Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Manchester, IA

LEI: 5493003SVUBV3VW5CT40

Tax ID: 42-0245460

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Review & Overview

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids, St. Louis, Cape Coral, and Dubuque among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Farmers & Merchants Savings 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.59% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.67% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.86% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.86% 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

176

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$43,720,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 50 $11,970,000 $239,400 $2,325 5.06%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $11,745,000 $261,000 $2,430 4.81%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $9,420,000 $181,154 $1,667 4.71%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,620,000 $436,667 $0 3.95%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,455,000 $2,455,000 $0 3.75%
DUBUQUE, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,735,000 $247,857 $2,135 4.87%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $3,423 3.85%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $0 4.00%
Jackson, WY-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $0 2.88%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,428 5.38%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 5.13%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,096 5.50%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,079 6.38%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.75%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,959 3.00%
Kirksville, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.50%
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's top markets include Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids, St. Louis, Cape Coral, and Dubuque among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 176 $43,720,000 $248,409 $2,212 4.79%

    For 2022, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 176 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 84 $22,310,000 $265,595 $2,528 5.13%
    Refi 63 $18,555,000 $294,524 $2,777 4.26%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $2,110,000 $150,714 $1,380 4.71%
    Other 10 $500,000 $50,000 $289 5.38%
    Home Improvement 5 $245,000 $49,000 $279 4.95%

    For 2022, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 84 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 63 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 50 $13,790,000 $275,800 $2,954 4.67%
    Other 49 $7,885,000 $160,918 $1,485 5.46%
    5 Year 43 $15,025,000 $349,419 $0 4.63%
    15 Year 18 $4,580,000 $254,444 $2,165 3.46%
    1 Year 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $1,448 5.36%
    3 Year 7 $455,000 $65,000 $0 5.45%
    20 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $1,736 3.38%
    10 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,425 2.38%

    For 2022, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 49 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 79 $12,715,000 $160,949
    $2k-3k 16 $4,900,000 $306,250
    $1k-2k 7 $1,535,000 $219,286
    $3k-4k 5 $1,835,000 $367,000
    $5k+ 5 $2,685,000 $537,000
    $4k-5k 3 $1,285,000 $428,333

    Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's average total fees were $2,954, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 79 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 54 $10,920,000 $202,222
    3-4% 43 $16,595,000 $385,930
    5-6% 41 $9,155,000 $223,293
    6-7% 24 $4,630,000 $192,917
    2.5-3% 6 $1,620,000 $270,000
    <2.5% 5 $675,000 $135,000
    7-8% 3 $125,000 $41,667

    During 2022, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.67%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 54 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 58 $16,800,000 $289,655 $2,838 4.72%
    $100k-200k 50 $6,760,000 $135,200 $1,388 4.65%
    $100,000 or less 38 $1,950,000 $51,316 $479 5.38%
    $400k-600k 23 $10,885,000 $473,261 $4,329 4.42%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,665,000 $733,000 $9,725 4.58%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,660,000 $1,830,000 $0 4.50%

    2022 saw Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 58 originations, totaling $16,800,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 31 $6,725,000 $216,935 $2,393 4.90%
    $150k-250k 28 $7,250,000 $258,929 $2,668 4.81%
    $50k or less 21 $2,915,000 $138,810 $1,550 4.88%
    $75k-100k 21 $4,265,000 $203,095 $1,854 4.66%
    $50k-75k 20 $3,420,000 $171,000 $1,648 4.97%
    $250k+ 10 $4,050,000 $405,000 $4,327 4.56%

    Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 28 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 29 $5,155,000 $177,759 $1,451 4.59%
    30-36% 16 $4,940,000 $308,750 $3,607 5.05%
    <20% 11 $2,335,000 $212,273 $1,953 4.50%
    41% 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $1,548 5.17%
    44% 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $1,433 5.22%
    43% 8 $1,220,000 $152,500 $1,603 3.89%
    42% 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $3,221 5.00%
    36% 6 $1,590,000 $265,000 $2,375 5.06%
    40% 5 $975,000 $195,000 $1,287 5.13%
    39% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $2,731 5.78%
    49% 4 $660,000 $165,000 $2,526 4.63%
    48% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $2,344 3.00%
    >60% 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $3,170 4.38%
    37% 3 $695,000 $231,667 $3,239 5.25%
    46% 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,297 4.96%
    45% 2 $630,000 $315,000 $3,716 5.69%
    47% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,585 5.50%

    Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 135 $30,735,000 $227,667 $2,120 4.82%
    Not applicable 32 $10,530,000 $329,063 $0 4.62%
    Not provided 6 $1,570,000 $261,667 $2,990 4.97%
    Black 1 $505,000 $505,000 $7,297 4.00%
    American Indian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,565 5.50%
    Asian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $624 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.91%

    Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.18%

    Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 176 $43,720,000 $248,409

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    176 $43,720,000 $248,409

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $2,455,000 $163,667 $1,076 4.71%
    40-60% 44 $10,480,000 $238,182 $2,269 4.34%
    60-80% 58 $16,130,000 $278,103 $3,056 4.94%
    80-100% 39 $11,525,000 $295,513 $2,559 4.86%
    Over 100% 1 $2,455,000 $2,455,000 $0 3.75%
    Under 20% 19 $675,000 $35,526 $268 5.38%