America's First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Birmingham, ALLEI: 549300ERL4SV8MDO3P56
Tax ID: 63-0108592
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Review & Overview
America's First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. America's First has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Cullman, Talladega, Anniston, and Tuscaloosa 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 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) | 6.73% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.47% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.65% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.76% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.24% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.49% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.49% | 11/21/24 |
| 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
1,082Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$84,790,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 878 | $68,960,000 | $78,542 | $3,579 | 3.67% |
| Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 46 | $3,420,000 | $74,348 | $3,072 | 3.69% |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $2,555,000 | $88,103 | $3,389 | 3.79% |
| ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 35 | $1,925,000 | $55,000 | $2,483 | 4.07% |
| TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $1,825,000 | $86,905 | $3,413 | 3.64% |
| MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 24 | $1,550,000 | $64,583 | $3,452 | 3.97% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $1,360,000 | $113,333 | $3,208 | 2.95% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 12 | $1,020,000 | $85,000 | $3,205 | 3.45% |
| Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $820,000 | $82,000 | $2,411 | 3.97% |
| GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $740,000 | $123,333 | $3,026 | 3.37% |
| AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $190,000 | $95,000 | $3,604 | 3.88% |
| FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $3,426 | 3.00% |
| Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,570 | 3.00% |
| Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $2,727 | 3.00% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $70,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 3.37% |
| Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $2,476 | 3.00% |
| Atmore, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | 1.99% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 806 | $45,280,000 | $56,179 | n/a | 3.87% |
| Conventional | 276 | $39,510,000 | $143,152 | $3,472 | 3.11% |
For 2020, America's First's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 806 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 276 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, America's First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 397 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 255 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, America's First's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 599 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 432 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
America's First's average total fees were $4,362, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 162 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, America's First's average interest rate for loans was 3.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 297 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw America's First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 803 originations, totaling $35,995,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
America's First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 271 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 268 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
America's First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 290 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 196 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications82.86%
America's First has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination80.59%
America's First has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 1,082 | $84,790,000 | $78,364 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 1,082 | $84,790,000 | $78,364 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American First Finance, Inc. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |