Consumer First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

NORTHPORT, AL

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • 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

    Consumer First Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase 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: Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Daphne, Montgomery, and Mobile among others. We have data for 20 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. 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.91% 5/14/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.61% 5/14/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.53% 5/14/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 7.45% 5/14/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.68% 5/14/24
    30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 5/14/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.99% 5/14/24
    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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    The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


    Originations

    183

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $27,955,000

    Awards

    Consumer First Mortgage VA Loans gold
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    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
    TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $9,860,000 $159,032 $5,718 4.71%
    BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $4,715,000 $174,630 $5,112 4.69%
    Outside of Metro Areas 18 $2,910,000 $161,667 $4,579 4.70%
    DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,725,000 $160,294 $4,730 4.61%
    MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,235,000 $137,222 $3,800 4.76%
    MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,115,000 $123,889 $4,963 4.88%
    DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $3,541 4.56%
    DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $905,000 $129,286 $5,212 4.88%
    HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $750,000 $125,000 $5,508 4.94%
    FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $4,576 4.63%
    Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $4,292 4.88%
    ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $6,149 4.46%
    GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $4,664 4.25%
    Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 4.56%
    LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,587 4.75%
    Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $3,855 5.06%
    PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,826 5.13%
    Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,472 4.38%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,286 4.63%
    Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,762 5.00%
    Consumer First Mortgage's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Daphne, Montgomery, and Mobile among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

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

    TVA Community Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 30
    Alabama Central Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 112
    Jefferson Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 228
    Alabama One Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 288
    Eco Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 368
    Listerhill Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 416
    Liberty Mortgage Corporation
    Similarity Rank: 432
    Guardian Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 459
    SmartBank
    Similarity Rank: 558
    The Home Lending Group LLC
    Similarity Rank: 792

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 73 $10,505,000 $143,904 $6,409 4.68%
    Conventional 71 $11,375,000 $160,211 $3,852 4.85%
    USDA 23 $3,115,000 $135,435 $5,107 4.49%
    VA 16 $2,960,000 $185,000 $4,339 4.58%

    For 2018, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 73 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 71 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 150 $23,400,000 $156,000 $5,194 4.70%
    Refi 32 $4,470,000 $139,688 $4,486 4.78%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,387 5.13%

    For 2018, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 150 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 32 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 173 $26,835,000 $155,116 $5,125 4.72%
    15 Year 8 $850,000 $106,250 $4,105 4.44%
    20 Year 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,040 4.63%

    For 2018, Consumer First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 173 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 8 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 82 $13,560,000 $165,366
    $1k-2k 68 $7,410,000 $108,971
    $3k-4k 18 $4,500,000 $250,000
    $<1k 10 $1,250,000 $125,000
    $5k+ 2 $570,000 $285,000
    $4k-5k 1 $405,000 $405,000

    Consumer First Mortgage's average total fees were $5,125, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 82 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 136 $20,840,000 $153,235
    5-6% 32 $4,660,000 $145,625
    3-4% 14 $2,360,000 $168,571

    During 2018, Consumer First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 103 $15,225,000 $147,816 $5,112 4.68%
    $100,000 or less 43 $3,325,000 $77,326 $3,924 4.81%
    $200k-400k 35 $8,565,000 $244,714 $6,240 4.71%
    $400k-600k 2 $840,000 $420,000 $6,967 4.44%

    2018 saw Consumer First Mortgage place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 103 originations, totaling $15,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 70 $7,760,000 $110,857 $4,424 4.71%
    $50k-75k 56 $8,250,000 $147,321 $5,280 4.73%
    $75k-100k 35 $6,815,000 $194,714 $5,487 4.72%
    $100k-150k 19 $4,315,000 $227,105 $5,891 4.64%
    $150k-250k 2 $630,000 $315,000 $7,173 4.69%
    $250k+ 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,076 4.75%

    Consumer First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 70 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 56 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 39 $5,475,000 $140,385 $4,178 4.76%
    30-36% 31 $5,105,000 $164,677 $5,593 4.67%
    50-60% 21 $3,405,000 $162,143 $6,818 4.67%
    46% 11 $1,455,000 $132,273 $5,088 4.78%
    42% 8 $1,000,000 $125,000 $5,085 4.55%
    37% 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $5,162 4.86%
    40% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $4,378 4.89%
    <20% 8 $890,000 $111,250 $3,575 4.39%
    47% 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $5,465 4.84%
    48% 6 $910,000 $151,667 $5,722 4.81%
    41% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $5,260 4.53%
    36% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,725 4.60%
    39% 5 $745,000 $149,000 $4,215 4.63%
    49% 5 $855,000 $171,000 $4,659 4.88%
    44% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $5,105 4.97%
    43% 4 $510,000 $127,500 $5,347 4.56%
    45% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $4,607 4.56%
    38% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $5,301 4.92%

    Consumer First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 39 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 31 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 145 $21,925,000 $151,207 $4,818 4.73%
    Black 32 $4,990,000 $155,938 $6,040 4.61%
    Asian 3 $685,000 $228,333 $7,652 4.71%
    American Indian 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,949 5.19%
    Not provided 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,278 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.60%

    Consumer First Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2420.79 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2726.5 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2764.15 1 $185,000 $185,000
    3028.63 1 $215,000 $215,000
    NA 179 $27,175,000 $151,816

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 183 $27,955,000 $152,760

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $4,151 4.96%
    40-60% 7 $595,000 $85,000 $3,320 4.54%
    60-80% 23 $3,385,000 $147,174 $4,248 4.92%
    80-100% 148 $23,520,000 $158,919 $5,294 4.68%
    Over 100% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,273 4.50%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,019 4.88%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 13.6%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 9.1%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 27.3%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 9.1%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 4.5%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 4.5%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 13.6%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 4.5%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 4.5%
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 9.1%