American First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brea, CA

LEI: 549300GIVX5W7UETD809

Tax ID: 33-0358683

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    • Review & Overview

    American First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. American First has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Riverside among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    American 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. American 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 about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.69% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 5.49% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.39% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 3.48% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 3.48% 12/16/24
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    Originations

    336

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $188,380,000

    Awards

    AMERICAN FIRST 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze AMERICAN FIRST 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) 196 $111,400,000 $568,367 $5,006 4.69%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $14,910,000 $828,333 $5,131 4.74%
    LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $13,540,000 $1,354,000 $3,536 4.85%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $12,465,000 $541,957 $5,364 4.61%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $9,995,000 $222,111 $3,968 4.78%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,655,000 $665,000 $3,976 4.80%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $4,100,000 $1,025,000 $4,487 4.38%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,285,000 $1,095,000 $5,706 4.42%
    TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,710,000 $1,355,000 $0 4.45%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,610,000 $652,500 $5,461 4.94%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,380,000 $690,000 $4,934 4.70%
    SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $5,693 4.50%
    DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $0 4.72%
    Outside of Metro Areas 2 $990,000 $495,000 $4,561 4.56%
    KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,205 4.44%
    PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,227 4.63%
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,756 4.19%
    CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,798 4.88%
    BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,458 5.38%
    LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,924 4.75%
    PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,635 4.63%
    OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,810 4.50%
    Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,669 4.50%
    FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,583 5.63%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,064 4.38%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,777 5.38%
    YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,352 4.25%
    DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,207 4.63%
    American First's top markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Riverside among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 278 $181,010,000 $651,115 $4,799 4.50%
    HELOC 57 $6,475,000 $113,596 n/a 5.70%
    USDA 1 $895,000 $895,000 $4,524 3.88%

    For 2018, American First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 278 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 57 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 159 $78,595,000 $494,308 $4,361 4.89%
    Refi 83 $50,895,000 $613,193 $4,198 4.15%
    Home Purchase 72 $56,740,000 $788,056 $6,364 4.56%
    Other 22 $2,150,000 $97,727 $0 5.83%

    For 2018, American First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 159 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 195 $111,235,000 $570,436 $5,502 4.88%
    15 Year 116 $61,210,000 $527,672 $4,057 4.47%
    20 Year 15 $4,065,000 $271,000 $3,850 4.33%
    10 Year 6 $3,700,000 $616,667 $3,607 4.29%
    Other 4 $8,170,000 $2,042,500 $0 4.69%

    For 2018, American First's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 195 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 116 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 215 $125,065,000 $581,698
    $2k-3k 17 $6,385,000 $375,588
    $5k+ 9 $8,015,000 $890,556
    $3k-4k 6 $2,910,000 $485,000
    $4k-5k 6 $5,670,000 $945,000
    $<1k 1 $155,000 $155,000

    American First's average total fees were $5,502, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 215 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 178 $119,290,000 $670,169
    3-4% 79 $48,555,000 $614,620
    5-6% 63 $19,385,000 $307,698
    6-7% 9 $725,000 $80,556
    7-8% 6 $340,000 $56,667
    Over 8% 1 $85,000 $85,000

    During 2018, American First's average interest rate for loans was 4.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 178 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 118 $34,690,000 $293,983 $3,985 4.42%
    $100k-200k 56 $7,420,000 $132,500 $3,707 4.90%
    $1MM+ 47 $95,955,000 $2,041,596 $9,523 4.50%
    $600k-1MM 39 $30,065,000 $770,897 $5,225 4.48%
    $100,000 or less 38 $2,510,000 $66,053 $2,002 5.96%
    $400k-600k 38 $17,740,000 $466,842 $4,450 4.47%

    2018 saw American First place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 118 originations, totaling $34,690,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 113 $100,895,000 $892,876 $5,732 4.34%
    $150k-250k 60 $25,070,000 $417,833 $4,730 4.85%
    $100k-150k 52 $13,070,000 $251,346 $4,266 4.93%
    $50k-75k 45 $8,225,000 $182,778 $3,902 4.88%
    $75k-100k 34 $8,040,000 $236,471 $3,644 4.92%
    $50k or less 14 $1,830,000 $130,714 $3,183 5.13%

    American First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 113 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 60 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 72 $38,510,000 $534,861 $4,670 4.62%
    <20% 52 $20,910,000 $402,115 $4,051 4.19%
    30-36% 49 $28,065,000 $572,755 $5,026 4.56%
    44% 16 $7,310,000 $456,875 $5,813 5.05%
    43% 15 $7,245,000 $483,000 $4,978 4.96%
    36% 15 $5,475,000 $365,000 $4,041 4.73%
    42% 11 $11,635,000 $1,057,727 $6,137 4.67%
    37% 11 $4,795,000 $435,909 $6,011 5.05%
    39% 11 $3,985,000 $362,273 $4,020 5.01%
    41% 10 $3,980,000 $398,000 $4,783 5.28%
    48% 10 $2,140,000 $214,000 $4,032 5.29%
    47% 9 $6,205,000 $689,444 $5,560 4.58%
    49% 8 $2,450,000 $306,250 $5,403 4.86%
    38% 8 $3,300,000 $412,500 $6,112 4.77%
    45% 7 $2,765,000 $395,000 $4,172 5.55%
    46% 5 $4,785,000 $957,000 $5,755 5.10%
    40% 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $5,999 4.53%
    >60% 2 $1,050,000 $525,000 $6,368 4.69%
    50-60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,462 4.38%

    American First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 72 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 250 $126,000,000 $504,000 $4,889 4.69%
    Not applicable 16 $29,960,000 $1,872,500 $0 4.63%
    Not provided 52 $22,480,000 $432,308 $4,142 4.76%
    Asian 10 $7,380,000 $738,000 $5,929 4.38%
    Black 6 $1,830,000 $305,000 $4,136 5.19%
    Filipino 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,618 5.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.06%

    American First has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.14%

    American First has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 336 $188,380,000 $560,655

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $4,345,000 $4,345,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 16 $26,750,000 $1,671,875
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 319 $157,285,000 $493,056

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 48 $17,740,000 $369,583 $4,072 4.63%
    40-60% 80 $46,440,000 $580,500 $4,936 4.27%
    60-80% 140 $115,600,000 $825,714 $5,123 4.56%
    80-100% 11 $3,635,000 $330,455 $4,769 4.67%
    Under 20% 57 $4,965,000 $87,105 $2,630 5.70%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    American Financial Network Inc. FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 22.2%
    American Financial Network Inc. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 22.2%
    American Financial Network Inc. VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 11.1%
    American Financial Network Inc. VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 22.2%
    American Financial Network Inc. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 11.1%
    American Financial Network Inc. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 11.1%