German American Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jasper, IN

LEI: 5493002JDOI3GTNVUD76

Tax ID: 20-5480153

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Review & Overview

German American Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. German American Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Louisville, Evansville, Bloomington, Jasper, and Nashville among others. We have data for 50 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

German American 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. German American 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.36% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 8.09% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.38% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.80% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 4/28/24
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

3,333

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$622,375,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 492 $136,300,000 $277,033 $3,340 2.19%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 344 $73,040,000 $212,326 $2,988 3.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 636 $68,200,000 $107,233 $2,456 2.79%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $51,745,000 $270,916 $2,915 2.42%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 388 $46,710,000 $120,387 $2,401 2.91%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $30,960,000 $3,096,000 $4,172 2.06%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 160 $29,000,000 $181,250 $3,505 2.70%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $26,240,000 $279,149 $2,667 3.17%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 154 $25,110,000 $163,052 $2,979 2.41%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 161 $21,475,000 $133,385 $4,120 2.85%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 164 $18,690,000 $113,963 $2,544 2.28%
Washington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 163 $17,405,000 $106,779 $1,945 2.79%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $11,255,000 $3,751,667 $5,179 4.00%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $10,220,000 $176,207 $3,998 2.63%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $9,370,000 $780,833 $4,313 2.17%
Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $8,120,000 $104,103 $2,192 3.65%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $6,080,000 $144,762 $2,867 1.66%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $5,715,000 $163,286 $3,133 3.30%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $4,165,000 $154,259 $3,509 3.89%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $3,490,000 $102,647 $2,890 2.17%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,750,000 $343,750 $4,230 2.67%
Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,300,000 $104,545 $3,143 2.56%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,690,000 $845,000 $9,421 4.15%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,640,000 $164,000 $3,348 2.58%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,575,000 $1,575,000 $9,678 3.88%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,365,000 $1,365,000 $4,030 4.00%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,295,000 $117,727 $4,229 2.99%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $3,137 3.15%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $0 3.74%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $18,148 4.00%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,747 5.69%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $7,087 5.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,129 3.00%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,973 4.38%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $250,000 $62,500 $3,470 3.47%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,971 2.63%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,104 5.50%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,504 6.75%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,938 6.13%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,178 4.75%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.95%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,376 5.88%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.75%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
German American Bank's top markets include Louisville, Evansville, Bloomington, Jasper, and Nashville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,931 $197,985,000 $102,530 n/a 1.07%
    Conventional 1,266 $399,410,000 $315,490 $2,561 4.95%
    FHA 90 $15,720,000 $174,667 $6,117 4.72%
    USDA 30 $5,200,000 $173,333 $4,594 4.47%
    VA 16 $4,060,000 $253,750 $4,760 4.82%

    For 2022, German American Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,931 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,266 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,045 $363,305,000 $347,660 $3,276 4.72%
    Refi 844 $119,130,000 $141,149 $1,636 3.40%
    Other 753 $71,005,000 $94,296 $1,918 0.40%
    Home Improvement 584 $48,170,000 $82,483 $1,177 0.69%
    Cash Out Refi 107 $20,765,000 $194,065 $3,362 4.48%

    For 2022, German American Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,045 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 844 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 2,067 $226,325,000 $109,494 $440 1.29%
    30 Year 882 $204,700,000 $232,086 $3,343 4.99%
    15 Year 137 $25,175,000 $183,759 $2,634 4.50%
    20 Year 110 $51,470,000 $467,909 $2,980 5.10%
    Other 50 $64,290,000 $1,285,800 $2,230 5.26%
    5 Year 45 $25,855,000 $574,556 $484 5.24%
    1 Year 40 $6,990,000 $174,750 $0 5.56%
    3 Year 2 $17,570,000 $8,785,000 $0 5.25%

    For 2022, German American Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 2,067 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 882 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 907 $191,735,000 $211,395
    $1k-2k 131 $22,945,000 $175,153
    $2k-3k 62 $12,270,000 $197,903
    $3k-4k 21 $5,055,000 $240,714
    $4k-5k 14 $4,140,000 $295,714
    $5k+ 13 $4,885,000 $375,769

