First American Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Elk Grove Village, IL

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Tax ID: 36-1078850

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 51 reviews

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Review & Overview

First American Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. First American Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chicago, Miami, Milwaukee, Saginaw, and Phoenix among others. We have data for 96 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First American Bank has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First American 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.88% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.31% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

2,598

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$437,870,000

Awards

First American Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver First American Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

First American Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.68%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.13%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First American Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,108.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,095 $299,895,000 $143,148 $2,223 8.04%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 158 $42,530,000 $269,177 $3,442 7.94%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $32,000,000 $1,777,778 $2,296 7.94%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $9,005,000 $9,005,000 $0 8.08%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,195,000 $476,538 $3,342 8.26%
Outside of Metro Areas 23 $4,565,000 $198,478 $2,976 7.77%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $4,050,000 $112,500 $2,063 7.53%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,620,000 $262,000 $9,632 7.82%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,250,000 $225,000 $2,280 7.95%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,205,000 $129,706 $0 7.92%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,000,000 $250,000 $2,964 7.98%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,805,000 $120,333 $1,822 7.87%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $1,143 7.96%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,115,000 $223,000 $0 8.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $2,287 7.50%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $960,000 $240,000 $3,936 8.16%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $1,977 7.81%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $915,000 $305,000 $0 8.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $880,000 $146,667 $3,890 7.73%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $870,000 $145,000 $0 8.50%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $785,000 $60,385 $1,071 8.26%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $0 8.50%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $735,000 $147,000 $3,792 6.98%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $1,591 8.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $0 8.41%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,407 7.69%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $615,000 $123,000 $3,636 7.62%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $610,000 $101,667 $0 8.50%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $590,000 $98,333 $0 8.12%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 8.58%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $545,000 $109,000 $0 8.00%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $0 8.13%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $2,959 7.46%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $485,000 $97,000 $0 8.17%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $1,579 8.08%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,965 6.88%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 8.50%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,248 6.88%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $2,406 8.13%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 8.25%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 8.50%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $0 8.08%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 8.25%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $355,000 $71,000 $1,032 8.05%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 8.50%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 8.13%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 8.62%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 8.66%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 7.50%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 8.87%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,001 7.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.50%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,260 6.38%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.50%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.50%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.50%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 8.62%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.00%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 7.50%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 8.33%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,622 7.56%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $3,245 7.31%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,778 6.88%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 7.00%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.50%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 8.12%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 8.62%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.00%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,035 6.75%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.50%
Okeechobee, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,391 6.50%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $605 8.13%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.74%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.24%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.74%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.99%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,470 9.75%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.50%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.74%
Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.24%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.75%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.74%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.49%
First American Bank's top markets include Chicago, Miami, Milwaukee, Saginaw, and Phoenix among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 2,051 $282,895,000 $137,930 n/a 8.17%
    Conventional 547 $154,975,000 $283,318 $2,273 7.51%

    For 2024, First American Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 2,051 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 547 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 926 $139,580,000 $150,734 $21 8.18%
    Refi 743 $140,355,000 $188,903 $1,344 8.15%
    Other 554 $58,700,000 $105,957 $115 8.29%
    Home Purchase 278 $77,420,000 $278,489 $4,730 7.22%
    Cash Out Refi 97 $21,815,000 $224,897 $2,876 6.62%

    For 2024, First American Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 926 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 743 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 2,211 $290,515,000 $131,395 $148 8.22%
    30 Year 271 $70,855,000 $261,458 $4,108 6.68%
    Other 40 $62,840,000 $1,571,000 $188 8.33%
    15 Year 30 $6,650,000 $221,667 $3,542 6.33%
    5 Year 29 $3,495,000 $120,517 $72 8.40%
    20 Year 11 $2,975,000 $270,455 $3,100 6.55%
    3 Year 6 $540,000 $90,000 $0 7.38%

    For 2024, First American Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 2,211 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 271 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 349 $52,895,000 $151,562
    $1k-2k 78 $15,010,000 $192,436
    $2k-3k 27 $8,495,000 $314,630
    $3k-4k 4 $1,670,000 $417,500
    $4k-5k 4 $1,330,000 $332,500
    $5k+ 3 $1,235,000 $411,667

