Consumer First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

NORTHPORT, AL

LEI: 549300XHEKTWE48VS407

Tax ID: 63-1254889

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

Consumer First Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Consumer First Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Florence, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and Nashville among others. We have data for 26 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Consumer First Mortgage 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. Consumer First Mortgage 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 7.02% 4/18/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 4/18/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.39% 4/18/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.44% 4/18/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.64% 4/18/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.72% 4/18/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.18% 4/18/25
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Originations

166

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$37,820,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Consumer First Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.59%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Consumer First Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,745.

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
Outside of Metro Areas 34 $7,430,000 $218,529 $7,252 6.65%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,820,000 $272,857 $7,341 6.49%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,605,000 $212,059 $8,389 6.62%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,140,000 $224,286 $7,708 6.62%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,420,000 $302,500 $8,823 6.45%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,230,000 $371,667 $9,422 6.64%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,155,000 $195,909 $7,325 6.77%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,980,000 $198,000 $6,942 6.62%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $9,124 6.22%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $11,662 6.13%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $8,860 6.30%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $6,192 6.78%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $990,000 $247,500 $9,520 6.50%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $900,000 $225,000 $6,818 6.69%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $815,000 $163,000 $5,534 6.67%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $7,142 6.50%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $9,230 6.87%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $6,774 6.99%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $8,987 6.69%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $8,009 6.25%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $6,407 6.99%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $6,295 6.38%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,041 6.63%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $7,965 6.99%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $5,123 6.63%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $5,275 6.75%
Consumer First Mortgage's top markets include Birmingham, Florence, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and Nashville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 74 $15,500,000 $209,459 $9,078 6.49%
    Conventional 69 $16,495,000 $239,058 $6,596 6.70%
    USDA 15 $2,795,000 $186,333 $6,925 6.57%
    VA 8 $3,030,000 $378,750 $6,863 6.61%

    For 2024, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 74 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 69 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 131 $28,965,000 $221,107 $7,602 6.57%
    Refi 35 $8,855,000 $253,000 $8,278 6.66%

    For 2024, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 131 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 35 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 166 $37,820,000 $227,831 $7,745 6.59%

    For 2024, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 166 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $3k-4k 48 $11,160,000 $232,500
    $2k-3k 43 $7,625,000 $177,326
    $5k+ 30 $9,380,000 $312,667
    $1k-2k 20 $2,660,000 $133,000
    $4k-5k 20 $5,450,000 $272,500
    $<1k 5 $1,545,000 $309,000

    Consumer First Mortgage's average total fees were $7,745, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $3k-4k bucket, with 48 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 133 $30,145,000 $226,654
    5-6% 18 $4,870,000 $270,556
    7-8% 15 $2,805,000 $187,000

    During 2024, Consumer First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.59%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 133 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 75 $19,155,000 $255,400 $8,570 6.55%
    $100k-200k 62 $10,040,000 $161,935 $6,495 6.62%
    $100,000 or less 14 $1,170,000 $83,571 $5,167 6.71%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,250,000 $437,500 $11,928 6.52%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,205,000 $735,000 $8,221 6.66%

    2024 saw Consumer First Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 75 originations, totaling $19,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 68 $12,740,000 $187,353 $7,249 6.56%
    $100k-150k 34 $9,670,000 $284,412 $8,531 6.54%
    $75k-100k 26 $6,020,000 $231,538 $8,468 6.64%
    $50k or less 20 $2,830,000 $141,500 $6,519 6.67%
    $150k-250k 14 $4,680,000 $334,286 $8,671 6.61%
    $250k+ 4 $1,880,000 $470,000 $7,673 6.74%

    Consumer First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 68 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 34 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 22 $5,690,000 $258,636 $7,094 6.71%
    20-30% 21 $4,385,000 $208,810 $6,035 6.51%
    50-60% 20 $4,660,000 $233,000 $8,963 6.54%
    41% 11 $2,555,000 $232,273 $9,387 6.61%
    49% 11 $3,225,000 $293,182 $8,120 6.76%
    47% 9 $2,015,000 $223,889 $8,917 6.25%
    39% 9 $2,085,000 $231,667 $9,567 6.60%
    46% 9 $1,985,000 $220,556 $7,184 6.50%
    44% 7 $1,725,000 $246,429 $7,246 6.95%
    42% 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $9,221 6.33%
    40% 6 $1,200,000 $200,000 $8,687 6.75%
    <20% 6 $750,000 $125,000 $4,398 6.35%
    43% 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $7,894 6.56%
    48% 6 $1,110,000 $185,000 $6,449 6.60%
    38% 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $7,702 6.70%
    37% 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $9,670 6.57%
    36% 4 $600,000 $150,000 $5,179 6.59%
    45% 3 $605,000 $201,667 $7,254 6.83%

    Consumer First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 141 $31,965,000 $226,702 $7,688 6.59%
    Black 20 $4,520,000 $226,000 $8,143 6.59%
    Not provided 3 $845,000 $281,667 $8,407 6.71%
    Asian 2 $490,000 $245,000 $6,757 6.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.57%

    Consumer First Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    59.04%

    Consumer First Mortgage 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 166 $37,820,000 $227,831

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    166 $37,820,000 $227,831

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $5,456 6.60%
    40-60% 9 $1,825,000 $202,778 $5,104 6.69%
    60-80% 28 $6,200,000 $221,429 $7,869 6.56%
    80-100% 121 $27,875,000 $230,372 $7,979 6.59%
    Over 100% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $10,555 6.50%