Liberty First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lincoln, NE

LEI: 549300IPZIRQSNKHX741

Tax ID: 47-0116167

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Liberty First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Liberty First has a high proportion of conventional 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: Lincoln, Omaha, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Norfolk among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Liberty First 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. Liberty First is typically a low 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.85% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.93% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.06% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.94% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 6.60% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.00% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.26% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 12/16/24
    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

    1,226

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $217,770,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,064 $189,020,000 $177,650 $1,891 2.93%
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $16,305,000 $196,446 $2,697 3.05%
    Outside of Metro Areas 48 $7,090,000 $147,708 $2,105 3.00%
    Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,560,000 $178,000 $1,920 2.85%
    GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $2,200 2.81%
    Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,838 3.83%
    Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,759 2.67%
    North Platte, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,547 2.25%
    Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,181 2.25%
    Liberty First's top markets include Lincoln, Omaha, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Norfolk among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against LIBERTY FIRST based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    KELLOGG MIDWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 322
    U.S. HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
    Similarity Rank: 441
    MUTUAL FIRST
    Similarity Rank: 484
    Cobalt Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 490
    Five Points Bank
    Similarity Rank: 572
    METRO CU
    Similarity Rank: 720
    Central National Bank
    Similarity Rank: 792
    Equitable Bank
    Similarity Rank: 900
    CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 1045
    CORNHUSKER BANK
    Similarity Rank: 1127

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,106 $190,740,000 $172,459 $1,657 3.01%
    VA 59 $15,305,000 $259,407 $3,902 2.22%
    FHA 51 $10,195,000 $199,902 $5,342 2.41%
    USDA 9 $1,495,000 $166,111 $3,147 2.29%
    HELOC 1 $35,000 $35,000 n/a 6.50%

    For 2021, Liberty First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,106 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 59 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 631 $107,085,000 $169,707 $1,753 2.74%
    Home Purchase 404 $86,280,000 $213,564 $2,736 2.96%
    Cash Out Refi 148 $16,530,000 $111,689 $1,277 3.80%
    Other 37 $7,195,000 $194,459 $2,098 2.64%
    Home Improvement 6 $680,000 $113,333 $1,775 3.77%

    For 2021, Liberty First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 631 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 404 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 784 $159,580,000 $203,546 $2,326 2.90%
    15 Year 231 $35,845,000 $155,173 $1,644 2.52%
    20 Year 80 $13,560,000 $169,500 $1,448 3.13%
    10 Year 74 $5,360,000 $72,432 $857 3.44%
    5 Year 46 $1,450,000 $31,522 $426 4.55%
    Other 10 $1,490,000 $149,000 $1,735 3.45%
    30+ year 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 3.25%

    For 2021, Liberty First's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 784 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 231 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,026 $178,530,000 $174,006
    $1k-2k 159 $26,815,000 $168,648
    $2k-3k 30 $7,960,000 $265,333
    $3k-4k 4 $1,330,000 $332,500
    $4k-5k 3 $1,465,000 $488,333
    $5k+ 3 $1,635,000 $545,000

    Liberty First's average total fees were $2,326, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,026 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 468 $86,890,000 $185,662
    <2.5% 414 $77,160,000 $186,377
    3-4% 242 $42,760,000 $176,694
    4-5% 69 $9,155,000 $132,681
    5-6% 16 $1,180,000 $73,750
    6-7% 9 $315,000 $35,000
    Over 8% 8 $310,000 $38,750

    During 2021, Liberty First's average interest rate for loans was 2.90%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 468 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 591 $87,875,000 $148,689 $1,931 2.82%
    $200k-400k 371 $96,485,000 $260,067 $2,508 2.80%
    $100,000 or less 223 $13,705,000 $61,457 $998 3.55%
    $400k-600k 40 $18,580,000 $464,500 $2,693 2.80%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $0 2.88%

    2021 saw Liberty First place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 591 originations, totaling $87,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 319 $49,265,000 $154,436 $1,962 2.93%
    $100k-150k 306 $66,540,000 $217,451 $2,009 3.03%
    $75k-100k 246 $44,170,000 $179,553 $2,014 3.01%
    $50k or less 240 $30,430,000 $126,792 $1,919 2.82%
    $150k-250k 85 $19,845,000 $233,471 $1,627 3.00%
    $250k+ 7 $2,655,000 $379,286 $1,376 3.09%

    Liberty First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 319 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 306 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 248 $40,200,000 $162,097 $1,941 3.00%
    20-30% 247 $43,715,000 $176,984 $1,689 2.75%
    <20% 82 $12,060,000 $147,073 $1,513 2.62%
    50-60% 60 $11,980,000 $199,667 $3,307 3.45%
    42% 59 $9,985,000 $169,237 $1,958 3.01%
    41% 52 $9,380,000 $180,385 $1,856 3.31%
    44% 50 $10,510,000 $210,200 $2,360 3.25%
    43% 47 $9,305,000 $197,979 $2,116 3.02%
    36% 47 $9,615,000 $204,574 $2,159 3.01%
    38% 41 $6,965,000 $169,878 $1,671 2.93%
    39% 40 $6,120,000 $153,000 $1,795 2.95%
    37% 39 $7,005,000 $179,615 $1,680 2.97%
    40% 34 $6,890,000 $202,647 $2,018 2.67%
    49% 34 $5,870,000 $172,647 $2,212 3.11%
    45% 32 $5,990,000 $187,188 $2,727 2.93%
    47% 32 $5,720,000 $178,750 $2,518 2.93%
    46% 31 $6,485,000 $209,194 $1,975 2.97%
    48% 30 $5,850,000 $195,000 $1,805 2.91%
    >60% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $2,578 3.75%

    Liberty First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 248 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 247 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,038 $184,440,000 $177,688 $1,956 2.94%
    Not provided 119 $20,125,000 $169,118 $1,898 2.89%
    Black 26 $6,080,000 $233,846 $2,284 3.21%
    Asian 25 $4,165,000 $166,600 $1,622 2.91%
    American Indian 14 $2,280,000 $162,857 $2,225 2.92%
    Other Asian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 3.25%
    Vietnamese 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,964 2.85%
    Japanese 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,586 2.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.78%

    Liberty First 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
    77.41%

    Liberty First has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,226 $217,770,000 $177,626

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,226 $217,770,000 $177,626

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 67 $5,635,000 $84,104 $1,019 3.47%
    40-60% 160 $22,730,000 $142,063 $1,629 2.58%
    60-80% 485 $87,895,000 $181,227 $1,748 2.82%
    80-100% 434 $97,520,000 $224,700 $2,788 2.93%
    Over 100% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $9,818 2.46%
    Under 20% 73 $2,375,000 $32,534 $435 4.24%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Liberty Finance Co., Inc. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%