First Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Michigan City, IN

LEI: 549300CKKPTDS03YHG30

Tax ID: 35-1089892

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Review & Overview

First Trust is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Trust has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Michigan City, Chicago, and South Bend among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Trust 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.

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Originations

42

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,660,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,315,000 $92,600 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,090,000 $77,857 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
First Trust's top markets include Michigan City, Chicago, and South Bend among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 42 $3,660,000 $87,143 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 42 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 14 $1,480,000 $105,714 $0 0.00%
    Other 12 $670,000 $55,833 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 9 $945,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    Refi 4 $370,000 $92,500 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 14 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 42 $3,660,000 $87,143 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 42 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 29 $1,885,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,570,000 $130,833 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw First Trust place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 29 originations, totaling $1,885,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 20 $1,880,000 $94,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 10 $620,000 $62,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 8 $730,000 $91,250 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    First Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 42 $3,660,000 $87,143 $0 0.00%

    First Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 42 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 40 $3,500,000 $87,500 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.78%

    First Trust has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    30.95%

    First Trust 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
    Exempt 42 $3,660,000 $87,143

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $105,000 $105,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 41 $3,555,000 $86,707

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRSTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%