Firestone Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Akron, OH

LEI: 549300N4Y8SZTX37AW62

Tax ID: 34-0894610

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Review & Overview

Firestone is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Firestone has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Akron, Cleveland, Nashville, Canton, and Columbus among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Firestone has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Firestone 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 4.98% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.37% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.19% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.19% 4/28/24
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Originations

62

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,890,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $4,045,000 $122,576 $1,861 3.78%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,515,000 $137,727 $1,459 3.64%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $2,277 3.70%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,040,000 $130,000 $1,390 3.70%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,965 3.95%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $2,426 3.85%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,882 3.50%
Chillicothe, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,348 3.99%
Firestone's top markets include Akron, Cleveland, Nashville, Canton, and Columbus among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 60 $8,850,000 $147,500 $1,816 3.70%
    HELOC 2 $40,000 $20,000 n/a 5.25%

    For 2018, Firestone's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 60 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 38 $5,650,000 $148,684 $1,542 3.58%
    Home Purchase 22 $3,200,000 $145,455 $2,291 3.90%
    Home Improvement 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.25%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.25%

    For 2018, Firestone's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 38 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 28 $4,500,000 $160,714 $2,134 4.07%
    15 Year 16 $2,100,000 $131,250 $1,580 3.32%
    20 Year 11 $1,675,000 $152,273 $1,571 3.52%
    10 Year 5 $575,000 $115,000 $1,336 3.20%
    Other 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 5.25%

    For 2018, Firestone's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 28 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 60 $8,850,000 $147,500

    Firestone's average total fees were $2,134, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 60 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 50 $7,310,000 $146,200
    4-5% 7 $1,165,000 $166,429
    2.5-3% 3 $375,000 $125,000
    5-6% 2 $40,000 $20,000

    During 2018, Firestone's average interest rate for loans was 4.07%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 32 $4,440,000 $138,750 $1,653 3.62%
    $100,000 or less 16 $970,000 $60,625 $1,500 3.92%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,480,000 $248,571 $2,508 3.83%

    2018 saw Firestone place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 32 originations, totaling $4,440,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 19 $2,075,000 $109,211 $1,719 3.63%
    $100k-150k 18 $3,100,000 $172,222 $1,646 3.83%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,940,000 $161,667 $2,300 3.76%
    $50k or less 9 $875,000 $97,222 $1,555 3.91%
    $150k-250k 3 $645,000 $215,000 $2,118 3.60%
    $250k+ 1 $255,000 $255,000 $1,965 3.20%

    Firestone lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 25 $3,725,000 $149,000 $1,744 3.73%
    <20% 13 $1,695,000 $130,385 $1,663 3.76%
    30-36% 12 $1,890,000 $157,500 $2,176 3.78%
    44% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,578 3.75%
    41% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,968 3.50%
    42% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,248 3.00%
    43% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,601 3.50%
    45% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.25%
    46% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,826 3.90%
    47% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $1,518 3.00%
    >60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,889 3.20%
    36% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,316 4.49%
    38% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,882 3.50%
    39% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,904 3.99%

    Firestone lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 58 $7,860,000 $135,517 $1,712 3.74%
    Asian 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $3,286 3.77%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.94%

    Firestone has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 2 $40,000 $20,000
    NA 60 $8,850,000 $147,500

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 62 $8,890,000 $143,387

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $260,000 $65,000 $1,735 3.84%
    40-60% 11 $1,765,000 $160,455 $1,743 3.47%
    60-80% 26 $3,620,000 $139,231 $1,747 3.64%
    80-100% 20 $3,220,000 $161,000 $1,960 3.94%
    Under 20% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.25%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRSTBANK Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%
    FIRSTBANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    FIRSTBANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%