First International Bank & Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Watford City, ND

LEI: 5493002LPXKMOZNXUY90

Tax ID: 45-0134280

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 38 reviews

Latest/2024 | 2023 Data | 2022 Data | 2021 Data | 2020 Data | 2019 Data | 2018 Data

Jump to:

Mortgage Data

Review & Overview

First International Bank & Trust is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First International Bank & Trust has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot among others. We have data for 65 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First International Bank & Trust 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. First International Bank & Trust 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.

We show data for every lender and do not change our ratings-- even if an organization is a paid advertiser. Our consensus data does have lag, but it is highly correlated to a lender's rates & fees relative to their markets. This means that if a bank is a low fee/rate lender the past-- chances are they are still one today. Our SimulatedRates™ use advanced statistical techniques to forecast different rates based on a lender's historical data.

Mortgage seekers: Choose your metro area here to explore the lowest fee & rate lenders.

Mortgage professionals: We have various tools to make your lives easier. Contact us to see how we can help with your market research, analytics or advertising needs.

SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.76% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.01% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.82% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.02% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.50% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.36% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.10% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.35% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.35% 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.

First International Bank & Trust Mortgage Calculator






Your Estimates

Estimated Loan Payment: Update the calculator values and click calculate payment!

This is not an official calculator from First International Bank & Trust. It uses our SimulatedRate™ technology, basic math and reasonable assumptions to calculate mortgage payments derived from our simulations and your inputs.

The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

1,437

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$415,235,000
Show all (6) awards

Relative Rate

First International Bank & Trust's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.03%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.48%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First International Bank & Trust's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,842.

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
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $72,280,000 $592,459 $12,278 7.86%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 252 $72,260,000 $286,746 $4,191 6.83%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 256 $63,100,000 $246,484 $4,849 7.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 220 $47,890,000 $217,682 $4,610 7.28%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 155 $42,825,000 $276,290 $4,927 7.07%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 153 $36,405,000 $237,941 $5,938 7.04%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $15,420,000 $257,000 $5,372 7.54%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $15,190,000 $230,152 $5,609 7.10%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,445,000 $391,842 $6,036 7.68%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,370,000 $383,571 $7,723 7.24%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,995,000 $272,273 $3,651 8.14%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,255,000 $751,667 $6,254 8.15%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,070,000 $207,000 $6,512 6.36%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $8,634 7.97%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,755,000 $351,000 $4,645 6.85%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,675,000 $558,333 $12,002 7.21%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,615,000 $538,333 $3,667 7.13%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,555,000 $311,000 $4,201 5.88%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $7,152 6.65%
Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $3,540 7.08%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,200,000 $600,000 $15,212 6.19%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $890,000 $222,500 $2,630 6.22%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $815,000 $163,000 $3,331 6.95%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $5,241 6.88%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $3,108 5.88%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $4,417 7.25%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $1,695 6.38%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $3,652 6.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $6,485 8.00%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $0 7.20%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,417 6.63%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $15,901 6.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,975 6.44%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,406 6.63%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $2,719 6.44%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $9,141 8.38%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $6,748 6.88%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $4,217 6.63%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $9,781 7.00%
Vermillion, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,307 6.75%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $2,468 6.50%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,579 7.00%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 7.39%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 7.50%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $2,658 5.63%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $6,151 8.25%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,348 6.13%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 8.38%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 7.25%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.70%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,880 6.63%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,119 7.38%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 7.50%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,909 5.75%
Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,269 6.38%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,326 7.38%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,086 6.38%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,645 6.63%
Huron, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.50%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,252 4.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,023 6.50%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.00%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,110 6.50%
Coffeyville, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,336 8.50%
First International Bank & Trust's top markets include Phoenix, Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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

    WESTERN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 16
    MY Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 130
    First Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 180
    VALLEY MORTGAGE, INC.
    Similarity Rank: 190
    Dakota Community Bank & Trust
    Similarity Rank: 238
    SIOUX FALLS
    Similarity Rank: 253
    FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 288
    Starion Bank
    Similarity Rank: 345
    SHAREPOINT CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 348
    Bankers Trust Company
    Similarity Rank: 380

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 934 $305,950,000 $327,570 $4,803 6.86%
    HELOC 270 $41,580,000 $154,000 n/a 9.07%
    FHA 159 $44,535,000 $280,094 $9,196 6.06%
    VA 66 $21,790,000 $330,152 $8,641 5.86%
    USDA 8 $1,380,000 $172,500 $7,058 5.77%

    For 2024, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 934 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 270 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 999 $329,435,000 $329,765 $6,034 6.66%
    Home Improvement 138 $18,220,000 $132,029 $2,521 8.91%
    Other 117 $15,675,000 $133,974 $1,252 9.17%
    Refi 113 $28,025,000 $248,009 $3,717 6.89%
    Cash Out Refi 70 $23,880,000 $341,143 $4,878 7.45%

