1st Preference Mortgage Corp. Rates, Fees & Info

TOWSON, MD

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Review & Overview

1st Preference Mortgage Corp. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. 1st Preference Mortgage Corp. has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Atlanta, San Antonio, and York among others. We have data for 43 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Preference Mortgage Corp. 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. 1st Preference Mortgage Corp. 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
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.97% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.52% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 5.34% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 3/24/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 3/24/24
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Originations

526

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$146,650,000

Awards

1ST PREFERENCE MORTGAGE CORP. FHA Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 185 $60,725,000 $328,243 $8,982 4.24%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 181 $47,915,000 $264,724 $6,843 4.35%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $6,480,000 $216,000 $7,120 4.32%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,955,000 $198,200 $7,534 4.41%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,915,000 $206,053 $6,165 4.39%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,275,000 $325,000 $10,767 4.61%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,980,000 $198,000 $6,747 4.39%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $6,473 3.94%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,140,000 $190,000 $7,937 4.10%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $6,481 4.31%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $955,000 $318,333 $5,803 5.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $860,000 $215,000 $6,525 5.16%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $2,888 4.75%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $9,022 4.08%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $5,695 4.75%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $5,410 5.06%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $6,259 4.29%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $7,389 4.83%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $12,016 4.00%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $9,564 5.13%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $9,463 3.56%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $7,256 4.94%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,944 4.75%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $17,971 3.38%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $2,299 4.25%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $16,681 3.88%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $9,205 3.44%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $8,318 4.88%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $7,007 4.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,995 3.88%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,733 3.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $13,183 3.63%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,736 3.88%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $11,615 4.13%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,582 3.88%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,301 3.50%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,948 4.25%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,964 5.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,602 5.50%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,909 4.25%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,031 5.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,122 5.13%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,512 4.75%
1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Atlanta, San Antonio, and York among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 219 $57,205,000 $261,210 $8,686 4.20%
    Conventional 189 $51,695,000 $273,519 $6,226 4.67%
    VA 101 $33,175,000 $328,465 $8,117 4.05%
    USDA 17 $4,575,000 $269,118 $7,606 4.00%

    For 2019, 1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 219 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 189 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 354 $96,020,000 $271,243 $7,819 4.47%
    Refi 99 $29,665,000 $299,646 $6,641 3.90%
    Cash Out Refi 73 $20,965,000 $287,192 $8,512 4.28%

    For 2019, 1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 354 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 99 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 504 $140,970,000 $279,702 $7,776 4.35%
    15 Year 12 $2,390,000 $199,167 $5,567 3.76%
    20 Year 7 $1,885,000 $269,286 $5,812 4.18%
    Other 3 $1,405,000 $468,333 $6,511 4.29%

    For 2019, 1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 504 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 102 $27,260,000 $267,255
    $3k-4k 88 $21,190,000 $240,795
    $5k+ 74 $27,620,000 $373,243
    $2k-3k 52 $13,190,000 $253,654
    $<1k 46 $12,320,000 $267,826
    $4k-5k 42 $11,700,000 $278,571

    1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s average total fees were $7,776, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 102 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 233 $71,335,000 $306,159
    4-5% 194 $52,090,000 $268,505
    5-6% 96 $22,710,000 $236,563
    7-8% 2 $420,000 $210,000
    6-7% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2019, 1st Preference Mortgage Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 233 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 312 $88,880,000 $284,872 $7,717 4.22%
    $100k-200k 120 $18,760,000 $156,333 $5,845 4.56%
    $400k-600k 74 $34,310,000 $463,649 $10,692 4.24%
    $100,000 or less 14 $670,000 $47,857 $3,230 5.61%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,030,000 $671,667 $11,058 3.96%

    2019 saw 1st Preference Mortgage Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 312 originations, totaling $88,880,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 124 $28,260,000 $227,903 $6,856 4.33%
    $75k-100k 116 $32,080,000 $276,552 $8,560 4.41%
    $50k or less 112 $24,980,000 $223,036 $5,796 4.22%
    $100k-150k 111 $36,505,000 $328,874 $8,814 4.35%
    $150k-250k 55 $21,495,000 $390,818 $9,039 4.33%
    $250k+ 8 $3,330,000 $416,250 $9,811 4.83%

    1st Preference Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 124 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 116 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 70 $19,760,000 $282,286 $7,970 4.34%
    30-36% 65 $17,075,000 $262,692 $7,747 4.44%
    50-60% 42 $10,630,000 $253,095 $8,286 4.28%
    <20% 26 $6,800,000 $261,538 $7,328 3.95%
    37% 25 $6,445,000 $257,800 $8,818 4.42%
    46% 25 $7,475,000 $299,000 $8,540 4.19%
    39% 24 $7,080,000 $295,000 $6,814 4.36%
    41% 24 $5,600,000 $233,333 $8,065 4.47%
    38% 24 $7,590,000 $316,250 $8,377 4.28%
    40% 23 $6,805,000 $295,870 $9,236 4.17%
    45% 22 $5,910,000 $268,636 $6,791 4.72%
    49% 21 $5,295,000 $252,143 $6,982 4.62%
    44% 20 $6,730,000 $336,500 $7,088 4.62%
    42% 19 $4,805,000 $252,895 $8,255 4.27%
    36% 17 $4,635,000 $272,647 $7,136 4.48%
    43% 15 $4,685,000 $312,333 $6,819 4.68%
    47% 14 $4,460,000 $318,571 $10,410 4.68%
    48% 12 $3,040,000 $253,333 $6,930 4.15%

    1st Preference Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 70 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 65 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 342 $94,560,000 $276,491 $7,565 4.30%
    Black 162 $45,480,000 $280,741 $7,934 4.39%
    Not provided 10 $2,850,000 $285,000 $7,122 4.48%
    Asian 9 $2,765,000 $307,222 $7,487 4.60%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $640,000 $320,000 $11,993 4.00%
    Not applicable 1 $355,000 $355,000 $10,591 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.47%

    1st Preference Mortgage Corp. 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
    86.50%

    1st Preference Mortgage Corp. has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 4 $590,000 $147,500
    4758.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    NA 521 $145,805,000 $279,856

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $135,000 $135,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 525 $146,515,000 $279,076

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $910,000 $151,667 $5,115 4.17%
    40-60% 15 $3,595,000 $239,667 $6,701 4.41%
    60-80% 84 $23,930,000 $284,881 $6,868 4.35%
    80-100% 372 $105,150,000 $282,661 $7,562 4.31%
    Over 100% 41 $12,895,000 $314,512 $11,416 4.26%
    Under 20% 7 $165,000 $23,571 $355 5.45%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    South Fork Funding, inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%