First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hamilton, NJ

LEI: 549300YS4CB1171BRJ08

Tax ID: 20-8164471

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Review & Overview

First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, New York, Bridgeport, Trenton, and Miami among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Bank 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.

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Originations

81

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,395,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $21,440,000 $765,714 $0 0.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $15,955,000 $550,172 $0 0.00%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $6,925,000 $6,925,000 $0 0.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,665,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,180,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
First Bank's top markets include Philadelphia, New York, Bridgeport, Trenton, and Miami among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 81 $51,395,000 $634,506 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 81 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 25 $2,515,000 $100,600 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 23 $15,705,000 $682,826 $0 0.00%
    Refi 19 $30,375,000 $1,598,684 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 12 $1,860,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $940,000 $470,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 23 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 81 $51,395,000 $634,506 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 81 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 34 $1,720,000 $50,588 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 19 $5,535,000 $291,316 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 10 $37,180,000 $3,718,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,860,000 $476,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,850,000 $712,500 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 34 originations, totaling $1,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 21 $2,375,000 $113,095 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 14 $5,200,000 $371,429 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 8 $1,590,000 $198,750 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 6 $440,000 $73,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 5 $445,000 $89,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 4 $160,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%

    First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 14 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 81 $51,395,000 $634,506 $0 0.00%

    First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 81 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 20 $40,910,000 $2,045,500 $0 0.00%
    White 56 $9,980,000 $178,214 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 0.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.92%

    First Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.65%

    First Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 81 $51,395,000 $634,506

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    81 $51,395,000 $634,506