First Home Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saint Petersburg, FL

LEI: 549300DMI3W6YLDVSK93

Tax ID: 59-3526917

2.4 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 27 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Home Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. First Home Bank has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tampa, North Port, Lakeland, Orlando, and Punta Gorda among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Home Bank 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. First Home 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.39% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.87% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.87% 4/5/25
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

713

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$131,895,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

First Home Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.6%.

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

This yields a difference of 2.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Home Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,773.

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
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 374 $65,840,000 $176,043 $764 8.27%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 293 $57,255,000 $195,410 $744 8.49%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,735,000 $210,385 $0 8.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,450,000 $145,000 $0 8.50%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,195,000 $132,778 $0 8.22%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $965,000 $965,000 $11,296 5.75%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 8.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 8.50%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 8.00%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,614 7.19%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.50%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.25%
Arcadia, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.50%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.00%
First Home Bank's top markets include Tampa, North Port, Lakeland, Orlando, and Punta Gorda among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 533 $94,505,000 $177,308 n/a 8.72%
    Conventional 180 $37,390,000 $207,722 $807 7.28%

    For 2024, First Home Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 533 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 180 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 300 $53,220,000 $177,400 $97 8.48%
    Other 294 $44,400,000 $151,020 $8 8.46%
    Refi 65 $15,155,000 $233,154 $17 8.25%
    Home Purchase 52 $18,830,000 $362,115 $4,313 7.25%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 7.13%

    For 2024, First Home Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 300 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 294 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 561 $105,575,000 $188,191 $4,773 8.60%
    20 Year 117 $16,795,000 $143,547 $49 7.56%
    10 Year 13 $1,665,000 $128,077 $26 7.13%
    15 Year 8 $890,000 $111,250 $0 7.28%
    5 Year 8 $420,000 $52,500 $0 6.66%
    Other 6 $6,550,000 $1,091,667 $0 7.88%

    For 2024, First Home Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 561 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 117 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 154 $20,620,000 $133,896
    $1k-2k 12 $7,620,000 $635,000
    $4k-5k 3 $975,000 $325,000
    $2k-3k 2 $350,000 $175,000
    $5k+ 2 $930,000 $465,000

    First Home Bank's average total fees were $4,773, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 154 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 469 $84,665,000 $180,522
    7-8% 199 $32,605,000 $163,844
    6-7% 27 $4,885,000 $180,926
    5-6% 16 $8,570,000 $535,625
    4-5% 2 $1,170,000 $585,000

    During 2024, First Home Bank's average interest rate for loans was 8.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 469 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 274 $38,480,000 $140,438 $192 8.52%
    $100,000 or less 206 $12,610,000 $61,214 $7 8.33%
    $200k-400k 178 $46,170,000 $259,382 $1,035 8.27%
    $400k-600k 36 $16,790,000 $466,389 $3,976 8.25%
    $600k-1MM 13 $10,225,000 $786,538 $7,706 7.02%
    $1MM+ 6 $7,620,000 $1,270,000 $0 8.13%

    2024 saw First Home Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 274 originations, totaling $38,480,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 187 $28,075,000 $150,134 $512 8.50%
    $150k-250k 162 $34,530,000 $213,148 $1,271 8.37%
    $250k+ 113 $37,025,000 $327,655 $2,759 8.32%
    $75k-100k 106 $12,040,000 $113,585 $129 8.22%
    $50k-75k 82 $7,860,000 $95,854 $182 8.39%
    $50k or less 35 $2,525,000 $72,143 $0 8.21%

    First Home Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 187 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 162 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 134 $20,690,000 $154,403 $0 8.35%
    30-36% 103 $18,125,000 $175,971 $632 8.38%
    20-30% 73 $13,885,000 $190,205 $857 8.37%
    44% 45 $7,675,000 $170,556 $518 8.83%
    45% 39 $7,615,000 $195,256 $2,842 8.33%
    48% 37 $6,975,000 $188,514 $0 8.28%
    43% 36 $7,050,000 $195,833 $725 8.08%
    47% 32 $5,200,000 $162,500 $0 8.38%
    39% 25 $4,025,000 $161,000 $1,220 8.31%
    42% 25 $6,235,000 $249,400 $2,587 8.15%
    41% 23 $3,785,000 $164,565 $1,686 8.09%
    46% 23 $4,725,000 $205,435 $1,614 8.30%
    37% 22 $4,650,000 $211,364 $0 8.40%
    <20% 21 $4,305,000 $205,000 $2,913 8.64%
    40% 20 $2,580,000 $129,000 $0 8.27%
    38% 19 $2,785,000 $146,579 $0 8.57%
    36% 18 $2,590,000 $143,889 $1,742 8.24%
    50-60% 11 $2,105,000 $191,364 $1,142 8.43%

    First Home Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 134 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 103 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 583 $101,575,000 $174,228 $520 8.39%
    Not provided 74 $13,310,000 $179,865 $1,220 8.36%
    Not applicable 7 $6,895,000 $985,000 $0 7.73%
    Asian 23 $6,775,000 $294,565 $4,253 7.75%
    Black 21 $2,295,000 $109,286 $0 8.30%
    American Indian 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 8.08%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.50%
    Japanese 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.94%

    First Home Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.96%

    First Home Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 713 $131,895,000 $184,986

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    713 $131,895,000 $184,986

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 333 $62,515,000 $187,733 $14 8.49%
    40-60% 90 $22,620,000 $251,333 $2 8.29%
    60-80% 43 $17,745,000 $412,674 $5,801 7.30%
    80-100% 6 $2,700,000 $450,000 $8,198 7.67%
    Over 100% 1 $2,005,000 $2,005,000 $0 7.25%
    Under 20% 238 $22,140,000 $93,025 $8 8.40%