Question 1

What are America's First's average closing costs?

Accepted Answer

Based on 204 homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures, America's First's median total closing costs are $4,480. This is about 33% above the $3,356 national peer median for comparable lenders. Actual costs vary by loan type, loan amount, property state, and individual borrower profile. This data is informational only and not financial advice.

Question 2

Does America's First charge junk fees?

Accepted Answer

None of the 204 Closing Disclosures we've analyzed for America's First included fees flagged as potentially excessive — a strong sign. That said, every loan is different. Fair Closing Check can review your specific disclosure to confirm there are no hidden charges on your loan.

Question 3

How do America's First's fees compare to other lenders?

Accepted Answer

America's First currently holds a grade of A on Fair Closing Check, placing them well below the national average — one of the most competitive lenders in our database. Their median closing costs of $4,480 are about 33% above the $3,356 national peer median. Grades are based on real homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures and scale from A (well below average) to F (significantly above average). This is informational only; individual loans vary by state, loan type, and borrower circumstances.

Question 4

Can I negotiate closing costs with America's First?

Accepted Answer

Yes — closing costs are almost always negotiable to some degree. Based on our data, America's First's origination fee (avg $2,975) runs above the peer average of $1,553, making it worth challenging specifically. Lender-controlled fees like origination, processing, and underwriting charges can often be reduced or waived, especially if you have a strong credit profile or are comparing offers from multiple lenders. Third-party fees such as title insurance and settlement services can sometimes be shopped around for better rates — you are generally entitled to choose your own providers. Fair Closing Check analyzes your specific Closing Disclosure and identifies which fees to challenge and how much room there is to negotiate. This is informational only and not legal or financial advice.

Question 5

What fees on America's First's Closing Disclosures run above peer averages?

Accepted Answer

Across homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures for America's First, three fee categories tend to run above comparable lenders: origination fee (avg $2,975 vs $1,553 peer avg, +$1,423). These are the line items most worth scrutinizing or challenging on your own disclosure. "Junk fees" is industry shorthand for charges that are inflated beyond the peer norm or provide little discernible value — the CFPB recommends shopping title, settlement, and pest-inspection services independently when possible. This data is informational only and not financial advice.

Fee Category	This Lender (avg)	National Avg	Verdict
Origination Fee	$2,975	$1,553	🔺 High
lender_credits	$111	$443	🟢 Below Avg

	This lender	Alabama median	National median
Total Closing Costs	$4,708	$6,111	$6,680
Interest Rate	6.250%	6.380%	6.490%
Originations in state	124	—	—

Metric	America's First	Top-50 peer median	Difference
Median loan amount	$215,000	$335,000	−$120,000 (−35.8%)
Median total closing costs	$4,708	$7,127	−$2,419 (−33.9%)

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