Service 1st Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Danville, PA

LEI: 549300DQW5P73YGBL063

Tax ID: 23-1975677

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews

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Review & Overview

Service 1st is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Service 1st has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Lewisburg, Scranton, and Selinsgrove among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Service 1st 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. Service 1st 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.88% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.22% 4/5/25
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Originations

669

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$69,035,000

Relative Rate

Service 1st's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.89%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.34%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Service 1st's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,417.

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
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 176 $20,950,000 $119,034 $1,139 8.14%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 189 $18,195,000 $96,270 $677 8.15%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $10,650,000 $108,673 $2,111 8.15%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $5,175,000 $90,789 $968 7.65%
Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $4,615,000 $87,075 $944 8.19%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $4,280,000 $66,875 $1,352 8.16%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $5,282 8.00%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $990,000 $165,000 $0 7.96%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $0 8.00%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $5,732 7.00%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $30 8.50%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $380,000 $95,000 $0 8.37%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 8.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,769 7.74%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.19%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.00%
Service 1st's top markets include Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Lewisburg, Scranton, and Selinsgrove among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 483 $42,775,000 $88,561 n/a 8.46%
    Conventional 186 $26,260,000 $141,183 $1,131 7.18%

    For 2024, Service 1st's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 483 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 186 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 393 $31,955,000 $81,310 $122 8.33%
    Home Improvement 115 $7,035,000 $61,174 $29 8.00%
    Refi 93 $14,105,000 $151,667 $629 7.66%
    Home Purchase 60 $14,630,000 $243,833 $4,562 7.65%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,310,000 $163,750 $4,097 6.94%

    For 2024, Service 1st's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 393 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 115 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 464 $34,810,000 $75,022 $0 8.46%
    Other 71 $17,955,000 $252,887 $235 7.65%
    15 Year 67 $6,785,000 $101,269 $296 7.61%
    30 Year 31 $8,315,000 $268,226 $4,417 6.89%
    10 Year 18 $770,000 $42,778 $76 7.02%
    5 Year 12 $240,000 $20,000 $14 6.27%
    3 Year 6 $160,000 $26,667 $6 4.79%

    For 2024, Service 1st's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 464 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 71 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 133 $14,355,000 $107,932
    $1k-2k 6 $940,000 $156,667
    $2k-3k 1 $195,000 $195,000
    $3k-4k 1 $125,000 $125,000
    $4k-5k 1 $165,000 $165,000

    Service 1st's average total fees were $4,417, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 133 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 400 $35,020,000 $87,550
    7-8% 193 $21,725,000 $112,565
    6-7% 60 $10,880,000 $181,333
    5-6% 11 $1,275,000 $115,909
    4-5% 5 $135,000 $27,000

    During 2024, Service 1st's average interest rate for loans was 6.89%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 400 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 469 $21,885,000 $46,663 $128 8.15%
    $100k-200k 125 $16,525,000 $132,200 $2,379 8.10%
    $200k-400k 55 $15,315,000 $278,455 $3,309 7.92%
    $400k-600k 11 $4,955,000 $450,455 $5,507 7.73%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,815,000 $763,000 $6,272 7.60%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,540,000 $1,635,000 $7,501 7.19%

    2024 saw Service 1st place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 469 originations, totaling $21,885,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 173 $17,115,000 $98,931 $920 8.20%
    $50k-75k 130 $8,820,000 $67,846 $919 8.04%
    $75k-100k 129 $10,595,000 $82,132 $921 8.09%
    $50k or less 106 $5,670,000 $53,491 $627 8.15%
    $150k-250k 83 $9,385,000 $113,072 $1,605 8.06%
    $250k+ 33 $10,995,000 $333,182 $5,318 7.98%

    Service 1st lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 173 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 130 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 163 $12,745,000 $78,190 $305 8.15%
    30-36% 136 $11,600,000 $85,294 $910 8.08%
    <20% 121 $9,355,000 $77,314 $1,633 8.20%
    42% 28 $3,000,000 $107,143 $1,164 8.09%
    36% 27 $4,425,000 $163,889 $996 8.02%
    37% 26 $2,280,000 $87,692 $1,848 8.24%
    39% 22 $2,320,000 $105,455 $2,582 8.15%
    40% 22 $1,360,000 $61,818 $1,084 7.93%
    38% 21 $2,445,000 $116,429 $751 8.08%
    50-60% 20 $3,340,000 $167,000 $3,660 8.02%
    >60% 19 $2,985,000 $157,105 $3,183 7.68%
    41% 15 $1,775,000 $118,333 $981 8.30%
    46% 8 $1,960,000 $245,000 $3,801 7.59%
    44% 8 $720,000 $90,000 $15 8.27%
    43% 7 $695,000 $99,286 $15 8.22%
    48% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $0 8.20%
    47% 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $4,566 7.94%
    45% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 8.13%

    Service 1st lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 163 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 136 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 627 $64,785,000 $103,325 $1,049 8.10%
    Not provided 23 $2,195,000 $95,435 $2,475 8.13%
    Black 13 $1,685,000 $129,615 $4,262 8.23%
    Asian 3 $195,000 $65,000 $575 8.08%
    Not applicable 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.50%
    Korean 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.50%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.50%

    Service 1st has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    98.65%

    Service 1st has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 669 $69,035,000 $103,191

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    669 $69,035,000 $103,191

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 203 $14,435,000 $71,108 $268 8.27%
    40-60% 89 $11,635,000 $130,730 $743 8.10%
    60-80% 85 $17,665,000 $207,824 $2,817 8.07%
    80-100% 51 $15,715,000 $308,137 $4,193 7.68%
    Over 100% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,818 8.38%
    Under 20% 240 $9,340,000 $38,917 $85 8.07%