First Financial Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bessemer, AL

LEI: 549300YIZECN2NB3I529

Tax ID: 63-0500811

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Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • 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)

    • Bank Data

  • Branches
  • Income
  • Loan Types
  • Deposit Mix
  • Loan Performance
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  • Business Loans

    • Review & Overview

    First Financial Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Financial Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Sevierville, Mobile, and Selma among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Financial Bank 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. First Financial 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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    Originations

    51

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $4,665,000

    Employee count

    73

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $4,060,000 $101,500 $2,215 6.64%
    TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $350,000 $43,750 $1,199 6.44%
    Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,282 5.50%
    MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,243 5.75%
    Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,080 7.63%
    First Financial Bank's top markets include Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Sevierville, Mobile, and Selma among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First Financial Bank 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 50 $4,320,000 $86,400 $2,111 6.60%
    HELOC 1 $345,000 $345,000 n/a 6.00%

    For 2018, First Financial Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 50 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 32 $3,670,000 $114,688 $2,619 6.67%
    Refi 8 $350,000 $43,750 $878 5.97%
    Other 5 $305,000 $61,000 $2,438 7.08%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $220,000 $55,000 $1,478 6.81%
    Home Improvement 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,981 6.13%

    For 2018, First Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 32 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
    15 Year 15 $1,195,000 $79,667 $1,848 6.21%
    1 Year 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $3,849 7.60%
    30 Year 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $3,089 5.45%
    10 Year 7 $245,000 $35,000 $1,681 6.99%
    3 Year 3 $25,000 $8,333 $0 7.46%
    5 Year 3 $65,000 $21,667 $1,035 6.50%
    Other 3 $165,000 $55,000 $1,556 5.75%

    For 2018, First Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 15 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 1 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 21 $1,435,000 $68,333
    $1k-2k 6 $740,000 $123,333
    $3k-4k 2 $620,000 $310,000
    $2k-3k 1 $185,000 $185,000

    First Financial Bank's average total fees were $3,089, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 21 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 25 $2,805,000 $112,200
    7-8% 13 $785,000 $60,385
    Over 8% 6 $330,000 $55,000
    6-7% 4 $250,000 $62,500
    4-5% 3 $495,000 $165,000

    During 2018, First Financial Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.45%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 25 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 37 $1,795,000 $48,514 $1,600 6.87%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,205,000 $133,889 $2,564 5.75%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $5,356 6.31%
    $400k-600k 1 $455,000 $455,000 $1,712 5.00%

    2018 saw First Financial Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 37 originations, totaling $1,795,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 14 $930,000 $66,429 $1,947 6.01%
    $50k or less 14 $940,000 $67,143 $2,388 6.84%
    $150k-250k 13 $1,375,000 $105,769 $1,592 7.31%
    $75k-100k 5 $405,000 $81,000 $1,972 6.08%
    $100k-150k 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,286 5.50%

    First Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 14 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 8 $650,000 $81,250 $2,279 6.66%
    41% 7 $895,000 $127,857 $1,712 7.14%
    <20% 7 $365,000 $52,143 $1,268 5.80%
    20-30% 6 $320,000 $53,333 $1,339 6.08%
    42% 4 $640,000 $160,000 $4,741 5.88%
    36% 4 $380,000 $95,000 $2,275 7.31%
    37% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $2,336 5.75%
    39% 3 $95,000 $31,667 $2,652 8.31%
    38% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $766 6.88%
    49% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,762 5.75%
    40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,044 5.13%
    43% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
    44% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,563 6.25%
    45% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,080 7.63%

    First Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 41%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 40 $2,900,000 $72,500 $1,899 6.61%
    Asian 3 $765,000 $255,000 $5,356 5.67%
    Not applicable 2 $590,000 $295,000 $0 7.13%
    Asian Indian 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,632 5.63%
    Black 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 7.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.56%

