First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Waverly, IA

LEI: 549300CWJ74FF73VDL12

Tax ID: 42-0253313

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Review & Overview

First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Waterloo, North Port, Mason City, Davenport, and Rochester among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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

147

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,105,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $15,650,000 $173,889 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 41 $7,505,000 $183,049 $0 0.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,030,000 $505,000 $0 0.00%
Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
First Bank's top markets include Waterloo, North Port, Mason City, Davenport, and Rochester among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 147 $28,105,000 $191,190 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 147 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 82 $18,410,000 $224,512 $0 0.00%
    Refi 32 $7,780,000 $243,125 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 17 $1,285,000 $75,588 $0 0.00%
    Other 16 $630,000 $39,375 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 82 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 32 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 147 $28,105,000 $191,190 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 147 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 60 $2,650,000 $44,167 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 38 $5,370,000 $141,316 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 28 $7,890,000 $281,786 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,125,000 $471,154 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,965,000 $709,286 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw First Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 60 originations, totaling $2,650,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 19 $4,305,000 $226,579 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 18 $1,440,000 $80,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 17 $1,435,000 $84,412 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 14 $3,230,000 $230,714 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 10 $1,280,000 $128,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 5 $1,745,000 $349,000 $0 0.00%

    First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 147 $28,105,000 $191,190 $0 0.00%

    First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 147 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 94 $16,130,000 $171,596 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 49 $11,255,000 $229,694 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $520,000 $260,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.15%

    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
    93.20%

    First Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 147 $28,105,000 $191,190

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    147 $28,105,000 $191,190