First South Farm Credit Aca Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ridgeland, MS

LEI: 549300W76QLF060CER73

Tax ID: 72-0401331

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  • Product Mix
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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First South Farm Credit Aca is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Other, and Refi loans. First South Farm Credit Aca has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Cullman, Montgomery, Dothan, and Oxford among others. We have data for 23 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First South Farm Credit Aca has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First South Farm Credit Aca 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 relatively high rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.89% 11/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 7.75% 11/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.14% 11/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 11/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 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

    78

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $19,250,000

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $5,650,000 $565,000 $4,377 5.48%
    Outside of Metro Areas 22 $3,350,000 $152,273 $2,528 5.47%
    Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $3,907 5.29%
    MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $2,622 5.25%
    DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $855,000 $171,000 $1,466 5.37%
    Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $5,258 5.21%
    Eufaula, AL-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $1,349 5.30%
    TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $2,817 5.53%
    JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,701 4.85%
    Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $3,909 5.45%
    Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $2,123 5.74%
    LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,997 6.25%
    Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,337 6.07%
    Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $1,569 5.14%
    GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $7,247 6.49%
    AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,531 5.06%
    DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 5.25%
    HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,401 5.39%
    Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,300 5.60%
    Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 6.49%
    Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,789 5.24%
    DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $456 5.66%
    Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.01%
    First South Farm Credit Aca's top markets include Birmingham, Cullman, Montgomery, Dothan, and Oxford among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 78 $19,250,000 $246,795 $2,823 5.45%

    For 2019, First South Farm Credit Aca's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 27 $6,175,000 $228,704 $3,493 5.43%
    Other 23 $5,765,000 $250,652 $3,124 5.46%
    Refi 18 $5,870,000 $326,111 $2,399 5.53%
    Home Improvement 10 $1,440,000 $144,000 $1,242 5.35%

    For 2019, First South Farm Credit Aca's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 23 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 59 $12,565,000 $212,966 $2,723 5.42%
    15 Year 5 $2,615,000 $523,000 $4,276 5.69%
    30 Year 5 $2,695,000 $539,000 $4,291 5.41%
    10 Year 4 $640,000 $160,000 $2,109 5.33%
    20 Year 4 $710,000 $177,500 $1,702 5.74%
    5 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2019, First South Farm Credit Aca's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 59 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 28 $3,420,000 $122,143
    $1k-2k 26 $5,450,000 $209,615
    $2k-3k 13 $4,765,000 $366,538
    $3k-4k 5 $2,075,000 $415,000
    $5k+ 2 $2,510,000 $1,255,000

    First South Farm Credit Aca's average total fees were $4,291, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 28 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 50 $14,190,000 $283,800
    4-5% 17 $2,815,000 $165,588
    6-7% 11 $2,245,000 $204,091

    During 2019, First South Farm Credit Aca's average interest rate for loans was 5.41%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 30 $8,410,000 $280,333 $3,303 5.46%
    $100k-200k 20 $2,810,000 $140,500 $2,328 5.58%
    $100,000 or less 18 $810,000 $45,000 $1,062 5.31%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,545,000 $506,429 $4,911 5.54%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,530,000 $765,000 $5,056 5.23%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,145,000 $2,145,000 $12,519 5.15%

    2019 saw First South Farm Credit Aca place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 30 originations, totaling $8,410,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 21 $4,245,000 $202,143 $2,509 5.31%
    $150k-250k 18 $5,040,000 $280,000 $3,361 5.68%
    $250k+ 12 $5,550,000 $462,500 $3,550 5.62%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,340,000 $111,667 $2,129 5.20%
    $50k-75k 6 $830,000 $138,333 $2,427 5.26%
    $50k or less 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $2,582 5.48%

    First South Farm Credit Aca lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 23 $4,505,000 $195,870 $2,544 5.36%
    <20% 18 $5,670,000 $315,000 $3,591 5.31%
    30-36% 12 $2,520,000 $210,000 $2,121 5.75%
    50-60% 4 $1,670,000 $417,500 $2,679 5.48%
    38% 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $3,281 5.25%
    40% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $1,707 5.03%
    39% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,898 5.25%
    36% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,676 5.35%
    45% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,997 6.25%
    49% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,237 6.65%
    37% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,810 5.25%
    42% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,524 5.77%

    First South Farm Credit Aca lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 71 $17,255,000 $243,028 $2,752 5.43%
    Black 4 $980,000 $245,000 $3,531 5.87%
    Not applicable 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 5.64%
    Not provided 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,866 5.10%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.35%

    First South Farm Credit Aca 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
    96.15%

    First South Farm Credit Aca has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 78 $19,250,000 $246,795

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $70,000 $35,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 76 $19,180,000 $252,368

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $815,000 $116,429 $1,075 5.79%
    40-60% 17 $5,785,000 $340,294 $3,429 5.53%
    60-80% 18 $4,170,000 $231,667 $2,921 5.38%
    80-100% 27 $7,915,000 $293,148 $3,503 5.40%
    Under 20% 9 $565,000 $62,778 $818 5.32%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 57.1%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%