First Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rochester, IN

LEI: 549300XUKQ6W1CY6QK47

Tax ID: 35-1116773

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Review & Overview

First Federal Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Savings Bank 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: South Bend, Warsaw, Elkhart, Plymouth, and Indianapolis among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Savings Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Federal Savings Bank is typically a low 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.33% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.73% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 8.21% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 8.07% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.43% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.21% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 4/28/24
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Originations

1,375

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$283,085,000

Awards

First Federal Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver First Federal Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 356 $90,870,000 $255,253 $3,505 5.04%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $40,060,000 $217,717 $3,604 5.05%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $36,440,000 $171,887 $3,079 5.23%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 239 $33,225,000 $139,017 $2,722 5.31%
Outside of Metro Areas 225 $32,785,000 $145,711 $3,058 5.19%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $15,905,000 $353,444 $4,548 4.83%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $7,375,000 $433,824 $5,903 5.24%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $5,880,000 $735,000 $2,678 5.13%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,420,000 $245,556 $2,851 5.13%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,165,000 $219,211 $3,423 4.88%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,030,000 $505,000 $2,071 5.05%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,010,000 $376,250 $4,883 4.89%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $4,602 4.31%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $995,000 $110,556 $2,893 5.28%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $950,000 $158,333 $3,643 4.35%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $4,273 3.00%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,575 5.13%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,092 3.25%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,783 3.63%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,845 3.75%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,654 3.63%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,447 7.13%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,776 4.88%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,885 2.50%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,230 6.00%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,938 5.13%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,150 6.63%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,868 7.00%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,373 5.25%
First Federal Savings Bank's top markets include South Bend, Warsaw, Elkhart, Plymouth, and Indianapolis among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,085 $263,925,000 $243,249 $3,303 4.92%
    HELOC 288 $18,910,000 $65,660 n/a 5.90%
    FHA 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,315 5.63%
    USDA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,249 4.38%

    For 2022, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,085 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 288 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 699 $199,315,000 $285,143 $3,502 5.21%
    Cash Out Refi 261 $48,265,000 $184,923 $3,217 4.51%
    Other 257 $17,455,000 $67,918 $2,349 5.75%
    Refi 113 $14,745,000 $130,487 $2,493 4.16%
    Home Improvement 45 $3,305,000 $73,444 $0 6.32%

    For 2022, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 699 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 261 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 643 $144,155,000 $224,191 $3,076 5.28%
    20 Year 358 $30,660,000 $85,642 $3,027 5.63%
    15 Year 181 $24,585,000 $135,829 $2,644 3.78%
    30+ year 119 $61,215,000 $514,412 $6,546 4.55%
    10 Year 41 $1,905,000 $46,463 $1,687 5.65%
    Other 30 $20,160,000 $672,000 $5,183 5.34%
    1 Year 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 8.88%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2022, First Federal Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 643 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 358 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 589 $112,055,000 $190,246
    $2k-3k 239 $47,555,000 $198,975
    $3k-4k 105 $33,015,000 $314,429
    $4k-5k 41 $21,305,000 $519,634
    $5k+ 38 $23,890,000 $628,684
    $<1k 22 $1,240,000 $56,364

    First Federal Savings Bank's average total fees were $3,076, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 589 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 336 $77,340,000 $230,179
    4-5% 334 $60,600,000 $181,437
    3-4% 273 $77,755,000 $284,817
    6-7% 225 $41,275,000 $183,444
    7-8% 99 $10,635,000 $107,424
    2.5-3% 83 $12,175,000 $146,687
    Over 8% 20 $2,480,000 $124,000
    <2.5% 5 $825,000 $165,000

    During 2022, First Federal Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 336 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 492 $27,540,000 $55,976 $2,357 5.41%
    $100k-200k 414 $59,060,000 $142,657 $2,805 5.08%
    $200k-400k 336 $92,890,000 $276,458 $3,785 4.97%
    $400k-600k 60 $28,550,000 $475,833 $5,031 4.64%
    $600k-1MM 47 $35,575,000 $756,915 $5,737 4.46%
    $1MM+ 26 $39,470,000 $1,518,077 $8,275 5.02%

    2022 saw First Federal Savings Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 492 originations, totaling $27,540,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 298 $38,610,000 $129,564 $2,830 5.14%
    $100k-150k 286 $61,560,000 $215,245 $3,603 5.11%
    $50k or less 248 $23,200,000 $93,548 $2,507 5.05%
    $75k-100k 242 $37,120,000 $153,388 $3,254 5.08%
    $150k-250k 178 $50,770,000 $285,225 $4,378 5.22%
    $250k+ 78 $47,940,000 $614,615 $5,227 5.08%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 298 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 286 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 347 $54,955,000 $158,372 $3,131 5.15%
    30-36% 284 $57,050,000 $200,880 $3,407 5.09%
    <20% 176 $25,270,000 $143,580 $2,881 4.78%
    39% 68 $12,960,000 $190,588 $3,357 5.17%
    40% 66 $13,680,000 $207,273 $3,570 5.38%
    42% 52 $14,160,000 $272,308 $3,358 5.02%
    37% 52 $7,550,000 $145,192 $2,978 5.69%
    38% 49 $10,105,000 $206,224 $3,710 5.17%
    41% 42 $10,940,000 $260,476 $3,741 4.80%
    36% 42 $7,850,000 $186,905 $3,338 5.12%
    43% 40 $10,270,000 $256,750 $3,508 5.13%
    44% 34 $10,370,000 $305,000 $3,655 5.16%
    45% 22 $7,860,000 $357,273 $3,947 5.18%
    46% 16 $3,300,000 $206,250 $2,843 5.23%
    49% 11 $4,865,000 $442,273 $4,490 5.74%
    47% 9 $1,465,000 $162,778 $3,272 4.47%
    48% 8 $4,890,000 $611,250 $4,543 5.38%
    50-60% 2 $510,000 $255,000 $1,996 5.56%
    >60% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $1,570 6.00%

    First Federal Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 347 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 284 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,272 $242,690,000 $190,794 $3,300 5.12%
    Not applicable 44 $23,720,000 $539,091 $0 5.68%
    Asian 21 $9,635,000 $458,810 $4,020 4.48%
    Black 17 $4,655,000 $273,824 $3,378 4.96%
    Not provided 14 $1,580,000 $112,857 $2,693 5.48%
    Other Asian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 3.63%
    American Indian 5 $305,000 $61,000 $2,365 5.33%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,200 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.72%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.11%

    First Federal Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,375 $283,085,000 $205,880

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,375 $283,085,000 $205,880

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 178 $15,850,000 $89,045 $2,404 5.36%
    40-60% 171 $23,465,000 $137,222 $2,726 4.46%
    60-80% 398 $111,170,000 $279,322 $3,733 4.97%
    80-100% 418 $123,640,000 $295,789 $3,467 5.11%
    Under 20% 210 $8,960,000 $42,667 $1,714 5.82%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%