1st Northern California Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Martinez, CA

LEI: 549300PUF6BDR1QRB167

Tax ID: 94-1175509

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Review & Overview

1st Northern California is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. 1st Northern California has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Yuba City among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Northern California has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. 1st Northern California 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 5.84% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/16/24
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Originations

240

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$83,170,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 178 $65,290,000 $366,798 $1,957 2.89%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $11,185,000 $302,297 $2,173 2.85%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $2,492 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $2,121 2.75%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $3,209 2.88%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,085 2.88%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,194 3.13%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $2,070 2.75%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,785 3.13%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,165 2.88%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,500 2.88%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,995 2.88%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,461 3.00%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,924 2.75%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $1,511 2.88%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,895 2.50%
1st Northern California's top markets include San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Yuba City among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 240 $83,170,000 $346,542 $2,013 2.89%

    For 2020, 1st Northern California's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 240 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 119 $43,005,000 $361,387 $1,957 2.86%
    Cash Out Refi 110 $36,550,000 $332,273 $1,983 2.91%
    Home Improvement 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $2,008 3.25%
    Home Purchase 5 $1,725,000 $345,000 $4,026 2.88%

    For 2020, 1st Northern California's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 119 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 110 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 130 $49,580,000 $381,385 $2,068 2.97%
    20 Year 53 $20,805,000 $392,547 $2,089 2.85%
    15 Year 33 $8,615,000 $261,061 $1,849 2.84%
    10 Year 18 $3,510,000 $195,000 $1,816 2.75%
    Other 6 $660,000 $110,000 $1,669 2.25%

    For 2020, 1st Northern California's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 130 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 53 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 197 $69,175,000 $351,142
    3-4% 23 $10,985,000 $477,609
    <2.5% 17 $2,915,000 $171,471
    4-5% 2 $70,000 $35,000
    5-6% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2020, 1st Northern California's average interest rate for loans was 2.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 197 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 110 $32,480,000 $295,273 $1,983 2.85%
    $400k-600k 55 $26,695,000 $485,364 $2,256 2.91%
    $100k-200k 40 $6,220,000 $155,500 $1,819 2.83%
    $600k-1MM 23 $16,125,000 $701,087 $1,956 2.97%
    $100,000 or less 11 $595,000 $54,091 $1,801 3.24%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,055,000 $1,055,000 $3,485 3.13%

    2020 saw 1st Northern California place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 110 originations, totaling $32,480,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 78 $31,050,000 $398,077 $2,166 2.91%
    $100k-150k 69 $20,275,000 $293,841 $1,936 2.81%
    $250k+ 31 $16,365,000 $527,903 $2,000 2.84%
    $75k-100k 31 $8,015,000 $258,548 $1,885 2.94%
    $50k-75k 17 $2,855,000 $167,941 $2,037 3.13%
    $50k or less 13 $4,535,000 $348,846 $1,831 2.94%

    1st Northern California lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 78 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 69 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 135 $43,665,000 $323,444 $2,038 2.87%
    20-30% 80 $29,930,000 $374,125 $1,981 2.91%
    30-36% 18 $6,400,000 $355,556 $1,873 2.94%
    36% 3 $1,765,000 $588,333 $1,983 2.96%
    37% 1 $625,000 $625,000 $2,185 2.88%
    40% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,020 3.00%
    41% 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,797 2.88%

    1st Northern California lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 135 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 80 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 151 $51,905,000 $343,742 $2,012 2.92%
    Not provided 57 $18,925,000 $332,018 $2,050 2.83%
    Asian 13 $6,155,000 $473,462 $2,072 2.91%
    Black 10 $3,050,000 $305,000 $1,950 2.85%
    American Indian 2 $770,000 $385,000 $1,820 2.81%
    Chinese 2 $720,000 $360,000 $1,823 2.81%
    Asian Indian 1 $625,000 $625,000 $2,185 2.88%
    Filipino 2 $460,000 $230,000 $1,562 2.88%
    Japanese 1 $375,000 $375,000 $1,625 2.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,874 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.33%

    1st Northern California has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.58%

    1st Northern California has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 240 $83,170,000 $346,542

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 240 $83,170,000 $346,542

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 70 $19,190,000 $274,143 $1,902 2.82%
    40-60% 99 $38,685,000 $390,758 $2,046 2.88%
    60-80% 49 $22,715,000 $463,571 $2,229 2.96%
    80-100% 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,380 3.00%
    Under 20% 21 $2,065,000 $98,333 $1,723 3.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 6.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 13 26.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 13 26.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 4 8.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 2.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 4 8.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 10.0%