    First Financial Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    33.33%

    First Financial Bank 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
    100.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    105.0 3 $25,000 $8,333
    NA 47 $4,605,000 $97,979

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $345,000 $345,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 12 $410,000 $34,167
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 38 $3,910,000 $102,895

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $300,000 $50,000 $854 5.52%
    40-60% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,293 5.58%
    60-80% 26 $2,560,000 $98,462 $2,464 6.67%
    80-100% 13 $1,505,000 $115,769 $2,639 6.95%
    Under 20% 3 $45,000 $15,000 $1,361 7.46%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 35.7%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 7.1%
    FIRST HORIZON BANK Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 3 21.4%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Financial Bank 119 Birmingham Rd Centreville, AL 35042 Full Service B&M $14,752
    First Financial Bank 1212 Main Street West Blocton, AL 35184 Full Service B&M $11,119
    First Financial Bank 1243 Hueytown Rd Hueytown, AL 35023 Full Service B&M $17,999
    First Financial Bank 1630 4th Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020 Full Service B&M $51,402
    First Financial Bank 18704 Highway 11 North Vance, AL 35490 Full Service B&M $11,713
    First Financial Bank 28802 Highway 5 Woodstock, AL 35188 Full Service B&M $11,826
    First Financial Bank 3304 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Full Service B&M $5,993
    First Financial Bank 4790 Eastern Valley Road Mc Calla, AL 35111 Full Service B&M $19,228

    For 2018, First Financial Bank had 8 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $5,262
    Net interest income $4,980
    Total noninterest income $3,295
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,855
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,440
    Pre-tax net operating income $1,513
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $1,513
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,513
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,513
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,513

    First Financial Bank's gross interest income from loans was $5,262,000.
    First Financial Bank's net interest income from loans was $4,980,000.
    First Financial Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,855,000.
    First Financial Bank's net income from loans was $1,513,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $282
    Provision for credit losses $159
    Total noninterest expense $6,603
    Salaries and employee benefits $3,597
    Premises and equipment expense $823
    Additional noninterest expense $2,183
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $96
    Cash dividends $1,457

    First Financial Bank's interest expense for loans was $282,000.
    First Financial Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $3,597,000.
    First Financial Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $823,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 1.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $144,658
    Deposits held in domestic offices $144,658
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $122,590
    Deposits by U.S. Government $1
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $22,067
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $87,806
    Demand deposits $48,497
    Nontransaction accounts $56,852
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $2,205
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $30,443
    Total time deposits $24,204
    Total time and savings deposits $96,161
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $48,497
    Interest-bearing deposits $96,161
    Retail deposits $144,024
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $5,941
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $159,954
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $8,352
    Interest-bearing balances $2,224
    Total securities $53,310
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $76,597
    Loan and leases loss allowance $778
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $6,408
    Other real estate owned $2,131
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $13,156

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $159,954
    Total Liabilities $144,776
    Total deposits $144,658
    Interest-bearing deposits $96,161
    Deposits held in domestic offices $144,658
    % insured (estimated) $85
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $118

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $76,597
    Loan and leases loss allowance $778
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $77,375
    All real estate loans $63,600
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $63,600
    Construction and development loans $3,390
    Residential 1-4 family construction $1,012
    Other construction, all land development and other land $2,378
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $34,986
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $18,115
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $16,871
    Multifamily residential real estate $0
    1-4 family residential loans $25,224
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $10,748
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $3,014
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $709
    Other loans to individuals $2,305
    All other loans & leases $13
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,320
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,293
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Financial Bank had $76,597,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $63,600,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $3,390,000 of loans were in development loans. $0 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $25,224,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $709,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 93 $17,118 $184,065
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 31 $1,137 $36,677
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 23 $2,451 $106,565
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 39 $13,530 $346,923
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 110 $8,799 $79,991
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 74 $1,722 $23,270
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 20 $2,611 $130,550
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 16 $4,466 $279,125