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, Florence, and Gadsden among others. We have data for 42 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.38% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.22% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.93% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.76% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.21% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,892

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$340,510,000

Employee count

102 Show all (30) awards

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 749 $141,905,000 $189,459 $2,962 4.04%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 261 $50,615,000 $193,927 $3,141 4.08%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 174 $33,200,000 $190,805 $3,436 4.04%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 150 $21,490,000 $143,267 $2,829 3.98%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 130 $19,770,000 $152,077 $2,881 3.94%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $18,665,000 $230,432 $2,802 4.22%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $16,395,000 $172,579 $2,910 4.07%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $15,770,000 $143,364 $2,373 4.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 50 $7,590,000 $151,800 $2,807 4.05%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,160,000 $135,000 $2,549 3.82%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,835,000 $203,889 $4,576 3.99%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $2,848 3.88%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,055,000 $150,714 $3,174 3.80%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $920,000 $92,000 $2,260 4.29%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $3,082 4.58%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $645,000 $129,000 $77,255 3.93%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $2,149 3.50%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,414 4.13%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,631 4.50%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,565 4.56%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $1,295 3.50%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,787 5.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $1,263 3.63%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,421 4.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,823 3.88%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,395 4.31%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,113 3.13%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,121 4.25%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,074 3.50%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,260 4.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $4,386 3.94%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,457 4.13%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,091 4.50%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $545 4.63%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,347 3.63%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,131 3.63%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,463 5.00%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,171 3.63%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,555 3.38%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,638 3.75%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,911 3.88%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,579 4.50%
First Federal Bank A Fsb's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville, Florence, and Gadsden among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,174 $215,620,000 $183,663 $3,037 4.10%
    FHA 465 $76,795,000 $165,151 $3,611 3.97%
    VA 131 $30,865,000 $235,611 $4,192 3.93%
    USDA 122 $17,230,000 $141,230 $1,888 3.95%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,174 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 465 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,606 $281,270,000 $175,137 $3,100 4.04%
    Cash Out Refi 141 $27,445,000 $194,645 $4,056 4.11%
    Refi 131 $31,065,000 $237,137 $3,554 3.79%
    Other 14 $730,000 $52,143 $531 6.55%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,606 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 141 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,655 $316,615,000 $191,308 $3,019 4.03%
    15 Year 94 $13,600,000 $144,681 $2,317 4.02%
    10 Year 92 $1,680,000 $18,261 $2,572 4.02%
    20 Year 31 $5,675,000 $183,065 $15,328 4.01%
    1 Year 11 $1,225,000 $111,364 $1,632 6.11%
    Other 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $2,437 3.60%
    3 Year 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,848 5.13%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,655 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 94 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 624 $123,330,000 $197,644
    $1k-2k 168 $24,730,000 $147,202
    $2k-3k 155 $28,455,000 $183,581
    $3k-4k 60 $15,280,000 $254,667
    $4k-5k 16 $5,700,000 $356,250
    $5k+ 10 $4,800,000 $480,000

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's average total fees were $3,019, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 624 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,100 $205,680,000 $186,982
    4-5% 697 $122,175,000 $175,287
    5-6% 68 $9,220,000 $135,588
    6-7% 15 $1,065,000 $71,000
    2.5-3% 10 $2,280,000 $228,000
    7-8% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2019, First Federal Bank A Fsb's average interest rate for loans was 4.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,100 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 914 $137,470,000 $150,405 $3,146 4.04%
    $200k-400k 587 $157,295,000 $267,964 $3,672 3.93%
    $100,000 or less 336 $18,940,000 $56,369 $1,874 4.28%
    $400k-600k 50 $22,900,000 $458,000 $4,967 3.90%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,905,000 $781,000 $8,945 4.18%

