, Anniston, Albertville, and Fort Payne among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 252 $37,480,000 $148,730 $1,551 3.73%
    HELOC 46 $2,350,000 $51,087 n/a 3.46%

    For 2020, Alabama Teachers's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 252 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 46 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 131 $18,225,000 $139,122 $1,544 3.62%
    Home Purchase 99 $15,305,000 $154,596 $1,588 3.78%
    Home Improvement 41 $1,945,000 $47,439 $0 3.48%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $3,880,000 $215,556 $1,572 3.69%
    Other 9 $475,000 $52,778 $781 4.69%

    For 2020, Alabama Teachers's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 131 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 99 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 118 $8,760,000 $74,237 $1,606 3.75%
    30 Year 104 $22,790,000 $219,135 $1,580 3.63%
    10 Year 37 $2,925,000 $79,054 $1,364 3.74%
    20 Year 26 $4,580,000 $176,154 $1,515 3.42%
    Other 10 $570,000 $57,000 $1,379 3.43%
    5 Year 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 7.63%
    3 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,263 2.50%

    For 2020, Alabama Teachers's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 104 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 172 $30,110,000 $175,058
    4-5% 70 $5,020,000 $71,714
    2.5-3% 48 $4,170,000 $86,875
    <2.5% 3 $355,000 $118,333
    6-7% 2 $120,000 $60,000
    Over 8% 2 $30,000 $15,000
    5-6% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2020, Alabama Teachers's average interest rate for loans was 3.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 172 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 152 $8,070,000 $53,092 $1,504 3.85%
    $100k-200k 77 $11,245,000 $146,039 $1,546 3.54%
    $200k-400k 60 $16,240,000 $270,667 $1,579 3.52%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,275,000 $475,000 $1,783 3.36%

    2020 saw Alabama Teachers place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 152 originations, totaling $8,070,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 78 $13,180,000 $168,974 $1,460 3.56%
    $50k-75k 51 $5,425,000 $106,373 $1,762 3.52%
    $50k or less 49 $3,695,000 $75,408 $1,446 3.66%
    $75k-100k 49 $6,515,000 $132,959 $1,562 3.76%
    $150k-250k 21 $4,405,000 $209,762 $1,537 3.50%
    $250k+ 16 $4,090,000 $255,625 $1,565 3.47%

    Alabama Teachers lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 78 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 51 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 75 $9,585,000 $127,800 $1,664 3.59%
    30-36% 54 $7,290,000 $135,000 $1,468 3.52%
    <20% 31 $4,945,000 $159,516 $1,322 3.59%
    36% 18 $3,490,000 $193,889 $1,601 3.49%
    38% 11 $1,945,000 $176,818 $1,657 3.82%
    39% 11 $1,205,000 $109,545 $1,620 4.11%
    41% 11 $1,175,000 $106,818 $1,545 3.81%
    40% 9 $1,475,000 $163,889 $1,461 3.53%
    43% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $1,610 3.59%
    45% 7 $605,000 $86,429 $1,573 4.14%
    48% 5 $595,000 $119,000 $1,908 3.45%
    44% 5 $665,000 $133,000 $1,921 3.60%
    46% 4 $260,000 $65,000 $1,930 3.50%
    47% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $1,457 3.44%
    >60% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $1,643 3.67%
    42% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $1,088 3.33%
    49% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $1,130 2.43%
    50-60% 3 $535,000 $178,333 $1,652 3.75%
    37% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,609 3.50%

    Alabama Teachers lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 75 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 54 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 246 $34,880,000 $141,789 $1,517 3.59%
    Black 17 $2,515,000 $147,941 $2,015 3.66%
    Not applicable 30 $2,030,000 $67,667 $0 4.44%
    American Indian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,643 3.75%
    Asian 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,365 4.08%
    Not provided 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.37%

    Alabama Teachers has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.90%

    Alabama Teachers has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 298 $39,830,000 $133,658

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 5 $635,000 $127,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 293 $39,195,000 $133,771

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 41 $2,515,000 $61,341 $1,332 3.37%
    40-60% 32 $3,410,000 $106,563 $1,418 3.54%
    60-80% 84 $12,470,000 $148,452 $1,774 3.74%
    80-100% 112 $20,200,000 $180,357 $1,539 3.75%
    Under 20% 28 $1,000,000 $35,714 $1,074 3.92%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 9.1%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 27.3%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 27.3%
    Alabama Housing Finance Authority FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 18.2%