    First American Bank's average total fees were $4,108, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 349 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 1,327 $174,655,000 $131,616
    7-8% 996 $192,760,000 $193,534
    6-7% 237 $64,265,000 $271,160
    5-6% 37 $6,135,000 $165,811
    4-5% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2024, First American Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.68%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 1,327 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 1,059 $133,825,000 $126,369 $2,683 7.90%
    $100,000 or less 936 $52,050,000 $55,609 $382 8.39%
    $200k-400k 475 $122,445,000 $257,779 $4,267 7.73%
    $400k-600k 83 $39,195,000 $472,229 $4,351 7.53%
    $600k-1MM 31 $21,595,000 $696,613 $5,364 7.65%
    $1MM+ 14 $68,760,000 $4,911,429 $0 7.56%

    2024 saw First American Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,059 originations, totaling $133,825,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 652 $98,540,000 $151,135 $2,390 8.09%
    $100k-150k 636 $79,110,000 $124,387 $2,397 8.06%
    $250k+ 435 $112,365,000 $258,310 $3,273 8.00%
    $75k-100k 360 $37,110,000 $103,083 $1,732 8.05%
    $50k-75k 297 $28,695,000 $96,616 $1,931 7.98%
    $50k or less 197 $19,585,000 $99,416 $1,906 7.93%

    First American Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 652 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 636 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 509 $78,555,000 $154,332 $2,320 8.03%
    30-36% 476 $68,780,000 $144,496 $2,308 8.08%
    45% 287 $39,525,000 $137,718 $1,282 8.12%
    40% 188 $24,010,000 $127,713 $2,120 8.21%
    <20% 155 $23,515,000 $151,710 $2,051 7.91%
    44% 142 $18,160,000 $127,887 $2,160 8.03%
    39% 131 $17,275,000 $131,870 $1,557 8.13%
    43% 115 $16,955,000 $147,435 $2,125 7.90%
    38% 112 $16,450,000 $146,875 $1,592 8.17%
    37% 108 $13,480,000 $124,815 $2,056 8.05%
    36% 102 $13,250,000 $129,902 $2,108 8.11%
    41% 82 $14,140,000 $172,439 $2,438 7.91%
    42% 77 $10,185,000 $132,273 $2,262 8.00%
    46% 27 $5,825,000 $215,741 $3,173 7.35%
    50-60% 19 $5,155,000 $271,316 $3,218 7.36%
    49% 16 $4,530,000 $283,125 $4,129 6.77%
    48% 12 $2,470,000 $205,833 $3,305 6.94%
    47% 11 $2,115,000 $192,273 $2,771 7.27%
    >60% 7 $655,000 $93,571 $354 9.13%

    First American Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 509 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 476 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,983 $287,575,000 $145,020 $2,165 8.05%
    Not applicable 21 $62,465,000 $2,974,524 $0 7.49%
    Not provided 387 $59,255,000 $153,114 $2,611 7.87%
    Asian 95 $16,985,000 $178,789 $2,370 8.22%
    Black 73 $6,345,000 $86,918 $1,571 8.30%
    American Indian 15 $2,225,000 $148,333 $3,785 7.99%
    Asian Indian 10 $1,650,000 $165,000 $5,202 8.04%
    Other Asian 7 $795,000 $113,571 $0 8.34%
    Other Pacific Islander 5 $365,000 $73,000 $0 8.44%
    Filipino 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 8.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.56%

    First American Bank has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.18%

    First American Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,598 $437,870,000 $168,541

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,598 $437,870,000 $168,541

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,037 $153,045,000 $147,584 $1,599 8.08%
    40-60% 255 $101,465,000 $397,902 $3,773 7.76%
    60-80% 212 $72,910,000 $343,915 $3,934 7.30%
    80-100% 90 $29,590,000 $328,778 $4,680 6.84%
    Over 100% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 8.50%
    Under 20% 1,003 $80,435,000 $80,194 $253 8.31%