First Alliance Home Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cranford, NJ

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Review & Overview

First Alliance Home Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. First Alliance Home Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Miami, Washington, York, and Harrisburg among others. We have data for 38 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Alliance Home Mortgage 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 Alliance Home Mortgage is typically a high 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.85% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.51% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.34% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.67% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 7.02% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.13% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.65% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.74% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

953

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$254,485,000

Awards

FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE 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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 689 $204,695,000 $297,090 $9,910 4.98%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $8,005,000 $228,714 $7,859 4.97%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,745,000 $336,739 $8,048 5.18%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $4,925,000 $126,282 $6,514 5.04%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $4,075,000 $123,485 $6,454 5.08%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,915,000 $171,471 $9,903 5.14%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,580,000 $215,000 $7,053 4.90%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,955,000 $217,222 $7,596 5.31%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,650,000 $275,000 $8,801 4.90%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $10,215 5.13%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,440,000 $144,000 $7,185 5.26%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,355,000 $193,571 $7,171 4.93%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $6,866 4.70%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,220,000 $152,500 $7,758 5.06%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $6,687 4.81%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $17,172 4.81%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $865,000 $173,000 $6,239 5.38%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $855,000 $171,000 $6,106 4.85%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $3,594 5.38%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $7,848 5.19%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $575,000 $115,000 $5,254 5.08%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $6,032 4.94%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $450,000 $112,500 $7,499 4.83%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $7,170 5.31%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,876 5.06%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 4.25%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,203 5.00%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,646 5.25%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,733 4.75%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,092 5.13%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.75%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,448 4.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,932 5.38%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $4,686 5.44%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,377 5.13%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.13%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $7,206 5.00%
First Alliance Home Mortgage's top markets include New York, Miami, Washington, York, and Harrisburg among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 460 $121,940,000 $265,087 $11,507 4.96%
    Conventional 418 $114,170,000 $273,134 $6,707 5.06%
    Reverse Mortgage 24 $6,050,000 $252,083 $0 5.11%
    FHA 24 $5,970,000 $248,750 $0 4.49%
    VA 18 $5,050,000 $280,556 $10,490 5.10%
    USDA 9 $1,305,000 $145,000 $6,101 5.13%

    For 2018, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 460 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 418 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 825 $222,195,000 $269,327 $9,413 5.00%
    Refi 115 $28,995,000 $252,130 $7,434 4.99%
    Home Improvement 11 $2,885,000 $262,273 $20,251 5.05%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 5.88%

    For 2018, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 825 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 115 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 811 $219,605,000 $270,783 $9,238 5.05%
    Other 126 $31,420,000 $249,365 $13,565 4.74%
    15 Year 13 $2,835,000 $218,077 $5,677 4.39%
    20 Year 3 $625,000 $208,333 $5,752 4.71%

    For 2018, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 811 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 126 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 404 $108,160,000 $267,723
    $2k-3k 147 $33,275,000 $226,361
    $3k-4k 103 $25,215,000 $244,806
    $5k+ 94 $34,840,000 $370,638
    $4k-5k 65 $18,005,000 $277,000
    $<1k 14 $3,550,000 $253,571

    First Alliance Home Mortgage's average total fees were $9,238, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 404 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 543 $149,595,000 $275,497
    5-6% 378 $95,680,000 $253,122
    3-4% 17 $5,315,000 $312,647
    6-7% 10 $3,450,000 $345,000

    During 2018, First Alliance Home Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 543 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 550 $158,800,000 $288,727 $9,511 4.96%
    $100k-200k 236 $37,180,000 $157,542 $6,769 5.11%
    $400k-600k 95 $43,845,000 $461,526 $13,272 4.89%
    $100,000 or less 59 $4,235,000 $71,780 $6,226 5.16%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,125,000 $647,727 $19,061 4.99%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,300,000 $1,650,000 $22,487 5.88%

    2018 saw First Alliance Home Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 550 originations, totaling $158,800,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 303 $70,915,000 $234,043 $8,937 5.01%
    $75k-100k 235 $68,315,000 $290,702 $9,934 4.98%
    $100k-150k 179 $61,135,000 $341,536 $10,039 4.99%
    $50k or less 158 $24,290,000 $153,734 $7,349 5.03%
    $150k-250k 62 $22,640,000 $365,161 $9,705 4.99%
    $250k+ 16 $7,190,000 $449,375 $8,492 5.05%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 303 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 235 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 244 $66,040,000 $270,656 $11,517 4.97%
    49% 96 $28,000,000 $291,667 $8,691 5.01%
    48% 74 $20,320,000 $274,595 $8,795 4.92%
    30-36% 68 $16,770,000 $246,618 $7,662 4.92%
    46% 64 $17,980,000 $280,938 $8,952 5.09%
    45% 57 $15,675,000 $275,000 $8,434 5.01%
    20-30% 44 $10,540,000 $239,545 $7,214 4.94%
    47% 44 $12,630,000 $287,045 $9,412 4.96%
    44% 39 $9,395,000 $240,897 $8,662 4.96%
    39% 34 $8,300,000 $244,118 $8,434 5.06%
    43% 30 $8,230,000 $274,333 $7,962 4.98%
    41% 29 $6,815,000 $235,000 $6,864 5.09%
    40% 26 $7,520,000 $289,231 $8,042 5.13%
    42% 24 $6,730,000 $280,417 $7,867 5.12%
    38% 20 $4,750,000 $237,500 $7,662 5.13%
    36% 19 $4,685,000 $246,579 $6,533 5.13%
    37% 17 $4,245,000 $249,706 $8,555 5.05%
    <20% 12 $1,900,000 $158,333 $7,790 5.28%
    >60% 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $13,612 4.92%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 244 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 96 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 707 $187,235,000 $264,830 $9,112 4.99%
    Black 137 $34,935,000 $255,000 $9,934 5.03%
    Asian 93 $28,235,000 $303,602 $8,677 5.04%
    Not provided 10 $2,430,000 $243,000 $9,131 5.43%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $915,000 $305,000 $6,418 5.54%
    American Indian 3 $735,000 $245,000 $9,880 4.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.85%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    46.17%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage 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
    NA 953 $254,485,000 $267,036

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 953 $254,485,000 $267,036

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $1,475,000 $210,714 $5,436 4.91%
    40-60% 49 $10,455,000 $213,367 $7,066 4.90%
    60-80% 191 $49,885,000 $261,178 $6,663 5.18%
    80-100% 688 $189,000,000 $274,709 $9,874 4.96%
    Over 100% 10 $2,960,000 $296,000 $15,067 5.24%
    Under 20% 5 $175,000 $35,000 $11,839 5.39%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%