America's First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Birmingham, AL

LEI: 549300ERL4SV8MDO3P56

Tax ID: 63-0108592

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 41 reviews

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Review & Overview

America's First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Home Purchase loans. America's First has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Cullman, Mobile, Daphne, and Anniston among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

America's First 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. America's First is typically an average 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) 6.73% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.47% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.76% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.24% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.49% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.49% 3/28/24
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Originations

1,675

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$161,405,000

Awards

AMERICA'S FIRST 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

America's First's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.52%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

America's First's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,036.

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
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,342 $128,540,000 $95,782 $4,880 6.11%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $7,875,000 $110,915 $4,793 6.16%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $4,620,000 $79,655 $4,025 5.81%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $3,620,000 $129,286 $5,389 6.06%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $3,515,000 $81,744 $4,637 6.66%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $2,905,000 $70,854 $3,945 6.76%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $2,700,000 $90,000 $5,434 6.66%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,400,000 $109,091 $4,420 5.54%
Outside of Metro Areas 20 $2,320,000 $116,000 $4,359 5.79%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $5,215 5.54%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.50%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $5,476 4.99%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $5,035 6.81%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $345,000 $49,286 $0 6.05%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,782 5.50%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 6.35%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,427 6.38%
America's First's top markets include Birmingham, Cullman, Mobile, Daphne, and Anniston among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,502 $122,330,000 $81,445 n/a 6.09%
    Conventional 173 $39,075,000 $225,867 $4,832 6.42%

    For 2023, America's First's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,502 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 173 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 660 $51,190,000 $77,561 $0 5.93%
    Other 591 $43,745,000 $74,019 $0 6.38%
    Refi 212 $23,830,000 $112,406 $6,349 5.79%
    Home Purchase 159 $32,975,000 $207,390 $4,814 6.38%
    Cash Out Refi 53 $9,665,000 $182,358 $4,670 6.35%

    For 2023, America's First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 660 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 591 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 1,287 $98,235,000 $76,329 $3,499 6.40%
    15 Year 238 $26,810,000 $112,647 $3,696 4.45%
    30 Year 134 $32,280,000 $240,896 $5,036 6.52%
    20 Year 12 $2,780,000 $231,667 $4,856 6.25%
    Other 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $0 6.50%
    5 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,926 4.00%

    For 2023, America's First's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 1,287 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 238 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 68 $12,090,000 $177,794
    $3k-4k 42 $11,190,000 $266,429
    $1k-2k 34 $2,720,000 $80,000
    $4k-5k 13 $4,795,000 $368,846
    $5k+ 12 $6,940,000 $578,333

    America's First's average total fees were $5,036, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 68 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 461 $43,055,000 $93,395
    4-5% 350 $30,210,000 $86,314
    7-8% 317 $25,085,000 $79,132
    6-7% 305 $39,085,000 $128,148
    Over 8% 144 $9,550,000 $66,319
    <2.5% 71 $9,215,000 $129,789
    2.5-3% 24 $3,890,000 $162,083
    3-4% 3 $1,315,000 $438,333

    During 2023, America's First's average interest rate for loans was 6.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 461 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,169 $62,545,000 $53,503 $3,013 6.25%
    $100k-200k 324 $44,670,000 $137,870 $4,123 5.92%
    $200k-400k 153 $39,455,000 $257,876 $5,269 5.83%
    $400k-600k 21 $9,585,000 $456,429 $7,533 4.96%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,150,000 $643,750 $9,661 4.99%

    2023 saw America's First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,169 originations, totaling $62,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 447 $45,455,000 $101,689 $5,408 5.93%
    $50k-75k 347 $25,275,000 $72,839 $4,040 6.50%
    $75k-100k 319 $26,895,000 $84,310 $4,412 6.26%
    $150k-250k 263 $29,705,000 $112,947 $6,859 5.95%
    $50k or less 185 $10,085,000 $54,514 $3,705 6.45%
    $250k+ 94 $21,770,000 $231,596 $7,330 5.07%

    America's First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 447 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 347 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 399 $39,255,000 $98,383 $5,072 5.93%
    30-36% 275 $26,955,000 $98,018 $4,725 6.21%
    50-60% 200 $16,720,000 $83,600 $0 6.19%
    <20% 192 $15,590,000 $81,198 $4,494 5.72%
    36% 58 $5,120,000 $88,276 $4,648 5.99%
    40% 54 $5,030,000 $93,148 $4,482 6.85%
    38% 49 $5,365,000 $109,490 $4,768 6.48%
    48% 46 $4,330,000 $94,130 $5,216 6.28%
    42% 44 $5,390,000 $122,500 $6,626 6.14%
    46% 43 $4,535,000 $105,465 $3,399 6.74%
    49% 42 $3,080,000 $73,333 $5,479 6.91%
    43% 41 $3,755,000 $91,585 $4,244 6.21%
    39% 41 $3,755,000 $91,585 $4,210 6.46%
    45% 39 $4,255,000 $109,103 $4,715 6.28%
    37% 38 $4,620,000 $121,579 $4,642 5.69%
    44% 37 $5,335,000 $144,189 $5,632 6.10%
    47% 35 $4,015,000 $114,714 $4,466 5.97%
    41% 34 $2,740,000 $80,588 $4,686 6.29%
    >60% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 5.65%

    America's First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 399 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 275 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,242 $124,860,000 $100,531 $4,884 5.98%
    Black 292 $21,500,000 $73,630 $4,571 6.76%
    Not provided 120 $12,300,000 $102,500 $4,902 6.18%
    Asian 14 $1,960,000 $140,000 $4,524 5.13%
    Asian Indian 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 5.38%
    American Indian 4 $290,000 $72,500 $3,591 7.66%
    Korean 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.26%

    America's First has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.16%

    America's First has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,675 $161,405,000 $96,361

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,675 $161,405,000 $96,361

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 592 $53,980,000 $91,182 $3,705 6.12%
    40-60% 164 $20,570,000 $125,427 $4,203 6.14%
    60-80% 127 $24,765,000 $195,000 $5,381 6.16%
    80-100% 120 $25,870,000 $215,583 $4,869 6.56%
    Under 20% 672 $36,220,000 $53,899 $3,628 6.05%