    German American Bank's average total fees were $3,343, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 907 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 1,523 $148,845,000 $97,731
    5-6% 530 $135,470,000 $255,604
    4-5% 437 $146,515,000 $335,275
    3-4% 431 $130,585,000 $302,981
    6-7% 273 $38,725,000 $141,850
    2.5-3% 70 $12,200,000 $174,286
    7-8% 67 $9,645,000 $143,955
    Over 8% 2 $390,000 $195,000

    During 2022, German American Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 1,523 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,590 $81,390,000 $51,189 $1,793 1.77%
    $100k-200k 955 $136,145,000 $142,560 $2,961 3.36%
    $200k-400k 589 $153,725,000 $260,993 $3,359 3.80%
    $400k-600k 123 $58,565,000 $476,138 $3,920 3.56%
    $600k-1MM 42 $31,240,000 $743,810 $3,503 3.18%
    $1MM+ 34 $161,310,000 $4,744,412 $4,485 4.19%

    2022 saw German American Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,590 originations, totaling $81,390,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 692 $76,840,000 $111,040 $3,058 2.80%
    $100k-150k 616 $86,830,000 $140,958 $2,779 2.29%
    $50k or less 599 $51,555,000 $86,068 $2,750 2.78%
    $75k-100k 546 $68,650,000 $125,733 $2,869 2.57%
    $150k-250k 368 $70,560,000 $191,739 $2,998 2.14%
    $250k+ 212 $78,990,000 $372,594 $3,559 2.50%

    German American Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 692 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 616 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 920 $118,000,000 $128,261 $2,683 2.29%
    <20% 832 $100,410,000 $120,685 $1,865 1.48%
    30-36% 614 $90,790,000 $147,866 $2,724 2.56%
    37% 138 $20,300,000 $147,101 $3,144 2.14%
    36% 102 $15,930,000 $156,176 $2,755 2.87%
    38% 62 $10,690,000 $172,419 $3,062 4.23%
    42% 54 $10,200,000 $188,889 $3,242 4.65%
    39% 50 $7,960,000 $159,200 $2,996 4.31%
    41% 43 $9,885,000 $229,884 $3,785 4.52%
    40% 35 $8,155,000 $233,000 $3,534 4.67%
    44% 29 $6,135,000 $211,552 $4,122 4.97%
    43% 29 $6,955,000 $239,828 $3,693 4.76%
    47% 28 $5,070,000 $181,071 $3,581 4.51%
    45% 25 $4,265,000 $170,600 $3,315 4.70%
    50-60% 25 $4,495,000 $179,800 $4,920 4.13%
    46% 21 $4,905,000 $233,571 $3,701 4.45%
    48% 21 $4,315,000 $205,476 $3,929 5.18%
    49% 20 $3,910,000 $195,500 $3,486 4.65%
    >60% 14 $3,850,000 $275,000 $2,293 1.89%

    German American Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 920 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 832 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,958 $419,640,000 $141,866 $2,894 2.52%
    Not applicable 191 $173,015,000 $905,838 $0 5.23%
    Not provided 82 $12,210,000 $148,902 $3,309 2.60%
    Asian 31 $7,755,000 $250,161 $3,029 3.24%
    Black 53 $7,255,000 $136,887 $3,636 2.86%
    American Indian 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $2,808 3.06%
    Asian Indian 4 $650,000 $162,500 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,160 4.42%
    Other Asian 4 $230,000 $57,500 $2,656 2.38%
    Filipino 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.90%

    German American Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.55%

    German American Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,333 $622,375,000 $186,731

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,333 $622,375,000 $186,731

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 876 $129,610,000 $147,957 $1,457 1.84%
    40-60% 445 $122,235,000 $274,685 $2,423 2.83%
    60-80% 595 $161,035,000 $270,647 $2,921 3.97%
    80-100% 596 $162,280,000 $272,282 $3,578 4.52%
    Over 100% 3 $615,000 $205,000 $7,750 4.66%
    Under 20% 818 $46,600,000 $56,968 $694 1.27%