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When it comes to borrowing needs, we realize that everyone's circumstances are not the same. That's why First American Bank — with locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida, and $5 billion in assets — offers a diverse choice of lending options. Our Mortgage Broker Channel allows brokers to get their clients competitive rates and favorable terms on home equity, auto, construction and bridge loans.

  • 10-year terms
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  • Variable rate: Interest only payments
  • Can be used for a purchase, refinance or stand-alone
  • $60 annual fee
  • Rate floor of 3.25%
  • Lifetime cap of 18%
  • No closing costs1 for the borrower if they establish an ACH or AFT for the monthly payments and within the first statement period elect electronic statements 
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit score guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 660. We use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least two years.
  • Maximum Loan-to-Value: 80% (Maximum loan-to-value for a condo is 75%)
  • Maximum DI: 45%. (If the DI is greater than 40%, the maximum loan-to-value is 75%)
  • Calculate First American Bank payment as 1.00% of the line limit
  • All properties must be owner occupied and one to four units
Disclosures

Home Equity Lines Terms and Conditions: Applies to owner occupied residence only- The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate based on the highest Prime Rate published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the month. Rates subject to change at any time. The minimum APR is 3.25% and the maximum APR is 18%. Monthly payments of interest only will result in a balloon payment. No annual fee for the first year - $60 annual fee thereafter. Costs to satisfy certain prior liens may be assessed. Property insurance is required. Flood hazard insurance may be required. Subject to credit approval.

1NO CLOSING COST OPTION: Third Party Fees and Charges ranging from $350 to $1,000 may be assessed at closing. If at the time of closing you set up an AFT or ACH to make the monthly payment on your loan and within the first statement cycle elect electronic statements, we will pay the Third Party Fees and Charges associated with closing on your loan, including, but not limited to, appraisal, title, flood, credit report, stamp & tax, and recording fees (Third Party Fees and Charges). If at any time during the term of your loan you fail to maintain the AFT or ACH or set up electronic statements, you agree to repay the Third Party Fees and Charges that we previously paid which may be added to the outstanding balance of your loan. If at the time of closing you do not set up an AFT or ACH to make the monthly payment on your loan, then you agree to pay the Third Party Fees and Charges at closing. Not available for loans that fall outside our standard product, rate, term and underwriting guidelines.

  • Terms: Two to 10 years fully amortized; or 10-year balloon with payments amortized over 15 or 20 years
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  • Can be used for a purchase, refinance or stand alone
  • No closing costs2 for the borrower if they establish an ACH or AFT for the monthly payments.
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit score guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 660. We use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least two years.
  • Maximum loan-to-value: 85% (Maximum loan-to-value for a condo is 75%)
  • Maximum DI: 45% (If the DI is greater than 40%, the max loan-to-value is 75%)
  • All properties must be owner occupied and one to four units
Disclosures

Terms and Conditions: Applies to owner occupied residence only- Rates subject to change without notice. Loan to Value must be less than or equal to 85%. Repayment on 24 month term equals 24 monthly payments of $43.98 per $1,000 borrowed. For loans secured by a first lien on a dwelling, payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums, if applicable, and the actual payment obligation will be greater. Subject to credit approval.

2NO CLOSING COST OPTION: If at the time of closing you set up an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT) or Automatic Clearing House (ACH) to make the monthly payment on your loan, we will pay the fees and charges associated with closing on your loan, including, but not limited to, appraisal, title, flood and recording fees (Third Party Fees and Charges). If at any time during the term of your loan you fail to maintain the AFT or ACH, you agree to repay the Third Party Fees and Charges that we previously paid which may be added to the outstanding balance of your loan. If at the time of closing you do not setup an AFT or ACH to make the monthly payment on your loan, then you agree to pay the Third Party Fees and Charges at closing.

