Security First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lincoln, NE

LEI: 549300BZTITCLMZ3TL46

Tax ID: 47-0299375

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    • Review & Overview

    Security First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Security First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lincoln, Rapid City, Louisville, Shreveport, and Omaha among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Security First Bank 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. Security First Bank 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 5.56% 12/16/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.25% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.36% 12/16/24
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    444

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $144,380,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 173 $51,995,000 $300,549 $2,116 5.00%
    RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $23,610,000 $513,261 $4,080 4.61%
    Outside of Metro Areas 115 $15,065,000 $131,000 $1,808 4.99%
    LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $14,375,000 $14,375,000 $0 3.53%
    SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $13,605,000 $13,605,000 $0 5.00%
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $6,400,000 $246,154 $2,419 5.42%
    Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,230,000 $705,000 $0 4.92%
    Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $4,005,000 $148,333 $2,028 4.92%
    Lexington, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,195,000 $127,800 $1,718 5.06%
    ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,625,000 $1,625,000 $0 4.50%
    OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $975,000 $975,000 $4,752 4.13%
    Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $1,858 6.00%
    Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $2,396 5.75%
    Hastings, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $1,887 5.29%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,188 5.00%
    WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,892 4.50%
    Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $1,984 4.00%
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,391 3.75%
    Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,183 7.13%
    Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $1,821 4.19%
    MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,200 5.25%
    Huron, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,909 6.25%
    DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%
    GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,333 2.38%
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 4.30%
    Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.00%
    BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.00%
    Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,547 5.75%
    Security First Bank's top markets include Lincoln, Rapid City, Louisville, Shreveport, and Omaha among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Security First Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Similarity Rank: 33
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    Similarity Rank: 176
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    Equitable Bank
    Similarity Rank: 714
    Five Points Bank
    Similarity Rank: 720
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    Similarity Rank: 792

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 439 $142,565,000 $324,749 $2,080 4.99%
    VA 5 $1,815,000 $363,000 $4,760 3.63%

    For 2022, Security First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 439 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 319 $120,975,000 $379,232 $2,268 5.07%
    Refi 78 $15,490,000 $198,590 $1,713 4.71%
    Cash Out Refi 19 $3,775,000 $198,684 $2,347 3.83%
    Home Improvement 16 $3,190,000 $199,375 $1,205 5.31%
    Other 12 $950,000 $79,167 $1,244 5.41%

    For 2022, Security First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 319 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 78 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 230 $51,740,000 $224,957 $2,306 4.95%
    Other 74 $39,400,000 $532,432 $583 4.88%
    15 Year 41 $4,475,000 $109,146 $1,686 4.63%
    5 Year 39 $23,635,000 $606,026 $0 5.30%
    1 Year 23 $6,665,000 $289,783 $1,650 5.68%
    10 Year 21 $16,655,000 $793,095 $1,019 4.54%
    20 Year 15 $1,525,000 $101,667 $1,356 5.35%
    3 Year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2022, Security First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 230 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 287 $56,995,000 $198,589
    $1k-2k 10 $3,540,000 $354,000
    $2k-3k 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $4k-5k 1 $645,000 $645,000
    $5k+ 1 $645,000 $645,000

    Security First Bank's average total fees were $2,306, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 287 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 145 $31,445,000 $216,862
    3-4% 109 $49,035,000 $449,862
    4-5% 108 $49,810,000 $461,204
    6-7% 57 $8,775,000 $153,947
    7-8% 12 $2,010,000 $167,500
    2.5-3% 9 $2,165,000 $240,556
    <2.5% 3 $835,000 $278,333
    Over 8% 1 $305,000 $305,000

    During 2022, Security First Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 145 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 145 $21,765,000 $150,103 $2,000 4.94%
    $200k-400k 136 $36,170,000 $265,956 $2,334 5.01%
    $100,000 or less 114 $6,930,000 $60,789 $1,442 5.18%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,140,000 $457,000 $2,887 4.72%
    $1MM+ 18 $62,600,000 $3,477,778 $2,707 4.37%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,775,000 $706,818 $4,899 4.31%

    2022 saw Security First Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 145 originations, totaling $21,765,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 81 $17,275,000 $213,272 $2,122 4.97%
    $50k-75k 74 $11,760,000 $158,919 $2,100 5.04%
    $50k or less 73 $8,455,000 $115,822 $1,781 5.13%
    $75k-100k 52 $8,870,000 $170,577 $2,006 5.01%
    $150k-250k 36 $10,040,000 $278,889 $2,151 5.06%
    $250k+ 26 $11,800,000 $453,846 $3,865 4.41%

    Security First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 81 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 74 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 69 $13,695,000 $198,478 $2,037 4.95%
    20-30% 67 $11,675,000 $174,254 $1,940 4.90%
    <20% 29 $5,915,000 $203,966 $2,197 4.99%
    38% 18 $3,380,000 $187,778 $2,054 5.27%
    41% 15 $2,555,000 $170,333 $1,885 5.32%
    40% 14 $2,300,000 $164,286 $1,888 5.26%
    43% 12 $3,840,000 $320,000 $3,800 4.31%
    39% 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $1,459 5.13%
    45% 11 $2,555,000 $232,273 $2,434 5.19%
    36% 10 $1,490,000 $149,000 $2,265 4.94%
    47% 10 $2,600,000 $260,000 $2,430 4.98%
    44% 10 $2,270,000 $227,000 $2,149 4.48%
    50-60% 10 $2,460,000 $246,000 $2,001 5.06%
    37% 10 $1,920,000 $192,000 $1,966 4.83%
    >60% 9 $2,275,000 $252,778 $1,472 5.71%
    42% 9 $1,545,000 $171,667 $1,798 4.63%
    49% 9 $2,535,000 $281,667 $2,566 5.18%
    48% 6 $1,560,000 $260,000 $3,368 4.56%
    46% 5 $905,000 $181,000 $2,275 5.50%

    Security First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 69 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 67 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 86 $72,980,000 $848,605 $0 4.82%
    White 322 $64,060,000 $198,944 $2,103 5.00%
    Not provided 16 $4,510,000 $281,875 $2,802 4.48%
    American Indian 11 $1,365,000 $124,091 $1,710 5.35%
    Asian 4 $820,000 $205,000 $1,813 5.72%
    Black 5 $645,000 $129,000 $2,501 5.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.17%

    Security First Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.86%

    Security First Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 444 $144,380,000 $325,180

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    444 $144,380,000 $325,180

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $8,620,000 $215,500 $2,305 5.01%
    40-60% 65 $10,995,000 $169,154 $1,653 4.97%
    60-80% 176 $57,910,000 $329,034 $2,033 4.98%
    80-100% 137 $59,115,000 $431,496 $2,385 4.92%
    Over 100% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.50%
    Under 20% 25 $7,595,000 $303,800 $1,271 5.25%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Security National Financial Corp Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 100.0%