First Alliance Home Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cranford, NJ

LEI: 549300H12E7AUMUHP294

Tax ID: 20-1792214

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Review & Overview

First Alliance Home Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Alliance Home Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Miami, York, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 55 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 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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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

1,895

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$586,665,000

Awards

FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE FHA Loans gold
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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) 1,294 $455,850,000 $352,280 $8,064 3.14%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $20,155,000 $283,873 $7,305 3.29%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $18,215,000 $170,234 $6,088 3.21%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $15,200,000 $185,366 $6,208 3.09%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $12,765,000 $216,356 $5,683 2.93%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $7,200,000 $225,000 $6,392 3.11%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,895,000 $346,765 $6,035 2.85%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,800,000 $322,222 $7,443 3.12%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,080,000 $291,429 $4,244 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $3,375,000 $160,714 $9,416 3.17%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,055,000 $436,429 $6,850 2.84%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,445,000 $188,077 $7,575 3.28%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,380,000 $170,000 $6,346 3.01%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,155,000 $307,857 $6,717 3.16%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,115,000 $192,273 $4,771 2.99%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,980,000 $165,000 $5,247 3.13%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,820,000 $182,000 $6,931 3.26%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $5,173 3.20%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,495,000 $166,111 $4,679 3.17%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $5,413 3.16%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $7,132 3.08%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $7,067 2.83%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $2,822 2.71%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $950,000 $95,000 $4,851 3.73%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $935,000 $311,667 $5,003 2.92%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $8,613 2.94%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $4,880 3.22%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,960 3.17%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $3,501 2.88%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $6,576 3.08%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $7,591 3.54%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $6,956 3.92%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $580,000 $145,000 $6,065 3.28%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $10,826 3.96%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $2,431 2.38%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $11,912 2.13%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $6,784 2.50%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $6,815 3.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,821 3.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,802 2.88%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $8,866 2.88%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,605 2.38%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,356 2.88%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,381 2.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,215 3.50%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,858 3.13%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,255 2.50%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $11,850 3.63%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,643 3.50%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,388 3.63%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,761 2.63%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,535 3.75%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,685 2.88%
ALTOONA, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,413 3.63%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,528 2.75%
First Alliance Home Mortgage's top markets include New York, Miami, York, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,210 $375,540,000 $310,364 $5,537 3.10%
    FHA 657 $202,295,000 $307,907 $11,127 3.22%
    VA 20 $6,980,000 $349,000 $8,290 3.25%
    USDA 8 $1,850,000 $231,250 $7,044 3.34%

    For 2020, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,210 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 657 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 969 $301,525,000 $311,171 $8,816 3.21%
    Refi 926 $285,140,000 $307,927 $6,138 3.07%

    For 2020, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 969 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 926 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,607 $507,405,000 $315,747 $7,942 3.21%
    15 Year 159 $44,875,000 $282,233 $4,611 2.62%
    20 Year 83 $25,065,000 $301,988 $4,784 2.98%
    Other 36 $6,990,000 $194,167 $7,877 3.02%
    10 Year 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $3,540 2.41%
    30+ year 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $7,916 3.00%

    For 2020, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,607 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 159 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,061 $334,625,000 $315,386
    $5k+ 213 $88,205,000 $414,108
    $2k-3k 211 $55,005,000 $260,687
    $3k-4k 170 $47,130,000 $277,235
    $<1k 129 $27,795,000 $215,465
    $4k-5k 111 $33,905,000 $305,450

    First Alliance Home Mortgage's average total fees were $7,942, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,061 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 781 $236,135,000 $302,350
    2.5-3% 725 $230,895,000 $318,476
    <2.5% 260 $86,040,000 $330,923
    4-5% 117 $29,715,000 $253,974
    5-6% 10 $3,540,000 $354,000
    7-8% 1 $285,000 $285,000
    % 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2020, First Alliance Home Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 781 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,006 $299,980,000 $298,191 $7,301 3.14%
    $400k-600k 402 $191,340,000 $475,970 $9,769 3.02%
    $100k-200k 382 $58,470,000 $153,063 $5,366 3.26%
    $100,000 or less 57 $4,095,000 $71,842 $5,647 3.32%
    $600k-1MM 48 $32,780,000 $682,917 $12,294 3.05%

    2020 saw First Alliance Home Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,006 originations, totaling $299,980,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 462 $160,310,000 $346,991 $7,690 3.14%
    $50k-75k 413 $99,685,000 $241,368 $7,142 3.19%
    $75k-100k 389 $124,455,000 $319,936 $8,794 3.19%
    $50k or less 281 $60,235,000 $214,359 $7,291 3.23%
    $150k-250k 267 $105,825,000 $396,348 $6,560 3.01%
    $250k+ 79 $34,855,000 $441,203 $6,176 2.87%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 462 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 413 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 269 $80,485,000 $299,201 $6,126 3.08%
    20-30% 209 $57,985,000 $277,440 $5,338 2.97%
    50-60% 199 $67,385,000 $338,618 $11,508 3.17%
    44% 96 $28,000,000 $291,667 $6,463 3.34%
    49% 84 $25,190,000 $299,881 $7,461 3.16%
    46% 79 $22,445,000 $284,114 $7,764 3.18%
    43% 78 $26,280,000 $336,923 $7,447 3.19%
    39% 78 $24,970,000 $320,128 $7,444 3.08%
    <20% 78 $20,260,000 $259,744 $6,238 3.00%
    42% 75 $22,175,000 $295,667 $7,936 3.15%
    40% 74 $23,870,000 $322,568 $7,399 3.26%
    45% 73 $23,685,000 $324,452 $8,028 3.21%
    37% 69 $21,625,000 $313,406 $6,253 3.03%
    48% 65 $23,155,000 $356,231 $8,945 3.21%
    47% 65 $20,725,000 $318,846 $8,196 3.07%
    41% 64 $18,570,000 $290,156 $6,631 3.19%
    36% 61 $17,605,000 $288,607 $5,976 3.17%
    38% 58 $19,630,000 $338,448 $6,767 3.16%
    >60% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,148 3.19%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 269 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 209 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,461 $456,295,000 $312,317 $7,613 3.16%
    Asian 204 $66,960,000 $328,235 $5,583 2.92%
    Black 215 $59,015,000 $274,488 $8,671 3.23%
    Not provided 10 $2,940,000 $294,000 $5,972 2.91%
    Not applicable 3 $915,000 $305,000 $10,716 3.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $540,000 $270,000 $4,762 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.51%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage 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
    55.04%

    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 1,895 $586,665,000 $309,586

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,895 $586,665,000 $309,586

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $7,510,000 $197,632 $4,975 2.93%
    40-60% 205 $54,685,000 $266,756 $5,084 2.99%
    60-80% 603 $197,755,000 $327,952 $5,818 3.08%
    80-100% 1,034 $323,910,000 $313,259 $8,998 3.21%
    Over 100% 8 $2,550,000 $318,750 $12,210 3.13%
    Under 20% 7 $255,000 $36,429 $12,524 3.47%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 25.0%
    FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 25.0%
    FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%