The Farmers & Merchants State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Archbold, OH

LEI: 254900LDNBFL67R4FW27

Tax ID: 34-4230390

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 30 reviews

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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% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.25% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.92% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.35% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 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

896

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$141,410,000
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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%
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's top markets include Toledo, Decatur, Indianapolis, Defiance, and Fort Wayne among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
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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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 320 $78,070,000 $243,969 $3,266 7.13%
    Other 268 $22,130,000 $82,575 $1,972 8.41%
    Cash Out Refi 197 $28,215,000 $143,223 $3,126 7.99%
    Home Improvement 78 $6,030,000 $77,308 $1,142 8.46%
    Refi 33 $6,965,000 $211,061 $2,542 7.00%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 478 $43,340,000 $90,669 $1,164 8.45%
    30 Year 336 $65,270,000 $194,256 $3,341 6.86%
    15 Year 27 $3,325,000 $123,148 $2,873 6.88%
    20 Year 16 $5,540,000 $346,250 $0 8.71%
    Other 15 $12,385,000 $825,667 $0 8.65%
    1 Year 11 $2,875,000 $261,364 $0 9.09%
    5 Year 11 $6,765,000 $615,000 $772 7.89%
    3 Year 2 $1,910,000 $955,000 $0 8.35%

    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

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 273 $43,295,000 $158,590
    $1k-2k 78 $13,760,000 $176,410
    $2k-3k 25 $5,335,000 $213,400
    $3k-4k 14 $3,170,000 $226,429
    $4k-5k 8 $2,430,000 $303,750
    $5k+ 3 $1,415,000 $471,667

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 435 $22,695,000 $52,172 $2,038 8.13%
    $100k-200k 280 $38,840,000 $138,714 $3,016 7.41%
    $200k-400k 134 $35,770,000 $266,940 $3,751 7.60%
    $400k-600k 24 $11,630,000 $484,583 $5,882 7.82%
    $600k-1MM 14 $10,230,000 $730,714 $4,799 7.72%
    $1MM+ 9 $22,245,000 $2,471,667 $3,899 8.33%

    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

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 232 $24,970,000 $107,629 $2,679 7.61%
    $50k or less 187 $17,355,000 $92,807 $2,839 7.59%
    $75k-100k 135 $16,235,000 $120,259 $2,952 7.69%
    $100k-150k 133 $16,135,000 $121,316 $3,335 8.01%
    $150k-250k 79 $15,105,000 $191,203 $3,623 7.93%
    $250k+ 38 $15,160,000 $398,947 $4,673 7.95%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 202 $21,890,000 $108,366 $2,934 7.64%
    30-36% 138 $15,700,000 $113,768 $2,936 7.60%
    <20% 118 $16,430,000 $139,237 $3,193 7.79%
    >60% 51 $9,165,000 $179,706 $3,034 8.26%
    50-60% 43 $7,765,000 $180,581 $4,849 8.09%
    36% 34 $5,840,000 $171,765 $3,366 7.36%
    44% 23 $2,245,000 $97,609 $2,660 7.65%
    37% 22 $2,420,000 $110,000 $2,636 8.28%
    39% 22 $2,480,000 $112,727 $1,961 7.78%
    46% 22 $3,360,000 $152,727 $2,721 7.52%
    40% 20 $3,470,000 $173,500 $2,714 7.49%
    45% 20 $2,370,000 $118,500 $2,648 7.74%
    47% 20 $1,790,000 $89,500 $2,616 8.20%
    38% 19 $2,155,000 $113,421 $2,921 7.66%
    43% 18 $3,140,000 $174,444 $2,985 7.74%
    42% 16 $1,780,000 $111,250 $2,434 8.07%
    41% 16 $2,610,000 $163,125 $4,240 7.70%
    48% 12 $1,610,000 $134,167 $2,483 7.43%
    49% 7 $835,000 $119,286 $2,568 6.88%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 823 $107,865,000 $131,063 $3,023 7.76%
    Not applicable 50 $29,420,000 $588,400 $0 8.59%
    Not provided 13 $1,885,000 $145,000 $3,835 8.20%
    Black 3 $1,615,000 $538,333 $2,873 7.83%
    Asian 5 $555,000 $111,000 $1,631 7.70%
    American Indian 2 $70,000 $35,000 $2,471 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.82%

    The Farmers & Merchants State Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.71%

    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

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    896 $141,410,000 $157,824

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 216 $22,310,000 $103,287 $2,377 8.14%
    40-60% 98 $26,340,000 $268,776 $2,873 7.63%
    60-80% 180 $49,690,000 $276,056 $3,523 7.48%
    80-100% 170 $31,020,000 $182,471 $3,328 6.98%
    Under 20% 228 $10,510,000 $46,096 $1,241 8.46%