The Farmers & Merchants Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Stuttgart, AR

LEI: 54930009DUZUXUZIDL84

Tax ID: 71-0203044

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Review & Overview

The Farmers & Merchants Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. The Farmers & Merchants Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, Mountain Home, Jonesboro, Little Rock, and Searcy among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Farmers & 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.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.54% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.15% 11/21/24
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Originations

339

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$40,525,000

Employee count

375

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $19,050,000 $232,317 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 161 $11,875,000 $73,758 $0 0.00%
Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,205,000 $91,571 $0 0.00%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,605,000 $104,200 $0 0.00%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,705,000 $89,737 $0 0.00%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $0 0.00%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $445,000 $89,000 $0 0.00%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
The Farmers & Merchants Bank's top markets include Fayetteville, Mountain Home, Jonesboro, Little Rock, and Searcy among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 338 $40,370,000 $119,438 $0 0.00%
    VA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 338 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 193 $28,105,000 $145,622 $0 0.00%
    Refi 112 $10,590,000 $94,554 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 17 $755,000 $44,412 $0 0.00%
    Other 16 $780,000 $48,750 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 193 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 112 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 339 $40,525,000 $119,543 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 339 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 207 $10,105,000 $48,816 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 91 $13,105,000 $144,011 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 35 $9,495,000 $271,286 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,870,000 $467,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 2 $5,950,000 $2,975,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw The Farmers & Merchants Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 207 originations, totaling $10,105,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 83 $4,845,000 $58,373 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 68 $5,540,000 $81,471 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 48 $6,960,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 44 $4,940,000 $112,273 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 21 $3,315,000 $157,857 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 68 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 339 $40,525,000 $119,543 $0 0.00%

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 339 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 257 $25,575,000 $99,514 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 65 $13,705,000 $210,846 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 5 $695,000 $139,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 11 $435,000 $39,545 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.01%

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.89%

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 339 $40,525,000 $119,543

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 8 $7,320,000 $915,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 37 $1,515,000 $40,946
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 294 $31,690,000 $107,789

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 1 Bank Plaza Pocahontas, AR 72455 Full Service B&M $111,962
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 102 East 22nd Street Stuttgart, AR 72160 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 110 North Front Hazen, AR 72064 Full Service B&M $34,013
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 110 W Third Des Arc, AR 72040 Full Service B&M $54,476
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 1600 North Oak Street Morrilton, AR 72110 Full Service B&M $30,186
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 1608 U S Highway 67 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 1846 North Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Full Service B&M $60,506
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 1960 Whitehead Drive Dewitt, AR 72042 Full Service B&M $56,280
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 200 Main Street West Fork, AR 72774 Full Service B&M $21,685
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 202 Hindman St Prairie Grove, AR 72753 Full Service B&M $17,734
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 203 North 1st Street Flippin, AR 72634 Full Service B&M $11,069
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 21st And Buerkle Streets Stuttgart, AR 72160 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 257 West Main Farmington, AR 72730 Full Service B&M $9,466
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 2592 North Gregg Ave, Suite 22 Fayetteville, AR 72703 Full Service B&M $17,955
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 2696 Highway 62 East Mountain Home, AR 72653 Full Service B&M $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 3120 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 Full Service B&M $26,601
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 3150 Wedington Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 Full Service B&M $11,739
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 3210 Sw Regency Pkwy Bentonville, AR 72712 Full Service B&M $10,307
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 33 West Main Street Marianna, AR 72360 Full Service B&M $45,613
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 400 East Highland Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401 Full Service B&M $65,449
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 502 South Hickory Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 Full Service B&M $197,414
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 542 West Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Limited, Drive-thru $7,251
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 701 East Main Street Gassville, AR 72635 Full Service B&M $16,582
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 708 South Main Street Stuttgart, AR 72160 Full Service B&M $175,909
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 801 North Main Street Stuttgart, AR 72160 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank 813 North Fourche Avenue Perryville, AR 72126 Full Service B&M $52,674
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank One South Block Fayetteville, AR 72703 Full Service B&M $157,738
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank Seventh And Maple Streets Stuttgart, AR 72160 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank Sheffield Road And Highway 178 East Lakeview, AR 72642 Full Service B&M $23,395

    For 2019, The Farmers & Merchants Bank had 29 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $58,466
    Net interest income $49,840
    Total noninterest income $11,091
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $1,328
    Service charges on deposit accounts $3,359
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $6,404
    Pre-tax net operating income $16,874
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $20
    Income before extraordinary items $13,547
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $13,547
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $13,547
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $13,531

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's gross interest income from loans was $58,466,000.
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's net interest income from loans was $49,840,000.
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's fee based income from loans was $3,359,000.
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's net income from loans was $13,547,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $8,626
    Provision for credit losses $2,375
    Total noninterest expense $41,682
    Salaries and employee benefits $24,146
    Premises and equipment expense $4,396
    Additional noninterest expense $13,140
    Applicable income taxes $3,347
    Net charge-offs $1,155
    Cash dividends $34,000

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's interest expense for loans was $8,626,000.
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $24,146,000.
    The Farmers & Merchants Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $4,396,000.

    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 0.3%
    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 $1,222,336
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,222,336
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,091,614
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $130,721
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $144,349
    Demand deposits $105,856
    Nontransaction accounts $1,077,986
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $86,177
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $739,255
    Total time deposits $252,553
    Total time and savings deposits $1,116,479
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $229,088
    Interest-bearing deposits $993,248
    Retail deposits $1,158,642
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $34,738
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,493,989
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $36,689
    Interest-bearing balances $7,246
    Total securities $197,418
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $56,294
    Net loans and leases $1,033,782
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,846
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $36,120
    Other real estate owned $2,417
    Goodwill and other intangibles $59,258
    All other assets $72,011

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,493,989
    Total Liabilities $1,287,850
    Total deposits $1,222,336
    Interest-bearing deposits $993,248
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,222,336
    % insured (estimated) $83
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $39,219
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $16,594
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $9,701

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $1,033,782
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,846
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $1,042,628
    All real estate loans $800,405
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $800,405
    Construction and development loans $126,505
    Residential 1-4 family construction $38,405
    Other construction, all land development and other land $88,100
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $282,118
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $104,373
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $177,745
    Multifamily residential real estate $20,115
    1-4 family residential loans $276,769
    Farmland loans $94,898
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $85,247
    Commercial and industrial loans $122,476
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $23,056
    Credit card loans $3,463
    Related Plans $723
    Consumer Auto Loans $7,502
    Other loans to individuals $11,368
    All other loans & leases $11,444
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $6,834
    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 $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Farmers & Merchants Bank had $1,033,782,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $800,405,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $126,505,000 of loans were in development loans. $20,115,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $276,769,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $85,247,000 of loans were in farm loans. $3,463,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $7,502,000 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 593 $92,017 $155,172
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 216 $8,292 $38,389
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 192 $23,495 $122,370
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 185 $60,230 $325,568
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,293 $66,433 $51,379
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,075 $21,576 $20,071
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 124 $13,162 $106,145
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 94 $31,695 $337,181
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 439 $58,965 $134,317
    Farmland loans - <$100k 209 $7,817 $37,402
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 130 $15,682 $120,631
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 100 $35,466 $354,660
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 569 $47,880 $84,148
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 343 $7,562 $22,047
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 94 $8,903 $94,713
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 132 $31,415 $237,992