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 and Refi loans. First Alliance Home Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Harrisburg, and Miami among others. We have data for 85 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% 4/14/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 4/14/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/14/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.51% 4/14/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.34% 4/14/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.67% 4/14/24
30 Year VA Refi 7.02% 4/14/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.13% 4/14/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.65% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 4/14/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.74% 4/14/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/14/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/14/24
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

2,197

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$735,055,000

Awards

FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE FHA Loans bronze FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze 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) 1,211 $459,555,000 $379,484 $8,075 3.03%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 172 $51,450,000 $299,128 $5,012 2.94%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $27,630,000 $321,279 $3,388 2.88%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $20,740,000 $220,638 $5,576 2.98%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $20,125,000 $291,667 $6,655 3.11%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $17,720,000 $316,429 $4,820 2.88%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $16,715,000 $206,358 $6,093 2.97%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $12,665,000 $324,744 $2,920 2.76%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $10,450,000 $275,000 $6,348 3.21%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,225,000 $380,263 $3,730 2.80%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $6,620,000 $472,857 $11,154 3.42%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $5,980,000 $230,000 $3,724 3.02%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $5,380,000 $224,167 $6,744 3.19%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,905,000 $327,000 $3,628 2.58%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,625,000 $402,778 $6,390 2.90%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,470,000 $347,000 $3,260 2.68%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $3,395,000 $308,636 $6,371 3.20%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,285,000 $298,636 $7,183 3.11%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,975,000 $198,333 $6,348 2.94%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,620,000 $327,500 $4,424 3.23%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,545,000 $363,571 $6,267 2.71%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,275,000 $206,818 $5,766 3.16%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,020,000 $252,500 $6,125 3.44%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,920,000 $320,000 $8,416 3.04%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,825,000 $202,778 $6,077 3.06%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,750,000 $218,750 $6,961 3.14%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,725,000 $575,000 $6,804 2.96%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,690,000 $422,500 $3,136 3.03%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,630,000 $407,500 $6,548 2.81%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $7,122 3.46%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,520,000 $108,571 $4,719 3.07%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $3,432 2.77%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,455,000 $207,857 $6,532 3.09%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $3,733 2.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $3,877 3.41%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,175,000 $391,667 $5,406 3.50%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $5,427 3.39%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $13,085 2.99%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $4,863 3.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $910,000 $455,000 $5,041 2.94%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $900,000 $225,000 $5,023 2.78%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $3,619 3.63%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $885,000 $177,000 $3,395 3.05%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $8,802 2.56%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $815,000 $271,667 $5,571 3.25%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $5,408 2.94%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $5,437 2.83%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $5,503 3.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,311 2.56%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $3,760 2.25%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $4,017 3.50%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $4,762 3.25%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,168 3.13%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $6,979 3.22%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,095 3.50%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,164 3.44%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,205 3.38%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,126 2.00%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $6,928 3.19%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,763 3.38%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,546 3.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,722 3.00%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,748 2.38%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,793 2.50%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,788 2.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $10,319 3.50%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,387 3.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,666 3.50%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,671 2.50%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,369 3.44%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,586 2.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,564 3.88%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,000 2.88%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,408 3.38%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,213 2.88%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,737 3.25%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,171 4.00%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,346 2.88%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,041 3.63%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,379 3.00%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,040 2.75%
Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,093 2.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,532 3.25%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,341 2.75%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,387 3.00%
First Alliance Home Mortgage's top markets include New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Harrisburg, and Miami among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,739 $578,855,000 $332,867 $5,420 3.00%
    FHA 438 $148,480,000 $338,995 $12,162 3.07%
    VA 16 $6,920,000 $432,500 $13,467 2.88%
    USDA 4 $800,000 $200,000 $6,878 3.03%

    For 2021, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,739 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 438 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,135 $388,295,000 $342,110 $8,226 3.13%
    Refi 1,061 $346,355,000 $326,442 $5,329 2.89%
    Home Improvement 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,900 2.88%

    For 2021, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,135 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,061 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,798 $607,840,000 $338,065 $7,402 3.12%
    15 Year 280 $91,930,000 $328,321 $3,968 2.40%
    20 Year 80 $24,420,000 $305,250 $4,746 2.74%
    Other 26 $7,580,000 $291,538 $5,293 2.89%
    10 Year 13 $3,285,000 $252,692 $4,459 3.06%

