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

Archbold, OH

LEI: 254900LDNBFL67R4FW27

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Review & Overview

The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Toledo, Decatur, Columbus, Sidney, and Fort Wayne among others. We have data for 55 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) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.16% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.06% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 12/16/24
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

1,172

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$227,040,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 285 $66,825,000 $234,474 $2,915 4.77%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $26,810,000 $126,462 $2,899 4.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 221 $23,895,000 $108,122 $2,810 4.74%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $20,260,000 $844,167 $0 4.46%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $8,200,000 $151,852 $2,016 4.89%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $7,120,000 $187,368 $3,943 4.87%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $6,815,000 $219,839 $4,928 5.18%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,325,000 $301,190 $2,965 4.87%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $5,265,000 $1,755,000 $24,598 4.41%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $5,155,000 $139,324 $2,363 4.10%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,410,000 $315,000 $3,286 5.37%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,745,000 $3,745,000 $0 5.65%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $3,685,000 $94,487 $3,019 5.28%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,665,000 $733,000 $4,280 4.17%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,575,000 $210,294 $5,095 5.31%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,480,000 $145,000 $3,235 4.26%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,205,000 $139,348 $2,260 4.58%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,460,000 $205,000 $3,462 5.16%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,355,000 $785,000 $6,346 3.40%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,680,000 $168,000 $4,837 5.92%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,385,000 $461,667 $5,761 3.58%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,240,000 $155,000 $2,903 4.01%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,215,000 $173,571 $4,863 4.45%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $0 3.64%
Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $2,363 5.16%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $4,357 5.01%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $7,227 5.26%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $925,000 $925,000 $6,048 4.88%
Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $845,000 $76,818 $2,185 5.28%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $645,000 $129,000 $2,102 5.51%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $640,000 $160,000 $2,589 4.59%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $0 4.25%
Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $580,000 $145,000 $3,367 3.20%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,793 5.50%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $525,000 $75,000 $2,685 3.14%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $8,623 4.59%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,201 4.69%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 5.13%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,094 5.40%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $430,000 $107,500 $1,971 4.50%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,108 4.08%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,419 5.73%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,160 4.59%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 4.50%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,467 4.59%
Point Pleasant, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,389 4.59%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,296 4.29%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,399 5.75%
Tiffin, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.75%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.00%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.25%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.75%
Bucyrus-Galion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,711 5.95%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 2.25%
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's top markets include Toledo, Decatur, Columbus, Sidney, and Fort Wayne among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 677 $187,185,000 $276,492 $3,009 4.92%
    HELOC 495 $39,855,000 $80,515 n/a 4.39%

    For 2022, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 677 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 495 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 421 $130,405,000 $309,751 $3,321 5.15%
    Other 381 $30,555,000 $80,197 $2,574 4.33%
    Cash Out Refi 258 $48,850,000 $189,341 $2,782 4.53%
    Refi 62 $11,740,000 $189,355 $2,523 4.14%
    Home Improvement 50 $5,490,000 $109,800 $1,340 5.32%

    For 2022, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 421 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 381 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 516 $69,600,000 $134,884 $1,426 4.49%
    30 Year 365 $73,105,000 $200,288 $3,258 4.96%
    20 Year 130 $41,230,000 $317,154 $2,914 4.74%
    15 Year 106 $22,740,000 $214,528 $2,610 4.41%
    Other 24 $11,330,000 $472,083 $2,733 4.93%
    5 Year 15 $6,515,000 $434,333 $719 5.53%
    1 Year 13 $1,425,000 $109,615 $0 6.38%
    3 Year 3 $1,095,000 $365,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2022, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 516 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 365 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 255 $46,565,000 $182,608
    $1k-2k 103 $13,945,000 $135,388
    $2k-3k 55 $10,075,000 $183,182
    $3k-4k 38 $8,300,000 $218,421
    $4k-5k 13 $3,285,000 $252,692
    $5k+ 8 $4,340,000 $542,500

    The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average total fees were $3,258, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 255 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 281 $46,995,000 $167,242
    3-4% 254 $63,790,000 $251,142
    4-5% 252 $76,810,000 $304,802
    <2.5% 162 $11,920,000 $73,580
    6-7% 150 $17,180,000 $114,533
    7-8% 48 $4,930,000 $102,708
    Over 8% 13 $825,000 $63,462
    2.5-3% 12 $4,590,000 $382,500

    During 2022, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 281 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 553 $27,895,000 $50,443 $2,112 4.66%
    $100k-200k 362 $51,120,000 $141,215 $2,994 4.84%
    $200k-400k 180 $48,240,000 $268,000 $3,462 4.62%
    $400k-600k 41 $19,285,000 $470,366 $4,376 4.73%
    $1MM+ 23 $70,505,000 $3,065,435 $9,792 4.17%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,995,000 $768,846 $4,916 4.61%

    2022 saw The Farmers & Merchants State Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 553 originations, totaling $27,895,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 298 $27,730,000 $93,054 $2,780 4.57%
    $50k-75k 211 $22,205,000 $105,237 $2,920 4.84%
    $75k-100k 173 $22,815,000 $131,879 $2,750 4.75%
    $100k-150k 149 $20,465,000 $137,349 $3,131 4.56%
    $150k-250k 78 $13,910,000 $178,333 $3,398 4.42%
    $250k+ 34 $15,300,000 $450,000 $6,129 4.60%

    The Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 298 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 211 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 288 $31,970,000 $111,007 $2,989 4.48%
    30-36% 171 $22,945,000 $134,181 $2,801 4.78%
    <20% 151 $18,835,000 $124,735 $2,831 4.29%
    50-60% 50 $8,360,000 $167,200 $3,487 4.80%
    42% 38 $4,510,000 $118,684 $3,588 4.74%
    38% 36 $5,120,000 $142,222 $3,281 4.62%
    >60% 33 $5,275,000 $159,848 $3,375 5.14%
    40% 28 $3,810,000 $136,071 $3,152 4.78%
    37% 27 $2,735,000 $101,296 $2,379 4.91%
    36% 26 $3,660,000 $140,769 $2,802 4.28%
    39% 24 $2,540,000 $105,833 $3,475 4.58%
    41% 23 $2,425,000 $105,435 $3,058 5.46%
    43% 15 $2,725,000 $181,667 $3,199 4.77%
    48% 12 $2,290,000 $190,833 $3,685 4.37%
    46% 12 $1,740,000 $145,000 $2,551 4.58%
    45% 11 $1,695,000 $154,091 $3,199 4.58%
    44% 10 $1,230,000 $123,000 $3,137 5.09%
    49% 10 $1,350,000 $135,000 $2,956 4.36%
    47% 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $2,547 5.24%

    The Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 288 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 171 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 983 $128,005,000 $130,219 $3,022 4.66%
    Not applicable 148 $92,440,000 $624,595 $0 5.02%
    Asian 10 $3,150,000 $315,000 $3,350 4.38%
    Not provided 22 $1,900,000 $86,364 $2,476 4.50%
    Black 6 $820,000 $136,667 $1,672 4.90%
    American Indian 3 $725,000 $241,667 $2,043 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.14%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.16%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,172 $227,040,000 $193,720

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,172 $227,040,000 $193,720

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 213 $19,305,000 $90,634 $2,142 4.53%
    40-60% 161 $28,505,000 $177,050 $2,825 4.55%
    60-80% 333 $128,705,000 $386,502 $3,278 4.81%
    80-100% 205 $39,015,000 $190,317 $3,257 5.07%
    Under 20% 259 $11,265,000 $43,494 $1,368 4.49%