First International Bank & Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Watford City, ND

LEI: 5493002LPXKMOZNXUY90

Tax ID: 45-0134280

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews

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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, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Bismarck, and Minot among others. We have data for 67 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 an average 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.63% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.59% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.35% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.99% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.09% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.89% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.60% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.12% 12/16/24
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

1,281

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$413,275,000
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Relative Rate

First International Bank & Trust's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.2%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.72%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First International Bank & Trust's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,619.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 153 $108,455,000 $708,856 $13,243 7.57%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 229 $58,355,000 $254,825 $4,225 7.21%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 190 $53,940,000 $283,895 $5,418 7.07%
Outside of Metro Areas 215 $42,865,000 $199,372 $4,384 7.27%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 118 $36,530,000 $309,576 $5,816 7.03%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $26,710,000 $202,348 $4,246 7.28%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $12,905,000 $253,039 $6,732 6.87%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $12,065,000 $709,706 $9,523 7.60%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $8,485,000 $229,324 $4,285 7.54%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $7,400,000 $336,364 $5,514 7.58%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,955,000 $439,444 $2,794 7.66%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,565,000 $3,565,000 $53,879 5.25%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,860,000 $715,000 $12,755 7.50%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,500,000 $178,571 $4,886 6.55%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $4,431 7.55%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $10,286 7.75%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,850,000 $462,500 $9,808 7.29%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,450,000 $725,000 $11,409 5.88%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $23,608 7.00%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,390,000 $695,000 $5,429 6.38%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,285,000 $428,333 $5,505 6.29%
Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $1,158 8.38%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $21,838 7.50%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $6,051 6.44%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $6,521 6.54%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,040,000 $520,000 $2,742 7.13%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $3,211 7.06%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $7,920 7.38%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $7,159 6.13%
Vermillion, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $1,503 6.53%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $2,352 6.88%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $11,908 8.38%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $795 6.94%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 7.13%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $7,843 5.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $8,370 7.31%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $0 6.00%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $12,075 6.25%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 8.75%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $1,748 7.75%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,260 6.56%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,212 7.00%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 7.38%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $285 5.75%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,508 7.25%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,134 7.38%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $11,977 5.25%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,157 7.25%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.50%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 6.50%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $988 7.02%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,425 6.88%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,749 6.75%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,292 7.25%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,443 7.13%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,197 6.50%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,600 6.38%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,882 7.13%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,873 6.75%
Huron, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.88%
Fairfield, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,080 8.13%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,523 6.75%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.88%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.25%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.88%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $758 7.04%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $708 8.29%
First International Bank & Trust's top markets include Phoenix, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Bismarck, and Minot among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 811 $310,155,000 $382,435 $6,094 6.92%
    HELOC 256 $46,990,000 $183,555 n/a 8.99%
    FHA 140 $34,470,000 $246,214 $7,107 6.39%
    VA 57 $18,695,000 $327,982 $6,633 6.08%
    USDA 17 $2,965,000 $174,412 $3,964 5.84%

    For 2023, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 811 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 256 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 954 $348,300,000 $365,094 $6,545 6.75%
    Home Improvement 135 $16,545,000 $122,556 $548 8.83%
    Other 113 $20,165,000 $178,451 $1,689 8.89%
    Cash Out Refi 56 $18,170,000 $324,464 $6,007 7.82%
    Refi 23 $10,095,000 $438,913 $3,956 7.79%

    For 2023, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 954 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 135 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,091 $363,045,000 $332,764 $6,619 7.20%
    Other 66 $16,220,000 $245,758 $660 7.62%
    20 Year 41 $8,315,000 $202,805 $3,904 7.05%
    15 Year 31 $9,445,000 $304,677 $3,927 6.55%
    1 Year 18 $3,620,000 $201,111 $0 8.17%
    5 Year 12 $4,730,000 $394,167 $0 6.99%
    10 Year 10 $2,030,000 $203,000 $2,689 8.16%
    30+ year 7 $4,175,000 $596,429 $11,749 6.91%
    3 Year 5 $1,695,000 $339,000 $0 7.61%

