First Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Huntington, IN

LEI: 549300RMPGD5KKS1RR35

Tax ID: 35-0576640

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Federal Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Huntington, Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Chicago, and Logansport among others. We have data for 24 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Savings Bank 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 Federal Savings Bank 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.89% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.63% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 11/17/24
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Originations

231

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,155,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

First Federal Savings Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.76%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.28%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Federal Savings Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,498.

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
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 92 $11,880,000 $129,130 $1,962 6.97%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $10,985,000 $169,000 $2,097 8.02%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $5,480,000 $228,333 $1,579 7.48%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,830,000 $1,415,000 $3,865 6.77%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,245,000 $2,245,000 $0 7.53%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,980,000 $247,500 $1,857 6.84%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $2,888 8.64%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,160,000 $290,000 $2,793 6.87%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $940,000 $470,000 $0 6.90%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $6,513 7.86%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $2,366 7.01%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $3,420 6.13%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $485,000 $97,000 $1,661 9.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $440,000 $220,000 $1,397 7.43%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $2,019 6.49%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 6.66%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,866 6.25%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $310,000 $77,500 $1,699 6.56%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,017 6.75%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,908 7.50%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.97%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,015 7.00%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,966 7.63%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 10.50%
First Federal Savings Bank's top markets include Huntington, Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Chicago, and Logansport among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 231 $44,155,000 $191,147 $2,042 7.41%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 231 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 155 $32,295,000 $208,355 $2,497 7.44%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $3,755,000 $139,074 $1,925 7.00%
    Home Improvement 19 $1,625,000 $85,526 $756 7.45%
    Other 16 $1,160,000 $72,500 $1,114 7.40%
    Refi 14 $5,320,000 $380,000 $1,423 7.87%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 94 $20,550,000 $218,617 $2,498 6.76%
    15 Year 48 $8,710,000 $181,458 $2,011 7.37%
    10 Year 32 $1,730,000 $54,063 $619 7.42%
    1 Year 26 $4,050,000 $155,769 $0 10.02%
    20 Year 25 $6,635,000 $265,400 $2,966 7.12%
    Other 5 $2,455,000 $491,000 $250 7.57%
    5 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $958 9.00%

    For 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 48 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 148 $26,100,000 $176,351
    $1k-2k 3 $1,585,000 $528,333

    First Federal Savings Bank's average total fees were $2,498, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 148 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 97 $21,525,000 $221,907
    7-8% 67 $15,345,000 $229,030
    Over 8% 48 $4,960,000 $103,333
    5-6% 19 $2,325,000 $122,368

    During 2023, First Federal Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 97 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 106 $6,300,000 $59,434 $1,307 7.67%
    $100k-200k 67 $9,565,000 $142,761 $2,396 7.40%
    $200k-400k 32 $8,710,000 $272,188 $2,680 6.87%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,185,000 $479,000 $2,501 6.99%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,390,000 $731,667 $3,601 7.39%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,005,000 $1,601,000 $5,019 6.89%

    2023 saw First Federal Savings Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 106 originations, totaling $6,300,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 42 $8,180,000 $194,762 $1,951 7.05%
    $50k or less 39 $3,305,000 $84,744 $1,945 6.69%
    $50k-75k 35 $4,375,000 $125,000 $2,044 7.07%
    $75k-100k 21 $2,855,000 $135,952 $1,713 6.99%
    $150k-250k 16 $4,210,000 $263,125 $2,700 7.22%
    $250k+ 10 $5,070,000 $507,000 $3,184 7.10%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 42 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 34 $4,050,000 $119,118 $2,038 6.84%
    30-36% 20 $2,250,000 $112,500 $2,072 6.84%
    <20% 17 $2,055,000 $120,882 $1,464 7.05%
    50-60% 16 $4,730,000 $295,625 $2,384 7.12%
    43% 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $2,013 7.12%
    >60% 7 $1,845,000 $263,571 $1,926 7.28%
    37% 7 $805,000 $115,000 $1,722 6.96%
    40% 6 $2,180,000 $363,333 $2,760 6.98%
    39% 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $2,207 6.64%
    36% 6 $590,000 $98,333 $1,799 7.08%
    44% 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $2,908 6.97%
    38% 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $2,224 6.84%
    49% 4 $970,000 $242,500 $2,356 6.72%
    41% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,202 7.40%
    42% 4 $850,000 $212,500 $3,385 6.81%
    48% 4 $680,000 $170,000 $1,837 6.72%
    45% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $1,375 6.95%
    47% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $1,575 7.95%
    46% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,970 7.13%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 34 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 20 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 159 $27,525,000 $173,113 $2,095 6.94%
    Not applicable 60 $14,440,000 $240,667 $0 8.67%
    Asian 3 $1,395,000 $465,000 $2,444 7.25%
    Not provided 7 $565,000 $80,714 $795 7.24%
    Black 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.09%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.61%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 231 $44,155,000 $191,147

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    231 $44,155,000 $191,147

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 27 $3,855,000 $142,778 $1,232 7.48%
    40-60% 25 $6,895,000 $275,800 $2,383 6.67%
    60-80% 104 $20,570,000 $197,788 $2,634 7.84%
    80-100% 54 $11,350,000 $210,185 $2,385 6.86%
    Over 100% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,456 7.50%
    Under 20% 19 $705,000 $37,105 $595 7.52%