First Metro Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Muscle Shoals, AL

LEI: 549300W8Q4KZC8LMAV19

Tax ID: 63-0980487

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Review & Overview

First Metro Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Metro Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Florence, Huntsville, Daphne, Decatur, and Jackson among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Metro Bank 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.

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Originations

149

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$22,545,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $13,890,000 $144,688 $0 0.00%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,330,000 $237,857 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 28 $1,980,000 $70,714 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,685,000 $1,685,000 $0 0.00%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $710,000 $118,333 $0 0.00%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
First Metro Bank's top markets include Florence, Huntsville, Daphne, Decatur, and Jackson among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 149 $22,545,000 $151,309 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Metro Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 149 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 73 $14,965,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    Refi 37 $5,395,000 $145,811 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 23 $1,305,000 $56,739 $0 0.00%
    Other 16 $880,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Metro Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 73 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 37 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 149 $22,545,000 $151,309 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Metro Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 149 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 83 $4,315,000 $51,988 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 37 $5,265,000 $142,297 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,980,000 $276,667 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,840,000 $473,333 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,265,000 $755,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,880,000 $1,440,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw First Metro Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 83 originations, totaling $4,315,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 31 $1,405,000 $45,323 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 25 $2,155,000 $86,200 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 21 $3,275,000 $155,952 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 18 $2,750,000 $152,778 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 15 $2,605,000 $173,667 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 11 $3,975,000 $361,364 $0 0.00%

    First Metro Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 25 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 149 $22,545,000 $151,309 $0 0.00%

    First Metro Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 149 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 116 $15,800,000 $136,207 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 27 $6,305,000 $233,519 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $440,000 $73,333 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.91%

    First Metro Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.59%

    First Metro Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 149 $22,545,000 $151,309

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    149 $22,545,000 $151,309