Farmers & Merchants Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Salisbury, NC

LEI: 54930018CRFUH37BKR13

Tax ID: 56-0220355

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Review & Overview

Farmers & Merchants Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Farmers & Merchants Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Albemarle, and Hilton Head Island among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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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Originations

78

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,590,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $16,575,000 $280,932 $0 0.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,390,000 $548,750 $0 0.00%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers & Merchants Bank's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Albemarle, and Hilton Head Island among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 78 $24,590,000 $315,256 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 52 $20,190,000 $388,269 $0 0.00%
    Refi 18 $3,570,000 $198,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $340,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $490,000 $122,500 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 78 $24,590,000 $315,256 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 78 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 24 $6,630,000 $276,250 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 22 $2,970,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 16 $1,090,000 $68,125 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,880,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,930,000 $1,732,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,090,000 $772,500 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw Farmers & Merchants Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 24 originations, totaling $6,630,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 12 $1,860,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 9 $2,135,000 $237,222 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 9 $1,785,000 $198,333 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 7 $2,075,000 $296,429 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 6 $5,140,000 $856,667 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 12 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 78 $24,590,000 $315,256 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 52 $12,850,000 $247,115 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 22 $9,610,000 $436,818 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.62%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.77%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 78 $24,590,000 $315,256

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    78 $24,590,000 $315,256