Farmers & Merchants Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lakeland, GA

LEI: 549300ELFWNRX6MLE444

Tax ID: 58-0239830

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Review & Overview

Farmers & Merchants Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Farmers & Merchants Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Valdosta, Atlanta, Brunswick, Waycross, and Athens among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Farmers & Merchants Bank 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

317

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,345,000

Employee count

118

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 172 $17,910,000 $104,128 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 105 $7,255,000 $69,095 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $975,000 $108,333 $0 0.00%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $955,000 $318,333 $0 0.00%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $415,000 $83,000 $0 0.00%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $360,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 0.00%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
Thomasville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $195,000 $39,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Eufaula, AL-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers & Merchants Bank's top markets include Valdosta, Atlanta, Brunswick, Waycross, and Athens among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 317 $29,345,000 $92,571 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 317 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 191 $18,945,000 $99,188 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 102 $9,520,000 $93,333 $0 0.00%
    Other 13 $685,000 $52,692 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 11 $195,000 $17,727 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 191 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 102 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 317 $29,345,000 $92,571 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Farmers & Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 317 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 237 $10,225,000 $43,143 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 41 $5,695,000 $138,902 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 28 $7,340,000 $262,143 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,375,000 $486,111 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $635,000 $635,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Farmers & Merchants Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 237 originations, totaling $10,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 84 $4,280,000 $50,952 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 59 $3,795,000 $64,322 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 34 $3,040,000 $89,412 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 26 $2,180,000 $83,846 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 18 $1,840,000 $102,222 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 14 $2,320,000 $165,714 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 84 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 59 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 317 $29,345,000 $92,571 $0 0.00%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 317 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 220 $17,180,000 $78,091 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 69 $10,975,000 $159,058 $0 0.00%
    Black 24 $1,060,000 $44,167 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.11%

    Farmers & Merchants 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
    95.58%

    Farmers & Merchants Bank 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
    Exempt 317 $29,345,000 $92,571

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 5 $2,115,000 $423,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 9 $3,265,000 $362,778
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 84 $2,990,000 $35,595
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 219 $20,975,000 $95,776

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Farmers & Merchants Bank 1201 South Patterson Valdosta, GA 31601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Farmers & Merchants Bank 202 West Washington Avenue Nashville, GA 31639 Full Service B&M $82,399
    Farmers & Merchants Bank 2140 Old Covington Road Conyers, GA 30013 Full Service B&M $49,998
    Farmers & Merchants Bank 3303 Inner Perimeter Rd Valdosta, GA 31602 Full Service B&M $122,069
    Farmers & Merchants Bank 4 N Carter St Lakeland, GA 31635 Full Service B&M $94,991
    Farmers & Merchants Bank Northwest U.S. 84 And Lakeview Drive Homerville, GA 31634 Full Service B&M $94,062

    For 2019, Farmers & Merchants Bank had 6 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $23,783
    Net interest income $17,686
    Total noninterest income $814
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,098
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $-284
    Pre-tax net operating income $936
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $23
    Income before extraordinary items $720
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $720
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $720
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $701

    Farmers & Merchants Bank's gross interest income from loans was $23,783,000.
    Farmers & Merchants Bank's net interest income from loans was $17,686,000.
    Farmers & Merchants Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,098,000.
    Farmers & Merchants Bank's net income from loans was $720,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $6,097
    Provision for credit losses $3,100
    Total noninterest expense $14,464
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,124
    Premises and equipment expense $1,204
    Additional noninterest expense $5,136
    Applicable income taxes $239
    Net charge-offs $3,180
    Cash dividends $0

    Farmers & Merchants Bank's interest expense for loans was $6,097,000.
    Farmers & Merchants Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $8,124,000.
    Farmers & Merchants Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,204,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 6.0%
    Real Estate loans 7.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 9.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 9.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 2.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 2.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 2.0%
    Personal loans 1.0%
    Credit card loans 1.1%
    Other individual loans 1.0%
    Auto loans 2.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $445,038
    Deposits held in domestic offices $445,038
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $407,213
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $37,825
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $133,377
    Demand deposits $133,377
    Nontransaction accounts $311,661
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $44,367
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $25,890
    Total time deposits $241,404
    Total time and savings deposits $311,661
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $58,294
    Interest-bearing deposits $386,744
    Retail deposits $382,318
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $31,029
    Brokered deposits $20,010
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $497,050
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $57,780
    Interest-bearing balances $49,310
    Total securities $53,590
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $355,849
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,476
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $7,783
    Other real estate owned $10,591
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $11,457

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $497,050
    Total Liabilities $464,613
    Total deposits $445,038
    Interest-bearing deposits $386,744
    Deposits held in domestic offices $445,038
    % insured (estimated) $85
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $18,250
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,325

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $355,849
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,476
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $361,325
    All real estate loans $271,011
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $271,011
    Construction and development loans $27,583
    Residential 1-4 family construction $6,907
    Other construction, all land development and other land $20,676
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $70,978
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $49,011
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $21,967
    Multifamily residential real estate $4,006
    1-4 family residential loans $98,606
    Farmland loans $69,838
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $17,723
    Commercial and industrial loans $41,817
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $29,636
    Credit card loans $2,548
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $14,372
    Other loans to individuals $12,716
    All other loans & leases $1,138
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $339
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $2,563
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,508
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Farmers & Merchants Bank had $355,849,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $271,011,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $27,583,000 of loans were in development loans. $4,006,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $98,606,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $17,723,000 of loans were in farm loans. $2,548,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $14,372,000 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 248 $40,672 $164,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 104 $3,567 $34,298
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 73 $10,141 $138,918
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 71 $26,964 $379,775
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 867 $37,195 $42,901
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 755 $15,365 $20,351
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 77 $9,413 $122,247
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 35 $12,417 $354,771
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 258 $28,693 $111,213
    Farmland loans - <$100k 139 $5,328 $38,331
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 76 $10,500 $138,158
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 43 $12,865 $299,186
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 217 $10,880 $50,138
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 175 $4,361 $24,920
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 31 $3,663 $118,161
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 11 $2,856 $259,636