Service 1st Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Danville, PA

LEI: 549300DQW5P73YGBL063

Tax ID: 23-1975677

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Service 1st is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Service 1st has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Scranton, Lewisburg, and Bridgeport among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Service 1st has an 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.92% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 4/28/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 4/28/24
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    Originations

    228

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $26,590,000

    Awards

    SERVICE 1ST 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SERVICE 1ST 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $6,350,000 $109,483 $746 4.91%
    Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $6,335,000 $115,182 $1,070 4.81%
    SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $4,530,000 $94,375 $366 5.13%
    Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,615,000 $104,600 $643 5.02%
    BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $7,605 4.25%
    WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,385,000 $106,538 $1,274 5.53%
    Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $930,000 $93,000 $648 5.26%
    ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $500 5.95%
    Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,561 5.99%
    Outside of Metro Areas 4 $400,000 $100,000 $1,549 5.27%
    HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $1,142 5.19%
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $500 5.79%
    LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,907 6.25%
    DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.25%
    DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.75%
    Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.50%
    READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.13%
    STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.54%
    Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.09%
    Service 1st's top markets include Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Scranton, Lewisburg, and Bridgeport among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SERVICE 1ST based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    SERVICE 1ST
    Similarity Rank: 57
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    Similarity Rank: 78
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    Similarity Rank: 84
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    Similarity Rank: 270
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    Similarity Rank: 608
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    Similarity Rank: 1044
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 228 $26,590,000 $116,623 $884 5.03%

    For 2022, Service 1st's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 228 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 94 $12,180,000 $129,574 $251 5.05%
    Home Purchase 56 $9,290,000 $165,893 $3,918 5.09%
    Other 45 $2,625,000 $58,333 $113 5.01%
    Home Improvement 26 $1,290,000 $49,615 $46 4.97%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $3,185 4.55%

    For 2022, Service 1st's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 56 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 83 $10,695,000 $128,855 $67 5.22%
    15 Year 76 $8,090,000 $106,447 $376 5.01%
    30 Year 31 $5,925,000 $191,129 $3,697 4.89%
    10 Year 25 $1,325,000 $53,000 $133 4.93%
    5 Year 9 $305,000 $33,889 $7 4.72%
    3 Year 3 $65,000 $21,667 $10 3.79%
    20 Year 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,754 3.48%

    For 2022, Service 1st's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 83 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 76 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 166 $16,370,000 $98,614
    $4k-5k 2 $380,000 $190,000
    $1k-2k 1 $95,000 $95,000
    $2k-3k 1 $215,000 $215,000
    $3k-4k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    Service 1st's average total fees were $3,697, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 166 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 83 $10,915,000 $131,506
    5-6% 57 $5,865,000 $102,895
    3-4% 41 $4,175,000 $101,829
    6-7% 39 $4,645,000 $119,103
    7-8% 6 $700,000 $116,667
    2.5-3% 1 $265,000 $265,000
    <2.5% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2022, Service 1st's average interest rate for loans was 4.89%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 83 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 133 $7,095,000 $53,346 $395 5.00%
    $100k-200k 66 $9,110,000 $138,030 $1,387 5.00%
    $200k-400k 22 $5,530,000 $251,364 $2,433 5.15%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,445,000 $481,667 $5,561 5.48%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,015,000 $671,667 $0 5.58%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $7,605 4.25%

    2022 saw Service 1st place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 133 originations, totaling $7,095,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 46 $4,190,000 $91,087 $1,038 4.79%
    $100k-150k 41 $3,405,000 $83,049 $579 4.93%
    $50k or less 41 $2,985,000 $72,805 $590 4.86%
    $75k-100k 35 $3,455,000 $98,714 $1,056 5.03%
    $150k-250k 15 $2,135,000 $142,333 $1,002 5.51%
    $250k+ 6 $2,660,000 $443,333 $2,361 4.88%

    Service 1st lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 46 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 41 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 53 $4,275,000 $80,660 $449 4.88%
    30-36% 41 $3,575,000 $87,195 $849 4.92%
    <20% 11 $725,000 $65,909 $919 4.47%
    40% 9 $885,000 $98,333 $832 4.75%
    41% 8 $610,000 $76,250 $78 5.90%
    38% 6 $1,960,000 $326,667 $1,937 4.30%
    39% 6 $530,000 $88,333 $181 4.67%
    37% 6 $600,000 $100,000 $625 4.83%
    42% 5 $685,000 $137,000 $791 5.62%
    36% 5 $355,000 $71,000 $12 5.57%
    43% 5 $505,000 $101,000 $1,834 4.06%
    50-60% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $2,907 4.41%
    >60% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $1,571 4.59%
    44% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $4,979 4.58%
    46% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,181 4.77%
    45% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $500 5.79%
    47% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,171 6.50%
    49% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,879 5.75%

    Service 1st lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 53 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 41 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 179 $19,005,000 $106,173 $912 4.96%
    Not applicable 43 $7,155,000 $166,395 $0 5.39%
    Not provided 5 $355,000 $71,000 $18 4.27%
    Black 1 $75,000 $75,000 $500 5.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.32%

    Service 1st has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.05%

    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 228 $26,590,000 $116,623

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    228 $26,590,000 $116,623

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 49 $3,555,000 $72,551 $281 5.13%
    40-60% 27 $3,035,000 $112,407 $599 4.50%
    60-80% 70 $11,230,000 $160,429 $1,154 5.02%
    80-100% 41 $7,235,000 $176,463 $2,781 5.15%
    Under 20% 41 $1,535,000 $37,439 $63 5.14%