Community First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

New Iberia, LA

LEI: 549300BWRXVFSDCUUY93

Tax ID: 72-1444588

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Review & Overview

Community First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Community First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Morgan City, and Opelousas among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Community First Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

325

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$67,015,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 291 $53,535,000 $183,969 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,605,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,065,000 $2,065,000 $0 0.00%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,995,000 $181,364 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $0 0.00%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Community First Bank's top markets include Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Morgan City, and Opelousas among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 325 $67,015,000 $206,200 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Community First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 325 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 178 $26,380,000 $148,202 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 135 $39,485,000 $292,481 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 8 $820,000 $102,500 $0 0.00%
    Other 4 $330,000 $82,500 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Community First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 178 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 135 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 325 $67,015,000 $206,200 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Community First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 325 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 153 $7,975,000 $52,124 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 90 $13,170,000 $146,333 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 51 $14,065,000 $275,784 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,275,000 $482,692 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,750,000 $775,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 8 $17,780,000 $2,222,500 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw Community First Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 153 originations, totaling $7,975,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 51 $4,585,000 $89,902 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 44 $4,940,000 $112,273 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 40 $6,000,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 31 $8,795,000 $283,710 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 31 $3,105,000 $100,161 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 19 $5,855,000 $308,158 $0 0.00%

    Community First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 51 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 44 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 325 $67,015,000 $206,200 $0 0.00%

    Community First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 325 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 108 $33,660,000 $311,667 $0 0.00%
    White 190 $28,570,000 $150,368 $0 0.00%
    Black 14 $1,900,000 $135,714 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 6 $1,650,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.35%

    Community First Bank 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
    90.15%

    Community First Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 325 $67,015,000 $206,200

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    325 $67,015,000 $206,200

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 66.7%
    Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%