    For 2023, First International Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,091 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 66 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 438 $112,840,000 $257,626
    $5k+ 137 $129,725,000 $946,898
    $1k-2k 89 $24,725,000 $277,809
    $3k-4k 80 $23,080,000 $288,500
    $2k-3k 79 $17,315,000 $219,177
    $4k-5k 62 $22,980,000 $370,645

    First International Bank & Trust's average total fees were $6,619, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 438 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 430 $165,200,000 $384,186
    7-8% 324 $125,530,000 $387,438
    Over 8% 298 $49,800,000 $167,114
    5-6% 218 $68,450,000 $313,991
    4-5% 10 $3,730,000 $373,000
    3-4% 1 $565,000 $565,000

    During 2023, First International Bank & Trust's average interest rate for loans was 7.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 430 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 486 $138,630,000 $285,247 $5,051 6.87%
    $100k-200k 312 $46,680,000 $149,615 $3,222 7.12%
    $100,000 or less 215 $12,335,000 $57,372 $1,388 8.49%
    $400k-600k 153 $72,925,000 $476,634 $6,496 7.00%
    $600k-1MM 60 $42,510,000 $708,500 $9,126 6.79%
    $1MM+ 55 $100,195,000 $1,821,727 $25,305 7.03%

    2023 saw First International Bank & Trust place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 486 originations, totaling $138,630,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 277 $68,755,000 $248,213 $4,814 7.33%
    $150k-250k 242 $76,990,000 $318,140 $6,139 7.46%
    $250k+ 216 $142,820,000 $661,204 $11,698 7.55%
    $50k-75k 180 $31,990,000 $177,722 $3,301 6.80%
    $75k-100k 178 $42,620,000 $239,438 $5,454 6.84%
    $50k or less 77 $10,325,000 $134,091 $2,960 6.76%

    First International Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 277 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 242 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 223 $68,645,000 $307,825 $5,929 7.23%
    20-30% 192 $59,490,000 $309,844 $6,103 7.50%
    <20% 106 $30,740,000 $290,000 $5,017 7.74%
    50-60% 104 $40,740,000 $391,731 $7,144 7.01%
    38% 51 $13,665,000 $267,941 $4,355 7.10%
    44% 46 $14,340,000 $311,739 $5,917 6.90%
    39% 45 $10,335,000 $229,667 $4,891 7.20%
    49% 42 $14,840,000 $353,333 $5,083 6.71%
    43% 41 $12,915,000 $315,000 $5,217 6.64%
    42% 38 $13,300,000 $350,000 $5,288 6.85%
    40% 38 $14,350,000 $377,632 $9,424 6.79%
    48% 38 $15,720,000 $413,684 $7,690 6.79%
    41% 36 $11,140,000 $309,444 $5,868 7.23%
    47% 34 $8,620,000 $253,529 $5,210 6.86%
    37% 34 $8,400,000 $247,059 $4,894 7.58%
    36% 33 $8,775,000 $265,909 $6,297 7.58%
    46% 29 $8,415,000 $290,172 $5,835 6.97%
    >60% 26 $18,370,000 $706,538 $17,827 7.78%
    45% 23 $6,615,000 $287,609 $5,139 6.68%

    First International Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 223 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 192 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,052 $327,420,000 $311,236 $6,013 7.21%
    Not provided 114 $48,320,000 $423,860 $8,443 7.46%
    Not applicable 57 $20,355,000 $357,105 $0 7.37%
    Asian 21 $7,825,000 $372,619 $5,947 6.82%
    American Indian 21 $5,155,000 $245,476 $5,063 6.99%
    Black 12 $3,230,000 $269,167 $4,388 6.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $825,000 $275,000 $7,065 7.08%
    Other Asian 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.95%

    First International Bank & Trust has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.10%

    First International Bank & Trust has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,281 $413,275,000 $322,619

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,281 $413,275,000 $322,619

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 135 $28,025,000 $207,593 $3,023 8.26%
    40-60% 100 $28,080,000 $280,800 $5,383 7.48%
    60-80% 290 $128,070,000 $441,621 $7,224 6.97%
    80-100% 585 $210,295,000 $359,479 $6,424 6.70%
    Over 100% 19 $5,615,000 $295,526 $10,488 6.01%
    Under 20% 152 $13,190,000 $86,776 $1,251 8.78%