The Merchants National Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hillsboro, OH

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Review & Overview

The Merchants National Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. The Merchants National Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Washington Court House, Cincinnati, Athens, and Wilmington among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Merchants National Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. The Merchants National 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.91% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.24% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.62% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.78% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 3/28/24
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Originations

799

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$157,895,000

Employee count

174 Show all (8) awards

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 181 $37,525,000 $207,320 $1,760 3.43%
Outside of Metro Areas 210 $30,710,000 $146,238 $1,342 3.48%
Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $21,460,000 $185,000 $1,564 3.37%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $20,995,000 $212,071 $1,643 3.33%
Athens, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $16,020,000 $616,154 $2,560 3.46%
Wilmington, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $15,655,000 $198,165 $1,672 3.26%
Chillicothe, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,535,000 $167,727 $1,421 3.45%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,990,000 $153,462 $1,830 3.83%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,415,000 $227,667 $1,689 3.73%
Portsmouth, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $1,301 3.38%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,380 3.00%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $495 2.95%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,077 2.99%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,025 3.00%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $495 4.50%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $1,346 5.25%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 5.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,505 4.13%
Ashtabula, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $495 2.75%
Tiffin, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $495 3.24%
The Merchants National Bank's top markets include Columbus, Washington Court House, Cincinnati, Athens, and Wilmington among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (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 793 $157,155,000 $198,178 $1,578 3.43%
    USDA 6 $740,000 $123,333 $3,626 3.29%

    For 2020, The Merchants National Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 793 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 280 $65,000,000 $232,143 $1,463 3.18%
    Cash Out Refi 256 $41,870,000 $163,555 $1,426 3.45%
    Home Purchase 241 $48,375,000 $200,726 $2,006 3.65%
    Home Improvement 12 $1,250,000 $104,167 $596 3.35%
    Other 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $1,461 4.61%

    For 2020, The Merchants National Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 280 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 256 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 454 $89,590,000 $197,335 $1,627 3.50%
    15 Year 191 $29,645,000 $155,209 $1,551 3.08%
    20 Year 93 $22,575,000 $242,742 $1,675 3.71%
    10 Year 44 $4,910,000 $111,591 $1,243 3.30%
    Other 15 $11,125,000 $741,667 $2,035 4.25%
    1 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,027 4.88%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2020, The Merchants National Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 454 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 191 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 674 $116,220,000 $172,433
    $1k-2k 53 $14,275,000 $269,340

    The Merchants National Bank's average total fees were $1,627, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 674 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 357 $79,005,000 $221,303
    2.5-3% 224 $40,930,000 $182,723
    4-5% 111 $20,095,000 $181,036
    <2.5% 84 $15,530,000 $184,881
    5-6% 21 $2,165,000 $103,095
    6-7% 2 $170,000 $85,000

    During 2020, The Merchants National Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 357 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 338 $48,790,000 $144,349 $1,506 3.34%
    $200k-400k 214 $58,110,000 $271,542 $1,991 3.34%
    $100,000 or less 199 $13,685,000 $68,769 $1,177 3.65%
    $400k-600k 33 $15,375,000 $465,909 $2,218 3.41%
    $600k-1MM 9 $5,985,000 $665,000 $539 3.89%
    $1MM+ 6 $15,950,000 $2,658,333 $6,656 3.69%

    2020 saw The Merchants National Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 338 originations, totaling $48,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 189 $37,735,000 $199,656 $1,819 3.33%
    $50k-75k 176 $25,310,000 $143,807 $1,488 3.37%
    $50k or less 144 $14,020,000 $97,361 $1,178 3.62%
    $75k-100k 129 $20,715,000 $160,581 $1,602 3.41%
    $150k-250k 100 $26,590,000 $265,900 $1,827 3.29%
    $250k+ 30 $12,050,000 $401,667 $2,032 3.29%

    The Merchants National Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 189 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 176 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 249 $42,265,000 $169,739 $1,546 3.32%
    30-36% 186 $33,740,000 $181,398 $1,737 3.48%
    <20% 133 $23,355,000 $175,602 $1,586 3.28%
    36% 35 $6,035,000 $172,429 $1,623 3.32%
    38% 28 $5,280,000 $188,571 $1,734 3.42%
    37% 27 $6,505,000 $240,926 $1,815 3.54%
    >60% 26 $6,130,000 $235,769 $820 3.74%
    40% 21 $3,365,000 $160,238 $1,711 3.50%
    39% 20 $4,080,000 $204,000 $1,427 3.73%
    41% 14 $2,500,000 $178,571 $1,784 3.32%
    43% 8 $1,420,000 $177,500 $1,683 2.86%
    42% 8 $1,260,000 $157,500 $1,390 3.49%
    44% 6 $1,100,000 $183,333 $1,013 3.91%
    50-60% 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $0 4.13%
    45% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $495 3.56%
    48% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,076 4.88%
    47% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $495 2.99%

    The Merchants National Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 249 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 186 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 731 $131,685,000 $180,144 $1,587 3.38%
    Not applicable 31 $19,155,000 $617,903 $495 4.10%
    Not provided 31 $5,625,000 $181,452 $1,738 3.81%
    Asian 3 $825,000 $275,000 $2,933 3.04%
    Black 2 $570,000 $285,000 $495 3.81%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $495 3.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.58%

    The Merchants National Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.23%

    The Merchants National Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 799 $157,895,000 $197,616

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 17 $20,075,000 $1,180,882
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 17 $1,335,000 $78,529
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 765 $136,485,000 $178,412