    For 2024, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 999 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 138 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,240 $360,000,000 $290,323 $5,842 7.03%
    Other 93 $21,765,000 $234,032 $937 8.10%
    20 Year 44 $17,960,000 $408,182 $3,218 7.16%
    15 Year 29 $5,295,000 $182,586 $3,543 7.87%
    1 Year 11 $2,305,000 $209,545 $0 8.16%
    5 Year 11 $4,315,000 $392,273 $0 6.98%
    10 Year 6 $1,740,000 $290,000 $3,752 8.11%
    3 Year 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 7.94%
    30+ year 1 $1,585,000 $1,585,000 $26,483 7.75%

    For 2024, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,240 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 93 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 566 $147,380,000 $260,389
    $1k-2k 117 $32,515,000 $277,906
    $5k+ 103 $73,515,000 $713,738
    $2k-3k 98 $29,030,000 $296,224
    $3k-4k 86 $24,400,000 $283,721
    $4k-5k 58 $21,190,000 $365,345

    First International Bank & Trust's average total fees were $5,842, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 566 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 489 $158,575,000 $324,284
    Over 8% 379 $87,155,000 $229,960
    5-6% 257 $66,615,000 $259,202
    7-8% 245 $87,435,000 $356,878
    4-5% 67 $15,455,000 $230,672

    During 2024, First International Bank & Trust's average interest rate for loans was 7.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 489 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 625 $177,165,000 $283,464 $5,142 6.67%
    $100k-200k 329 $50,375,000 $153,116 $3,330 7.05%
    $100,000 or less 220 $12,480,000 $56,727 $1,494 8.68%
    $400k-600k 177 $84,595,000 $477,938 $7,063 6.87%
    $600k-1MM 61 $44,105,000 $723,033 $6,860 7.14%
    $1MM+ 25 $46,515,000 $1,860,600 $29,078 8.07%

    2024 saw First International Bank & Trust place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 625 originations, totaling $177,165,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 320 $85,990,000 $268,719 $5,505 7.27%
    $50k-75k 270 $52,520,000 $194,519 $3,933 6.40%
    $150k-250k 257 $81,145,000 $315,739 $5,710 7.65%
    $75k-100k 197 $45,095,000 $228,909 $4,525 6.72%
    $250k+ 159 $83,405,000 $524,560 $8,776 7.93%
    $50k or less 69 $9,795,000 $141,957 $3,274 6.05%

    First International Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 320 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 270 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 236 $53,500,000 $226,695 $4,473 7.54%
    30-36% 222 $53,430,000 $240,676 $4,447 7.41%
    50-60% 96 $37,400,000 $389,583 $10,465 6.79%
    <20% 87 $31,625,000 $363,506 $7,221 7.80%
    49% 70 $24,630,000 $351,857 $5,539 6.60%
    39% 60 $13,920,000 $232,000 $4,149 7.35%
    43% 56 $16,460,000 $293,929 $5,488 6.64%
    44% 56 $18,350,000 $327,679 $5,919 6.50%
    45% 55 $16,015,000 $291,182 $6,074 6.70%
    47% 54 $15,980,000 $295,926 $5,826 6.52%
    37% 50 $13,300,000 $266,000 $5,269 6.92%
    42% 47 $15,075,000 $320,745 $5,408 6.83%
    38% 45 $10,485,000 $233,000 $4,026 7.13%
    40% 43 $11,795,000 $274,302 $3,959 6.72%
    48% 40 $12,490,000 $312,250 $5,058 6.50%
    46% 40 $11,710,000 $292,750 $6,123 6.32%
    41% 30 $9,130,000 $304,333 $4,332 7.40%
    36% 30 $6,060,000 $202,000 $4,241 7.05%
    >60% 7 $4,665,000 $666,429 $386 8.66%

    First International Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 236 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 222 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,201 $334,635,000 $278,630 $5,412 7.13%
    Not provided 106 $35,040,000 $330,566 $5,575 6.98%
    Not applicable 84 $33,100,000 $394,048 $0 7.50%
    Black 16 $4,480,000 $280,000 $9,528 6.74%
    Asian 14 $3,720,000 $265,714 $5,013 7.52%
    American Indian 14 $3,360,000 $240,000 $5,391 6.72%
    Other Asian 1 $605,000 $605,000 $10,340 6.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,667 6.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.41%

    First International Bank & Trust has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.76%

    First International Bank & Trust has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,437 $415,235,000 $288,960

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,437 $415,235,000 $288,960

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 185 $32,945,000 $178,081 $3,241 8.38%
    40-60% 144 $50,210,000 $348,681 $4,722 7.31%
    60-80% 317 $121,835,000 $384,338 $5,755 6.91%
    80-100% 622 $189,790,000 $305,129 $5,983 6.44%
    Over 100% 22 $8,170,000 $371,364 $10,642 6.04%
    Under 20% 147 $12,285,000 $83,571 $1,600 8.98%