    2019 saw First Federal Bank A Fsb place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 914 originations, totaling $137,470,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 527 $84,295,000 $159,953 $3,871 4.03%
    $50k or less 501 $61,865,000 $123,483 $2,483 4.00%
    $75k-100k 322 $63,530,000 $197,298 $3,097 4.05%
    $100k-150k 305 $71,795,000 $235,393 $3,122 4.05%
    $150k-250k 164 $40,090,000 $244,451 $3,341 4.13%
    $250k+ 71 $18,815,000 $265,000 $3,845 4.20%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 527 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 501 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 391 $71,375,000 $182,545 $2,768 4.00%
    30-36% 383 $68,255,000 $178,211 $2,914 4.05%
    <20% 159 $27,825,000 $175,000 $2,626 3.97%
    50-60% 99 $19,495,000 $196,919 $4,109 3.98%
    39% 76 $10,030,000 $131,974 $2,644 4.11%
    40% 76 $13,300,000 $175,000 $3,377 4.15%
    42% 75 $12,885,000 $171,800 $2,914 4.13%
    37% 75 $12,635,000 $168,467 $3,849 4.00%
    41% 75 $12,985,000 $173,133 $2,606 4.20%
    36% 74 $12,960,000 $175,135 $2,774 4.05%
    43% 73 $13,565,000 $185,822 $2,647 4.25%
    38% 63 $10,905,000 $173,095 $9,747 4.10%
    44% 60 $11,960,000 $199,333 $2,896 4.08%
    45% 52 $10,770,000 $207,115 $3,201 3.94%
    47% 49 $10,215,000 $208,469 $3,215 4.02%
    48% 39 $7,895,000 $202,436 $2,996 3.91%
    46% 38 $7,230,000 $190,263 $3,361 3.87%
    49% 33 $6,055,000 $183,485 $3,181 4.10%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 391 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 383 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,508 $271,080,000 $179,761 $3,218 4.02%
    Black 231 $37,425,000 $162,013 $3,315 4.14%
    Not provided 114 $25,350,000 $222,368 $2,936 4.21%
    Asian 28 $4,710,000 $168,214 $2,482 4.00%
    American Indian 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,080 4.23%
    Asian Indian 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,019 3.56%
    Vietnamese 1 $295,000 $295,000 $150 3.63%
    Japanese 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,006 4.75%
    Other Asian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,962 4.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $314 4.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.76%

    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
    79.60%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,892 $340,510,000 $179,974

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,892 $340,510,000 $179,974

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 39 $4,175,000 $107,051 $1,490 4.54%
    40-60% 68 $11,290,000 $166,029 $2,650 3.81%
    60-80% 354 $69,440,000 $196,158 $3,074 4.03%
    80-100% 1,288 $245,990,000 $190,986 $3,276 4.02%
    Over 100% 32 $7,430,000 $232,188 $6,472 4.01%
    Under 20% 111 $2,185,000 $19,685 $960 4.37%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 20.0%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 13.3%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 26.7%

    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 $59,581
    First Federal Bank, A FSB 2315 9th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Full Service B&M $22,045
    First Federal Bank, A FSB 5301 Hwy 69 South Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Full Service B&M $15,359

    For 2019, First Federal Bank A Fsb had 3 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $5,318
    Net interest income $3,489
    Total noninterest income $11,919
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $28
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $11,891
    Pre-tax net operating income $2,067
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $1,988
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,988
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,988
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,988

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's gross interest income from loans was $5,318,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's net interest income from loans was $3,489,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's fee based income from loans was $28,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's net income from loans was $1,988,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,829
    Provision for credit losses $18
    Total noninterest expense $13,323
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,447
    Premises and equipment expense $1,194
    Additional noninterest expense $3,682
    Applicable income taxes $79
    Net charge-offs $41
    Cash dividends $372

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's interest expense for loans was $1,829,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's payroll and benefits expense were $8,447,000.
    First Federal Bank A Fsb's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,194,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    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 $91,137
    Deposits held in domestic offices $91,137
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $90,960
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $176
    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 $19,510
    Demand deposits $7,373
    Nontransaction accounts $71,626
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $6,142
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $3,784
    Total time deposits $61,701
    Total time and savings deposits $83,763
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $6,964
    Interest-bearing deposits $84,173
    Retail deposits $76,672
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $3,365
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $132,336
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $8,920
    Interest-bearing balances $8,269
    Total securities $832
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $109,464
    Loan and leases loss allowance $469
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $3,988
    Other real estate owned $221
    Goodwill and other intangibles $620
    All other assets $8,291

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $132,336
    Total Liabilities $117,803
    Total deposits $91,137
    Interest-bearing deposits $84,173
    Deposits held in domestic offices $91,137
    % insured (estimated) $91
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $24,600
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $2,066

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $109,464
    Loan and leases loss allowance $469
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $109,933
    All real estate loans $109,046
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $109,046
    Construction and development loans $7,702
    Residential 1-4 family construction $3,678
    Other construction, all land development and other land $4,024
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $752
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $752
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $0
    Multifamily residential real estate $663
    1-4 family residential loans $99,929
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $416
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $434
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $51
    Consumer Auto Loans $25
    Other loans to individuals $358
    All other loans & leases $37
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $37
    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 $1,282
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $846
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Federal Bank A FSB had $109,464,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $109,046,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $7,702,000 of loans were in development loans. $663,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $99,929,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $25,000 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 1 $58 $58,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 1 $58 $58,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 7 $416 $59,429
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 5 $166 $33,200
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 2 $250 $125,000