First Arkansas Bank And Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jacksonville, AR

LEI: 5493007BBMW58UQT5588

Tax ID: 71-0231333

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Review & Overview

First Arkansas Bank And Trust is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Arkansas Bank And Trust has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Little Rock, Searcy, Hot Springs, and Russellville among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Arkansas Bank And Trust 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.

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Originations

95

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,625,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $18,765,000 $264,296 $2,638 8.26%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $3,880,000 $277,143 $4,958 7.22%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,440,000 $240,000 $0 6.58%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,200,000 $600,000 $4,183 6.25%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 8.60%
First Arkansas Bank And Trust's top markets include Little Rock, Searcy, Hot Springs, and Russellville among others.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 95 $25,625,000 $269,737 $3,853 7.97%

    For 2023, First Arkansas Bank And Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 95 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 91 $24,315,000 $267,198 $3,853 7.97%
    Home Improvement 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $0 7.67%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 8.10%

    For 2023, First Arkansas Bank And Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 2 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    3 Year 67 $15,005,000 $223,955 $0 8.25%
    Other 18 $6,690,000 $371,667 $3,853 7.17%
    1 Year 5 $905,000 $181,000 $0 8.51%
    5 Year 5 $3,025,000 $605,000 $0 6.46%

    For 2023, First Arkansas Bank And Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was 3 Year, with 67 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 7 $3,745,000 $535,000

    First Arkansas Bank And Trust's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 7 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 54 $14,000,000 $259,259
    7-8% 27 $5,895,000 $218,333
    5-6% 7 $2,535,000 $362,143
    6-7% 4 $2,110,000 $527,500
    4-5% 3 $1,085,000 $361,667

    During 2023, First Arkansas Bank And Trust's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 54 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 38 $5,590,000 $147,105 $150 8.23%
    $200k-400k 25 $7,005,000 $280,200 $3,207 7.91%
    $100,000 or less 15 $1,185,000 $79,000 $0 7.96%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,295,000 $477,222 $0 7.81%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,540,000 $756,667 $6,284 6.60%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,010,000 $1,505,000 $4,633 8.60%

    2023 saw First Arkansas Bank And Trust place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 38 originations, totaling $5,590,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $2,167 8.39%
    $250k+ 5 $2,355,000 $471,000 $6,812 6.65%
    $150k-250k 3 $2,095,000 $698,333 $2,873 8.23%
    $50k-75k 3 $805,000 $268,333 $0 8.43%
    $50k or less 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 8.25%

    First Arkansas Bank And Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 6 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 2 $1,230,000 $615,000 $0 5.65%
    30-36% 2 $1,410,000 $705,000 $2,391 8.04%
    36% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 8.45%
    37% 2 $900,000 $450,000 $7,362 6.68%
    <20% 1 $695,000 $695,000 $1,114 7.95%
    47% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,183 7.99%

    First Arkansas Bank And Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 2 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 2 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 75 $18,915,000 $252,200 $0 8.01%
    White 18 $6,400,000 $355,556 $3,853 7.71%
    Asian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.75%
    Not provided 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 8.85%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.00%

    First Arkansas Bank And Trust 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
    96.84%

    First Arkansas Bank And Trust has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 95 $25,625,000 $269,737

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    95 $25,625,000 $269,737

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $1,715,000 $1,715,000 $0 8.95%
    40-60% 5 $2,315,000 $463,000 $150 7.16%
    60-80% 21 $4,175,000 $198,810 $3,207 7.68%
    80-100% 66 $16,080,000 $243,636 $6,284 8.10%
    Over 100% 2 $1,340,000 $670,000 $4,633 8.10%