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 and Cash Out Refi loans. First County Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. First County Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bridgeport, New York, Hartford, New Haven, and Torrington among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First County Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 9/1/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 9/1/24
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Originations

371

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$280,445,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 287 $184,915,000 $644,303 $0 5.15%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $42,465,000 $14,155,000 $0 5.41%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $31,940,000 $887,222 $0 4.81%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $18,220,000 $455,500 $0 4.54%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,600,000 $800,000 $0 5.70%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
First County Bank's top markets include Bridgeport, New York, Hartford, New Haven, and Torrington 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 340 $181,060,000 $532,529 $0 0.00%
    Conventional 31 $99,385,000 $3,205,968 $0 5.09%

    For 2022, First County Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 340 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 270 $184,580,000 $683,630 $0 5.22%
    Cash Out Refi 55 $75,605,000 $1,374,636 $0 4.92%
    Refi 36 $17,190,000 $477,500 $0 4.03%
    Other 7 $2,335,000 $333,571 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $735,000 $245,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2022, First County Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 270 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 358 $221,590,000 $618,966 $0 5.05%
    30 Year 6 $20,280,000 $3,380,000 $0 5.02%
    10 Year 4 $22,450,000 $5,612,500 $0 4.65%
    15 Year 2 $15,860,000 $7,930,000 $0 6.13%
    20 Year 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 5.89%

    For 2022, First County Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 358 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 6 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 15 $16,465,000 $1,097,667
    4-5% 12 $62,980,000 $5,248,333
    3-4% 3 $4,435,000 $1,478,333
    6-7% 1 $15,505,000 $15,505,000

    During 2022, First County Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 15 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 111 $33,575,000 $302,477 $0 4.86%
    $400k-600k 99 $47,405,000 $478,838 $0 5.51%
    $600k-1MM 83 $62,195,000 $749,337 $0 5.06%
    $1MM+ 47 $132,815,000 $2,825,851 $0 5.09%
    $100k-200k 26 $4,080,000 $156,923 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 5 $375,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw First County Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 111 originations, totaling $33,575,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 105 $86,125,000 $820,238 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 99 $51,355,000 $518,737 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 67 $25,355,000 $378,433 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 34 $10,580,000 $311,176 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 26 $6,430,000 $247,308 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    First County Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 105 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 99 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 340 $181,060,000 $532,529 $0 0.00%

    First County Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 340 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 254 $139,130,000 $547,756 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 31 $99,385,000 $3,205,968 $0 5.09%
    Not provided 50 $26,930,000 $538,600 $0 0.00%
    Asian 20 $9,290,000 $464,500 $0 0.00%
    Black 14 $4,290,000 $306,429 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $1,165,000 $1,165,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.02%

    First County Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.11%

    First County Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 340 $181,060,000 $532,529
    NA 31 $99,385,000 $3,205,968

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    371 $280,445,000 $755,916

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 4.00%
    40-60% 3 $8,585,000 $2,861,667 $0 5.27%
    60-80% 22 $60,230,000 $2,737,727 $0 5.08%
    80-100% 3 $28,405,000 $9,468,333 $0 5.12%
    Over 100% 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 5.37%
    Under 20% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 5.50%

    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%