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 and Refi loans. Investar Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Hammond, and Crestview among others. We have data for 21 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

312

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$135,150,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $40,840,000 $352,069 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $30,810,000 $531,207 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $15,470,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $8,495,000 $772,273 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $7,755,000 $1,551,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 24 $5,300,000 $220,833 $0 0.00%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,490,000 $187,083 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,115,000 $374,091 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,055,000 $811,000 $0 0.00%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,885,000 $777,000 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,595,000 $865,000 $0 0.00%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,875,000 $625,000 $0 0.00%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 0.00%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $0 0.00%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $0 0.00%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $795,000 $795,000 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 0.00%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Investar Bank's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Hammond, and Crestview among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 312 $135,150,000 $433,173 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Investar Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 312 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 205 $85,615,000 $417,634 $0 0.00%
    Refi 75 $33,505,000 $446,733 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 25 $12,875,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $3,155,000 $450,714 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Investar Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 205 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 75 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 312 $135,150,000 $433,173 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Investar Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 312 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 78 $11,130,000 $142,692 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 75 $20,955,000 $279,400 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 52 $3,580,000 $68,846 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 37 $17,525,000 $473,649 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 37 $27,915,000 $754,459 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 33 $54,045,000 $1,637,727 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw Investar Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 78 originations, totaling $11,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 54 $8,830,000 $163,519 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 49 $45,875,000 $936,224 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 33 $5,945,000 $180,152 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 27 $13,625,000 $504,630 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 24 $7,270,000 $302,917 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 17 $3,175,000 $186,765 $0 0.00%

    Investar Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 54 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 49 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 312 $135,150,000 $433,173 $0 0.00%

    Investar Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 312 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 144 $66,740,000 $463,472 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 101 $48,735,000 $482,525 $0 0.00%
    Black 57 $13,925,000 $244,298 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 6 $4,460,000 $743,333 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.20%

    Investar Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.49%

    Investar Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 312 $135,150,000 $433,173

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    312 $135,150,000 $433,173