Utah First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Salt Lake City, UT

LEI: 549300DEVPMBR765WH45

Tax ID: 87-0212719

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 28 reviews

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Review & Overview

Utah First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Improvement loans. Utah First has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Heber among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Utah First has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Utah First 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.23% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.07% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 4/5/25
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Originations

776

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$136,520,000

Relative Rate

Utah First's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.7%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 2.15%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Utah First's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $0.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 342 $54,530,000 $159,444 $0 8.82%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 179 $30,265,000 $169,078 $0 8.60%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 159 $26,475,000 $166,509 $0 8.72%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $12,150,000 $289,286 $0 8.38%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,070,000 $362,143 $0 8.40%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $1,775,000 $197,222 $0 8.13%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,440,000 $120,000 $0 8.67%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $0 7.00%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $0 8.67%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $0 6.63%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $0 9.50%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 6.88%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.00%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 6.88%
Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 10.38%
Vernal, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 8.75%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 8.00%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
Evanston, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.75%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.50%
Utah First's top markets include Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Heber among others.

Their top states include:
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 711 $106,145,000 $149,290 n/a 8.83%
    Conventional 65 $30,375,000 $467,308 $0 7.15%

    For 2024, Utah First's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 711 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 65 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 359 $54,085,000 $150,655 $0 8.88%
    Home Improvement 269 $37,245,000 $138,457 $0 8.80%
    Refi 77 $19,285,000 $250,455 $0 8.27%
    Home Purchase 67 $24,815,000 $370,373 $0 7.79%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $1,090,000 $272,500 $0 7.81%

    For 2024, Utah First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 359 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 269 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 755 $128,315,000 $169,954 $0 8.70%
    Other 16 $5,860,000 $366,250 $0 8.70%
    3 Year 4 $2,190,000 $547,500 $0 7.69%
    10 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.00%

    For 2024, Utah First's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 755 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 4 $2,350,000 $587,500

    Utah First's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 582 $87,400,000 $150,172
    7-8% 159 $35,865,000 $225,566
    6-7% 35 $13,255,000 $378,714

    During 2024, Utah First's average interest rate for loans was 8.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 582 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 346 $40,620,000 $117,399 $0 8.69%
    $100,000 or less 214 $13,550,000 $63,318 $0 9.24%
    $200k-400k 145 $38,165,000 $263,207 $0 8.15%
    $400k-600k 50 $24,140,000 $482,800 $0 8.14%
    $600k-1MM 14 $10,100,000 $721,429 $0 8.29%
    $1MM+ 7 $9,945,000 $1,420,714 $0 7.95%

    2024 saw Utah First place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 346 originations, totaling $40,620,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 246 $32,240,000 $131,057 $0 8.77%
    $150k-250k 234 $41,850,000 $178,846 $0 8.64%
    $250k+ 109 $43,535,000 $399,404 $0 8.30%
    $75k-100k 105 $11,695,000 $111,381 $0 8.91%
    $50k-75k 67 $6,145,000 $91,716 $0 8.89%
    $50k or less 15 $1,055,000 $70,333 $0 8.57%

    Utah First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 246 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 234 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 198 $34,550,000 $174,495 $0 8.71%
    20-30% 184 $30,710,000 $166,902 $0 8.52%
    40% 54 $7,110,000 $131,667 $0 8.86%
    41% 54 $8,450,000 $156,481 $0 8.66%
    <20% 53 $11,195,000 $211,226 $0 8.32%
    42% 51 $9,385,000 $184,020 $0 8.77%
    38% 48 $7,330,000 $152,708 $0 8.99%
    39% 42 $7,090,000 $168,810 $0 8.75%
    36% 36 $6,200,000 $172,222 $0 8.92%
    37% 35 $6,815,000 $194,714 $0 8.96%
    43% 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $0 8.06%
    45% 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $0 8.88%
    44% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 10.63%
    46% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 9.63%
    50-60% 2 $660,000 $330,000 $0 10.63%
    47% 1 $655,000 $655,000 $0 9.50%
    48% 1 $2,005,000 $2,005,000 $0 7.25%
    49% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%

    Utah First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 198 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 184 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 736 $131,040,000 $178,043 $0 8.70%
    Asian 14 $1,920,000 $137,143 $0 8.46%
    Not provided 9 $1,335,000 $148,333 $0 8.28%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 8 $1,130,000 $141,250 $0 8.63%
    Asian Indian 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 8.50%
    Black 5 $395,000 $79,000 $0 9.35%
    American Indian 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    66.46%

    Utah First has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.21%

    Utah First has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 776 $136,520,000 $175,928

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    776 $136,520,000 $175,928

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 259 $49,985,000 $192,992 $0 8.75%
    40-60% 53 $19,035,000 $359,151 $0 8.04%
    60-80% 47 $24,895,000 $529,681 $0 7.44%
    80-100% 6 $3,020,000 $503,333 $0 7.13%
    Over 100% 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $0 8.25%
    Under 20% 410 $38,430,000 $93,732 $0 8.91%