First County Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Stamford, CT

LEI: 549300HQW3FSOL75WC88

Tax ID: 06-0547190

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Review & Overview

First County Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First County Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bridgeport, New Haven, New York, Torrington, and Hartford among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First County Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
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Originations

287

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$152,545,000

Employee count

230

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 249 $135,235,000 $543,112 $0 0.00%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $8,770,000 $337,308 $0 0.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $7,250,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $0 0.00%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
First County Bank's top markets include Bridgeport, New Haven, New York, Torrington, and Hartford among others.

Their top states include:
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 287 $152,545,000 $531,516 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First County Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 287 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 184 $110,480,000 $600,435 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 63 $28,255,000 $448,492 $0 0.00%
    Refi 31 $11,165,000 $360,161 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $800,000 $200,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First County Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 184 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 63 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 287 $152,545,000 $531,516 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, First County Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 287 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 85 $24,905,000 $293,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 81 $38,945,000 $480,802 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 53 $38,475,000 $725,943 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 38 $5,900,000 $155,263 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 25 $43,945,000 $1,757,800 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 5 $375,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw First County Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 85 originations, totaling $24,905,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 79 $42,595,000 $539,177 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 66 $25,780,000 $390,606 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 65 $53,055,000 $816,231 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 31 $6,725,000 $216,935 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 31 $7,385,000 $238,226 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $0 0.00%

    First County Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 66 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 287 $152,545,000 $531,516 $0 0.00%

    First County Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 287 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 221 $110,255,000 $498,891 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 35 $17,775,000 $507,857 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 7 $15,715,000 $2,245,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 16 $6,100,000 $381,250 $0 0.00%
    Black 8 $2,700,000 $337,500 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.71%

    First County Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.80%

    First County Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 287 $152,545,000 $531,516

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $15,035,000 $3,007,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 282 $137,510,000 $487,624

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 21.4%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 35.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First County Bank 1006 Post Road Darien, CT 6820 Full Service B&M $83,670
    First County Bank 1042 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 6905 Full Service B&M $132,294
    First County Bank 1110 Hope Street Stamford, CT 6907 Full Service B&M $92,418
    First County Bank 1135 Post Road East Westport, CT 6880 Full Service B&M $46,986
    First County Bank 117 Prospect Street Stamford, CT 6901 Full Service B&M $52,661
    First County Bank 1312 Post Road Fairfield, CT 6824 Full Service B&M $13,666
    First County Bank 160 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT 6901 Full Service B&M $88,382
    First County Bank 1980 West Main Street Stamford, CT 6902 Full Service B&M $83,841
    First County Bank 275 Hope Street Stamford, CT 6904 Full Service B&M $72,848
    First County Bank 2950 Summer Street Stamford, CT 6905 Full Service B&M $118,780
    First County Bank 411 High Ridge Rd Stamford, CT 6905 Limited, Mobile/Seasonal Office $360
    First County Bank 469 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 6851 Full Service B&M $46,112
    First County Bank 59 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 6830 Full Service B&M $79,149
    First County Bank 637 Shippan Avenue Stamford, CT 6902 Full Service B&M $55,565
    First County Bank 660 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 6851 Full Service B&M $29,756
    First County Bank 700 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT 6854 Full Service B&M $44,162
    First County Bank 95 Park Street New Canaan, CT 6840 Full Service B&M $53,566

    For 2018, First County Bank had 17 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $61,615
    Net interest income $47,193
    Total noninterest income $8,572
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $2,550
    Service charges on deposit accounts $2,340
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,682
    Pre-tax net operating income $8,968
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $1,764
    Income before extraordinary items $8,784
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $8,784
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $8,784
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $7,337

    First County Bank's gross interest income from loans was $61,615,000.
    First County Bank's net interest income from loans was $47,193,000.
    First County Bank's fee based income from loans was $2,340,000.
    First County Bank's net income from loans was $8,784,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $14,422
    Provision for credit losses $1,000
    Total noninterest expense $45,797
    Salaries and employee benefits $26,547
    Premises and equipment expense $7,481
    Additional noninterest expense $11,769
    Applicable income taxes $1,948
    Net charge-offs $255
    Cash dividends $0

    First County Bank's interest expense for loans was $14,422,000.
    First County Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $26,547,000.
    First County Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $7,481,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $1,189,978
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,189,978
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,187,213
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $1,813
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $952
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $79,036
    Demand deposits $59,970
    Nontransaction accounts $1,110,942
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $279,458
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $455,443
    Total time deposits $376,041
    Total time and savings deposits $1,130,008
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $269,390
    Interest-bearing deposits $920,588
    Retail deposits $1,000,023
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $29,714
    Brokered deposits $106,028
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,674,924
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $13,177
    Interest-bearing balances $476
    Total securities $280,025
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $315
    Net loans and leases $1,286,673
    Loan and leases loss allowance $10,024
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $15,319
    Other real estate owned $575
    Goodwill and other intangibles $1,541
    All other assets $77,299

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,674,924
    Total Liabilities $1,534,466
    Total deposits $1,189,978
    Interest-bearing deposits $920,588
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,189,978
    % insured (estimated) $81
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $11,565
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $298,020
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $34,903

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $1,286,673
    Loan and leases loss allowance $10,024
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $1,296,697
    All real estate loans $1,222,384
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,222,384
    Construction and development loans $89,900
    Residential 1-4 family construction $24,119
    Other construction, all land development and other land $65,781
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $235,841
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $71,624
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $164,217
    Multifamily residential real estate $29,134
    1-4 family residential loans $867,509
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $60,667
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $13,418
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $575
    Consumer Auto Loans $12,587
    Other loans to individuals $256
    All other loans & leases $228
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $228
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $8,132
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $839
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First County Bank had $1,286,673,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $1,222,384,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $89,900,000 of loans were in development loans. $29,134,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $867,509,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $12,587,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 174 $65,754 $377,897
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 23 $1,360 $59,130
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 46 $7,854 $170,739
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 105 $56,540 $538,476
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 301 $47,819 $158,867
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 146 $6,728 $46,082
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 74 $10,229 $138,230
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 81 $30,862 $381,012