The Fountain Trust Company Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Covington, IN

LEI: 549300BM59EMYEJ5Q179

Tax ID: 35-0317770

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Review & Overview

The Fountain Trust Company is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Fountain Trust Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lafayette, Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Terre Haute, and Fort Wayne among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Fountain Trust Company has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. The Fountain Trust Company 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 relatively high rates.

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Originations

187

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$35,565,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $14,585,000 $180,062 $2,061 7.13%
Outside of Metro Areas 43 $5,915,000 $137,558 $1,847 7.81%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,460,000 $576,667 $2,227 7.44%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,550,000 $127,500 $1,831 8.30%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,650,000 $103,125 $1,761 7.97%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000 $0 6.00%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,540,000 $385,000 $1,892 6.72%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $0 6.25%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $2,006 8.34%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $775,000 $155,000 $0 6.80%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 7.25%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $9,966 8.13%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $9,724 8.13%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 6.25%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 7.63%
The Fountain Trust Company's top markets include Lafayette, Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Terre Haute, and Fort Wayne among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 187 $35,565,000 $190,187 $2,081 7.50%

    For 2023, The Fountain Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 187 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 123 $26,775,000 $217,683 $2,367 7.32%
    Refi 22 $4,960,000 $225,455 $2,295 7.77%
    Home Improvement 20 $1,650,000 $82,500 $1,406 7.66%
    Cash Out Refi 12 $1,350,000 $112,500 $1,611 7.93%
    Other 10 $830,000 $83,000 $1,250 8.29%

    For 2023, The Fountain Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 123 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 77 $17,265,000 $224,221 $1,759 7.14%
    30 Year 61 $12,975,000 $212,705 $2,437 7.30%
    15 Year 21 $1,565,000 $74,524 $2,040 8.29%
    10 Year 19 $1,405,000 $73,947 $1,214 8.46%
    Other 8 $2,300,000 $287,500 $525 7.55%
    5 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 12.00%

    For 2023, The Fountain Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 77 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 90 $14,640,000 $162,667
    $5k+ 2 $600,000 $300,000
    $3k-4k 1 $55,000 $55,000

    The Fountain Trust Company's average total fees were $2,437, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 90 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 76 $18,120,000 $238,421
    7-8% 57 $8,855,000 $155,351
    Over 8% 45 $4,625,000 $102,778
    5-6% 9 $3,965,000 $440,556

    During 2023, The Fountain Trust Company's average interest rate for loans was 7.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 76 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 83 $5,295,000 $63,795 $1,688 7.95%
    $100k-200k 51 $6,965,000 $136,569 $1,909 7.36%
    $200k-400k 35 $9,915,000 $283,286 $2,875 7.12%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,455,000 $495,909 $2,342 6.68%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,020,000 $1,505,000 $0 6.13%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,915,000 $638,333 $2,665 6.63%

    2023 saw The Fountain Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 83 originations, totaling $5,295,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 39 $5,865,000 $150,385 $1,658 7.61%
    $50k-75k 26 $2,640,000 $101,538 $1,823 8.13%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,925,000 $127,174 $2,217 7.84%
    $150k-250k 20 $4,090,000 $204,500 $3,085 7.29%
    $250k+ 19 $4,255,000 $223,947 $4,093 7.26%
    $50k or less 16 $1,040,000 $65,000 $1,746 8.26%

    The Fountain Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 39 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 34 $4,020,000 $118,235 $1,939 8.41%
    30-36% 25 $3,985,000 $159,400 $1,669 8.00%
    <20% 12 $1,290,000 $107,500 $1,819 7.64%
    43% 7 $1,725,000 $246,429 $3,111 7.29%
    40% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,036 8.15%
    37% 3 $595,000 $198,333 $4,659 6.96%
    41% 3 $975,000 $325,000 $2,267 6.92%
    42% 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $2,288 6.83%
    44% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $1,989 7.63%
    39% 2 $850,000 $425,000 $2,125 7.63%
    50-60% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,184 10.23%
    36% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,014 5.75%
    45% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,207 7.00%

    The Fountain Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 34 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 25 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 136 $19,730,000 $145,074 $2,114 7.71%
    Not applicable 40 $14,170,000 $354,250 $0 6.75%
    Not provided 5 $655,000 $131,000 $1,513 7.21%
    Asian 3 $645,000 $215,000 $1,939 7.46%
    Black 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 7.88%
    American Indian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,761 9.22%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.15%

    The Fountain Trust Company has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.12%

    The Fountain Trust Company has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 187 $35,565,000 $190,187

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    187 $35,565,000 $190,187

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $3,400,000 $141,667 $1,463 7.71%
    40-60% 34 $6,990,000 $205,588 $2,117 7.57%
    60-80% 83 $17,675,000 $212,952 $2,291 7.44%
    80-100% 34 $6,970,000 $205,000 $2,412 7.37%
    Under 20% 11 $365,000 $33,182 $585 7.74%