First Bancorp Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Bancorp is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Bancorp has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Kingsport, Winchester, Lynchburg, Staunton, and Richmond among others. We have data for 44 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Bancorp 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 Bancorp 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.85% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.63% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.85% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.39% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.45% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.45% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
991Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
First Bancorp's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.5%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 1.02%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Bancorp's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,938.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 276 | $49,060,000 | $177,754 | $3,812 | 7.86% |
| WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $33,295,000 | $11,098,333 | $3,899 | 6.63% |
| LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 110 | $24,060,000 | $218,727 | $4,579 | 7.78% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 142 | $21,110,000 | $148,662 | $3,738 | 7.83% |
| STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 78 | $16,850,000 | $216,026 | $3,786 | 7.78% |
| RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 33 | $10,565,000 | $320,152 | $5,939 | 7.96% |
| BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 57 | $10,275,000 | $180,263 | $4,130 | 7.94% |
| JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 49 | $9,545,000 | $194,796 | $3,471 | 8.06% |
| ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $6,835,000 | $235,690 | $4,348 | 7.97% |
| HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 34 | $4,910,000 | $144,412 | $4,154 | 8.08% |
| KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $4,615,000 | $923,000 | $0 | 7.80% |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $4,300,000 | $268,750 | $7,437 | 8.16% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $3,535,000 | $505,000 | $7,836 | 7.79% |
| Martinsville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $3,010,000 | $752,500 | $6,031 | 7.44% |
| Big Stone Gap, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 34 | $2,950,000 | $86,765 | $2,594 | 8.10% |
| ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 18 | $2,490,000 | $138,333 | $3,986 | 7.72% |
| FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,350,000 | $195,833 | $4,598 | 7.70% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,760,000 | $220,000 | $4,251 | 7.84% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,500,000 | $187,500 | $4,020 | 8.18% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,390,000 | $231,667 | $6,892 | 8.06% |
| BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,355,000 | $1,355,000 | $13,477 | 6.99% |
| Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,275,000 | $182,143 | $5,786 | 7.96% |
| MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,140,000 | $190,000 | $2,799 | 8.04% |
| Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,135,000 | $162,143 | $3,595 | 7.69% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,075,000 | $358,333 | $4,539 | 7.50% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,065,000 | $355,000 | $2,372 | 8.08% |
| Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,060,000 | $530,000 | $14,955 | 7.87% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $885,000 | $177,000 | $9,233 | 7.65% |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $850,000 | $425,000 | $7,784 | 7.79% |
| HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $750,000 | $187,500 | $4,985 | 7.78% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $565,000 | $565,000 | $5,621 | 7.38% |
| Bluefield, WV-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $455,000 | $91,000 | $3,004 | 7.50% |
| Newport, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 7.86% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $5,895 | 7.25% |
| VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $300,000 | $150,000 | $3,273 | 7.63% |
| Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 8.15% |
| GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 8.00% |
| Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | $3,354 | 7.88% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,176 | 6.88% |
| JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 7.49% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 8.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 660 | $188,540,000 | $285,667 | $4,127 | 7.83% |
| HELOC | 331 | $40,245,000 | $121,586 | n/a | 7.94% |
For 2023, First Bancorp's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 660 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 331 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Bancorp's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 553 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 183 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Bancorp's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 312 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 194 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Bancorp's average total fees were $4,938, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 136 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 577 | $124,255,000 | $215,347 |
| Over 8% | 334 | $50,860,000 | $152,275 |
| 6-7% | 76 | $20,000,000 | $263,158 |
| 5-6% | 3 | $675,000 | $225,000 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $32,995,000 | $32,995,000 |
During 2023, First Bancorp's average interest rate for loans was 7.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 577 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Bancorp place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 334 originations, totaling $18,610,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Bancorp lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 203 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 165 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Bancorp lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 175 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 151 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.82%
First Bancorp has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination87.69%
First Bancorp has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 991 | $228,785,000 | $230,863 |