First Federal Bank A Fsb Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tuscaloosa, AL

LEI: 549300ROGHTFGYNKE773

Tax ID: 63-0414306

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First Federal Bank A Fsb is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Bank A Fsb has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville, Gadsden, and Daphne among others. We have data for 35 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Bank A Fsb 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 Bank A Fsb 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 6.59% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.38% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.22% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.93% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.76% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.21% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 11/17/24
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Originations

1,738

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$293,340,000

Employee count

96 Show all (41) awards

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 639 $113,645,000 $177,848 $2,365 4.55%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 265 $47,385,000 $178,811 $2,236 4.56%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 225 $39,915,000 $177,400 $2,764 4.52%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 138 $19,010,000 $137,754 $2,167 4.51%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $17,515,000 $206,059 $2,541 4.53%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $14,900,000 $146,078 $2,809 4.46%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 105 $13,975,000 $133,095 $2,428 4.60%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $6,540,000 $130,800 $2,288 4.58%
Outside of Metro Areas 46 $6,430,000 $139,783 $2,332 4.53%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,660,000 $166,250 $2,650 4.48%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,975,000 $131,667 $2,107 4.56%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,515,000 $216,429 $3,487 4.34%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $3,548 4.54%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $825,000 $117,857 $2,848 4.59%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $630,000 $105,000 $1,773 4.38%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $525,000 $105,000 $1,679 4.53%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $4,675 4.44%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 4.50%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,475 5.25%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,484 5.00%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $365,000 $121,667 $543 4.58%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $13 4.25%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,911 5.75%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,475 4.38%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,952 4.13%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,473 4.38%
Atmore, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,323 4.88%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,841 4.38%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,097 4.50%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,557 4.69%
London, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,986 4.13%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,064 5.00%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,091 4.50%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,970 4.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.38%
First Federal Bank A Fsb's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville, Gadsden, and Daphne among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 981 $167,085,000 $170,321 $1,853 4.61%
    FHA 467 $74,535,000 $159,604 $3,373 4.48%
    USDA 147 $20,615,000 $140,238 $1,994 4.34%
    VA 143 $31,105,000 $217,517 $3,773 4.43%

    For 2018, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 981 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 467 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,601 $272,705,000 $170,334 $2,358 4.52%
    Cash Out Refi 72 $10,750,000 $149,306 $3,692 4.69%
    Refi 52 $9,190,000 $176,731 $3,582 4.50%
    Other 10 $420,000 $42,000 $384 6.18%
    Home Improvement 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,968 6.42%

    For 2018, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,601 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 72 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,544 $277,080,000 $179,456 $2,581 4.53%
    10 Year 87 $995,000 $11,437 $154 4.71%
    15 Year 84 $11,180,000 $133,095 $2,077 4.49%
    20 Year 16 $3,310,000 $206,875 $1,498 4.38%
    1 Year 2 $340,000 $170,000 $4,756 5.88%
    5 Year 2 $40,000 $20,000 $173 5.75%
    Other 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,297 4.38%
    3 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2018, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,544 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,310 $218,680,000 $166,931
    $1k-2k 167 $22,575,000 $135,180
    $2k-3k 130 $22,340,000 $171,846
    $3k-4k 62 $16,310,000 $263,065
    $4k-5k 10 $3,340,000 $334,000
    $5k+ 10 $4,420,000 $442,000

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's average total fees were $2,581, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,310 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,391 $238,515,000 $171,470
    3-4% 221 $38,205,000 $172,873
    5-6% 116 $15,810,000 $136,293
    6-7% 10 $810,000 $81,000

    During 2018, First Federal Bank A Fsb's average interest rate for loans was 4.53%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,391 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 881 $129,645,000 $147,157 $2,332 4.51%
    $200k-400k 484 $128,030,000 $264,525 $3,158 4.46%
    $100,000 or less 337 $19,225,000 $57,047 $1,485 4.73%
    $400k-600k 33 $14,295,000 $433,182 $3,812 4.49%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,145,000 $715,000 $6,784 4.54%

