First Federal Bank Of Kansas City Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kansas City, MO

LEI: 549300W5A6PQ1VJG3497

Tax ID: 44-0246815

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Federal Bank Of Kansas City is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Bank Of Kansas City has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Kansas City, Lawrence, Warrensburg, Chicago, and St. Louis among others. We have data for 29 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Bank Of Kansas City has an 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 Of Kansas City 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.55% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.99% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.10% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.55% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.24% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.84% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.84% 4/5/25
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

383

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$100,535,000

Awards

First Federal Bank of Kansas City 30 Year Conventional Loans silver First Federal Bank of Kansas City 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.75%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.2%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,198.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 336 $86,590,000 $257,708 $5,324 6.40%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,920,000 $320,000 $2,685 6.04%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $5,820 7.28%
Warrensburg, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,620,000 $405,000 $5,755 6.41%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,540,000 $770,000 $7,336 5.37%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,270,000 $317,500 $9,947 5.87%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $2,750 6.25%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $7,325 7.13%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $5,798 7.00%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,668 6.62%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $14,518 5.88%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $9,883 6.50%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,164 7.38%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,278 7.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 5.24%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $12,709 6.50%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,276 6.38%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,437 6.63%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.63%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,101 7.38%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 10.50%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 3.99%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,564 6.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.99%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.99%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.49%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.49%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.99%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.99%
First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's top markets include Kansas City, Lawrence, Warrensburg, Chicago, and St. Louis among others.

Their top states include:
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 218 $81,340,000 $373,119 $5,029 6.98%
    HELOC 151 $14,475,000 $95,861 n/a 5.51%
    VA 8 $3,420,000 $427,500 $12,185 6.34%
    FHA 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $7,613 6.33%

    For 2024, First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 218 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 151 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 217 $82,005,000 $377,903 $5,544 6.91%
    Home Improvement 87 $6,645,000 $76,379 $1,217 5.21%
    Refi 48 $9,180,000 $191,250 $3,935 6.46%
    Other 27 $2,175,000 $80,556 $2,390 5.57%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $530,000 $132,500 $4,200 7.19%

    For 2024, First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 217 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 87 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 209 $25,275,000 $120,933 $4,923 6.01%
    30 Year 134 $44,670,000 $333,358 $4,198 6.75%
    30+ year 35 $29,345,000 $838,429 $10,764 6.92%
    15 Year 3 $505,000 $168,333 $1,131 7.75%
    Other 2 $740,000 $370,000 $5,544 7.69%

    For 2024, First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 209 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 134 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 103 $32,285,000 $313,447
    $5k+ 43 $33,265,000 $773,605
    $2k-3k 28 $4,570,000 $163,214
    $3k-4k 23 $5,235,000 $227,609
    $<1k 17 $5,645,000 $332,059
    $4k-5k 11 $3,775,000 $343,182

    First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's average total fees were $4,198, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 103 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 174 $52,090,000 $299,368
    7-8% 82 $29,890,000 $364,512
    3-4% 66 $7,230,000 $109,545
    Over 8% 25 $2,925,000 $117,000
    5-6% 19 $6,535,000 $343,947
    4-5% 17 $1,865,000 $109,706

    During 2024, First Federal Bank Of Kansas City's average interest rate for loans was 6.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 174 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 116 $6,190,000 $53,362 $2,835 5.84%
    $200k-400k 106 $29,590,000 $279,151 $4,241 6.60%
    $100k-200k 88 $12,810,000 $145,568 $3,922 6.52%
    $400k-600k 39 $19,045,000 $488,333 $6,151 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 23 $17,485,000 $760,217 $9,205 6.77%
    $1MM+ 11 $15,415,000 $1,401,364 $13,650 6.75%

    2024 saw First Federal Bank Of Kansas City place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 116 originations, totaling $6,190,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 85 $23,685,000 $278,647 $6,097 6.10%
    $100k-150k 83 $21,785,000 $262,470 $5,034 6.64%
    $50k-75k 71 $10,285,000 $144,859 $4,433 6.53%
    $250k+ 50 $30,570,000 $611,400 $8,407 6.23%
    $75k-100k 45 $7,745,000 $172,111 $5,397 6.16%
    $50k or less 36 $4,030,000 $111,944 $4,121 6.73%

    First Federal Bank Of Kansas City lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 85 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 83 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 85 $16,925,000 $199,118 $4,040 6.19%
    30-36% 65 $14,475,000 $222,692 $4,846 6.67%
    44% 32 $6,650,000 $207,813 $5,201 6.18%
    <20% 29 $6,205,000 $213,966 $4,689 5.80%
    41% 19 $2,905,000 $152,895 $4,578 6.21%
    38% 19 $4,635,000 $243,947 $3,758 6.05%
    36% 18 $3,380,000 $187,778 $3,992 6.54%
    42% 16 $4,080,000 $255,000 $4,686 6.26%
    40% 16 $2,870,000 $179,375 $5,124 6.61%
    39% 15 $5,645,000 $376,333 $6,380 6.81%
    37% 15 $4,275,000 $285,000 $7,109 6.13%
    45% 10 $3,810,000 $381,000 $4,650 6.88%
    >60% 9 $6,565,000 $729,444 $9,758 7.18%
    50-60% 9 $6,065,000 $673,889 $10,304 6.65%
    48% 7 $3,295,000 $470,714 $8,444 6.73%
    43% 7 $1,145,000 $163,571 $2,689 6.71%
    46% 5 $3,105,000 $621,000 $6,341 6.53%
    47% 4 $2,710,000 $677,500 $5,876 6.48%
    49% 3 $1,795,000 $598,333 $9,183 6.67%

    First Federal Bank Of Kansas City lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 85 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 65 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 323 $84,825,000 $262,616 $5,395 6.36%
    Not provided 32 $9,150,000 $285,938 $5,578 6.65%
    Black 17 $3,325,000 $195,588 $4,939 6.66%
    Asian 6 $2,020,000 $336,667 $2,775 6.10%
    American Indian 3 $905,000 $301,667 $6,087 5.96%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.99%
    Asian Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.50%

    First Federal Bank Of Kansas City has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.33%

    First Federal Bank Of Kansas City has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 383 $100,535,000 $262,493

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    383 $100,535,000 $262,493

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 60 $8,410,000 $140,167 $3,454 5.87%
    40-60% 34 $13,590,000 $399,706 $8,482 6.38%
    60-80% 77 $36,885,000 $479,026 $6,496 6.75%
    80-100% 120 $34,470,000 $287,250 $4,060 7.03%
    Over 100% 5 $2,255,000 $451,000 $16,666 6.35%
    Under 20% 87 $4,925,000 $56,609 $832 5.49%