First Guaranty Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hammond, LA

LEI: 549300G8SAGXEDF5FK39

Tax ID: 72-0201420

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Review & Overview

First Guaranty Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Guaranty Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Hammond, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Clarksburg among others. We have data for 39 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Guaranty Bank has an above 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

412

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$99,870,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $21,830,000 $253,837 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $18,035,000 $316,404 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $9,280,000 $309,333 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 84 $8,990,000 $107,024 $0 0.00%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $7,230,000 $258,214 $0 0.00%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,815,000 $252,826 $0 0.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,560,000 $456,000 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,890,000 $481,667 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,635,000 $105,400 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,610,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,315,000 $2,315,000 $0 0.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,150,000 $358,333 $0 0.00%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,550,000 $775,000 $0 0.00%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,320,000 $660,000 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $925,000 $925,000 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 0.00%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $0 0.00%
Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $0 0.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 0.00%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 0.00%
WHEELING, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
Natchez, MS-LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
First Guaranty Bank's top markets include Hammond, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Clarksburg among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 412 $99,870,000 $242,403 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 412 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 266 $76,690,000 $288,308 $0 0.00%
    Refi 103 $18,665,000 $181,214 $0 0.00%
    Other 23 $2,635,000 $114,565 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 20 $1,880,000 $94,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 266 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 103 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 412 $99,870,000 $242,403 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 412 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 135 $7,345,000 $54,407 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 130 $36,930,000 $284,077 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 91 $13,775,000 $151,374 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 34 $17,010,000 $500,294 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 16 $12,030,000 $751,875 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 6 $12,780,000 $2,130,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw First Guaranty Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 135 originations, totaling $7,345,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 93 $22,555,000 $242,527 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 57 $10,855,000 $190,439 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 55 $16,725,000 $304,091 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 52 $4,250,000 $81,731 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 51 $7,275,000 $142,647 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 37 $16,755,000 $452,838 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 93 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 57 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 412 $99,870,000 $242,403 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 412 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 298 $68,420,000 $229,597 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 61 $20,335,000 $333,361 $0 0.00%
    Black 35 $4,855,000 $138,714 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 13 $3,645,000 $280,385 $0 0.00%
    Asian 5 $2,615,000 $523,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.25%

    First Guaranty Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.46%

    First Guaranty Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 412 $99,870,000 $242,403

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    412 $99,870,000 $242,403