Farmers & Merchants State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Waterloo, WI

LEI: 5493006S21NZTF9Y1L04

Tax ID: 39-0273610

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Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi, Cash Out 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, Fond Du Lac, and Chicago among others. We have data for 16 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. Farmers & Merchants State 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.66% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.66% 12/16/24
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Originations

267

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$71,645,000

Employee count

31

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $32,790,000 $292,768 $1,918 2.72%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $12,240,000 $197,419 $1,917 2.85%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $11,545,000 $281,585 $1,868 2.81%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,175,000 $1,058,333 $2,602 3.33%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,845,000 $406,429 $2,567 2.57%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,830,000 $202,143 $1,801 2.54%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,440,000 $360,000 $2,762 2.38%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,360,000 $226,667 $1,924 2.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $2,101 2.59%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $2,397 2.72%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,499 2.63%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $1,599 2.13%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 3.25%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 3.38%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,587 2.25%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,999 3.00%
Farmers & Merchants State Bank's top markets include Madison, Watertown, Milwaukee, Fond Du Lac, and Chicago 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 265 $71,195,000 $268,660 $1,921 2.76%
    USDA 2 $450,000 $225,000 $4,922 2.38%

    For 2021, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 265 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 110 $27,650,000 $251,364 $1,626 2.61%
    Cash Out Refi 81 $17,755,000 $219,198 $1,812 2.65%
    Home Purchase 76 $26,240,000 $345,263 $2,699 3.07%

    For 2021, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 110 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 124 $30,410,000 $245,242 $2,197 3.03%
    15 Year 90 $16,920,000 $188,000 $1,710 2.22%
    5 Year 27 $15,795,000 $585,000 $0 3.41%
    20 Year 21 $5,105,000 $243,095 $1,753 2.56%
    Other 4 $2,950,000 $737,500 $1,486 2.84%
    10 Year 1 $465,000 $465,000 $1,499 2.25%

    For 2021, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 124 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 90 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 213 $48,835,000 $229,272
    $1k-2k 1 $415,000 $415,000

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average total fees were $2,197, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 213 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 105 $21,275,000 $202,619
    2.5-3% 90 $22,410,000 $249,000
    3-4% 71 $27,855,000 $392,324
    4-5% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2021, Farmers & Merchants State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 105 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 115 $31,225,000 $271,522 $2,031 2.74%
    $100k-200k 95 $14,635,000 $154,053 $1,817 2.69%
    $100,000 or less 26 $1,960,000 $75,385 $1,654 2.73%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,340,000 $467,000 $2,332 2.84%
    $1MM+ 7 $11,625,000 $1,660,714 $0 3.30%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,860,000 $715,000 $0 3.39%

    2021 saw Farmers & Merchants State Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 115 originations, totaling $31,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 73 $16,745,000 $229,384 $1,865 2.68%
    $75k-100k 52 $10,910,000 $209,808 $1,868 2.75%
    $50k-75k 45 $7,595,000 $168,778 $2,025 2.60%
    $150k-250k 38 $11,990,000 $315,526 $2,096 2.57%
    $50k or less 17 $2,275,000 $133,824 $1,987 2.93%
    $250k+ 12 $3,620,000 $301,667 $2,007 2.44%

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 73 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 52 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 79 $18,175,000 $230,063 $1,999 2.61%
    30-36% 47 $11,325,000 $240,957 $1,930 2.79%
    <20% 42 $8,680,000 $206,667 $1,677 2.52%
    36% 19 $3,735,000 $196,579 $2,129 2.76%
    37% 10 $2,500,000 $250,000 $1,923 2.76%
    39% 8 $1,490,000 $186,250 $2,051 2.67%
    40% 7 $1,765,000 $252,143 $2,438 2.93%
    38% 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $1,997 2.58%
    41% 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $1,486 2.93%
    43% 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $2,846 2.50%
    >60% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,604 3.54%
    42% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $1,756 2.50%
    44% 3 $555,000 $185,000 $1,799 2.38%
    45% 2 $710,000 $355,000 $2,002 3.13%
    48% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,102 3.00%

