First Source Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Source is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. First Source has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Utica, Syracuse, Oneonta, Buffalo, and New York among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Source 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. First Source 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.75% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.47% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.56% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.56% | 11/17/24 |
| 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
997Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$93,355,000Awards
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Relative Rate
First Source's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.49%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.99%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Source's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,929.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 922 | $85,240,000 | $92,451 | $3,926 | 6.47% |
| SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 37 | $3,565,000 | $96,351 | $3,795 | 6.19% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 15 | $2,075,000 | $138,333 | $3,642 | 5.78% |
| Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,095,000 | $99,545 | $4,318 | 7.32% |
| BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $6,350 | 4.75% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $0 | 4.74% |
| Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 7.99% |
| Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $125,000 | $41,667 | $0 | 5.82% |
| Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 4.99% |
| Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $90,000 | $45,000 | $2,957 | 8.93% |
| WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.74% |
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 4.74% |
| Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 6.49% |
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We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against FIRST SOURCE based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 834 | $78,410,000 | $94,017 | $3,927 | 6.81% |
| HELOC | 163 | $14,945,000 | $91,687 | n/a | 4.63% |
For 2023, First Source's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 834 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 163 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Source's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 330 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 237 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Source's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 327 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 190 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Source's average total fees were $3,929, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 68 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, First Source's average interest rate for loans was 5.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 232 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Source place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 669 originations, totaling $34,775,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Source lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 235 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 226 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Source lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 177 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 177 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.71%
First Source has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination84.65%
First Source has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 997 | $93,355,000 | $93,636 |