First Entertainment Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Los Angeles, CA

LEI: 549300F6S4S7QMOUVG59

Tax ID: 95-2513485

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 22 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Entertainment is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. First Entertainment has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, San Francisco, and San Diego among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Entertainment has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Entertainment 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 4/5/25
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Originations

484

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$138,380,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

First Entertainment's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.29%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.26%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Entertainment's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,929.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 411 $117,965,000 $287,019 $2,879 8.27%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $6,695,000 $291,087 $3,747 7.68%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,275,000 $159,848 $4,036 8.85%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,035,000 $1,011,667 $5,437 6.33%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,435,000 $811,667 $11,596 8.29%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $745,000 $149,000 $2,636 8.82%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $9,882 5.75%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $0 6.75%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,136 6.25%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $1,770 6.13%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $11,294 7.00%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.50%
First Entertainment's top markets include Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, San Francisco, and San Diego among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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

    Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 42
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    Similarity Rank: 56
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    Similarity Rank: 216
    LBS FINANCIAL
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    FIRST ENTERTAINMENT
    Similarity Rank: 516
    LA Financial Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 535
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 270 $46,110,000 $170,778 n/a 9.28%
    Conventional 214 $92,270,000 $431,168 $3,152 6.97%

    For 2024, First Entertainment's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 270 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 214 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 173 $29,555,000 $170,838 $639 8.87%
    Other 154 $23,190,000 $150,584 $668 8.83%
    Home Purchase 79 $47,965,000 $607,152 $6,632 6.75%
    Refi 78 $37,670,000 $482,949 $2,365 7.29%

    For 2024, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 173 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 154 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 271 $47,235,000 $174,299 $0 9.27%
    30 Year 95 $69,255,000 $729,000 $5,929 6.29%
    20 Year 92 $13,740,000 $149,348 $775 7.62%
    15 Year 21 $3,695,000 $175,952 $1,393 7.24%
    5 Year 3 $2,175,000 $725,000 $0 6.71%
    10 Year 2 $2,280,000 $1,140,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2024, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 271 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 95 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 200 $80,740,000 $403,700
    $5k+ 9 $9,365,000 $1,040,556
    $1k-2k 2 $690,000 $345,000
    $3k-4k 1 $765,000 $765,000
    $4k-5k 1 $295,000 $295,000

    First Entertainment's average total fees were $5,929, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 200 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 297 $50,175,000 $168,939
    6-7% 95 $47,405,000 $499,000
    7-8% 51 $8,085,000 $158,529
    5-6% 40 $31,840,000 $796,000
    4-5% 1 $875,000 $875,000

    During 2024, First Entertainment's average interest rate for loans was 6.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 297 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 141 $18,865,000 $133,794 $853 8.87%
    $200k-400k 127 $33,865,000 $266,654 $3,272 8.42%
    $100,000 or less 121 $7,795,000 $64,421 $796 8.55%
    $400k-600k 39 $18,745,000 $480,641 $4,093 7.46%
    $600k-1MM 30 $23,490,000 $783,000 $6,317 6.25%
    $1MM+ 26 $35,620,000 $1,370,000 $7,383 6.31%

    2024 saw First Entertainment place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 141 originations, totaling $18,865,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 187 $47,445,000 $253,717 $2,792 8.39%
    $100k-150k 137 $20,485,000 $149,526 $2,176 8.36%
    $250k+ 89 $54,865,000 $616,461 $5,285 7.92%
    $75k-100k 42 $5,670,000 $135,000 $2,509 8.36%
    $50k-75k 16 $1,480,000 $92,500 $1,947 8.24%
    $50k or less 4 $260,000 $65,000 $1,115 7.78%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 187 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 137 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 76 $15,920,000 $209,474 $2,615 8.73%
    30-36% 59 $18,755,000 $317,881 $3,883 7.93%
    20-30% 43 $11,015,000 $256,163 $2,860 7.67%
    44% 33 $12,555,000 $380,455 $3,632 8.20%
    48% 30 $6,360,000 $212,000 $2,543 8.49%
    47% 29 $7,465,000 $257,414 $4,047 8.55%
    46% 28 $8,640,000 $308,571 $2,228 8.87%
    40% 27 $8,055,000 $298,333 $2,913 7.96%
    45% 25 $6,125,000 $245,000 $2,738 8.14%
    43% 22 $4,360,000 $198,182 $1,492 8.90%
    41% 21 $7,155,000 $340,714 $6,572 7.96%
    38% 18 $6,640,000 $368,889 $2,851 8.05%
    37% 16 $2,820,000 $176,250 $1,344 8.23%
    42% 15 $4,345,000 $289,667 $3,186 8.61%
    39% 12 $3,200,000 $266,667 $2,011 8.63%
    36% 11 $2,955,000 $268,636 $2,513 7.62%
    <20% 8 $1,400,000 $175,000 $2,390 7.58%
    50-60% 3 $2,615,000 $871,667 $5,625 8.04%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 76 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 59 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 297 $75,725,000 $254,966 $3,225 8.26%
    Not provided 99 $28,125,000 $284,091 $2,560 8.56%
    Asian 36 $14,160,000 $393,333 $5,591 8.18%
    Black 29 $8,705,000 $300,172 $2,203 7.86%
    Not applicable 8 $8,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 6.78%
    Korean 2 $830,000 $415,000 $3,067 8.19%
    American Indian 7 $685,000 $97,857 $428 8.84%
    Asian Indian 1 $635,000 $635,000 $3,377 5.88%
    Japanese 1 $565,000 $565,000 $7,597 5.63%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,251 6.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,365 5.88%
    Filipino 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 9.37%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.52%

    First Entertainment has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.63%

    First Entertainment has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    10500.0 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000
    4750.0 1 $455,000 $455,000
    5325.0 1 $565,000 $565,000
    6550.0 1 $815,000 $815,000
    8100.0 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000
    8150.0 1 $1,135,000 $1,135,000
    8225.0 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000
    8270.0 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000
    NA 476 $130,380,000 $273,908

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    484 $138,380,000 $285,909

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 98 $25,940,000 $264,694 $2,399 8.62%
    40-60% 25 $17,955,000 $718,200 $4,252 7.14%
    60-80% 47 $39,555,000 $841,596 $6,032 6.42%
    80-100% 25 $18,315,000 $732,600 $6,843 6.30%
    Under 20% 289 $36,615,000 $126,696 $860 8.70%