First Equity Mortgage Incorporated Rates, Fees & Info

CINCINNATI, OH

LEI: 549300X8AUU3UC1ULZ79

Tax ID: 31-1060110

5 stars - Updated: 5/25/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 37 reviews

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Equity Mortgage Incorporated 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cincinnati, Dallas, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Cleveland among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated 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 Equity Mortgage Incorporated 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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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.84% 5/25/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.75% 5/25/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.90% 5/25/25
    30 Year FHA Refi 7.11% 5/25/25
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.39% 5/25/25
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.20% 5/25/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.96% 5/25/25
    15 Year VA Purchase 6.00% 5/25/25
    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

    1,357

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $659,515,000
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    Relative Rate

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.43%.

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

    This yields a difference of -0.12%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,598.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 429 $163,045,000 $380,058 $6,410 6.44%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 207 $123,585,000 $597,029 $7,313 6.54%
    NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $73,890,000 $559,773 $7,385 6.22%
    INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 128 $61,600,000 $481,250 $7,121 6.49%
    CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $52,240,000 $428,197 $6,464 6.36%
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $48,640,000 $608,000 $14,370 6.22%
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $43,065,000 $683,571 $7,328 6.37%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $30,415,000 $515,508 $11,069 6.31%
    JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $25,275,000 $476,887 $8,307 6.29%
    RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $23,740,000 $456,538 $6,213 6.34%
    FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $9,355,000 $445,476 $5,357 6.11%
    AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,705,000 $541,000 $7,074 6.42%
    DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,120,000 $560,000 $3,727 6.00%
    Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $12,737 5.50%
    DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,583 6.88%
    COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,838 5.88%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,080 6.75%
    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's top markets include Cincinnati, Dallas, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Cleveland among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE INCORPORATED based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,184 $560,970,000 $473,792 $6,630 6.46%
    VA 125 $73,035,000 $584,280 $11,941 5.90%
    FHA 47 $25,205,000 $536,277 $16,738 5.90%
    USDA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $14,620 5.50%

    For 2024, First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,184 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 125 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,349 $656,185,000 $486,423 $7,497 6.39%
    Refi 8 $3,330,000 $416,250 $3,718 6.19%

    For 2024, First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,349 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,251 $616,555,000 $492,850 $7,598 6.43%
    15 Year 71 $27,075,000 $381,338 $6,168 5.76%
    20 Year 33 $15,205,000 $460,758 $5,821 6.28%
    10 Year 2 $680,000 $340,000 $4,376 6.00%

    For 2024, First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,251 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 71 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,238 $598,800,000 $483,683
    $<1k 113 $57,575,000 $509,513
    $2k-3k 1 $535,000 $535,000
    $5k+ 1 $545,000 $545,000

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's average total fees were $7,598, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,238 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 795 $387,845,000 $487,855
    5-6% 391 $186,475,000 $476,918
    7-8% 145 $74,445,000 $513,414
    4-5% 24 $9,370,000 $390,417
    Over 8% 2 $1,380,000 $690,000

    During 2024, First Equity Mortgage Incorporated's average interest rate for loans was 6.43%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 795 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 477 $237,505,000 $497,914 $7,811 6.43%
    $600k-1MM 395 $284,865,000 $721,177 $9,541 6.45%
    $200k-400k 346 $108,550,000 $313,728 $5,950 6.34%
    $100k-200k 97 $14,545,000 $149,948 $3,967 6.15%
    $100,000 or less 32 $2,130,000 $66,563 $3,157 6.43%
    $1MM+ 10 $11,920,000 $1,192,000 $10,486 6.22%

    2024 saw First Equity Mortgage Incorporated place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 477 originations, totaling $237,505,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 537 $274,665,000 $511,480 $7,860 6.42%
    $250k+ 388 $240,610,000 $620,129 $8,003 6.44%
    $100k-150k 288 $111,240,000 $386,250 $7,186 6.36%
    $75k-100k 86 $23,290,000 $270,814 $5,590 6.24%
    $50k-75k 52 $9,000,000 $173,077 $4,638 6.23%
    $50k or less 6 $710,000 $118,333 $4,440 6.21%

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 537 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 388 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 260 $125,190,000 $481,500 $7,206 6.43%
    20-30% 246 $107,840,000 $438,374 $7,018 6.29%
    <20% 94 $27,840,000 $296,170 $5,065 6.21%
    49% 86 $46,230,000 $537,558 $7,555 6.50%
    48% 73 $36,145,000 $495,137 $8,728 6.49%
    43% 64 $33,630,000 $525,469 $8,140 6.46%
    40% 59 $32,105,000 $544,153 $8,635 6.37%
    41% 55 $27,325,000 $496,818 $7,079 6.49%
    44% 53 $27,435,000 $517,642 $7,602 6.28%
    47% 53 $27,655,000 $521,792 $9,008 6.43%
    38% 50 $27,320,000 $546,400 $7,308 6.37%
    45% 49 $26,535,000 $541,531 $7,940 6.33%
    42% 44 $23,030,000 $523,409 $6,889 6.57%
    46% 44 $24,800,000 $563,636 $8,248 6.55%
    39% 41 $20,645,000 $503,537 $6,123 6.45%
    36% 40 $20,540,000 $513,500 $9,614 6.40%
    37% 36 $19,320,000 $536,667 $7,748 6.43%
    50-60% 10 $5,930,000 $593,000 $14,555 6.03%

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 260 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 246 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 825 $372,765,000 $451,836 $7,267 6.37%
    Not provided 227 $114,215,000 $503,150 $7,753 6.38%
    Asian 207 $113,445,000 $548,043 $6,872 6.53%
    Black 69 $41,885,000 $607,029 $10,458 6.22%
    Asian Indian 13 $8,905,000 $685,000 $7,780 6.58%
    American Indian 11 $5,125,000 $465,909 $10,262 6.23%
    Other Asian 2 $1,410,000 $705,000 $7,760 6.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,210,000 $605,000 $5,515 6.81%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $555,000 $555,000 $4,069 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.62%

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    39.87%

    First Equity Mortgage Incorporated 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 1,357 $659,515,000 $486,010

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,357 $659,515,000 $486,010

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 116 $27,270,000 $235,086 $4,620 6.18%
    40-60% 194 $84,780,000 $437,010 $6,380 6.28%
    60-80% 472 $257,340,000 $545,212 $7,625 6.46%
    80-100% 504 $277,120,000 $549,841 $8,509 6.45%
    Over 100% 11 $6,355,000 $577,727 $24,536 5.97%
    Under 20% 60 $6,650,000 $110,833 $3,544 6.30%