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 and Refi loans. First Guaranty Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Hammond, Baton Rouge, Dallas, New Orleans, and Gulfport among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Guaranty 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

311

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$71,525,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $17,770,000 $253,857 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $11,125,000 $271,341 $0 0.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $9,895,000 $582,059 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 70 $8,360,000 $119,429 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,815,000 $312,600 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,930,000 $96,500 $0 0.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,900,000 $237,500 $0 0.00%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,700,000 $283,333 $0 0.00%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,500,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $0 0.00%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $0 0.00%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $680,000 $68,000 $0 0.00%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 0.00%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Natchez, MS-LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
First Guaranty Bank's top markets include Hammond, Baton Rouge, Dallas, New Orleans, and Gulfport among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 311 $71,525,000 $229,984 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 311 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 182 $52,060,000 $286,044 $0 0.00%
    Refi 99 $16,575,000 $167,424 $0 0.00%
    Other 18 $2,100,000 $116,667 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 12 $790,000 $65,833 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 182 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 99 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 311 $71,525,000 $229,984 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 311 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 103 $5,225,000 $50,728 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 89 $25,515,000 $286,685 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 69 $10,025,000 $145,290 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 38 $18,500,000 $486,842 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,245,000 $749,286 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $7,015,000 $1,403,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw First Guaranty Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 103 originations, totaling $5,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 68 $17,500,000 $257,353 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 41 $2,885,000 $70,366 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 38 $10,960,000 $288,421 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 35 $4,405,000 $125,857 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 31 $5,625,000 $181,452 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 29 $13,705,000 $472,586 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 68 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 41 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 311 $71,525,000 $229,984 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 311 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 223 $51,645,000 $231,592 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 51 $12,355,000 $242,255 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 10 $3,320,000 $332,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 22 $2,960,000 $134,545 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $950,000 $237,500 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.84%

    First Guaranty Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.70%

    First Guaranty Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 311 $71,525,000 $229,984

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    311 $71,525,000 $229,984