First Foundation Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Irvine, CA

LEI: 549300M5KSPQD2HH1N54

Tax ID: 32-0211527

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First Foundation Bank is a small bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Foundation Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Foundation 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. First Foundation Bank 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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Mortgage Type
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30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.76% 4/21/24
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Originations

567

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,289,075,000

Employee count

422

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 383 $798,355,000 $2,084,478 $12,951 4.27%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $246,205,000 $3,116,519 $10,994 4.47%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $151,775,000 $3,229,255 $8,612 4.41%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $23,300,000 $1,941,667 $0 4.54%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $22,230,000 $11,115,000 $0 4.32%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $15,530,000 $776,500 $3,674 4.28%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,255,000 $10,255,000 $0 4.32%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $6,860,000 $1,143,333 $5,807 3.96%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,450,000 $862,500 $8,388 4.48%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,100,000 $775,000 $5,698 4.68%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,505,000 $2,505,000 $8,062 3.50%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,790,000 $895,000 $17,000 4.10%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,610,000 $805,000 $0 3.75%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $0 3.44%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 4.50%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,538 3.38%
First Foundation Bank's top markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Oxnard among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Hawaii (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 567 $1,289,075,000 $2,273,501 $11,120 4.31%

    For 2018, First Foundation Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 567 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 358 $795,100,000 $2,220,950 $10,279 4.32%
    Home Purchase 192 $461,580,000 $2,404,063 $12,092 4.31%
    Home Improvement 9 $14,855,000 $1,650,556 $0 4.33%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $15,600,000 $2,600,000 $0 3.98%
    Other 2 $1,940,000 $970,000 $4,466 3.88%

    For 2018, First Foundation Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 358 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 192 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 555 $1,268,295,000 $2,285,216 $11,722 4.31%
    10 Year 4 $9,300,000 $2,325,000 $0 4.41%
    15 Year 3 $9,085,000 $3,028,333 $17,000 4.43%
    20 Year 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,537 4.38%
    5 Year 1 $965,000 $965,000 $5,698 5.75%
    Other 1 $895,000 $895,000 $0 4.56%

    For 2018, First Foundation Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 555 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 22 $20,700,000 $940,909
    $5k+ 20 $25,850,000 $1,292,500
    $4k-5k 1 $625,000 $625,000

    First Foundation Bank's average total fees were $11,722, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 22 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 402 $1,038,580,000 $2,583,532
    3-4% 144 $192,810,000 $1,338,958
    5-6% 6 $5,030,000 $838,333

    During 2018, First Foundation Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 402 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $1MM+ 351 $1,166,975,000 $3,324,715 $17,255 4.39%
    $600k-1MM 93 $73,155,000 $786,613 $9,172 4.28%
    $200k-400k 61 $19,295,000 $316,311 $2,928 4.02%
    $400k-600k 57 $28,795,000 $505,175 $7,907 4.20%
    $100k-200k 5 $855,000 $171,000 $2,858 4.38%

    2018 saw First Foundation Bank place emphasis on $1MM+ loans with 351 originations, totaling $1,166,975,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 48 $50,400,000 $1,050,000 $14,093 4.00%
    $100k-150k 12 $5,730,000 $477,500 $6,329 3.99%
    $150k-250k 8 $6,260,000 $782,500 $13,146 4.47%
    $75k-100k 4 $2,460,000 $615,000 $5,618 4.44%
    $50k-75k 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $5,951 4.25%

    First Foundation Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 14 $9,110,000 $650,714 $2,967 3.95%
    20-30% 10 $7,030,000 $703,000 $8,190 4.03%
    30-36% 9 $5,295,000 $588,333 $8,297 4.22%
    48% 6 $6,850,000 $1,141,667 $34,497 4.13%
    50-60% 4 $4,040,000 $1,010,000 $20,396 3.88%
    42% 4 $4,410,000 $1,102,500 $14,767 3.81%
    44% 3 $2,565,000 $855,000 $4,557 4.04%
    38% 3 $1,995,000 $665,000 $3,330 4.28%
    47% 3 $2,325,000 $775,000 $12,510 3.54%
    41% 2 $1,110,000 $555,000 $6,028 4.00%
    43% 2 $1,740,000 $870,000 $4,370 4.00%
    45% 2 $1,580,000 $790,000 $11,837 3.69%
    36% 1 $965,000 $965,000 $17,000 4.00%
    49% 1 $625,000 $625,000 $3,476 3.88%
    39% 1 $1,245,000 $1,245,000 $14,710 4.13%

    First Foundation Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 10 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 464 $1,157,550,000 $2,494,720 $6,188 4.34%
    White 75 $94,355,000 $1,258,067 $12,768 4.14%
    Not provided 14 $25,280,000 $1,805,714 $12,053 4.16%
    Asian 12 $11,550,000 $962,500 $9,354 4.57%
    American Indian 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,525 4.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.82%

    First Foundation Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.65%

    First Foundation Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 567 $1,289,075,000 $2,273,501

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 337 $1,084,225,000 $3,217,285
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 230 $204,850,000 $890,652

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $63,270,000 $1,437,955 $4,780 4.43%
    40-60% 231 $639,135,000 $2,766,818 $14,188 4.41%
    60-80% 279 $568,725,000 $2,038,441 $10,557 4.22%
    80-100% 4 $4,590,000 $1,147,500 $14,458 3.93%
    Under 20% 9 $13,355,000 $1,483,889 $4,840 4.26%

