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. First Alliance Home Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA 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, Philadelphia, Miami, Harrisburg, and York 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 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.51% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.34% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.67% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 7.02% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.13% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.65% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.74% 4/28/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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

1,042

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$323,730,000

Awards

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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) 329 $136,015,000 $413,419 $13,538 5.07%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $32,555,000 $273,571 $7,966 4.96%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $23,270,000 $342,206 $10,878 5.38%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 87 $19,215,000 $220,862 $8,988 5.54%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $15,150,000 $199,342 $8,594 5.23%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $8,630,000 $331,923 $4,024 4.05%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $8,295,000 $436,579 $13,361 3.42%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,915,000 $281,667 $9,403 4.94%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $5,170,000 $323,125 $8,560 4.70%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,880,000 $244,000 $9,237 5.68%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,810,000 $200,417 $8,718 5.47%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,290,000 $238,333 $6,413 5.53%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,555,000 $511,000 $5,835 3.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,240,000 $373,333 $3,395 3.54%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,175,000 $310,714 $13,666 5.41%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,045,000 $227,222 $4,537 4.35%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,870,000 $233,750 $10,727 4.47%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,770,000 $442,500 $4,810 3.31%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,740,000 $217,500 $8,719 5.25%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,725,000 $345,000 $11,671 5.78%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $10,853 4.58%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,600,000 $133,333 $6,955 5.53%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,555,000 $311,000 $12,577 5.03%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $3,689 3.75%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $12,670 5.80%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $7,131 5.29%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $10,873 5.40%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $12,203 6.88%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $3,818 4.40%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $14,165 6.63%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,130,000 $282,500 $4,997 4.13%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $6,388 4.37%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $6,321 5.88%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $5,641 3.75%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $11,709 5.63%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $995,000 $995,000 $4,598 3.75%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $10,206 5.28%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $910,000 $151,667 $8,482 5.63%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,781 6.24%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $7,026 4.59%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $6,408 5.03%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $705,000 $141,000 $7,089 5.26%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $6,697 4.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $655,000 $218,333 $9,436 6.33%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $6,680 4.63%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $4,483 4.94%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,653 3.63%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,984 4.50%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $6,596 4.38%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $12,207 6.13%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $7,775 6.06%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,742 6.25%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $15,211 3.88%
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $11,252 6.50%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,775 2.56%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,407 5.37%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,347 4.44%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $6,672 4.69%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $0 7.03%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 7.06%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $5,279 4.38%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,160 3.12%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $15,720 7.00%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,900 5.63%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,549 3.75%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $9,577 3.50%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $10,333 5.25%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 5.83%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $14,903 6.13%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 7.10%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $17,829 5.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $13,854 5.75%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 7.26%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $16,512 5.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,817 5.50%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $13,179 5.63%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $12,123 7.13%
Bainbridge, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $12,256 7.63%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,731 6.75%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,688 6.13%
Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $10,657 5.25%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $9,509 5.75%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $11,340 5.75%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.16%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.82%
First Alliance Home Mortgage's top markets include New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Harrisburg, and York among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 692 $213,070,000 $307,905 $7,900 5.01%
    FHA 291 $95,345,000 $327,646 $15,151 5.20%
    VA 31 $9,815,000 $316,613 $13,698 5.27%
    FHA 23 $3,875,000 $168,478 $0 6.15%
    USDA 3 $705,000 $235,000 $9,147 5.00%
    HELOC 1 $485,000 $485,000 n/a 7.88%
    HELOC 1 $435,000 $435,000 n/a 6.88%

    For 2022, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 692 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 291 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 826 $264,360,000 $320,048 $10,438 5.15%
    Refi 196 $55,590,000 $283,622 $9,047 4.79%
    Cash Out Refi 19 $3,265,000 $171,842 $0 6.44%
    Home Improvement 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,823 3.13%

    For 2022, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 826 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 196 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 972 $304,750,000 $313,529 $10,330 5.12%
    Other 34 $8,290,000 $243,824 $12,930 6.04%
    15 Year 26 $8,020,000 $308,462 $5,260 3.50%
    20 Year 8 $2,500,000 $312,500 $6,236 4.09%
    10 Year 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,938 5.88%

