1st Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

1st Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. 1st Financial 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: Miami, Baltimore, Tampa, Washington, and Key West among others. We have data for 43 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Financial has an above 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 an average 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 7.04% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.62% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.66% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.43% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.62% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.85% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.55% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.55% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,453

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$420,315,000

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) 715 $207,755,000 $290,566 $7,638 3.35%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 407 $123,665,000 $303,845 $5,418 3.10%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $25,585,000 $263,763 $6,005 3.39%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $24,195,000 $314,221 $6,600 3.18%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,685,000 $425,909 $7,898 3.49%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,815,000 $255,909 $4,243 3.47%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,450,000 $245,000 $7,284 3.51%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,435,000 $221,364 $6,819 3.78%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,435,000 $221,364 $6,735 3.57%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,165,000 $196,818 $5,332 3.40%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,965,000 $280,714 $6,680 2.96%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,465,000 $293,000 $7,196 3.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $5,334 3.03%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,350,000 $168,750 $5,145 3.77%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,305,000 $186,429 $6,245 3.80%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $14,096 2.58%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $7,808 3.35%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,180,000 $295,000 $4,564 3.78%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $950,000 $158,333 $4,089 3.04%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $940,000 $235,000 $4,073 3.28%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $9,376 3.44%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $10,472 3.58%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $6,325 3.29%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $6,920 3.91%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $7,183 3.75%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $6,820 3.08%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,601 2.81%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,204 2.75%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,980 4.19%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $5,384 2.75%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,046 3.25%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,043 2.81%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,212 2.63%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,215 2.88%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $11,571 2.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,434 3.63%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,780 3.25%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,464 3.75%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,753 2.25%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,994 3.38%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,819 3.88%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,729 2.88%
ALTOONA, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,724 3.63%
1st Financial's top markets include Miami, Baltimore, Tampa, Washington, and Key West among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (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 1,085 $311,225,000 $286,843 $5,605 3.28%
    FHA 291 $81,305,000 $279,399 $10,677 3.38%
    VA 70 $26,060,000 $372,286 $7,330 2.91%
    USDA 7 $1,725,000 $246,429 $6,340 3.23%

    For 2020, 1st Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,085 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 291 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 783 $227,405,000 $290,428 $7,656 3.41%
    Refi 559 $162,605,000 $290,886 $5,527 3.10%
    Cash Out Refi 111 $30,305,000 $273,018 $5,980 3.29%

    For 2020, 1st Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 783 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 559 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,277 $371,935,000 $291,257 $6,979 3.34%
    15 Year 102 $26,620,000 $260,980 $4,638 2.69%
    20 Year 46 $13,390,000 $291,087 $4,311 2.93%
    Other 26 $8,030,000 $308,846 $6,002 3.13%
    10 Year 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,866 2.75%

    For 2020, 1st Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,277 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 102 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 897 $257,665,000 $287,252
    $2k-3k 191 $47,185,000 $247,042
    $5k+ 141 $49,705,000 $352,518
    $3k-4k 95 $27,205,000 $286,368
    $4k-5k 81 $21,335,000 $263,395
    $<1k 47 $16,925,000 $360,106

    1st Financial's average total fees were $6,979, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 897 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 643 $180,995,000 $281,485
    2.5-3% 498 $151,710,000 $304,639
    4-5% 151 $37,575,000 $248,841
    <2.5% 144 $46,620,000 $323,750
    5-6% 17 $3,415,000 $200,882

    During 2020, 1st Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 643 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 896 $261,770,000 $292,154 $7,168 3.27%
    $100k-200k 301 $47,265,000 $157,027 $5,026 3.43%
    $400k-600k 219 $102,265,000 $466,963 $7,088 3.08%
    $100,000 or less 28 $2,340,000 $83,571 $4,298 3.78%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,675,000 $741,667 $15,484 3.01%

    2020 saw 1st Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 896 originations, totaling $261,770,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 386 $93,800,000 $243,005 $7,052 3.40%
    $100k-150k 335 $108,155,000 $322,851 $6,732 3.27%
    $75k-100k 320 $93,680,000 $292,750 $7,178 3.27%
    $150k-250k 177 $65,565,000 $370,424 $6,152 3.13%
    $50k or less 176 $35,990,000 $204,489 $5,811 3.27%
    $250k+ 59 $23,125,000 $391,949 $6,114 3.11%

    1st Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 386 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 335 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 226 $63,840,000 $282,478 $5,764 3.22%
    20-30% 211 $61,705,000 $292,441 $5,432 3.12%
    50-60% 122 $36,320,000 $297,705 $10,899 3.32%
    44% 101 $28,365,000 $280,842 $6,945 3.48%
    43% 93 $27,075,000 $291,129 $6,976 3.42%
    49% 81 $23,485,000 $289,938 $7,523 3.33%
    41% 71 $19,645,000 $276,690 $6,840 3.40%
    <20% 59 $16,715,000 $283,305 $4,343 3.05%
    42% 55 $16,255,000 $295,545 $6,915 3.44%
    40% 54 $16,270,000 $301,296 $6,293 3.35%
    37% 51 $14,605,000 $286,373 $6,313 3.37%
    38% 47 $14,605,000 $310,745 $6,918 3.30%
    39% 45 $13,605,000 $302,333 $7,385 3.32%
    46% 45 $12,375,000 $275,000 $8,319 3.21%
    47% 42 $11,940,000 $284,286 $7,193 3.19%
    45% 40 $10,970,000 $274,250 $6,062 3.53%
    48% 38 $10,470,000 $275,526 $7,416 3.37%
    36% 38 $9,820,000 $258,421 $5,458 3.25%
    >60% 1 $655,000 $655,000 $3,599 3.50%

    1st Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 226 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 211 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,216 $354,100,000 $291,201 $6,660 3.27%
    Black 154 $42,740,000 $277,532 $7,253 3.42%
    Not provided 61 $17,835,000 $292,377 $6,640 3.18%
    Asian 17 $4,545,000 $267,353 $5,555 3.08%
    American Indian 3 $665,000 $221,667 $6,733 2.92%
    Other Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,660 2.63%
    Not applicable 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,971 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.81%

    1st Financial has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    54.09%

    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 1,453 $420,315,000 $289,274

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 5 $1,215,000 $243,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,448 $419,100,000 $289,434

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $5,670,000 $202,500 $5,018 3.22%
    40-60% 154 $40,590,000 $263,571 $5,128 3.02%
    60-80% 516 $143,420,000 $277,946 $5,449 3.24%
    80-100% 739 $224,575,000 $303,890 $7,827 3.37%
    Over 100% 15 $5,925,000 $395,000 $14,411 3.11%
    Under 20% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,108 2.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    1ST FINANCIAL, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%
    1ST FINANCIAL, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    1ST FINANCIAL, INC. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%