    Complaints

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

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Foundation Bank 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Full Service B&M $111,863
    First Foundation Bank 13962 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740 Full Service B&M $91,515
    First Foundation Bank 1599 West Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 Full Service B&M $82,538
    First Foundation Bank 1601 Response Road Suite 190 Sacramento, CA 95815 Full Service B&M $65,843
    First Foundation Bank 18101 Von Karman Ave, Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92612 Full Service B&M $361,870
    First Foundation Bank 18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 750 Irvine, CA 92612 Full Service B&M $2,498,831
    First Foundation Bank 2233 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 300 Roseville, CA 95661 Full Service B&M $147,797
    First Foundation Bank 24181 Ronda Del Rossmoor Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Full Service B&M $182,054
    First Foundation Bank 2625 Whispering Pines Drive Running Springs, CA 92382 Full Service B&M $23,097
    First Foundation Bank 301 N. Lake Ave Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91101 Full Service B&M $52,506
    First Foundation Bank 323 20th Street Oakland, CA 94612 Full Service B&M $91,533
    First Foundation Bank 32946-D Highway 18 Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 Full Service B&M $24,678
    First Foundation Bank 36 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Full Service B&M $52,276
    First Foundation Bank 40865 Big Bear Boulevard Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Full Service B&M $81,912
    First Foundation Bank 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92122 Full Service B&M $73,269
    First Foundation Bank 4a Peninsula Center Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Full Service B&M $95,238
    First Foundation Bank 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 2a Honolulu, HI 96813 Full Service B&M $253,868
    First Foundation Bank 649 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 Full Service B&M $116,004
    First Foundation Bank 6725 Via Austi Pkwy Ste 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Full Service B&M $26,730
    First Foundation Bank 700 South Flower Street, Suite 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Full Service B&M $56,498
    First Foundation Bank 74-850 Hwy 111 Indian Wells, CA 92210 Full Service B&M $159,988

    For 2018, First Foundation Bank had 21 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $210,617
    Net interest income $160,682
    Total noninterest income $7,903
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $3,833
    Service charges on deposit accounts $806
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,264
    Pre-tax net operating income $63,584
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $111
    Income before extraordinary items $45,417
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $45,417
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $45,417
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $2,544
    Net operating income $45,329

    First Foundation Bank's gross interest income from loans was $210,617,000.
    First Foundation Bank's net interest income from loans was $160,682,000.
    First Foundation Bank's fee based income from loans was $806,000.
    First Foundation Bank's net income from loans was $45,417,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $49,935
    Provision for credit losses $4,220
    Total noninterest expense $100,781
    Salaries and employee benefits $49,709
    Premises and equipment expense $9,939
    Additional noninterest expense $41,133
    Applicable income taxes $18,278
    Net charge-offs $3,620
    Cash dividends $30,000

    First Foundation Bank's interest expense for loans was $49,935,000.
    First Foundation Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $49,709,000.
    First Foundation Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $9,939,000.

    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 2.0%
    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 $4,547,396
    Deposits held in domestic offices $4,547,396
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $4,300,167
    Deposits by U.S. Government $9
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $234,349
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $12,871
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $223,317
    Demand deposits $193,516
    Nontransaction accounts $4,324,079
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $948,593
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $1,425,276
    Total time deposits $1,950,210
    Total time and savings deposits $4,353,880
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $1,088,802
    Interest-bearing deposits $3,458,594
    Retail deposits $2,933,579
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $33,926
    Brokered deposits $1,257,393
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $5,836,784
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $67,152
    Interest-bearing balances $33,067
    Total securities $809,569
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $4,782,313
    Loan and leases loss allowance $19,000
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $8,186
    Other real estate owned $815
    Goodwill and other intangibles $105,900
    All other assets $62,849

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $5,836,784
    Total Liabilities $5,285,862
    Total deposits $4,547,396
    Interest-bearing deposits $3,458,594
    Deposits held in domestic offices $4,547,396
    % insured (estimated) $81
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $703,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $35,466

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $4,782,313
    Loan and leases loss allowance $19,000
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $4,801,313
    All real estate loans $4,371,113
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $4,371,113
    Construction and development loans $81,853
    Residential 1-4 family construction $26,577
    Other construction, all land development and other land $55,276
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $873,260
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $426,601
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $446,659
    Multifamily residential real estate $2,475,402
    1-4 family residential loans $940,178
    Farmland loans $420
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $316,004
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $17,327
    Credit card loans $29
    Related Plans $15,443
    Consumer Auto Loans $12
    Other loans to individuals $1,843
    All other loans & leases $96,869
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $27,766
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,264
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Foundation Bank had $4,782,313,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $4,371,113,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $81,853,000 of loans were in development loans. $2,475,402,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $940,178,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $29,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $12,000 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 295 $120,094 $407,098
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 11 $580 $52,727
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 43 $6,305 $146,628
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 241 $113,209 $469,747
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 493 $62,511 $126,797
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 148 $3,311 $22,372
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 134 $13,052 $97,403
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 211 $46,148 $218,711
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 1 $420 $420,000
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 1 $420 $420,000