    2018 saw First Federal Bank A Fsb place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 881 originations, totaling $129,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 534 $82,590,000 $154,663 $2,478 4.53%
    $50k or less 486 $55,780,000 $114,774 $2,038 4.55%
    $75k-100k 301 $58,745,000 $195,166 $2,536 4.53%
    $100k-150k 247 $53,965,000 $218,482 $2,770 4.59%
    $150k-250k 131 $34,025,000 $259,733 $2,836 4.48%
    $250k+ 37 $8,025,000 $216,892 $2,724 4.47%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 534 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 486 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 386 $64,270,000 $166,503 $2,185 4.49%
    30-36% 311 $49,975,000 $160,691 $2,161 4.58%
    <20% 119 $18,415,000 $154,748 $2,013 4.48%
    50-60% 110 $19,820,000 $180,182 $3,458 4.47%
    43% 74 $12,800,000 $172,973 $2,855 4.66%
    38% 74 $10,850,000 $146,622 $2,015 4.46%
    40% 73 $10,905,000 $149,384 $2,263 4.63%
    39% 72 $11,730,000 $162,917 $2,708 4.63%
    41% 71 $12,535,000 $176,549 $2,615 4.58%
    36% 70 $12,980,000 $185,429 $2,534 4.55%
    45% 66 $12,420,000 $188,182 $2,680 4.50%
    44% 64 $10,810,000 $168,906 $2,347 4.58%
    42% 61 $10,595,000 $173,689 $2,621 4.59%
    37% 55 $9,395,000 $170,818 $2,602 4.67%
    48% 39 $7,635,000 $195,769 $2,953 4.47%
    49% 35 $6,925,000 $197,857 $2,829 4.51%
    46% 31 $6,195,000 $199,839 $3,292 4.41%
    47% 26 $4,950,000 $190,385 $2,684 4.46%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 386 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 311 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,320 $225,510,000 $170,841 $2,452 4.52%
    Black 229 $33,035,000 $144,258 $2,464 4.64%
    Not provided 153 $28,435,000 $185,850 $2,430 4.54%
    Asian 27 $4,805,000 $177,963 $1,974 4.47%
    American Indian 4 $730,000 $182,500 $790 4.44%
    Asian Indian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,330 5.13%
    1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 4.00%
    Not applicable 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,443 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.46%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb 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
    76.87%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,738 $293,340,000 $168,780

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,738 $293,340,000 $168,780

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 37 $3,055,000 $82,568 $2,053 4.73%
    40-60% 59 $9,695,000 $164,322 $2,301 4.43%
    60-80% 266 $49,480,000 $186,015 $2,719 4.55%
    80-100% 1,237 $221,375,000 $178,961 $2,445 4.51%
    Over 100% 34 $7,690,000 $226,176 $6,510 4.42%
    Under 20% 102 $1,460,000 $14,314 $147 4.91%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 35.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 21.4%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Federal Bank, A FSB 1300 Mcfarland Boulevard, N.E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Full Service B&M $51,096
    First Federal Bank, A FSB 2315 9th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Full Service B&M $21,184
    First Federal Bank, A FSB 5301 Hwy 69 South Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Full Service B&M $16,281

    For 2018, First Federal Bank A Fsb had 3 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $4,718
    Net interest income $3,504
    Total noninterest income $9,044
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $30
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $9,014
    Pre-tax net operating income $323
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $335
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $335
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $335
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $335

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's gross interest income from loans was $4,718,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's net interest income from loans was $3,504,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's fee based income from loans was $30,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's net income from loans was $335,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,214
    Provision for credit losses $71
    Total noninterest expense $12,154
    Salaries and employee benefits $7,767
    Premises and equipment expense $1,237
    Additional noninterest expense $3,150
    Applicable income taxes $-12
    Net charge-offs $-14
    Cash dividends $193

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's interest expense for loans was $1,214,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's payroll and benefits expense were $7,767,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,237,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $94,848
    Deposits held in domestic offices $94,848
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $94,673
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $175
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $25,016
    Demand deposits $10,961
    Nontransaction accounts $69,832
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $11,184
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $3,468
    Total time deposits $55,181
    Total time and savings deposits $83,887
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $9,375
    Interest-bearing deposits $85,473
    Retail deposits $83,366
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $2,853
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $124,485
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $7,119
    Interest-bearing balances $6,336
    Total securities $914
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $103,498
    Loan and leases loss allowance $492
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,163
    Other real estate owned $727
    Goodwill and other intangibles $792
    All other assets $7,272

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $124,485
    Total Liabilities $111,568
    Total deposits $94,848
    Interest-bearing deposits $85,473
    Deposits held in domestic offices $94,848
    % insured (estimated) $82
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $14,800
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,920

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $103,498
    Loan and leases loss allowance $492
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $103,990
    All real estate loans $102,931
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $102,931
    Construction and development loans $6,534
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,499
    Other construction, all land development and other land $4,035
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $875
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $792
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $83
    Multifamily residential real estate $682
    1-4 family residential loans $94,840
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $411
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $577
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $63
    Consumer Auto Loans $57
    Other loans to individuals $457
    All other loans & leases $71
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $71
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,204
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $887
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Federal Bank A FSB had $103,498,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $102,931,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $6,534,000 of loans were in development loans. $682,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $94,840,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $57,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 2 $144 $72,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 1 $60 $60,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 1 $84 $84,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 7 $411 $58,714
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 5 $191 $38,200
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 2 $220 $110,000