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 79 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 47 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 207 $46,145,000 $222,923 $1,914 2.70%
    Not applicable 21 $17,455,000 $831,190 $0 3.35%
    Not provided 31 $6,845,000 $220,806 $2,063 2.76%
    Black 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,851 2.69%
    Asian 4 $480,000 $120,000 $1,899 2.41%
    American Indian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,575 2.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,460 2.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.27%

    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
    82.77%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 267 $71,645,000 $268,333

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    267 $71,645,000 $268,333

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $2,590,000 $143,889 $1,828 2.52%
    40-60% 82 $19,200,000 $234,146 $1,670 2.54%
    60-80% 124 $35,640,000 $287,419 $1,899 2.86%
    80-100% 43 $14,215,000 $330,581 $2,664 2.93%

    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 $94,857
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank 218 West Main Marshall, WI 53559 Full Service B&M $67,422

    For 2021, Farmers & Merchants State Bank had 2 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $7,310
    Net interest income $6,395
    Total noninterest income $1,779
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $169
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,610
    Pre-tax net operating income $3,370
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $2,457
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $2,457
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $2,457
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,457

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's gross interest income from loans was $7,310,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's net interest income from loans was $6,395,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's fee based income from loans was $169,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's net income from loans was $2,457,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $915
    Provision for credit losses $120
    Total noninterest expense $4,684
    Salaries and employee benefits $2,739
    Premises and equipment expense $342
    Additional noninterest expense $1,603
    Applicable income taxes $913
    Net charge-offs $3
    Cash dividends $1,540

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's interest expense for loans was $915,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $2,739,000.
    Farmers & Merchants State Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $342,000.

    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 $168,122
    Deposits held in domestic offices $168,122
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $143,541
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $24,574
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $8
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $57,585
    Demand deposits $43,126
    Nontransaction accounts $110,538
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $25,418
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $56,203
    Total time deposits $28,916
    Total time and savings deposits $124,997
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $43,126
    Interest-bearing deposits $124,996
    Retail deposits $165,696
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $7,723
    Brokered deposits $8
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $208,121
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $4,778
    Interest-bearing balances $3,312
    Total securities $17,944
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $17,109
    Net loans and leases $163,017
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,398
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $2,121
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $3,152

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $208,121
    Total Liabilities $185,918
    Total deposits $168,122
    Interest-bearing deposits $124,996
    Deposits held in domestic offices $168,122
    % insured (estimated) $78
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $15,955
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,841

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $163,017
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,398
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $165,415
    All real estate loans $160,720
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $160,720
    Construction and development loans $4,495
    Residential 1-4 family construction $1,064
    Other construction, all land development and other land $3,431
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $42,495
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $12,729
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $29,766
    Multifamily residential real estate $66,268
    1-4 family residential loans $36,494
    Farmland loans $10,968
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $558
    Commercial and industrial loans $2,261
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $1,479
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,316
    Other loans to individuals $163
    All other loans & leases $397
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $19
    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 $344
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Farmers & Merchants State Bank had $163,017,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $160,720,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,495,000 of loans were in development loans. $66,268,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $36,494,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $558,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,316,000 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 62 $17,491 $282,113
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 14 $509 $36,357
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 21 $3,325 $158,333
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 27 $13,657 $505,815
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 53 $2,261 $42,660
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 43 $813 $18,907
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 5 $341 $68,200
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 5 $1,107 $221,400
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 35 $4,296 $122,743
    Farmland loans - <$100k 6 $220 $36,667
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 19 $2,253 $118,579
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 10 $1,823 $182,300
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 8 $558 $69,750
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 6 $114 $19,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 1 $170 $170,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 1 $274 $274,000