First Federal Bank A Fsb Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Tuscaloosa, AL

LEI: 549300ROGHTFGYNKE773

Tax ID: 63-0414306

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Review & Overview

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. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, Florence, and Huntsville among others. We have data for 51 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 an average 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% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.38% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.22% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.93% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.76% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.21% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 11/21/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

1,636

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$379,710,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 663 $163,485,000 $246,584 $5,234 4.90%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 270 $72,730,000 $269,370 $5,056 4.90%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $24,500,000 $170,139 $5,307 5.17%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $22,330,000 $192,500 $5,025 4.65%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $18,555,000 $261,338 $5,524 4.88%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $18,460,000 $170,926 $4,773 5.04%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $16,820,000 $311,481 $5,089 4.64%
Outside of Metro Areas 59 $11,005,000 $186,525 $5,542 5.07%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $5,000,000 $166,667 $5,036 4.95%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,470,000 $173,500 $5,552 4.79%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,100,000 $150,000 $6,397 5.50%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,045,000 $185,909 $4,503 5.43%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,885,000 $171,364 $5,020 5.07%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,445,000 $206,429 $5,456 5.18%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,120,000 $186,667 $4,098 4.96%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $4,677 5.66%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $7,111 4.83%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $4,270 4.54%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $6,379 4.81%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $14,548 4.75%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $4,098 4.21%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $5,198 5.19%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $9,784 4.88%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $4,081 5.63%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $5,516 4.75%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $3,789 5.38%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $5,716 5.50%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,911 4.38%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $11,155 5.50%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $7,406 5.63%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $2,673 6.00%
Dyersburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,577 4.88%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,025 4.38%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,735 4.13%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,200 4.75%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,833 4.75%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $5,563 4.44%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $10,743 3.88%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,418 4.13%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,659 4.50%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,094 4.00%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,595 3.13%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $8,097 6.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,119 3.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,741 6.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,355 5.00%
Thomaston, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,921 3.88%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $4,280 5.38%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,543 5.25%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,925 7.13%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,725 5.38%
First Federal Bank A Fsb's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, Florence, and Huntsville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,132 $269,440,000 $238,021 $4,219 4.93%
    FHA 342 $70,310,000 $205,585 $7,722 5.01%
    VA 101 $29,395,000 $291,040 $7,313 4.75%
    USDA 61 $10,565,000 $173,197 $5,434 4.50%

    For 2022, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,132 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 342 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,434 $337,790,000 $235,558 $5,376 4.98%
    Cash Out Refi 115 $26,105,000 $227,000 $4,480 4.37%
    Refi 61 $13,975,000 $229,098 $4,000 4.24%
    Other 26 $1,840,000 $70,769 $1,546 5.90%

    For 2022, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,434 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 115 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,490 $366,170,000 $245,752 $5,482 4.91%
    15 Year 74 $10,580,000 $142,973 $2,652 4.74%
    10 Year 60 $460,000 $7,667 $139 5.62%
    20 Year 12 $2,500,000 $208,333 $3,480 4.07%

    For 2022, First Federal Bank A Fsb's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,490 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 537 $124,795,000 $232,393
    $2k-3k 358 $59,580,000 $166,425
    $3k-4k 291 $71,015,000 $244,038
    $<1k 214 $33,150,000 $154,907
    $4k-5k 128 $41,920,000 $327,500
    $5k+ 106 $48,900,000 $461,321

    First Federal Bank A Fsb's average total fees were $5,482, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 537 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 518 $121,930,000 $235,386
    4-5% 446 $112,330,000 $251,861
    3-4% 370 $87,300,000 $235,946
    6-7% 210 $41,580,000 $198,000
    2.5-3% 52 $11,660,000 $224,231
    7-8% 37 $4,195,000 $113,378
    <2.5% 2 $410,000 $205,000
    Over 8% 1 $305,000 $305,000

    During 2022, First Federal Bank A Fsb's average interest rate for loans was 4.91%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 518 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 717 $197,445,000 $275,377 $5,934 4.83%
    $100k-200k 561 $86,135,000 $153,538 $4,739 4.93%
    $100,000 or less 190 $9,990,000 $52,579 $2,353 5.32%
    $400k-600k 138 $65,570,000 $475,145 $6,454 4.87%
    $600k-1MM 27 $17,335,000 $642,037 $6,194 4.74%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,235,000 $1,078,333 $11,689 5.63%

    2022 saw First Federal Bank A Fsb place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 717 originations, totaling $197,445,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 413 $79,225,000 $191,828 $5,247 4.94%
    $100k-150k 308 $82,720,000 $268,571 $5,334 4.96%
    $75k-100k 308 $72,770,000 $236,266 $5,557 4.93%
    $50k or less 302 $41,370,000 $136,987 $4,709 4.78%
    $150k-250k 204 $66,690,000 $326,912 $5,103 4.93%
    $250k+ 100 $36,900,000 $369,000 $5,144 5.13%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 413 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 308 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 328 $76,760,000 $234,024 $5,008 4.92%
    20-30% 311 $71,315,000 $229,309 $4,567 4.81%
    <20% 119 $25,075,000 $210,714 $4,028 4.63%
    42% 87 $22,315,000 $256,494 $5,111 5.01%
    50-60% 83 $19,985,000 $240,783 $8,045 4.99%
    36% 73 $15,535,000 $212,808 $4,479 4.88%
    44% 69 $15,765,000 $228,478 $5,768 4.90%
    41% 66 $16,000,000 $242,424 $5,319 5.07%
    40% 66 $13,670,000 $207,121 $5,025 5.19%
    43% 62 $15,540,000 $250,645 $5,761 4.94%
    38% 54 $12,480,000 $231,111 $4,924 5.26%
    37% 54 $12,160,000 $225,185 $5,638 5.07%
    39% 53 $11,695,000 $220,660 $5,238 5.32%
    49% 51 $12,785,000 $250,686 $5,818 4.84%
    46% 46 $10,730,000 $233,261 $5,952 4.86%
    45% 42 $9,510,000 $226,429 $5,650 4.93%
    47% 37 $9,795,000 $264,730 $6,333 4.95%
    48% 34 $8,560,000 $251,765 $5,524 4.71%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 328 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 311 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,275 $298,055,000 $233,769 $5,087 4.90%
    Black 208 $43,430,000 $208,798 $5,987 5.08%
    Not provided 110 $28,810,000 $261,909 $5,169 4.85%
    Asian 17 $3,615,000 $212,647 $4,408 4.93%
    American Indian 11 $2,185,000 $198,636 $6,309 4.83%
    Asian Indian 7 $1,795,000 $256,429 $4,081 5.43%
    Korean 3 $655,000 $218,333 $4,773 4.33%
    Vietnamese 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,434 4.88%
    Japanese 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,727 5.25%
    Other Asian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,100 5.38%
    Chinese 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,805 5.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.96%

    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
    64.98%

    First Federal Bank A Fsb 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 1,636 $379,710,000 $232,097

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,636 $379,710,000 $232,097

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 52 $8,170,000 $157,115 $2,683 5.20%
    40-60% 96 $23,940,000 $249,375 $4,250 4.67%
    60-80% 390 $92,610,000 $237,462 $4,490 4.72%
    80-100% 988 $245,270,000 $248,249 $5,782 4.95%
    Over 100% 28 $8,080,000 $288,571 $12,838 4.88%
    Under 20% 82 $1,640,000 $20,000 $634 5.66%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%