First Exchange Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fairmont, WV

LEI: 549300ZOW5Z4AZ36M223

Tax ID: 55-0170680

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Exchange Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Exchange Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. First Exchange Bank has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Pittsburgh, and Naples among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Exchange 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 Exchange 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

201

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$47,025,000

Relative Rate

First Exchange Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.75%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.73%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Exchange Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,713.

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
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $18,145,000 $270,821 $0 0.00%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $13,020,000 $197,273 $4,713 5.75%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $8,490,000 $283,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 23 $3,705,000 $161,087 $4,801 5.50%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,185,000 $242,778 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
First Exchange Bank's top markets include Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Pittsburgh, and Naples among others.

Their top states include:
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 199 $46,635,000 $234,347 $0 0.00%
    Conventional 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,757 5.63%

    For 2023, First Exchange Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 199 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 144 $35,450,000 $246,181 $4,801 5.50%
    Refi 49 $10,215,000 $208,469 $4,713 5.75%
    Home Improvement 5 $825,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Exchange Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 144 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 49 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 199 $46,635,000 $234,347 $0 0.00%
    20 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,801 5.50%
    30 Year 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,713 5.75%

    For 2023, First Exchange Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 199 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $2k-3k 1 $225,000 $225,000

    First Exchange Bank's average total fees were $4,713, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 2 $390,000 $195,000

    During 2023, First Exchange Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 2 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 78 $11,790,000 $151,154 $4,801 5.50%
    $200k-400k 59 $15,745,000 $266,864 $4,713 5.75%
    $100,000 or less 40 $2,660,000 $66,500 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,175,000 $478,333 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,465,000 $693,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,190,000 $1,547,500 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Exchange Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 78 originations, totaling $11,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 49 $6,805,000 $138,878 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 36 $8,280,000 $230,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 26 $8,270,000 $318,077 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 26 $3,750,000 $144,231 $4,757 5.63%
    $50k or less 17 $2,035,000 $119,706 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 11 $3,725,000 $338,636 $0 0.00%

    First Exchange Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 49 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 36 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 199 $46,635,000 $234,347 $0 0.00%
    41% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,801 5.50%
    43% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,713 5.75%

    First Exchange Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 199 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 41%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 162 $32,170,000 $198,580 $4,757 5.63%
    Not applicable 33 $13,635,000 $413,182 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 4 $650,000 $162,500 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.84%

    First Exchange Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.11%

    First Exchange Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 199 $46,635,000 $234,347
    NA 2 $390,000 $195,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    201 $47,025,000 $233,955

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    80-100% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,713 5.75%
    Over 100% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,801 5.50%