121 Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jacksonville, FL

LEI: 549300XCP8KCUTKGF379

Tax ID: 59-0248325

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Review & Overview

121 Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. 121 Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Gainesville, Palatka, and Crestview among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

121 Financial 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. 121 Financial 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.13% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.58% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

471

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$59,665,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 448 $56,380,000 $125,848 $6,138 5.20%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $24,792 5.13%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $0 5.50%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 5.75%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 6.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 5.75%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,494 5.75%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $4,017 5.25%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,952 4.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,285 2.88%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 3.88%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,359 6.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.75%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.74%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.00%
121 Financial's top markets include Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Gainesville, Palatka, and Crestview among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 374 $38,610,000 $103,235 n/a 5.34%
    Conventional 94 $20,140,000 $214,255 $6,154 4.69%
    VA 3 $915,000 $305,000 $10,402 4.08%

    For 2022, 121 Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 374 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 94 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 216 $23,030,000 $106,620 $3,073 5.20%
    Other 133 $13,665,000 $102,744 $0 5.39%
    Cash Out Refi 58 $11,040,000 $190,345 $5,515 4.58%
    Refi 45 $6,345,000 $141,000 $7,724 5.49%
    Home Purchase 19 $5,585,000 $293,947 $8,872 5.12%

    For 2022, 121 Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 216 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 133 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 373 $39,925,000 $107,038 $5,435 5.35%
    30 Year 43 $11,575,000 $269,186 $7,624 4.86%
    Other 28 $3,550,000 $126,786 $3,687 4.37%
    15 Year 20 $3,340,000 $167,000 $5,596 4.26%
    10 Year 6 $890,000 $148,333 $2,080 5.46%
    5 Year 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 3.75%

    For 2022, 121 Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 373 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 43 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 25 $8,835,000 $353,400
    $2k-3k 16 $2,390,000 $149,375
    $3k-4k 16 $3,050,000 $190,625
    $1k-2k 12 $1,790,000 $149,167
    $<1k 10 $940,000 $94,000
    $4k-5k 5 $1,295,000 $259,000

    121 Financial's average total fees were $7,624, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 25 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 151 $19,415,000 $128,576
    5-6% 124 $15,810,000 $127,500
    4-5% 77 $10,095,000 $131,104
    6-7% 56 $7,070,000 $126,250
    7-8% 39 $3,615,000 $92,692
    Over 8% 13 $1,295,000 $99,615
    2.5-3% 8 $1,560,000 $195,000
    <2.5% 3 $805,000 $268,333

    During 2022, 121 Financial's average interest rate for loans was 4.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 151 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 240 $13,990,000 $58,292 $2,722 5.45%
    $100k-200k 141 $19,145,000 $135,780 $5,181 4.88%
    $200k-400k 78 $19,950,000 $255,769 $7,533 5.05%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,225,000 $469,444 $12,339 4.97%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,355,000 $785,000 $12,715 5.08%

    2022 saw 121 Financial place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 240 originations, totaling $13,990,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 109 $13,365,000 $122,615 $5,908 5.20%
    $50k-75k 100 $9,080,000 $90,800 $5,485 5.23%
    $150k-250k 81 $13,625,000 $168,210 $8,469 5.00%
    $75k-100k 72 $7,370,000 $102,361 $5,796 5.12%
    $50k or less 58 $4,520,000 $77,931 $4,310 5.61%
    $250k+ 45 $9,845,000 $218,778 $11,841 5.01%

    121 Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 109 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 100 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 93 $12,185,000 $131,022 $6,954 5.03%
    50-60% 73 $8,275,000 $113,356 $1,797 5.32%
    30-36% 67 $9,705,000 $144,851 $6,601 5.28%
    <20% 38 $4,640,000 $122,105 $6,412 4.80%
    44% 22 $2,080,000 $94,545 $5,942 5.55%
    42% 19 $3,385,000 $178,158 $10,684 5.24%
    43% 18 $1,420,000 $78,889 $4,731 5.50%
    38% 17 $2,085,000 $122,647 $5,638 5.03%
    37% 16 $2,150,000 $134,375 $5,497 5.04%
    49% 14 $1,700,000 $121,429 $7,385 5.71%
    41% 13 $1,225,000 $94,231 $5,180 5.54%
    40% 13 $1,365,000 $105,000 $2,979 4.81%
    48% 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $4,283 5.24%
    39% 11 $935,000 $85,000 $0 5.20%
    36% 11 $1,505,000 $136,818 $4,387 4.62%
    45% 9 $1,005,000 $111,667 $4,017 5.30%
    >60% 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $0 6.03%
    46% 7 $885,000 $126,429 $5,381 4.89%
    47% 4 $540,000 $135,000 $4,648 4.87%

    121 Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 93 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 73 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 332 $43,600,000 $131,325 $6,613 5.08%
    Black 81 $6,505,000 $80,309 $4,748 5.62%
    Not provided 34 $5,930,000 $174,412 $6,233 5.27%
    Not applicable 6 $1,860,000 $310,000 $0 5.92%
    Asian 12 $1,140,000 $95,000 $2,941 5.47%
    American Indian 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 4.08%
    Other Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 3.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.44%

    121 Financial has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.69%

    121 Financial 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
    0.0 7 $895,000 $127,857
    NA 464 $58,770,000 $126,659

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    471 $59,665,000 $126,677

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 164 $20,590,000 $125,549 $4,819 5.12%
    40-60% 56 $9,300,000 $166,071 $5,505 4.65%
    60-80% 40 $12,230,000 $305,750 $8,151 4.76%
    80-100% 14 $3,880,000 $277,143 $8,234 4.48%
    Under 20% 197 $13,665,000 $69,365 $1,926 5.56%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Finance of America Holdings LLC Reverse mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%