The Farmers & Merchants State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Toledo, Decatur, Indianapolis, Defiance, and Fort Wayne among others. We have data for 47 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)The Farmers & Merchants State 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. The Farmers & Merchants State 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% | 7/7/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.25% | 7/7/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.92% | 7/7/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.35% | 7/7/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.41% | 7/7/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.52% | 7/7/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.52% | 7/7/25 |
| 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
896Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.86%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.31%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,341.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 208 | $27,210,000 | $130,817 | $3,038 | 7.86% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 202 | $22,830,000 | $113,020 | $2,774 | 7.70% |
| Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 157 | $17,125,000 | $109,076 | $2,800 | 7.98% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $10,895,000 | $1,210,556 | $0 | 8.29% |
| Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 55 | $6,945,000 | $126,273 | $3,042 | 7.40% |
| FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $6,160,000 | $205,333 | $1,853 | 8.05% |
| Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 32 | $4,770,000 | $149,063 | $3,665 | 7.76% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $4,505,000 | $4,505,000 | $0 | 8.75% |
| Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 35 | $4,485,000 | $128,143 | $3,074 | 7.72% |
| Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $4,260,000 | $213,000 | $2,549 | 7.50% |
| Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 24 | $3,450,000 | $143,750 | $2,087 | 7.67% |
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,915,000 | $323,889 | $3,168 | 8.28% |
| ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $2,610,000 | $652,500 | $3,047 | 7.78% |
| Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,275,000 | $175,000 | $2,962 | 7.99% |
| MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $2,100,000 | $262,500 | $4,545 | 8.42% |
| New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $1,955,000 | $177,727 | $2,629 | 8.26% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,625,000 | $541,667 | $0 | 8.13% |
| ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,470,000 | $735,000 | $4,036 | 7.94% |
| Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,370,000 | $342,500 | $4,579 | 7.66% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,070,000 | $535,000 | $5,401 | 7.88% |
| Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $925,000 | $84,091 | $2,646 | 7.85% |
| SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $900,000 | $225,000 | $3,387 | 8.31% |
| Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $870,000 | $145,000 | $3,771 | 7.67% |
| Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $830,000 | $415,000 | $6,531 | 8.44% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $755,000 | $755,000 | $6,647 | 7.88% |
| Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $710,000 | $118,333 | $3,110 | 7.67% |
| Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $670,000 | $111,667 | $4,182 | 7.22% |
| Fremont, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $585,000 | $195,000 | $2,886 | 6.75% |
| LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $16,200 | 7.88% |
| Arcadia, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $565,000 | $565,000 | $7,506 | 7.88% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $555,000 | $555,000 | $7,435 | 6.63% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $490,000 | $245,000 | $4,325 | 7.63% |
| Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
| Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $390,000 | $97,500 | $4,113 | 7.56% |
| Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $280,000 | $140,000 | $3,426 | 7.81% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $5,296 | 7.88% |
| DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $235,000 | $78,333 | $0 | 8.38% |
| KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $0 | 9.50% |
| Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $205,000 | $68,333 | $0 | 8.71% |
| Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $2,690 | 7.63% |
| CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,233 | 6.75% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $6,761 | 7.88% |
| LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $3,430 | 7.63% |
| EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $2,151 | 5.75% |
| Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $2,255 | 6.13% |
| Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
| MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 8.63% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 472 | $97,200,000 | $205,932 | $3,020 | 7.18% |
| HELOC | 424 | $44,210,000 | $104,269 | n/a | 8.52% |
For 2024, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 472 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 424 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 320 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 268 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 478 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 336 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average total fees were $3,341, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 273 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 408 | $58,680,000 | $143,824 |
| 7-8% | 233 | $41,535,000 | $178,262 |
| 6-7% | 215 | $36,515,000 | $169,837 |
| 5-6% | 40 | $4,680,000 | $117,000 |
During 2024, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 408 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw The Farmers & Merchants State Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 435 originations, totaling $22,695,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 232 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 187 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 202 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 138 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications88.82%
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination85.71%
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 896 | $141,410,000 | $157,824 |