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 Orlando among others. We have data for 26 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 an average 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% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.76% 11/22/24
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Originations

814

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,154,150,000

Employee count

603

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) 536 $1,394,750,000 $2,602,146 $8,352 3.27%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $285,580,000 $2,694,151 $3,797 3.27%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $170,355,000 $2,004,176 $0 3.30%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $75,465,000 $2,286,818 $0 3.21%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $43,125,000 $43,125,000 $0 3.25%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $34,385,000 $11,461,667 $5,881 3.20%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $32,505,000 $32,505,000 $0 3.50%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $27,255,000 $27,255,000 $0 3.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $24,600,000 $4,100,000 $10,295 3.44%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $24,505,000 $24,505,000 $0 3.50%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $11,910,000 $1,488,750 $0 3.38%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $6,555,000 $385,588 $5,292 3.51%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,975,000 $3,975,000 $0 3.25%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,005,000 $3,005,000 $0 3.88%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,005,000 $3,005,000 $0 3.35%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,435,000 $2,435,000 $0 3.40%
Hilo, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,425,000 $2,425,000 $0 3.25%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,840,000 $920,000 $5,850 3.15%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000 $6,975 2.88%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,525,000 $1,525,000 $0 3.10%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 3.45%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $845,000 $845,000 $0 3.50%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $11,044 3.25%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $0 3.81%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 3.38%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 3.38%
First Foundation Bank's top markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Orlando among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Hawaii (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 814 $2,154,150,000 $2,646,376 $8,043 3.28%

    For 2021, First Foundation Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 814 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 656 $1,704,600,000 $2,598,476 $8,646 3.29%
    Home Purchase 152 $443,850,000 $2,920,066 $7,293 3.25%
    Home Improvement 5 $4,095,000 $819,000 $5,881 3.31%
    Other 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000 $6,975 2.88%

    For 2021, First Foundation Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 656 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 152 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 779 $1,806,135,000 $2,318,530 $8,043 3.28%
    10 Year 30 $296,610,000 $9,887,000 $0 3.40%
    Other 5 $51,405,000 $10,281,000 $0 3.36%

    For 2021, First Foundation Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 779 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 39 $42,415,000 $1,087,564
    $5k+ 11 $19,445,000 $1,767,727

    First Foundation Bank's average total fees were $8,043, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 39 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 725 $1,878,355,000 $2,590,834
    2.5-3% 87 $271,905,000 $3,125,345
    <2.5% 2 $3,890,000 $1,945,000

    During 2021, First Foundation Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 725 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $1MM+ 606 $2,028,730,000 $3,347,739 $12,247 3.27%
    $600k-1MM 98 $79,080,000 $806,939 $6,225 3.36%
    $400k-600k 67 $34,585,000 $516,194 $5,583 3.29%
    $200k-400k 31 $9,705,000 $313,065 $2,867 3.25%
    $100k-200k 12 $2,050,000 $170,833 $2,044 3.23%

    2021 saw First Foundation Bank place emphasis on $1MM+ loans with 606 originations, totaling $2,028,730,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 26 $26,240,000 $1,009,231 $9,536 3.22%
    $50k-75k 8 $1,570,000 $196,250 $2,184 2.75%
    $150k-250k 5 $4,045,000 $809,000 $14,192 3.35%
    $75k-100k 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $2,313 2.97%
    $100k-150k 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $3,877 3.13%

    First Foundation Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 12 $10,830,000 $902,500 $8,276 3.31%
    20-30% 10 $6,270,000 $627,000 $7,116 3.16%
    30-36% 9 $4,605,000 $511,667 $4,960 3.03%
    50-60% 4 $6,840,000 $1,710,000 $13,035 3.22%
    41% 3 $3,105,000 $1,035,000 $13,988 3.17%
    42% 2 $920,000 $460,000 $2,785 2.88%
    38% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $2,315 2.75%
    47% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,656 2.75%
    48% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,824 2.75%
    49% 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 3.63%
    36% 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $3,388 2.88%
    39% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $4,318 3.00%
    45% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 3.63%

    First Foundation Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 12 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 734 $2,050,830,000 $2,794,046 $9,674 3.29%
    Not provided 25 $44,535,000 $1,781,400 $7,527 3.24%
    White 36 $44,220,000 $1,228,333 $8,992 3.26%
    Asian 12 $12,280,000 $1,023,333 $4,763 3.11%
    Black 7 $2,285,000 $326,429 $2,437 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.66%

    First Foundation 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
    93.24%

    First Foundation Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 814 $2,154,150,000 $2,646,376

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    814 $2,154,150,000 $2,646,376

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 69 $101,955,000 $1,477,609 $7,333 3.29%
    40-60% 368 $973,780,000 $2,646,141 $11,592 3.30%
    60-80% 364 $1,064,970,000 $2,925,742 $5,501 3.27%
    80-100% 4 $5,330,000 $1,332,500 $14,224 2.91%
    Under 20% 9 $8,115,000 $901,667 $3,763 3.13%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 2.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 2.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 10 29.4%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 2.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 2.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 2.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 6 17.6%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 5.9%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 2.9%

