First Entertainment Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Los Angeles, CA

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Review & Overview

First Entertainment is a smaller mortgage company specializing in 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 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Entertainment has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below 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) 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.06% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.46% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.48% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.48% 4/18/24
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Originations

673

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$366,695,000

Awards

FIRST ENTERTAINMENT 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 597 $324,895,000 $544,213 $3,689 3.04%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $10,840,000 $492,727 $7,934 3.07%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $8,515,000 $340,600 $4,421 3.15%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,805,000 $543,571 $3,230 3.18%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,690,000 $922,500 $3,468 3.22%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,245,000 $3,245,000 $0 3.38%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,155,000 $2,155,000 $0 3.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $2,685 2.94%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,520,000 $760,000 $11,942 2.88%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,410,000 $705,000 $2,107 3.13%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $9,898 2.88%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $975,000 $975,000 $4,249 3.25%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $775,000 $775,000 $6,921 3.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $2,184 2.75%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $2,199 3.00%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $1,557 2.88%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,585 2.38%
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)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 673 $366,695,000 $544,866 $3,865 3.05%

    For 2020, First Entertainment's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 673 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 575 $271,745,000 $472,600 $3,387 3.00%
    Home Purchase 79 $56,465,000 $714,747 $7,461 3.27%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $37,210,000 $2,067,222 $0 3.71%
    Home Improvement 1 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $2,525 3.00%

    For 2020, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 575 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 79 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 516 $282,140,000 $546,783 $4,224 3.10%
    15 Year 86 $28,470,000 $331,047 $2,439 2.67%
    20 Year 40 $15,610,000 $390,250 $3,073 2.98%
    10 Year 16 $10,650,000 $665,625 $1,371 2.88%
    5 Year 10 $22,630,000 $2,263,000 $0 3.60%
    Other 5 $7,195,000 $1,439,000 $2,005 3.53%

    For 2020, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 516 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 86 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 507 $257,945,000 $508,767
    $5k+ 65 $63,285,000 $973,615
    $1k-2k 51 $23,955,000 $469,706
    $2k-3k 24 $9,640,000 $401,667
    $3k-4k 16 $7,050,000 $440,625
    $4k-5k 10 $4,820,000 $482,000

    First Entertainment's average total fees were $4,224, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 507 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 347 $170,455,000 $491,225
    3-4% 269 $177,185,000 $658,680
    <2.5% 56 $18,320,000 $327,143
    4-5% 1 $735,000 $735,000

    During 2020, First Entertainment's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 347 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 226 $69,990,000 $309,690 $3,209 2.97%
    $400k-600k 210 $101,020,000 $481,048 $3,311 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 113 $87,735,000 $776,416 $4,299 3.16%
    $1MM+ 65 $99,205,000 $1,526,231 $11,156 3.28%
    $100k-200k 52 $8,200,000 $157,692 $2,102 2.84%
    $100,000 or less 7 $545,000 $77,857 $1,703 2.84%

    2020 saw First Entertainment place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 226 originations, totaling $69,990,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 209 $124,145,000 $593,995 $5,276 3.04%
    $100k-150k 198 $81,680,000 $412,525 $2,967 3.02%
    $250k+ 130 $120,150,000 $924,231 $4,137 3.09%
    $75k-100k 71 $24,735,000 $348,380 $3,054 3.09%
    $50k-75k 52 $13,890,000 $267,115 $2,480 3.02%
    $50k or less 13 $2,095,000 $161,154 $2,302 2.95%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 209 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 198 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 164 $76,850,000 $468,598 $2,895 2.97%
    30-36% 127 $62,845,000 $494,843 $4,282 3.07%
    <20% 84 $41,470,000 $493,690 $2,356 2.92%
    44% 27 $13,995,000 $518,333 $4,829 3.00%
    36% 24 $16,560,000 $690,000 $4,977 2.99%
    47% 23 $10,765,000 $468,043 $10,050 2.98%
    38% 23 $12,195,000 $530,217 $3,198 3.02%
    39% 22 $9,540,000 $433,636 $5,920 2.99%
    41% 21 $10,205,000 $485,952 $5,533 3.12%
    42% 20 $10,940,000 $547,000 $4,273 3.28%
    43% 19 $9,825,000 $517,105 $4,145 3.07%
    46% 18 $9,490,000 $527,222 $4,292 3.19%
    37% 17 $6,915,000 $406,765 $2,829 2.99%
    45% 16 $9,760,000 $610,000 $4,493 3.12%
    49% 16 $9,270,000 $579,375 $3,286 3.11%
    40% 14 $6,620,000 $472,857 $3,001 3.14%
    48% 12 $7,450,000 $620,833 $3,093 3.11%
    50-60% 3 $1,995,000 $665,000 $2,018 2.83%
    >60% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,021 2.81%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 164 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 127 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 377 $200,235,000 $531,127 $4,326 3.02%
    Not provided 211 $100,815,000 $477,796 $3,194 3.03%
    Not applicable 20 $37,480,000 $1,874,000 $2,264 3.63%
    Asian 23 $9,605,000 $417,609 $2,574 2.91%
    Black 20 $8,970,000 $448,500 $4,394 3.14%
    American Indian 6 $2,510,000 $418,333 $5,786 3.21%
    Other Asian 5 $2,005,000 $401,000 $2,651 2.93%
    Japanese 3 $1,245,000 $415,000 $2,799 3.25%
    Asian Indian 1 $1,095,000 $1,095,000 $2,408 2.88%
    Korean 2 $770,000 $385,000 $1,947 2.88%
    Chinese 2 $630,000 $315,000 $3,295 3.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $595,000 $595,000 $1,967 2.88%
    Filipino 1 $385,000 $385,000 $246 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,240 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.31%

    First Entertainment has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    23.63%

    First Entertainment has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $495,000 $495,000
    10285.0 1 $1,755,000 $1,755,000
    10780.0 1 $2,155,000 $2,155,000
    11450.0 1 $2,055,000 $2,055,000
    11930.0 1 $2,085,000 $2,085,000
    12000.0 1 $2,105,000 $2,105,000
    1500.0 2 $4,470,000 $2,235,000
    15750.0 1 $2,855,000 $2,855,000
    21200.0 1 $3,245,000 $3,245,000
    36500.0 1 $6,805,000 $6,805,000
    6120.0 1 $925,000 $925,000
    6500.0 3 $3,015,000 $1,005,000
    7870.0 1 $1,275,000 $1,275,000
    7915.0 1 $1,285,000 $1,285,000
    8050.0 1 $1,315,000 $1,315,000
    8525.0 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000
    8600.0 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000
    8750.0 1 $1,455,000 $1,455,000
    8932.0 1 $515,000 $515,000
    9600.0 1 $1,625,000 $1,625,000
    NA 650 $324,430,000 $499,123

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 21 $41,255,000 $1,964,524
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 652 $325,440,000 $499,141

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 129 $49,165,000 $381,124 $2,351 2.86%
    40-60% 205 $93,725,000 $457,195 $3,396 2.99%
    60-80% 243 $177,455,000 $730,267 $4,786 3.17%
    80-100% 64 $40,000,000 $625,000 $5,863 3.20%
    Under 20% 32 $6,350,000 $198,438 $2,472 2.96%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC. Other type of mortgage Improper use of your report 1 50.0%