First Montana Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Missoula, MT

LEI: 5493005XIMS68J4ZQ284

Tax ID: 81-0159247

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Review & Overview

First Montana Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Montana 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, and Great Falls among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Montana Bank 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.

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Originations

107

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,615,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 51 $11,205,000 $219,706 $0 0.00%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,085,000 $371,364 $0 0.00%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,655,000 $531,000 $0 0.00%
Butte-Silver Bow, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $2,260,000 $94,167 $0 0.00%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,050,000 $256,250 $0 0.00%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,650,000 $825,000 $0 0.00%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $925,000 $925,000 $0 0.00%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
First Montana Bank's top markets include Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, and Great Falls among others.

Their top states include:
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 103 $24,465,000 $237,524 $0 0.00%
    FHA 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Montana Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 103 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 58 $13,700,000 $236,207 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 29 $10,275,000 $354,310 $0 0.00%
    Other 16 $1,360,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Montana Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 29 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 107 $25,615,000 $239,393 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Montana Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 107 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 33 $1,645,000 $49,848 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,425,000 $142,742 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 25 $6,795,000 $271,800 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,840,000 $484,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $4,155,000 $831,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,755,000 $1,251,667 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Montana Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 33 originations, totaling $1,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 20 $2,290,000 $114,500 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 19 $2,595,000 $136,579 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 12 $6,670,000 $555,833 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 12 $2,560,000 $213,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 11 $2,935,000 $266,818 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 10 $710,000 $71,000 $0 0.00%

    First Montana Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 107 $25,615,000 $239,393 $0 0.00%

    First Montana Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 107 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 83 $17,425,000 $209,940 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 23 $7,855,000 $341,522 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.56%

    First Montana 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
    87.85%

    First Montana Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 107 $25,615,000 $239,393

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    107 $25,615,000 $239,393