First Source Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

New Hartford, NY

LEI: 549300NBSU5FHMDN5F74

Tax ID: 15-0535531

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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
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  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Source is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi loans. First Source has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Utica, Syracuse, Watertown, Oneonta, and Amsterdam among others. We have data for 12 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 about average rates.

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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.75% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.47% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.56% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.56% 12/16/24
    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

    1,206

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $126,370,000

    Awards

    FIRST SOURCE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,115 $117,635,000 $105,502 $574 3.43%
    SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $4,070,000 $84,792 $576 4.04%
    Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,365,000 $91,000 $570 6.40%
    WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $0 2.50%
    Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $560,000 $56,000 $501 3.17%
    Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $591 4.24%
    ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $525,000 $105,000 $509 3.44%
    ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $447 3.41%
    BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $711 2.99%
    Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 2.99%
    Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $477 2.99%
    GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 1.49%
    First Source's top markets include Utica, Syracuse, Watertown, Oneonta, and Amsterdam among others.

    Their top states include:
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    • Similar Lenders

    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.

    Adirondack Bank
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    Similarity Rank: 420
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,016 $110,020,000 $108,287 $573 3.77%
    HELOC 190 $16,350,000 $86,053 n/a 1.96%

    For 2021, First Source's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,016 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 190 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 737 $87,475,000 $118,691 $503 3.44%
    Home Improvement 196 $10,870,000 $55,459 $432 3.38%
    Other 170 $13,800,000 $81,176 $439 3.65%
    Home Purchase 78 $11,280,000 $144,615 $1,985 3.82%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $2,225,000 $130,882 $1,891 3.72%
    NA 8 $720,000 $90,000 $429 2.90%

    For 2021, First Source's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 737 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 196 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 399 $39,445,000 $98,860 $537 3.01%
    20 Year 351 $46,115,000 $131,382 $479 3.97%
    Other 260 $23,420,000 $90,077 $479 3.52%
    10 Year 128 $9,080,000 $70,938 $462 3.45%
    30 Year 36 $6,410,000 $178,056 $3,039 4.33%
    5 Year 32 $1,900,000 $59,375 $414 2.99%

    For 2021, First Source's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 399 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 351 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 29 $4,635,000 $159,828

    First Source's average total fees were $3,039, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 29 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 377 $50,965,000 $135,186
    <2.5% 336 $28,330,000 $84,315
    3-4% 220 $23,470,000 $106,682
    4-5% 114 $11,370,000 $99,737
    5-6% 68 $5,940,000 $87,353
    6-7% 39 $2,685,000 $68,846
    Over 8% 28 $1,670,000 $59,643
    7-8% 19 $1,435,000 $75,526

    During 2021, First Source's average interest rate for loans was 4.33%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 377 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 692 $37,780,000 $54,595 $482 3.65%
    $100k-200k 392 $53,290,000 $135,944 $671 3.29%
    $200k-400k 110 $28,490,000 $259,000 $708 3.19%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,830,000 $478,750 $536 2.74%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,980,000 $745,000 $427 3.28%

    2021 saw First Source place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 692 originations, totaling $37,780,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 300 $26,740,000 $89,133 $550 3.66%
    $100k-150k 254 $28,400,000 $111,811 $507 3.44%
    $75k-100k 245 $25,405,000 $103,694 $585 3.43%
    $50k or less 202 $15,350,000 $75,990 $752 3.41%
    $150k-250k 155 $20,985,000 $135,387 $464 3.26%
    $250k+ 21 $4,755,000 $226,429 $489 3.06%

    First Source lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 300 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 254 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 253 $24,975,000 $98,715 $485 3.24%
    30-36% 189 $17,535,000 $92,778 $468 3.51%
    <20% 134 $15,460,000 $115,373 $1,434 3.25%
    >60% 134 $16,290,000 $121,567 $472 3.29%
    50-60% 128 $13,440,000 $105,000 $487 3.70%
    38% 44 $4,520,000 $102,727 $481 3.64%
    37% 30 $3,010,000 $100,333 $485 3.11%
    42% 30 $2,600,000 $86,667 $492 4.27%
    43% 26 $2,580,000 $99,231 $473 3.70%
    40% 25 $2,475,000 $99,000 $468 3.19%
    36% 24 $2,230,000 $92,917 $484 3.18%
    39% 24 $1,540,000 $64,167 $485 3.90%
    41% 24 $2,180,000 $90,833 $448 3.96%
    44% 22 $2,290,000 $104,091 $478 4.08%
    46% 21 $1,935,000 $92,143 $470 4.22%
    48% 21 $2,785,000 $132,619 $475 3.75%
    47% 19 $1,945,000 $102,368 $420 3.28%
    45% 18 $2,000,000 $111,111 $461 3.48%
    49% 14 $1,770,000 $126,429 $452 3.60%

    First Source lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 253 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 189 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,140 $117,490,000 $103,061 $556 3.46%
    Not applicable 29 $5,055,000 $174,310 $0 4.58%
    Not provided 10 $1,670,000 $167,000 $1,727 3.35%
    Black 17 $1,435,000 $84,412 $711 3.83%
    Asian 5 $375,000 $75,000 $1,661 2.99%
    Asian Indian 3 $135,000 $45,000 $268 3.82%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%
    Other Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $427 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.53%

    First Source has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.10%

    First Source has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,206 $126,370,000 $104,784

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,206 $126,370,000 $104,784

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 274 $18,680,000 $68,175 $440 3.52%
    40-60% 225 $25,115,000 $111,622 $491 3.18%
    60-80% 344 $49,840,000 $144,884 $624 3.27%
    80-100% 136 $22,600,000 $166,176 $980 4.02%
    Over 100% 8 $1,380,000 $172,500 $546 6.62%
    Under 20% 208 $7,190,000 $34,567 $399 3.62%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Commerce, LLC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%