    For 2022, First Alliance Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 972 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 34 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 392 $148,970,000 $380,026
    $1k-2k 276 $82,150,000 $297,645
    $3k-4k 117 $27,795,000 $237,564
    $2k-3k 115 $28,765,000 $250,130
    $4k-5k 105 $28,355,000 $270,048
    $<1k 9 $1,745,000 $193,889

    First Alliance Home Mortgage's average total fees were $10,330, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 392 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 356 $108,060,000 $303,539
    3-4% 221 $73,605,000 $333,054
    4-5% 216 $69,340,000 $321,019
    6-7% 158 $46,770,000 $296,013
    7-8% 60 $14,890,000 $248,167
    2.5-3% 22 $7,780,000 $353,636
    <2.5% 8 $2,270,000 $283,750
    Over 8% 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000

    During 2022, First Alliance Home Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.12%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 356 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 487 $144,525,000 $296,766 $9,726 5.14%
    $100k-200k 252 $39,910,000 $158,373 $6,911 5.24%
    $400k-600k 206 $98,100,000 $476,214 $13,053 4.84%
    $600k-1MM 55 $37,285,000 $677,909 $20,650 4.98%
    $100,000 or less 41 $2,895,000 $70,610 $4,510 5.18%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $38,602 9.00%

    2022 saw First Alliance Home Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 487 originations, totaling $144,525,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 256 $96,050,000 $375,195 $12,281 5.11%
    $50k-75k 233 $53,625,000 $230,150 $9,182 5.21%
    $75k-100k 218 $70,080,000 $321,468 $10,694 5.14%
    $150k-250k 163 $67,215,000 $412,362 $9,999 4.85%
    $50k or less 137 $21,525,000 $157,117 $6,900 5.22%
    $250k+ 35 $15,235,000 $435,286 $9,561 4.83%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 256 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 233 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 148 $43,090,000 $291,149 $8,500 4.91%
    50-60% 132 $47,080,000 $356,667 $15,449 5.16%
    20-30% 104 $29,320,000 $281,923 $6,954 4.76%
    49% 73 $24,435,000 $334,726 $10,547 5.20%
    47% 53 $15,935,000 $300,660 $9,915 4.93%
    45% 52 $16,010,000 $307,885 $10,859 5.60%
    42% 51 $18,115,000 $355,196 $11,313 5.13%
    44% 49 $14,805,000 $302,143 $9,130 5.34%
    46% 45 $15,575,000 $346,111 $12,312 4.78%
    43% 45 $14,705,000 $326,778 $9,561 5.05%
    36% 42 $13,140,000 $312,857 $10,487 5.15%
    48% 42 $13,300,000 $316,667 $10,753 5.26%
    40% 41 $11,475,000 $279,878 $8,507 5.24%
    41% 33 $10,415,000 $315,606 $9,577 5.45%
    38% 30 $9,380,000 $312,667 $9,328 5.12%
    37% 29 $8,355,000 $288,103 $8,975 5.19%
    39% 24 $6,430,000 $267,917 $7,860 4.85%
    <20% 22 $5,780,000 $262,727 $5,105 4.43%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 148 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 132 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 714 $220,740,000 $309,160 $10,600 5.21%
    Asian 160 $54,360,000 $339,750 $6,540 4.39%
    Black 128 $39,560,000 $309,063 $12,877 5.29%
    Not provided 21 $4,405,000 $209,762 $8,360 5.33%
    American Indian 8 $2,600,000 $325,000 $9,315 5.09%
    Not applicable 9 $1,755,000 $195,000 $8,763 5.64%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $310,000 $155,000 $7,066 5.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.93%

    First Alliance Home Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    31.09%

    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 1,042 $323,730,000 $310,681

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,042 $323,730,000 $310,681

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $4,165,000 $181,087 $5,215 5.58%
    40-60% 75 $20,755,000 $276,733 $6,301 4.99%
    60-80% 301 $92,875,000 $308,555 $8,241 4.77%
    80-100% 628 $202,780,000 $322,898 $11,583 5.27%
    Over 100% 5 $2,525,000 $505,000 $21,785 6.50%
    Under 20% 10 $630,000 $63,000 $2,571 4.12%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%