First Financial Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Terre Haute, IN

LEI: 549300E0S1LZYZ9QNX81

Tax ID: 35-0704860

5 stars - Updated: 11/3/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 37 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Financial Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Financial Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Champaign, Bloomington, and Nashville among others. We have data for 56 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Financial 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 Financial 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) 6.27% 11/3/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.23% 11/3/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 11/3/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.19% 11/3/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.66% 11/3/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.92% 11/3/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.55% 11/3/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.43% 11/3/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.73% 11/3/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.55% 11/3/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.55% 11/3/24
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

1,378

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$151,520,000

Awards

First Financial Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze First Financial Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver First Financial Bank FHA Loans gold
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Relative Rate

First Financial Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.14%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.66%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Financial Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,691.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 709 $54,145,000 $76,368 $1,620 7.67%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $16,500,000 $235,714 $2,781 7.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 224 $15,020,000 $67,054 $1,414 7.58%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $14,070,000 $1,005,000 $2,550 7.51%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,830,000 $379,444 $2,516 7.40%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $6,505,000 $175,811 $2,549 7.79%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $6,150,000 $133,696 $1,511 7.68%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,685,000 $216,765 $3,649 7.40%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,930,000 $244,167 $3,110 7.54%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $2,230,000 $61,944 $1,256 7.34%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $1,745,000 $83,095 $1,940 7.70%
Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $1,370,000 $48,929 $1,339 7.79%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $7,542 7.29%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,355,000 $79,706 $2,734 7.37%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $1,435 7.91%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $1,553 7.46%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,265,000 $115,000 $1,629 7.28%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $3,213 7.50%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $925,000 $925,000 $2,848 5.50%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $900,000 $75,000 $809 7.31%
Union City, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $890,000 $89,000 $1,149 8.05%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $855,000 $171,000 $2,005 7.95%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $775,000 $775,000 $0 7.15%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $670,000 $111,667 $2,848 7.24%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,857 7.50%
Murray, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $555,000 $79,286 $1,255 8.16%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,278 7.69%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 7.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,312 7.31%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 7.25%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $4,581 6.77%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 6.67%
Mayfield, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.50%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,045 5.63%
Washington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 7.63%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,277 6.50%
Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $260,000 $43,333 $90 7.75%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,835 8.44%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 5.75%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,602 6.63%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $9,584 7.00%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,093 5.88%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,526 6.75%
Effingham, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $200,000 $50,000 $83 7.63%
Centralia, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $175,000 $35,000 $878 7.20%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $838 6.50%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 6.75%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,920 6.88%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,265 7.00%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.60%
Martin, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 8.13%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $3,058 7.13%
Lincoln, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $174 8.50%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.75%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%
Jacksonville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.75%
First Financial Bank's top markets include Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Champaign, Bloomington, and Nashville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 820 $115,590,000 $140,963 $1,506 7.21%
    HELOC 524 $30,200,000 $57,634 n/a 8.24%
    FHA 26 $3,810,000 $146,538 $6,985 7.14%
    VA 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $10,853 6.91%
    USDA 4 $550,000 $137,500 $5,669 6.94%

    For 2023, First Financial Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 820 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 524 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 415 $95,505,000 $230,133 $3,476 7.22%
    Home Improvement 408 $18,680,000 $45,784 $138 7.88%
    Refi 373 $21,515,000 $57,681 $291 7.71%
    Other 140 $7,210,000 $51,500 $575 7.68%
    Cash Out Refi 42 $8,610,000 $205,000 $3,616 7.32%

    For 2023, First Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 415 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 408 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 879 $49,215,000 $55,990 $121 7.90%
    30 Year 331 $68,655,000 $207,417 $3,691 7.14%
    5 Year 47 $17,985,000 $382,660 $90 6.78%
    15 Year 44 $4,480,000 $101,818 $2,950 6.89%
    20 Year 40 $6,560,000 $164,000 $3,189 7.02%
    Other 35 $4,425,000 $126,429 $59 7.14%
    1 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 7.75%
    3 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $212 6.50%

