1st Priority Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

LEI: 549300ZGZ9WQMJLEPH17

Tax ID: 16-1264933

5 stars - Updated: 3/29/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 35 reviews

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Review & Overview

1st Priority Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. 1st Priority Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Albany among others. We have data for 23 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

1st Priority 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. 1st Priority 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.60% 3/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 3/29/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 3/29/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.52% 3/29/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.39% 3/29/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.83% 3/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.08% 3/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.91% 3/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.91% 3/29/24
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Originations

1,229

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$260,975,000
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Relative Rate

1st Priority Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.17%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

1st Priority Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,264.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 481 $109,325,000 $227,287 $5,300 6.70%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 265 $55,425,000 $209,151 $4,827 6.60%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $23,400,000 $201,724 $5,152 6.68%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $20,660,000 $181,228 $5,288 6.61%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $14,805,000 $250,932 $6,727 6.63%
ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $9,675,000 $293,182 $5,153 6.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 38 $5,890,000 $155,000 $5,247 6.57%
Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,715,000 $148,600 $5,032 6.47%
Batavia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,740,000 $195,714 $5,037 6.59%
Olean, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,240,000 $140,000 $5,477 6.47%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,920,000 $160,000 $5,207 6.52%
ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,910,000 $159,167 $5,459 6.54%
Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,385,000 $197,857 $5,729 6.38%
Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $7,602 6.69%
GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,255,000 $251,000 $6,482 6.35%
Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $6,798 6.54%
Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,005,000 $201,000 $4,362 6.35%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $930,000 $465,000 $6,721 7.25%
Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $915,000 $183,000 $6,320 7.05%
Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $6,802 6.75%
Malone, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,570 6.38%
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $7,869 6.31%
Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $5,543 6.69%
1st Priority Mortgage's top markets include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Albany among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,045 $224,185,000 $214,531 $4,812 6.65%
    FHA 146 $27,880,000 $190,959 $8,027 6.60%
    VA 33 $8,215,000 $248,939 $7,762 6.52%
    USDA 5 $695,000 $139,000 $5,724 6.25%

    For 2023, 1st Priority Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,045 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 146 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,209 $257,595,000 $213,065 $5,269 6.64%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $1,990,000 $199,000 $5,831 6.98%
    Other 5 $545,000 $109,000 $5,595 6.50%
    Refi 5 $845,000 $169,000 $5,706 6.65%

    For 2023, 1st Priority Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,209 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 10 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,205 $254,965,000 $211,589 $5,264 6.65%
    15 Year 23 $5,685,000 $247,174 $6,007 6.10%
    20 Year 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,916 6.13%

    For 2023, 1st Priority Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,205 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 23 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 561 $117,705,000 $209,813
    $2k-3k 336 $68,890,000 $205,030
    $3k-4k 129 $28,685,000 $222,364
    $<1k 77 $12,055,000 $156,558
    $4k-5k 65 $15,015,000 $231,000
    $5k+ 61 $18,625,000 $305,328

    1st Priority Mortgage's average total fees were $5,264, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 561 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 833 $179,795,000 $215,840
    7-8% 239 $52,085,000 $217,929
    5-6% 153 $27,905,000 $182,386
    Over 8% 3 $785,000 $261,667
    4-5% 1 $405,000 $405,000

    During 2023, 1st Priority Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 833 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 583 $90,145,000 $154,623 $4,793 6.60%
    $200k-400k 500 $133,320,000 $266,640 $5,787 6.68%
    $100,000 or less 83 $6,615,000 $79,699 $4,260 6.62%
    $400k-600k 55 $25,545,000 $464,455 $7,060 6.70%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,350,000 $668,750 $6,864 6.78%

    2023 saw 1st Priority Mortgage place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 583 originations, totaling $90,145,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 356 $57,410,000 $161,264 $4,855 6.59%
    $100k-150k 312 $76,240,000 $244,359 $5,558 6.70%
    $75k-100k 240 $49,170,000 $204,875 $5,544 6.67%
    $150k-250k 159 $49,365,000 $310,472 $5,768 6.74%
    $50k or less 126 $15,430,000 $122,460 $4,498 6.44%
    $250k+ 36 $13,360,000 $371,111 $5,778 6.60%

    1st Priority Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 356 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 312 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 241 $49,655,000 $206,037 $5,148 6.63%
    20-30% 219 $46,545,000 $212,534 $4,874 6.63%
    39% 61 $12,455,000 $204,180 $5,183 6.72%
    44% 60 $13,190,000 $219,833 $5,125 6.69%
    37% 58 $12,170,000 $209,828 $4,999 6.61%
    46% 55 $13,465,000 $244,818 $5,648 6.61%
    41% 53 $10,565,000 $199,340 $5,338 6.64%
    50-60% 52 $11,430,000 $219,808 $7,920 6.65%
    43% 51 $10,505,000 $205,980 $5,511 6.59%
    40% 49 $10,325,000 $210,714 $4,846 6.61%
    49% 46 $11,210,000 $243,696 $6,349 6.63%
    48% 46 $10,110,000 $219,783 $5,289 6.69%
    42% 44 $9,070,000 $206,136 $5,278 6.71%
    <20% 44 $9,840,000 $223,636 $4,811 6.49%
    38% 43 $8,685,000 $201,977 $5,017 6.61%
    45% 39 $8,135,000 $208,590 $5,048 6.78%
    47% 35 $6,845,000 $195,571 $5,224 6.68%
    36% 33 $6,775,000 $205,303 $4,987 6.66%

    1st Priority Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 241 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 219 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 980 $204,780,000 $208,959 $5,295 6.64%
    Not provided 152 $35,650,000 $234,539 $5,287 6.66%
    Asian 49 $11,275,000 $230,102 $4,686 6.55%
    Black 41 $7,665,000 $186,951 $5,330 6.69%
    American Indian 7 $1,605,000 $229,286 $6,233 6.80%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.15%

    1st Priority Mortgage 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
    88.36%

    1st Priority Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,229 $260,975,000 $212,347

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,229 $260,975,000 $212,347

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 35 $4,745,000 $135,571 $4,406 6.55%
    40-60% 71 $12,465,000 $175,563 $4,591 6.48%
    60-80% 324 $70,380,000 $217,222 $5,192 6.67%
    80-100% 789 $171,065,000 $216,812 $5,346 6.65%
    Over 100% 9 $2,165,000 $240,556 $11,218 6.35%
    Under 20% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,247 6.25%