    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 $166,249
    First Foundation Bank 13962 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740 Full Service B&M $98,226
    First Foundation Bank 15490 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Full Service B&M $38,743
    First Foundation Bank 1599 West Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 Full Service B&M $122,784
    First Foundation Bank 1601 Response Road Suite 190 Sacramento, CA 95815 Full Service B&M $65,144
    First Foundation Bank 18101 Von Karman Ave, Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92612 Full Service B&M $771,939
    First Foundation Bank 18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 750 Irvine, CA 92612 Full Service B&M $4,398,851
    First Foundation Bank 2101 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 4260 El Segundo, CA 90245 Full Service B&M $18,225
    First Foundation Bank 2233 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 300 Roseville, CA 95661 Full Service B&M $106,784
    First Foundation Bank 24181 Ronda Del Rossmoor Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Full Service B&M $205,211
    First Foundation Bank 2625 Whispering Pines Drive Running Springs, CA 92382 Full Service B&M $28,581
    First Foundation Bank 301 N. Lake Ave Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91101 Full Service B&M $67,876
    First Foundation Bank 323 20th Street Oakland, CA 94612 Full Service B&M $102,946
    First Foundation Bank 32946d State Highway 18 Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 Full Service B&M $31,382
    First Foundation Bank 36 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Full Service B&M $60,814
    First Foundation Bank 40865 Big Bear Boulevard Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Full Service B&M $111,099
    First Foundation Bank 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92122 Full Service B&M $98,238
    First Foundation Bank 4a Peninsula Center Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Full Service B&M $95,538
    First Foundation Bank 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 2a, Two Waterfront Plaza Honolulu, HI 96813 Full Service B&M $183,383
    First Foundation Bank 649 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 Full Service B&M $68,393
    First Foundation Bank 6725 Via Austi Pkwy Ste 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Full Service B&M $62,321
    First Foundation Bank 74-850 Hwy 111 Indian Wells, CA 92210 Full Service B&M $216,757

    For 2021, First Foundation Bank had 22 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $256,892
    Net interest income $243,204
    Total noninterest income $31,830
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $7,161
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,700
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $22,969
    Pre-tax net operating income $149,356
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $107,212
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $107,212
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $107,212
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $1,538
    Net operating income $107,212

    First Foundation Bank's gross interest income from loans was $256,892,000.
    First Foundation Bank's net interest income from loans was $243,204,000.
    First Foundation Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,700,000.
    First Foundation Bank's net income from loans was $107,212,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $13,688
    Provision for credit losses $3,866
    Total noninterest expense $121,812
    Salaries and employee benefits $68,898
    Premises and equipment expense $11,385
    Additional noninterest expense $41,529
    Applicable income taxes $42,144
    Net charge-offs $826
    Cash dividends $22,000

    First Foundation Bank's interest expense for loans was $13,688,000.
    First Foundation Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $68,898,000.
    First Foundation Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $11,385,000.

    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 0.0%
    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 1.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $8,842,391
    Deposits held in domestic offices $8,842,391
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $8,094,966
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $743,512
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $3,913
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $5,553,685
    Demand deposits $4,591,057
    Nontransaction accounts $3,288,706
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $2,072,143
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $548,075
    Total time deposits $668,487
    Total time and savings deposits $4,251,334
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $3,310,986
    Interest-bearing deposits $5,531,405
    Retail deposits $8,385,482
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $35,965
    Brokered deposits $90,285
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $10,171,711
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $1,121,227
    Interest-bearing balances $1,086,221
    Total securities $1,191,378
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $7,374,388
    Loan and leases loss allowance $33,776
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $45,393
    Other real estate owned $6,210
    Goodwill and other intangibles $228,884
    All other assets $204,231

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $10,171,711
    Total Liabilities $9,100,055
    Total deposits $8,842,391
    Interest-bearing deposits $5,531,405
    Deposits held in domestic offices $8,842,391
    % insured (estimated) $78
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $165,930
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $91,734

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $7,374,388
    Loan and leases loss allowance $33,776
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $7,408,164
    All real estate loans $5,861,904
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $5,861,904
    Construction and development loans $150,152
    Residential 1-4 family construction $35,340
    Other construction, all land development and other land $114,812
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $1,302,211
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $618,346
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $683,865
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,411,578
    1-4 family residential loans $997,056
    Farmland loans $907
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $1,067,464
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $10,816
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $7,380
    Consumer Auto Loans $63
    Other loans to individuals $3,373
    All other loans & leases $467,979
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $24,890
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $19,225
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $2,709
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,052
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Foundation Bank had $7,374,388,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $5,861,904,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $150,152,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,411,578,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $997,056,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $63,000 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 419 $160,543 $383,158
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 36 $1,669 $46,361
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 62 $8,146 $131,387
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 321 $150,728 $469,558
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 857 $84,452 $98,544
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 468 $11,062 $23,637
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 159 $14,808 $93,132
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 230 $58,582 $254,704