  • Maximum term: 12 months
  • No maximum loan size
  • Borrower pays all costs
  • Interest-only monthly payments
1st Lien Position:
  • Rate: Prime + 1.00% fixed
  • 1.0 points apply (minimum $1,500)
  • Maximum loan-to-value: 80%
2nd Lien Position:
  • Rate: Prime + 2.50% fixed
  • 1.5 points apply (minimum $1,500)
  • Maximum loan-to-value: 75%
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit Score Guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 660. We use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least two years.
  • Maximum term: 24 months
  • Rate: Prime + 1.00% fixed
  • Interest-only monthly payments
  • No maximum loan size
  • 0.5 points apply (minimum $1,500)
  • Borrower pays all costs. Fees charged to the borrower as a result of points, inspection fees and escrow payout fees are inclusive in the APR. Title insurance, recording fees, appraisal fees and release fees are not APR effective.
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit score guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 660; we use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least two years.
  • Maximum loan-to-value: 80% of the appraised value per plans and specifications on residence and/or first mortgage on construction project.
  • Construction must be done using a general contractor and a construction escrow will be established with a title company.
  • The general contractor’s statement, construction plans and specifications must be reviewed prior to approval. Payout inspections must be completed by a bank approved inspector.
  • First American Bank will pay $200 for an auto loan application, with a minimum loan amount of $10,000, that closes and funds.
  • Terms of 2 to 6 years
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  • Maximum loan amount is 85% of invoice price for a new car (inclusive of taxes, extended warranties and document fees with dealer invoice used as a reference) and up to 75% of NADA retail value for a used car.
  • $95 title lien registration fee may apply
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit score guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 660. We use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least 2 years.
  • Maximum DI: 45%
  • First American Bank will pay $200 for an auto loan application, with a minimum loan amount of $10,000, that closes and funds.
  • Terms of 2 to 6 years
  • View current rates
  • Maximum loan amount is 100% of invoice price for a new car (inclusive of taxes, extended warranties and document fees with dealer invoice used as a reference) and up to 100% of NADA retail value for a used car.
  • $95 title lien registration fee may apply
Underwriting Guidelines:
  • Credit Score Guidelines (Equifax): Minimum credit score of 675. We use the higher credit score if there are multiple borrowers. Borrowers must have a minimum of two active tradelines, each having a reporting history of at least two years.
  • Maximum DI: 40%
  1. Determine the maximum mortgage amount that the applicant can afford by using the Loan Submission Form to analyze the applicant’s debt-to-income ratio.
  2. Order a Flood Hazard Determination for First American Bank from Accurate Group. List the lender as:
    First American Bank
    80 Stratford Drive
    Bloomingdale, IL 60108
  3. If the application submitted is for a Home Equity Line of Credit, the originator must provide the following items to the applicant:
  4. Email or fax the following required RESPA items to First American Bank to initiate the application:
  5. Email or fax the following items prior to approval:
    • Home owners insurance binder
    • Copy of current 1st mortgage statement
    • Previous appraisal (All appraisals will be reviewed by an approved First American Bank appraiser)
    • Purchase agreement (if applicable)
  6. If it is a simultaneous closing, notify First American Bank of the closing time and location and coordinate the closing with First American Bank.


First American Bank is a full-service bank with branches in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida.
 
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To adhere to RESPA requirements, you must include the following items with each submitted application: 
  • Loan Submission Form (with all of the sections completed, all of the questions addressed, and signed and dated by the originator)
  • 1003 (with the terms of the second mortgage)
  • 1008
  • Flood hazard determination
  • Income verification
  • Signed Applicant’s Authorization
No. You must perform and send us a new search with every application you submit.
You will receive a phone call and an email from one of our liaisons. If the application was pre-approved, the email will include a pre-approval letter with a list of any remaining documents that are needed to process the application. If the application is declined, the liaison will call and notify you of the decision.
Yes. Once the application is pre-approved, a liaison will call your client to introduce themselves and ask for any documents that are still needed.
First American Bank always requires some type of independent income verification directly from the applicant, even though we require income from a third party.

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