American First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
American First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. American First has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, and Visalia among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)American First 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. American 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
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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) | 229 | $108,845,000 | $475,306 | $3,687 | 3.33% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 81 | $26,455,000 | $326,605 | $3,312 | 3.25% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $24,655,000 | $1,896,538 | $3,241 | 3.34% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $11,095,000 | $652,647 | $3,432 | 3.30% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $4,750,000 | $2,375,000 | $3,771 | 3.40% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $4,530,000 | $453,000 | $3,515 | 3.58% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $4,480,000 | $2,240,000 | $0 | 4.37% |
| SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $3,295,000 | $1,098,333 | $12,632 | 3.98% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $3,200,000 | $800,000 | $2,823 | 3.41% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,880,000 | $470,000 | $3,332 | 3.32% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,855,000 | $371,000 | $3,570 | 3.68% |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,130,000 | $565,000 | $4,095 | 4.06% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,025,000 | $205,000 | $2,969 | 3.23% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $965,000 | $321,667 | $2,907 | 3.21% |
| SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $765,000 | $255,000 | $3,115 | 2.63% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $705,000 | $705,000 | $0 | 4.17% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $595,000 | $198,333 | $3,409 | 2.92% |
| TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $0 | 4.19% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 2 | $570,000 | $285,000 | $4,418 | 2.94% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $525,000 | $525,000 | $3,534 | 3.63% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $2,833 | 3.38% |
| Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $2,038 | 3.13% |
| SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $2,954 | 3.88% |
| CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $3,720 | 3.50% |
| ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $5,260 | 3.25% |
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $2,456 | 3.00% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $4,228 | 3.38% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $3,934 | 3.38% |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $2,679 | 3.00% |
| ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $2,922 | 3.63% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,221 | 3.00% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,361 | 3.38% |
| LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $3,050 | 2.88% |
| VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $2,519 | 2.88% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 384 | $202,460,000 | $527,240 | $3,559 | 3.27% |
| HELOC | 21 | $2,885,000 | $137,381 | n/a | 4.42% |
For 2020, American First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 384 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 21 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, American First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 229 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 146 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, American First's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 266 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 89 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
American First's average total fees were $3,616, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 276 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, American First's average interest rate for loans was 3.33%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 235 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw American First place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 183 originations, totaling $54,195,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
American First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 99 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 72 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
American First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 102 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 74 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications90.67%
American First has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination82.22%
American First has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 405 | $205,345,000 | $507,025 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily:Site-Built | 45 | $85,385,000 | $1,897,444 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 360 | $119,960,000 | $333,222 |
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% |