    For 2023, First Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 879 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 331 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 214 $38,470,000 $179,766
    $<1k 75 $17,375,000 $231,667
    $2k-3k 29 $5,795,000 $199,828
    $3k-4k 26 $6,470,000 $248,846
    $4k-5k 6 $1,810,000 $301,667
    $5k+ 2 $560,000 $280,000

    First Financial Bank's average total fees were $3,691, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 214 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 588 $52,300,000 $88,946
    Over 8% 406 $28,810,000 $70,961
    6-7% 329 $59,475,000 $180,775
    5-6% 55 $10,935,000 $198,818

    During 2023, First Financial Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 588 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 980 $42,190,000 $43,051 $709 7.72%
    $100k-200k 237 $33,205,000 $140,105 $3,153 7.43%
    $200k-400k 118 $31,940,000 $270,678 $4,036 7.22%
    $400k-600k 22 $10,420,000 $473,636 $5,041 7.08%
    $600k-1MM 15 $11,705,000 $780,333 $4,530 6.92%
    $1MM+ 6 $22,060,000 $3,676,667 $5,454 6.46%

    2023 saw First Financial Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 980 originations, totaling $42,190,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 329 $22,805,000 $69,316 $1,723 7.62%
    $50k or less 274 $13,500,000 $49,270 $1,411 7.53%
    $100k-150k 257 $26,895,000 $104,650 $1,774 7.64%
    $75k-100k 238 $18,770,000 $78,866 $1,657 7.70%
    $150k-250k 105 $14,865,000 $141,571 $2,720 7.99%
    $250k+ 52 $19,620,000 $377,308 $3,350 7.15%

    First Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 329 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 274 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 370 $26,670,000 $72,081 $1,256 7.66%
    30-36% 267 $24,215,000 $90,693 $1,569 7.65%
    <20% 215 $12,435,000 $57,837 $876 7.57%
    40% 75 $8,985,000 $119,800 $2,177 7.94%
    39% 70 $7,610,000 $108,714 $2,247 7.61%
    38% 69 $6,655,000 $96,449 $1,826 7.71%
    37% 49 $4,565,000 $93,163 $1,365 7.70%
    36% 45 $4,305,000 $95,667 $1,101 7.57%
    41% 33 $4,545,000 $137,727 $3,167 7.72%
    42% 21 $4,755,000 $226,429 $3,037 7.22%
    50-60% 16 $2,230,000 $139,375 $4,596 7.65%
    44% 15 $2,305,000 $153,667 $4,654 7.29%
    43% 15 $2,315,000 $154,333 $4,653 7.36%
    49% 11 $1,955,000 $177,727 $3,863 6.98%
    46% 10 $2,480,000 $248,000 $3,849 6.76%
    >60% 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $2,390 8.28%
    48% 4 $470,000 $117,500 $3,650 6.97%
    45% 4 $870,000 $217,500 $3,938 7.53%
    47% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $3,656 7.38%

    First Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 370 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 267 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,277 $118,235,000 $92,588 $1,715 7.63%
    Not applicable 59 $26,385,000 $447,203 $0 7.13%
    Not provided 10 $2,620,000 $262,000 $4,969 6.91%
    Black 16 $1,380,000 $86,250 $1,393 7.54%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $3,422 6.79%
    Asian 7 $1,145,000 $163,571 $2,074 7.04%
    American Indian 3 $305,000 $101,667 $3,976 7.42%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,892 6.75%
    Other Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.29%

    First Financial Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.05%

    First Financial Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,378 $151,520,000 $109,956

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,378 $151,520,000 $109,956

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 351 $19,015,000 $54,174 $389 7.76%
    40-60% 182 $32,400,000 $178,022 $1,407 7.64%
    60-80% 204 $38,120,000 $186,863 $2,565 7.42%
    80-100% 260 $49,710,000 $191,192 $3,511 7.20%
    Over 100% 2 $760,000 $380,000 $15,885 7.06%
    Under 20% 379 $11,515,000 $30,383 $118 7.81%