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, San Diego, Oxnard, Riverside, and Madera among others. We have data for 16 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

612

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$320,940,000

Awards

FIRST ENTERTAINMENT 30 Year Conventional Loans silver FIRST ENTERTAINMENT 30 Year Conventional Loans gold FIRST ENTERTAINMENT 30 Year Conventional Loans silver 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) 525 $271,445,000 $517,038 $3,092 2.79%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $12,295,000 $1,366,111 $4,648 2.83%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $11,540,000 $443,846 $2,497 2.77%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $9,950,000 $292,647 $3,108 2.90%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $4,760,000 $2,380,000 $4,329 3.13%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,930,000 $1,465,000 $2,814 3.13%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,450,000 $725,000 $3,134 3.13%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $0 3.88%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,315,000 $1,315,000 $3,041 3.13%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $4,456 2.81%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $4,908 3.63%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,566 2.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $505,000 $505,000 $9,526 3.00%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,489 2.88%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,119 2.50%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,173 2.50%
First Entertainment's top markets include Los Angeles, San Diego, Oxnard, Riverside, and Madera among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 612 $320,940,000 $524,412 $3,101 2.80%

    For 2021, First Entertainment's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 612 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 532 $254,880,000 $479,098 $2,634 2.76%
    Home Purchase 68 $44,290,000 $651,324 $6,819 3.03%
    Cash Out Refi 12 $21,770,000 $1,814,167 $0 3.55%

    For 2021, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 532 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 68 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 402 $222,480,000 $553,433 $3,606 2.98%
    15 Year 125 $39,575,000 $316,600 $2,003 2.28%
    20 Year 43 $13,975,000 $325,000 $2,254 2.63%
    10 Year 21 $5,655,000 $269,286 $1,741 2.18%
    5 Year 19 $36,765,000 $1,935,000 $0 3.53%
    Other 2 $2,490,000 $1,245,000 $1,290 3.19%

    For 2021, First Entertainment's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 402 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 125 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 484 $228,130,000 $471,343
    $1k-2k 41 $14,845,000 $362,073
    $5k+ 41 $49,685,000 $1,211,829
    $2k-3k 19 $8,455,000 $445,000
    $4k-5k 16 $15,320,000 $957,500
    $3k-4k 10 $4,330,000 $433,000

    First Entertainment's average total fees were $3,606, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 484 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 274 $141,290,000 $515,657
    <2.5% 168 $54,920,000 $326,905
    3-4% 168 $124,070,000 $738,512
    4-5% 2 $660,000 $330,000

    During 2021, First Entertainment's average interest rate for loans was 2.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 274 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 211 $62,975,000 $298,460 $2,286 2.72%
    $400k-600k 158 $76,440,000 $483,797 $3,172 2.88%
    $600k-1MM 103 $82,715,000 $803,058 $4,434 2.99%
    $100k-200k 80 $12,400,000 $155,000 $1,910 2.51%
    $1MM+ 52 $85,750,000 $1,649,038 $6,925 3.10%
    $100,000 or less 8 $660,000 $82,500 $1,596 2.22%

    2021 saw First Entertainment place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 211 originations, totaling $62,975,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 161 $85,905,000 $533,571 $3,498 2.82%
    $100k-150k 153 $63,035,000 $411,993 $3,102 2.75%
    $250k+ 95 $79,845,000 $840,474 $3,784 2.85%
    $75k-100k 82 $26,890,000 $327,927 $2,310 2.77%
    $50k-75k 72 $19,060,000 $264,722 $2,546 2.70%
    $50k or less 28 $5,510,000 $196,786 $2,247 2.71%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 161 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 153 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 149 $65,705,000 $440,973 $2,842 2.67%
    30-36% 108 $51,610,000 $477,870 $3,257 2.80%
    <20% 64 $29,620,000 $462,813 $2,185 2.71%
    39% 28 $12,780,000 $456,429 $3,838 2.70%
    42% 25 $11,555,000 $462,200 $4,222 2.87%
    40% 24 $14,390,000 $599,583 $4,019 2.81%
    36% 22 $12,480,000 $567,273 $2,956 2.83%
    44% 21 $10,985,000 $523,095 $3,462 2.84%
    38% 21 $8,765,000 $417,381 $3,511 2.82%
    37% 18 $9,280,000 $515,556 $2,557 2.85%
    45% 17 $7,055,000 $415,000 $3,261 3.02%
    46% 17 $10,295,000 $605,588 $3,336 3.11%
    43% 15 $7,645,000 $509,667 $2,886 2.95%
    41% 15 $6,145,000 $409,667 $2,958 2.88%
    49% 14 $6,380,000 $455,714 $3,480 2.78%
    47% 14 $5,420,000 $387,143 $3,069 2.76%
    48% 11 $4,315,000 $392,273 $2,703 2.77%
    >60% 4 $4,020,000 $1,005,000 $2,424 2.81%
    50-60% 3 $845,000 $281,667 $5,894 2.63%

    First Entertainment lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 149 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 108 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 326 $152,660,000 $468,282 $3,213 2.79%
    Not provided 200 $95,390,000 $476,950 $2,967 2.75%
    Not applicable 19 $38,435,000 $2,022,895 $0 3.51%
    Asian 27 $13,225,000 $489,815 $3,062 2.71%
    Black 22 $11,400,000 $518,182 $3,175 3.00%
    American Indian 7 $3,705,000 $529,286 $3,181 2.95%
    Chinese 1 $2,505,000 $2,505,000 $3,585 3.25%
    3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $1,634 2.71%
    Filipino 2 $1,200,000 $600,000 $3,326 3.13%
    Japanese 3 $475,000 $158,333 $1,605 2.13%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,410 2.50%
    Asian Indian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $1,945 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.06%

    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
    19.77%

    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
    10760.0 1 $1,855,000 $1,855,000
    11975.0 1 $2,095,000 $2,095,000
    12000.0 1 $2,105,000 $2,105,000
    12850.0 1 $2,275,000 $2,275,000
    13410.0 1 $2,385,000 $2,385,000
    13875.0 1 $2,475,000 $2,475,000
    15190.0 1 $4,345,000 $4,345,000
    22200.0 1 $4,145,000 $4,145,000
    23985.0 1 $4,495,000 $4,495,000
    5375.0 1 $975,000 $975,000
    5750.0 1 $855,000 $855,000
    5820.0 1 $865,000 $865,000
    6170.0 1 $935,000 $935,000
    6185.0 1 $935,000 $935,000
    7360.0 1 $1,175,000 $1,175,000
    7375.0 1 $1,175,000 $1,175,000
    8500.0 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000
    8625.0 1 $1,655,000 $1,655,000
    8875.0 1 $1,475,000 $1,475,000
    9750.0 1 $1,655,000 $1,655,000
    NA 592 $281,660,000 $475,777

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    612 $320,940,000 $524,412

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 184 $68,080,000 $370,000 $2,182 2.64%
    40-60% 171 $91,375,000 $534,357 $3,039 2.80%
    60-80% 160 $119,990,000 $749,938 $4,195 3.05%
    80-100% 40 $25,790,000 $644,750 $5,369 3.08%
    Over 100% 2 $5,320,000 $2,660,000 $0 3.50%
    Under 20% 55 $10,385,000 $188,818 $1,876 2.43%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%
    FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC. Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%