Investar Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Baton Rouge, LA

LEI: 549300CPKDUJKREQRG38

Tax ID: 20-4546870

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Review & Overview

Investar Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Investar Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Gulfport among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Investar Bank 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.

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Originations

161

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,235,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $20,685,000 $362,895 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $11,560,000 $385,333 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,150,000 $518,750 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,680,000 $230,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 17 $3,175,000 $186,765 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,050,000 $1,025,000 $0 0.00%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,045,000 $120,294 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $910,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $0 0.00%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Investar Bank's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Gulfport among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (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 161 $51,235,000 $318,230 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Investar Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 161 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 101 $39,605,000 $392,129 $0 0.00%
    Refi 47 $9,305,000 $197,979 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,530,000 $191,250 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Investar Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 101 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 47 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 161 $51,235,000 $318,230 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Investar Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 161 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 48 $6,680,000 $139,167 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 43 $12,645,000 $294,070 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 37 $1,995,000 $53,919 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 16 $8,060,000 $503,750 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 12 $18,190,000 $1,515,833 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,665,000 $733,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw Investar Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 48 originations, totaling $6,680,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 21 $2,115,000 $100,714 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 17 $12,135,000 $713,824 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 16 $4,090,000 $255,625 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 14 $2,070,000 $147,857 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 13 $4,315,000 $331,923 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 12 $2,410,000 $200,833 $0 0.00%

    Investar Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 17 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 161 $51,235,000 $318,230 $0 0.00%

    Investar Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 161 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 62 $23,200,000 $374,194 $0 0.00%
    White 65 $19,525,000 $300,385 $0 0.00%
    Black 30 $4,500,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $3,110,000 $1,555,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $900,000 $450,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.19%

    Investar Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.16%

    Investar Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 161 $51,235,000 $318,230

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    161 $51,235,000 $318,230