    For 2021, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,798 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 280 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,349 $454,495,000 $336,913
    $5k+ 253 $105,755,000 $418,004
    $2k-3k 220 $61,400,000 $279,091
    $3k-4k 147 $47,565,000 $323,571
    $4k-5k 134 $43,000,000 $320,896
    $<1k 93 $22,495,000 $241,882

    First Alliance Home Mortgage's average total fees were $7,402, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,349 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 942 $299,330,000 $317,760
    2.5-3% 814 $280,940,000 $345,135
    <2.5% 392 $139,400,000 $355,612
    4-5% 46 $14,930,000 $324,565
    5-6% 2 $30,000 $15,000
    6-7% 1 $425,000 $425,000

    During 2021, First Alliance Home Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.12%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 942 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,143 $341,735,000 $298,981 $6,449 3.02%
    $400k-600k 564 $269,680,000 $478,156 $8,361 2.93%
    $100k-200k 367 $58,335,000 $158,951 $4,751 3.09%
    $600k-1MM 81 $57,475,000 $709,568 $12,116 2.98%
    $100,000 or less 38 $2,830,000 $74,474 $3,873 3.34%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,000,000 $1,250,000 $9,213 3.16%

    2021 saw First Alliance Home Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,143 originations, totaling $341,735,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 539 $194,085,000 $360,083 $6,992 3.00%
    $75k-100k 437 $149,545,000 $342,208 $8,292 3.07%
    $150k-250k 397 $151,165,000 $380,768 $5,618 2.92%
    $50k-75k 385 $100,025,000 $259,805 $7,249 3.11%
    $50k or less 222 $44,320,000 $199,640 $6,335 3.00%
    $250k+ 213 $94,805,000 $445,094 $5,410 2.94%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 539 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 437 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 375 $125,825,000 $335,533 $4,945 2.87%
    30-36% 321 $100,515,000 $313,131 $5,768 2.98%
    50-60% 180 $64,440,000 $358,000 $12,468 3.07%
    <20% 134 $46,390,000 $346,194 $5,669 2.80%
    44% 104 $34,420,000 $330,962 $7,305 3.25%
    48% 100 $34,860,000 $348,600 $7,264 3.00%
    43% 97 $31,765,000 $327,474 $6,803 3.13%
    42% 94 $29,060,000 $309,149 $6,982 3.09%
    39% 89 $30,135,000 $338,596 $6,073 3.09%
    49% 88 $29,490,000 $335,114 $7,653 3.09%
    40% 86 $29,320,000 $340,930 $6,586 3.07%
    45% 85 $29,495,000 $347,000 $8,349 3.14%
    46% 84 $28,580,000 $340,238 $7,077 3.01%
    47% 82 $27,640,000 $337,073 $8,244 3.17%
    36% 75 $23,085,000 $307,800 $5,797 2.95%
    37% 73 $23,745,000 $325,274 $5,597 2.99%
    41% 68 $23,990,000 $352,794 $6,326 3.03%
    38% 58 $20,780,000 $358,276 $7,180 3.05%
    >60% 4 $1,520,000 $380,000 $8,274 3.28%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 375 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 321 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,274 $426,710,000 $334,937 $7,793 3.07%
    Asian 677 $230,055,000 $339,815 $4,416 2.83%
    Black 172 $51,380,000 $298,721 $9,025 3.27%
    Not provided 65 $23,815,000 $366,385 $7,052 3.04%
    American Indian 8 $2,370,000 $296,250 $6,519 2.98%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $725,000 $725,000 $14,724 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.20%

    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
    59.13%

    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 2,197 $735,055,000 $334,572

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,197 $735,055,000 $334,572

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 78 $19,730,000 $252,949 $4,455 2.76%
    40-60% 344 $110,880,000 $322,326 $4,659 2.76%
    60-80% 893 $299,105,000 $334,944 $5,620 3.05%
    80-100% 874 $304,010,000 $347,838 $9,134 3.09%
    Over 100% 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $12,642 3.17%
    Under 20% 5 $175,000 $35,000 $1,062 3.65%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%