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 loans. 1st Northern California has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Truckee, and Riverside among others. We have data for 11 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 an above 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.74% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 4/28/24
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Originations

108

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,140,000

Awards

1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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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) 76 $19,370,000 $254,868 $2,302 3.62%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,850,000 $275,000 $2,111 3.79%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,400,000 $400,000 $3,990 3.50%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $7,774 4.83%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $2,462 3.94%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,070 4.75%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,946 3.38%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,178 3.13%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,448 3.88%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,851 3.19%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,355 5.63%
1st Northern California's top markets include San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Truckee, and Riverside 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 108 $29,140,000 $269,815 $2,609 3.69%

    For 2022, 1st Northern California's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 108 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 90 $23,750,000 $263,889 $2,121 3.56%
    Home Purchase 11 $4,105,000 $373,182 $6,662 4.14%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $2,003 4.70%

    For 2022, 1st Northern California's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 90 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 11 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 50 $18,800,000 $376,000 $3,534 3.60%
    15 Year 23 $4,005,000 $174,130 $1,869 4.45%
    10 Year 14 $1,460,000 $104,286 $1,809 4.06%
    20 Year 13 $4,155,000 $319,615 $1,710 3.00%
    Other 8 $720,000 $90,000 $1,538 2.52%

    For 2022, 1st Northern California's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 23 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 15 $1,415,000 $94,333
    $1k-2k 9 $2,315,000 $257,222
    $2k-3k 3 $1,525,000 $508,333
    $3k-4k 1 $805,000 $805,000

    1st Northern California's average total fees were $3,534, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 30 $9,190,000 $306,333
    3-4% 27 $9,315,000 $345,000
    <2.5% 17 $3,175,000 $186,765
    4-5% 16 $4,840,000 $302,500
    5-6% 13 $2,035,000 $156,538
    6-7% 4 $520,000 $130,000
    7-8% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2022, 1st Northern California's average interest rate for loans was 3.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 30 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 42 $12,500,000 $297,619 $2,594 3.48%
    $100,000 or less 24 $1,300,000 $54,167 $1,571 4.06%
    $100k-200k 19 $2,895,000 $152,368 $2,091 3.92%
    $400k-600k 19 $9,445,000 $497,105 $3,879 3.53%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,000,000 $750,000 $5,125 3.28%

    2022 saw 1st Northern California place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 42 originations, totaling $12,500,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 32 $11,350,000 $354,688 $3,173 3.80%
    $250k+ 29 $8,325,000 $287,069 $2,872 3.70%
    $100k-150k 23 $5,325,000 $231,522 $2,240 3.98%
    $75k-100k 13 $1,975,000 $151,923 $2,049 3.23%
    $50k-75k 9 $2,075,000 $230,556 $1,833 3.43%
    $50k or less 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,457 2.50%

    1st Northern California lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 32 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 42 $10,790,000 $256,905 $2,727 4.09%
    <20% 26 $5,520,000 $212,308 $1,783 3.15%
    30-36% 21 $5,795,000 $275,952 $2,613 3.36%
    39% 5 $2,325,000 $465,000 $2,222 3.48%
    44% 4 $1,400,000 $350,000 $2,928 4.25%
    36% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $1,897 4.33%
    37% 2 $660,000 $330,000 $6,026 3.75%
    45% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $7,138 5.25%
    40% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,108 5.00%
    41% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $1,483 2.88%
    42% 1 $565,000 $565,000 $6,537 2.88%
    43% 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,946 3.38%

    1st Northern California lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 42 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 65 $17,685,000 $272,077 $2,601 3.55%
    Not provided 25 $7,055,000 $282,200 $2,478 3.67%
    Asian 7 $2,235,000 $319,286 $3,045 3.88%
    Black 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $1,899 4.83%
    American Indian 4 $600,000 $150,000 $1,521 3.47%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $325,000 $325,000 $10,646 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    72.25%

    1st Northern California has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.30%

    1st Northern California has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    500.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    NA 107 $29,035,000 $271,355

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    108 $29,140,000 $269,815

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $8,790,000 $258,529 $2,226 3.28%
    40-60% 23 $10,015,000 $435,435 $2,834 3.30%
    60-80% 15 $6,825,000 $455,000 $4,623 3.71%
    Under 20% 36 $3,510,000 $97,500 $1,921 4.32%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 50.0%
    21ST MORTGAGE CORP. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%