1st Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

MILLERSVILLE, MD

LEI: 549300AT7S7TRS2KSX88

Tax ID: 04-3694338

1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

1st Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. 1st Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Washington, Baltimore, Tampa, and Cape Coral among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Financial 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. 1st Financial is typically a high 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.47% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.87% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.67% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.55% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.95% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.13% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.42% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.01% 4/5/25
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Originations

359

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$148,405,000

Relative Rate

1st Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.62%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.07%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

1st Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $15,985.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 221 $100,345,000 $454,050 $17,149 6.64%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $10,915,000 $474,565 $19,872 6.13%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $8,375,000 $310,185 $14,028 6.60%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $6,540,000 $408,750 $12,554 7.12%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,480,000 $304,444 $12,883 6.28%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,130,000 $413,000 $14,156 7.20%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,740,000 $290,000 $11,547 5.98%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $17,725 6.75%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $12,232 6.85%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $15,544 6.79%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $14,543 7.20%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $25,976 6.06%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $9,026 7.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $730,000 $365,000 $11,642 6.63%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $650,000 $162,500 $7,682 5.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $14,594 7.49%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,565 7.49%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $9,282 6.62%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $8,279 7.38%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $11,093 7.49%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $14,539 7.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $10,171 6.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $10,504 6.00%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $14,033 6.50%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,119 7.75%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,134 7.50%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $8,128 6.88%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,313 6.99%
1st Financial's top markets include Miami, Washington, Baltimore, Tampa, and Cape Coral among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 220 $87,900,000 $399,545 $12,484 6.64%
    FHA 126 $55,280,000 $438,730 $21,034 6.59%
    VA 12 $4,700,000 $391,667 $14,131 6.67%
    USDA 1 $525,000 $525,000 $22,331 6.00%

    For 2024, 1st Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 220 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 126 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 315 $130,895,000 $415,540 $15,794 6.56%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $8,320,000 $346,667 $11,443 7.46%
    Refi 20 $9,190,000 $459,500 $22,048 6.52%

    For 2024, 1st Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 315 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 357 $148,035,000 $414,664 $15,985 6.62%
    15 Year 2 $370,000 $185,000 $9,371 6.68%

    For 2024, 1st Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 357 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 226 $107,110,000 $473,938
    $1k-2k 39 $15,325,000 $392,949
    $<1k 20 $440,000 $22,000
    $4k-5k 17 $6,215,000 $365,588
    $3k-4k 14 $4,810,000 $343,571
    $2k-3k 11 $2,875,000 $261,364

    1st Financial's average total fees were $15,985, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 226 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 151 $63,585,000 $421,093
    7-8% 142 $62,340,000 $439,014
    5-6% 24 $10,710,000 $446,250
    <2.5% 21 $1,255,000 $59,762
    Over 8% 20 $9,960,000 $498,000
    4-5% 1 $555,000 $555,000

    During 2024, 1st Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 151 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 140 $70,550,000 $503,929 $19,251 7.08%
    $200k-400k 122 $38,220,000 $313,279 $13,391 6.97%
    $600k-1MM 47 $32,055,000 $682,021 $23,376 6.87%
    $100k-200k 27 $4,505,000 $166,852 $8,209 6.97%
    $100,000 or less 21 $495,000 $23,571 $205 0.33%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,580,000 $1,290,000 $38,763 8.25%

    2024 saw 1st Financial place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 140 originations, totaling $70,550,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 132 $54,190,000 $410,530 $16,411 6.28%
    $150k-250k 95 $48,835,000 $514,053 $18,873 6.97%
    $75k-100k 56 $17,140,000 $306,071 $13,949 6.62%
    $50k-75k 31 $6,835,000 $220,484 $10,628 6.43%
    $250k+ 30 $18,000,000 $600,000 $18,488 7.39%
    $50k or less 15 $3,405,000 $227,000 $5,933 6.24%

    1st Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 132 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 95 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 66 $27,530,000 $417,121 $20,677 5.82%
    49% 53 $23,645,000 $446,132 $15,109 6.60%
    30-36% 23 $8,095,000 $351,957 $13,365 6.88%
    44% 22 $8,690,000 $395,000 $15,053 7.28%
    47% 22 $9,410,000 $427,727 $14,413 6.74%
    45% 20 $7,850,000 $392,500 $13,999 6.50%
    20-30% 19 $8,665,000 $456,053 $17,911 7.45%
    46% 19 $8,495,000 $447,105 $16,727 6.69%
    48% 18 $7,200,000 $400,000 $17,311 6.61%
    42% 16 $6,050,000 $378,125 $13,858 6.69%
    40% 14 $7,110,000 $507,857 $17,287 7.00%
    43% 13 $5,655,000 $435,000 $14,256 7.15%
    38% 11 $4,705,000 $427,727 $12,591 7.10%
    41% 10 $4,570,000 $457,000 $16,696 7.22%
    36% 8 $2,720,000 $340,000 $10,607 6.31%
    37% 7 $2,515,000 $359,286 $12,809 7.04%
    39% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $8,530 5.52%
    <20% 5 $1,715,000 $343,000 $0 5.02%
    >60% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $13,311 5.99%

    1st Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 66 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 53 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 289 $120,625,000 $417,388 $16,050 6.68%
    Black 51 $19,055,000 $373,627 $14,227 6.41%
    Not provided 16 $6,670,000 $416,875 $17,641 6.49%
    Asian 1 $815,000 $815,000 $29,646 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $655,000 $655,000 $24,451 7.13%
    Other Asian 1 $585,000 $585,000 $23,757 6.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.20%

    1st Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    42.06%

    1st Financial 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 359 $148,405,000 $413,384

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    359 $148,405,000 $413,384

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,995,000 $221,667 $10,523 6.80%
    40-60% 16 $5,980,000 $373,750 $17,584 6.86%
    60-80% 60 $23,890,000 $398,167 $13,990 7.38%
    80-100% 251 $115,285,000 $459,303 $17,621 6.94%
    Over 100% 2 $760,000 $380,000 $20,536 6.81%
    Under 20% 21 $495,000 $23,571 $205 0.33%