Citizens First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

The Villages, FL

LEI: 549300IQVXIW1VTW0D69

Tax ID: 59-3018034

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 49 reviews

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Review & Overview

Citizens First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Citizens First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: The Villages, Orlando, Ocala, Palatka, and Gainesville among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Citizens First Bank 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. Citizens First Bank 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.12% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.75% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 11/17/24
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Originations

2,396

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$597,110,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Citizens First Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.03%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.55%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citizens First Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,530.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,388 $345,130,000 $248,653 $4,025 7.29%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 891 $228,495,000 $256,448 $4,636 7.18%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $21,520,000 $192,143 $3,879 7.66%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $10,964 6.58%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $5,382 6.18%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $9,262 7.03%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 7.12%
Citizens First Bank's top markets include The Villages, Orlando, Ocala, Palatka, and Gainesville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,021 $560,305,000 $277,241 $4,285 7.06%
    HELOC 375 $36,805,000 $98,147 n/a 8.34%

    For 2023, Citizens First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,021 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 375 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,944 $544,050,000 $279,861 $4,306 7.08%
    Other 201 $16,895,000 $84,055 $0 8.38%
    Home Improvement 116 $9,760,000 $84,138 $0 8.29%
    Cash Out Refi 91 $21,745,000 $238,956 $3,865 7.02%
    Refi 44 $4,660,000 $105,909 $3,820 8.14%

    For 2023, Citizens First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,944 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 201 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,566 $425,610,000 $271,782 $4,530 7.03%
    10 Year 382 $38,070,000 $99,660 $3,850 8.30%
    1 Year 312 $102,260,000 $327,756 $2,889 7.54%
    15 Year 116 $27,330,000 $235,603 $4,787 6.26%
    20 Year 15 $2,825,000 $188,333 $3,797 6.84%
    Other 3 $475,000 $158,333 $0 6.87%
    5 Year 2 $540,000 $270,000 $0 7.13%

    For 2023, Citizens First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,566 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 382 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,348 $355,750,000 $263,909
    $<1k 385 $122,965,000 $319,390
    $2k-3k 90 $23,600,000 $262,222
    $5k+ 77 $26,595,000 $345,390
    $3k-4k 65 $16,075,000 $247,308
    $4k-5k 40 $11,370,000 $284,250

    Citizens First Bank's average total fees were $4,530, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,348 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 991 $265,045,000 $267,452
    6-7% 882 $235,520,000 $267,029
    Over 8% 418 $69,860,000 $167,129
    5-6% 100 $24,960,000 $249,600
    4-5% 5 $1,725,000 $345,000

    During 2023, Citizens First Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 991 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,175 $334,455,000 $284,643 $4,439 7.13%
    $100k-200k 589 $84,735,000 $143,862 $3,731 7.26%
    $100,000 or less 327 $19,295,000 $59,006 $3,148 7.88%
    $400k-600k 243 $114,025,000 $469,239 $4,699 7.13%
    $600k-1MM 56 $37,940,000 $677,500 $5,609 7.06%
    $1MM+ 6 $6,660,000 $1,110,000 $10,300 6.88%

    2023 saw Citizens First Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,175 originations, totaling $334,455,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 730 $182,680,000 $250,247 $4,131 7.24%
    $150k-250k 608 $191,060,000 $314,243 $4,596 7.28%
    $75k-100k 375 $72,305,000 $192,813 $3,729 7.29%
    $50k-75k 305 $45,255,000 $148,377 $3,811 7.21%
    $250k+ 250 $91,130,000 $364,520 $5,560 7.31%
    $50k or less 102 $8,740,000 $85,686 $3,492 7.28%

    Citizens First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 730 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 608 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 413 $83,025,000 $201,029 $4,349 7.39%
    30-36% 340 $75,390,000 $221,735 $4,444 7.20%
    <20% 166 $27,370,000 $164,880 $4,366 7.75%
    39% 125 $27,515,000 $220,120 $4,403 7.48%
    47% 117 $34,745,000 $296,966 $4,101 7.10%
    48% 116 $34,160,000 $294,483 $4,256 7.02%
    42% 114 $34,660,000 $304,035 $4,568 7.09%
    44% 107 $32,915,000 $307,617 $4,303 7.10%
    43% 100 $27,760,000 $277,600 $4,078 7.12%
    46% 96 $27,750,000 $289,063 $4,230 7.04%
    49% 95 $27,515,000 $289,632 $4,348 6.98%
    45% 95 $29,965,000 $315,421 $4,250 7.09%
    41% 90 $24,500,000 $272,222 $4,433 7.01%
    38% 87 $20,265,000 $232,931 $4,559 7.36%
    40% 86 $22,070,000 $256,628 $4,430 7.27%
    50-60% 82 $24,850,000 $303,049 $2,941 7.59%
    37% 70 $19,320,000 $276,000 $4,193 7.32%
    36% 69 $16,465,000 $238,623 $4,624 7.29%
    >60% 12 $2,920,000 $243,333 $2,560 7.94%

    Citizens First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 413 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 340 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,205 $550,725,000 $249,762 $4,267 7.27%
    Not provided 138 $32,390,000 $234,710 $4,436 7.14%
    Asian 23 $6,165,000 $268,043 $4,805 7.51%
    Not applicable 13 $3,535,000 $271,923 $0 7.04%
    Black 11 $2,765,000 $251,364 $4,211 7.14%
    American Indian 3 $885,000 $295,000 $5,858 6.21%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,735 7.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.25%

    Citizens First Bank 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
    78.13%

    Citizens First Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    85.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    NA 2,395 $596,805,000 $249,188

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,396 $597,110,000 $249,211

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 374 $52,090,000 $139,278 $3,501 7.28%
    40-60% 418 $97,470,000 $233,182 $4,134 6.93%
    60-80% 798 $247,510,000 $310,163 $4,322 7.23%
    80-100% 506 $179,880,000 $355,494 $4,918 7.09%
    Under 20% 300 $20,160,000 $67,200 $2,925 8.10%