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $6,695,000 $103,000 $1,158 3.41%
    40-60% 195 $28,855,000 $147,974 $1,347 3.31%
    60-80% 416 $98,900,000 $237,740 $1,638 3.46%
    80-100% 111 $21,385,000 $192,658 $2,082 3.40%
    Over 100% 2 $1,360,000 $680,000 $4,329 4.56%
    Under 20% 10 $700,000 $70,000 $1,023 4.39%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Merchants National Bank 100 North High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 Full Service B&M $102,535
    The Merchants National Bank 104 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 Full Service B&M $34,020
    The Merchants National Bank 117-119 South Washington Street Greenfield, OH 45123 Full Service B&M $41,580
    The Merchants National Bank 120 South Main Street Georgetown, OH 45121 Full Service B&M $20,758
    The Merchants National Bank 128 South North Street Washington Court House, OH 43160 Full Service B&M $150,826
    The Merchants National Bank 1288 Wayne Road Wilmington, OH 45177 Full Service B&M $9,650
    The Merchants National Bank 145 W. Beech St. Hillsboro, OH 45133 Full Service B&M $89,718
    The Merchants National Bank 1470 North High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 Full Service B&M $64,084
    The Merchants National Bank 181 North Coleman Crossing Blvd Marysville, OH 43040 Full Service B&M $27,008
    The Merchants National Bank 188 West Main Street Logan, OH 43138 Full Service B&M $149,840
    The Merchants National Bank 20 East Stimson Ave Athens, OH 45701 Full Service B&M $17,839
    The Merchants National Bank 2033 Hospital Drive Batavia, OH 45103 Full Service B&M $38,362
    The Merchants National Bank 279 Lafayette Street London, OH 43140 Full Service B&M $77,575
    The Merchants National Bank 2829 Rombach Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Full Service B&M $14,413
    The Merchants National Bank 31348 Primmer Road Logan, OH 43138 Full Service B&M $24,559
    The Merchants National Bank 314 Washington Street Higginsport, OH 45131 Full Service B&M $27,260
    The Merchants National Bank 3473 E National Road Springfield, OH 45505 Full Service B&M $16,337
    The Merchants National Bank 370 North High Street Mount Orab, OH 45154 Full Service Retail $21,098

    For 2020, The Merchants National Bank had 18 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $42,999
    Net interest income $37,203
    Total noninterest income $5,466
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,398
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,068
    Pre-tax net operating income $15,729
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $12,480
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $12,480
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $12,480
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $12,480

    The Merchants National Bank's gross interest income from loans was $42,999,000.
    The Merchants National Bank's net interest income from loans was $37,203,000.
    The Merchants National Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,398,000.
    The Merchants National Bank's net income from loans was $12,480,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $5,796
    Provision for credit losses $1,650
    Total noninterest expense $25,290
    Salaries and employee benefits $14,870
    Premises and equipment expense $3,086
    Additional noninterest expense $7,334
    Applicable income taxes $3,249
    Net charge-offs $304
    Cash dividends $5,944

    The Merchants National Bank's interest expense for loans was $5,796,000.
    The Merchants National Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $14,870,000.
    The Merchants National Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $3,086,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $960,920
    Deposits held in domestic offices $960,920
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $823,522
    Deposits by U.S. Government $3
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $136,944
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $451
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $483,262
    Demand deposits $292,453
    Nontransaction accounts $477,658
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $116,223
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $146,127
    Total time deposits $215,307
    Total time and savings deposits $668,467
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $216,867
    Interest-bearing deposits $744,053
    Retail deposits $912,015
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $47,562
    Brokered deposits $18,246
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,082,752
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $161,991
    Interest-bearing balances $141,309
    Total securities $22,059
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $546
    Net loans and leases $847,773
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,151
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $13,925
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $15,004
    All other assets $21,454

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,082,751
    Total Liabilities $981,056
    Total deposits $960,920
    Interest-bearing deposits $744,053
    Deposits held in domestic offices $960,920
    % insured (estimated) $82
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $8,707
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $4,491
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $6,938

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $847,773
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,151
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $855,924
    All real estate loans $710,598
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $710,598
    Construction and development loans $30,194
    Residential 1-4 family construction $17,894
    Other construction, all land development and other land $12,300
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $164,358
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $83,066
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $81,292
    Multifamily residential real estate $19,630
    1-4 family residential loans $341,970
    Farmland loans $154,446
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $43,293
    Commercial and industrial loans $69,653
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $26,006
    Credit card loans $1,504
    Related Plans $90
    Consumer Auto Loans $16,809
    Other loans to individuals $7,603
    All other loans & leases $6,374
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $632
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $632
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Merchants National Bank had $847,773,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $710,598,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $30,194,000 of loans were in development loans. $19,630,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $341,970,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $43,293,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,504,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $16,809,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 468 $96,078 $205,295
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 135 $6,937 $51,385
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 132 $15,958 $120,894
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 201 $73,183 $364,095
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 942 $52,142 $55,352
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 761 $17,558 $23,072
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 110 $12,509 $113,718
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 71 $22,075 $310,915
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 409 $62,127 $151,900
    Farmland loans - <$100k 110 $4,981 $45,282
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 173 $22,618 $130,740
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 126 $34,528 $274,032
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 464 $27,726 $59,754
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 334 $8,744 $26,180
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 84 $9,583 $114,083
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 46 $9,399 $204,326