First Farmers And Merchants Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbia, TN

LEI: 254900VKT2R0R20CR104

Tax ID: 62-0198110

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Farmers And Merchants Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Decatur, Lewisburg, and Chattanooga among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Farmers And Merchants 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. First Farmers And Merchants 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) 7.10% 4/5/25
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.81% 4/5/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 8.44% 4/5/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.44% 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

    266

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $45,890,000

    Awards

    First Farmers and Merchants Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold First Farmers and Merchants Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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    Relative Rate

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.94%.

    The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

    This yields a difference of 0.39%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,683.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 143 $27,995,000 $195,769 $3,557 8.43%
    Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $6,905,000 $117,034 $2,627 8.27%
    Outside of Metro Areas 42 $5,620,000 $133,810 $3,441 8.19%
    DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,795,000 $2,795,000 $0 7.30%
    Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,260,000 $90,000 $2,552 8.16%
    CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 7.25%
    Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 9.25%
    FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 7.75%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,169 7.13%
    CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.25%
    Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 10.50%
    First Farmers And Merchants Bank's top markets include Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Decatur, Lewisburg, and Chattanooga among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First Farmers and Merchants Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Similarity Rank: 510
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    Similarity Rank: 670
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    Similarity Rank: 1020
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    Similarity Rank: 1062
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    Similarity Rank: 1392
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    Similarity Rank: 1540
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    Similarity Rank: 1672
    FIRST EQUITY MORTGAGE INCORPORATED
    Similarity Rank: 2023
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    Similarity Rank: 2172

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 188 $20,670,000 $109,947 n/a 8.70%
    Conventional 78 $25,220,000 $323,333 $3,282 7.49%

    For 2024, First Farmers And Merchants Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 188 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 90 $7,390,000 $82,111 $2,602 8.71%
    Refi 78 $19,020,000 $243,846 $3,156 8.06%
    Other 53 $6,415,000 $121,038 $2,285 8.71%
    Home Purchase 45 $13,065,000 $290,333 $4,013 7.68%

    For 2024, First Farmers And Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 90 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 78 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 192 $20,900,000 $108,854 $2,578 8.67%
    30 Year 28 $13,670,000 $488,214 $3,683 6.94%
    20 Year 18 $3,190,000 $177,222 $2,899 7.38%
    15 Year 16 $1,580,000 $98,750 $2,387 8.49%
    5 Year 7 $4,835,000 $690,714 $0 7.79%
    Other 3 $805,000 $268,333 $7,115 7.13%
    1 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 8.00%
    30+ year 1 $765,000 $765,000 $12,231 7.50%

    For 2024, First Farmers And Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 192 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 28 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 62 $17,450,000 $281,452
    $1k-2k 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $5k+ 2 $1,240,000 $620,000
    $3k-4k 1 $345,000 $345,000
    $4k-5k 1 $435,000 $435,000

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank's average total fees were $3,683, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 62 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 174 $19,810,000 $113,851
    7-8% 70 $15,900,000 $227,143
    6-7% 17 $6,995,000 $411,471
    5-6% 5 $3,185,000 $637,000

    During 2024, First Farmers And Merchants Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 174 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 138 $7,390,000 $53,551 $2,405 8.62%
    $100k-200k 57 $7,845,000 $137,632 $2,711 8.33%
    $200k-400k 51 $13,685,000 $268,333 $3,107 8.08%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,315,000 $479,444 $5,687 7.65%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,360,000 $726,667 $5,042 6.43%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,295,000 $1,659,000 $5,190 7.04%

    2024 saw First Farmers And Merchants Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 138 originations, totaling $7,390,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 68 $12,080,000 $177,647 $3,070 8.45%
    $50k-75k 49 $4,675,000 $95,408 $2,478 8.34%
    $150k-250k 44 $7,710,000 $175,227 $4,222 8.37%
    $75k-100k 43 $4,075,000 $94,767 $2,869 8.31%
    $50k or less 34 $2,040,000 $60,000 $2,640 8.51%
    $250k+ 23 $10,885,000 $473,261 $5,080 7.90%

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 68 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 49 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 72 $8,590,000 $119,306 $2,582 8.22%
    30-36% 55 $7,635,000 $138,818 $3,180 8.46%
    <20% 31 $3,185,000 $102,742 $3,775 8.27%
    40% 20 $2,980,000 $149,000 $2,750 8.68%
    36% 17 $2,395,000 $140,882 $2,333 8.73%
    39% 16 $4,230,000 $264,375 $4,314 7.99%
    41% 14 $2,600,000 $185,714 $4,847 8.53%
    38% 10 $1,120,000 $112,000 $2,365 8.88%
    37% 10 $1,960,000 $196,000 $0 8.70%
    42% 9 $3,305,000 $367,222 $4,777 7.97%
    43% 1 $1,765,000 $1,765,000 $6,763 6.13%
    44% 1 $685,000 $685,000 $2,195 5.75%

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 72 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 55 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 246 $39,680,000 $161,301 $3,326 8.34%
    Not applicable 5 $4,425,000 $885,000 $0 7.80%
    Not provided 7 $905,000 $129,286 $2,115 8.56%
    Black 7 $585,000 $83,571 $2,718 8.52%
    Asian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.29%

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.71%

    First Farmers And Merchants Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 266 $45,890,000 $172,519

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    266 $45,890,000 $172,519

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 67 $10,615,000 $158,433 $3,008 8.45%
    40-60% 19 $10,135,000 $533,421 $3,674 7.53%
    60-80% 34 $13,180,000 $387,647 $4,307 7.56%
    80-100% 13 $2,545,000 $195,769 $2,305 7.52%
    Under 20% 133 $9,415,000 $70,789 $2,266 8.69%