Farmers & Merchants State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Waterloo, WI

LEI: 5493006S21NZTF9Y1L04

Tax ID: 39-0273610

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Review & Overview

Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Farmers & Merchants State Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Madison, Watertown, Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, and Racine among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Farmers & Merchants State 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.66% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.66% 4/28/24
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Originations

537

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$142,335,000

Employee count

29

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 247 $71,305,000 $288,684 $0 0.00%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $20,960,000 $201,538 $0 0.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $19,705,000 $294,104 $0 0.00%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $10,850,000 $246,591 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $3,815,000 $200,789 $0 0.00%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,660,000 $610,000 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,400,000 $212,500 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,140,000 $267,500 $0 0.00%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,630,000 $407,500 $0 0.00%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $880,000 $220,000 $0 0.00%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 0.00%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 0.00%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers & Merchants State Bank's top markets include Madison, Watertown, Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, and Racine among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 532 $141,460,000 $265,902 $0 0.00%
    USDA 5 $875,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 532 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 367 $95,155,000 $259,278 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 95 $30,325,000 $319,211 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 74 $16,670,000 $225,270 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 367 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 95 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 537 $142,335,000 $265,056 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 537 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 249 $70,235,000 $282,068 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 200 $30,510,000 $152,550 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 41 $18,635,000 $454,512 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 34 $2,500,000 $73,529 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 10 $18,040,000 $1,804,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,415,000 $805,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Farmers & Merchants State Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 249 originations, totaling $70,235,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 147 $35,665,000 $242,619 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 114 $34,300,000 $300,877 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 87 $17,075,000 $196,264 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 86 $14,590,000 $169,651 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 41 $5,545,000 $135,244 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 32 $10,810,000 $337,813 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 147 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 114 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 537 $142,335,000 $265,056 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 537 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 449 $103,335,000 $230,145 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 28 $24,210,000 $864,643 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 56 $13,700,000 $244,643 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $975,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.10%

    Farmers & Merchants State 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
    84.92%

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 537 $142,335,000 $265,056

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 25 $23,575,000 $943,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 512 $118,760,000 $231,953

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank 210 West Madison Waterloo, WI 53594 Full Service B&M $86,433
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank 218 West Main Marshall, WI 53559 Full Service B&M $62,501

    For 2020, Farmers & Merchants State Bank had 2 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $7,839
    Net interest income $6,386
    Total noninterest income $2,949
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $148
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,801
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,284
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $3,119
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,119
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,119
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,119

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's gross interest income from loans was $7,839,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's net interest income from loans was $6,386,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's fee based income from loans was $148,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's net income from loans was $3,119,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,453
    Provision for credit losses $250
    Total noninterest expense $4,801
    Salaries and employee benefits $2,748
    Premises and equipment expense $352
    Additional noninterest expense $1,701
    Applicable income taxes $1,165
    Net charge-offs $4
    Cash dividends $1,800

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,453,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $2,748,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $352,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $154,425
    Deposits held in domestic offices $154,425
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $130,575
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $23,847
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $3
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $51,673
    Demand deposits $38,270
    Nontransaction accounts $102,752
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $20,040
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $48,725
    Total time deposits $33,985
    Total time and savings deposits $116,155
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $38,562
    Interest-bearing deposits $115,863
    Retail deposits $151,842
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $8,019
    Brokered deposits $5
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $197,577
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $6,005
    Interest-bearing balances $3,953
    Total securities $14,971
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $9,571
    Net loans and leases $162,471
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,281
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $1,650
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $2,909

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $197,577
    Total Liabilities $176,035
    Total deposits $154,425
    Interest-bearing deposits $115,863
    Deposits held in domestic offices $154,425
    % insured (estimated) $82
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $19,395
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $2,215

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $162,471
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,281
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $164,752
    All real estate loans $156,763
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $156,763
    Construction and development loans $4,608
    Residential 1-4 family construction $1,647
    Other construction, all land development and other land $2,961
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $40,704
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $11,838
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $28,866
    Multifamily residential real estate $57,504
    1-4 family residential loans $44,053
    Farmland loans $9,894
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $694
    Commercial and industrial loans $4,912
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $1,795
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $1
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,633
    Other loans to individuals $161
    All other loans & leases $588
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $359
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $167
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank had $162,471,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $156,763,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,608,000 of loans were in development loans. $57,504,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $44,053,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $694,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,633,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 63 $15,984 $253,714
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 17 $809 $47,588
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 19 $2,791 $146,895
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 27 $12,384 $458,667
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 118 $4,911 $41,619
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 102 $2,145 $21,029
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 10 $944 $94,400
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 6 $1,822 $303,667
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 36 $4,889 $135,806
    Farmland loans - <$100k 7 $161 $23,000
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 17 $1,917 $112,765
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 12 $2,811 $234,250
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 14 $694 $49,571
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 11 $206 $18,727
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 2 $192 $96,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 1 $296 $296,000