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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Guaranty Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Dallas, Hammond, Waco, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 25 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

365

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$112,695,000

Employee count

429

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $30,215,000 $2,324,231 $0 0.00%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $24,015,000 $233,155 $0 0.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $14,740,000 $2,456,667 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $10,520,000 $239,091 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 80 $9,740,000 $121,750 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $4,575,000 $157,759 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,080,000 $291,429 $0 0.00%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,150,000 $131,250 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,025,000 $232,692 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,245,000 $449,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,385,000 $197,857 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,060,000 $530,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $765,000 $153,000 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $0 0.00%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 0.00%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 0.00%
Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
First Guaranty Bank's top markets include Dallas, Hammond, Waco, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 365 $112,695,000 $308,753 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 365 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 195 $36,745,000 $188,436 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 148 $72,070,000 $486,959 $0 0.00%
    Other 19 $3,725,000 $196,053 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 195 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 148 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 365 $112,695,000 $308,753 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 365 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 143 $7,475,000 $52,273 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 98 $14,880,000 $151,837 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 87 $25,005,000 $287,414 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,970,000 $498,333 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,895,000 $717,727 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 8 $48,470,000 $6,058,750 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw First Guaranty Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 143 originations, totaling $7,475,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 69 $5,065,000 $73,406 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 65 $7,535,000 $115,923 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 57 $13,465,000 $236,228 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 42 $6,780,000 $161,429 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 33 $10,035,000 $304,091 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 19 $9,755,000 $513,421 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 69 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 65 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 365 $112,695,000 $308,753 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 365 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 61 $56,905,000 $932,869 $0 0.00%
    White 251 $45,895,000 $182,849 $0 0.00%
    Black 42 $6,790,000 $161,667 $0 0.00%
    Asian 5 $1,735,000 $347,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 4 $880,000 $220,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $490,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.45%

    First Guaranty Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.73%

    First Guaranty Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 365 $112,695,000 $308,753

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 2 $660,000 $330,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 18 $47,530,000 $2,640,556
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 30 $2,690,000 $89,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 315 $61,815,000 $196,238

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 20.0%
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 40.0%
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP VA mortgage Improper use of your report 1 20.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Guaranty Bank 100 E Oak St Amite, LA 70422 Limited, Administrative $0
    First Guaranty Bank 10065 Highway 79 Haynesville, LA 71038 Full Service B&M $14,957
    First Guaranty Bank 102 East Louisiana Avenue Vivian, LA 71082 Full Service B&M $36,835
    First Guaranty Bank 10710 Highway #1 Moreauville, LA 71355 Full Service B&M $12,794
    First Guaranty Bank 1110 Shirley Rd Bunkie, LA 71322 Full Service B&M $24,883
    First Guaranty Bank 117 East Hico Street Dubach, LA 71235 Full Service B&M $39,178
    First Guaranty Bank 126 S. Highway 1 Oil City, LA 71061 Full Service B&M $17,462
    First Guaranty Bank 1701 Metro Dr Alexandria, LA 71301 Full Service B&M $19,466
    First Guaranty Bank 189 Burt Boulevard Benton, LA 71006 Full Service B&M $119,925
    First Guaranty Bank 2001 N. Handley Ederville Road Fort Worth, TX 76118 Full Service B&M $31,062
    First Guaranty Bank 211 East Tunica Drive Marksville, LA 71351 Full Service B&M $14,923
    First Guaranty Bank 2111 West Thomas Street Hammond, LA 70401 Full Service B&M $37,780
    First Guaranty Bank 2209 W. University Drive Denton, TX 76201 Full Service B&M $42,900
    First Guaranty Bank 2231 South Range Avenue Denham Springs, LA 70726 Full Service B&M $155,043
    First Guaranty Bank 2705 Main Street Hessmer, LA 71341 Full Service B&M $16,869
    First Guaranty Bank 29815 Walker South Road Walker, LA 70785 Full Service B&M $63,759
    First Guaranty Bank 301 Avenue F Kentwood, LA 70444 Full Service B&M $49,350
    First Guaranty Bank 305 North Main Street Marksville, LA 71351 Full Service Cyber Office $0
    First Guaranty Bank 305 North Main Street Marksville, LA 71351 Full Service B&M $136,729
    First Guaranty Bank 33818 Louisiana Highway 16 Denham Springs, LA 70706 Full Service B&M $12,072
    First Guaranty Bank 35651 Highway 16 Montpelier, LA 70422 Full Service B&M $8,206
    First Guaranty Bank 40 Pinecrest Drive Pineville, LA 71360 Full Service B&M $12,417
    First Guaranty Bank 400 East Thomas Street, 400 Guaranty Square Hammond, LA 70401 Full Service B&M $477,060
    First Guaranty Bank 401 North 2nd Street Homer, LA 71040 Full Service B&M $60,470
    First Guaranty Bank 4221 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 Full Service B&M $28,305
    First Guaranty Bank 455 West Railroad Avenue Independence, LA 70443 Full Service B&M $33,547
    First Guaranty Bank 500 North Cary Avenue Jennings, LA 70546 Full Service B&M $40,022
    First Guaranty Bank 500 West Pine Street Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Full Service B&M $121,620
    First Guaranty Bank 603 West Main Street, Suite 101 Garland, TX 75040 Full Service B&M $86,014
    First Guaranty Bank 6151 Hwy 10 Greensburg, LA 70441 Full Service B&M $59,129
    First Guaranty Bank 632 West Oak St. Amite, LA 70422 Full Service B&M $107,957
    First Guaranty Bank 723 Ave G Kentwood, LA 70444 Limited, Drive-thru $3,052
    First Guaranty Bank 7600 Woodway Drive Waco, TX 76712 Full Service B&M $50,054
    First Guaranty Bank 799 West Summers Drive Abbeville, LA 70510 Full Service B&M $153,314
    First Guaranty Bank 8951 Synergy Dr., Suite 100 Mckinney, TX 75070 Full Service B&M $35,835

    For 2020, First Guaranty Bank had 35 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $100,484
    Net interest income $76,607
    Total noninterest income $7,600
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $2,893
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,707
    Pre-tax net operating income $13,958
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $14,801
    Income before extraordinary items $22,820
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $22,820
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $22,820
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $11,127

    First Guaranty Bank's gross interest income from loans was $100,484,000.
    First Guaranty Bank's net interest income from loans was $76,607,000.
    First Guaranty Bank's fee based income from loans was $2,893,000.
    First Guaranty Bank's net income from loans was $22,820,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $23,877
    Provision for credit losses $14,877
    Total noninterest expense $55,372
    Salaries and employee benefits $29,408
    Premises and equipment expense $7,658
    Additional noninterest expense $18,306
    Applicable income taxes $5,939
    Net charge-offs $1,288
    Cash dividends $17,100

    First Guaranty Bank's interest expense for loans was $23,877,000.
    First Guaranty Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $29,408,000.
    First Guaranty Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $7,658,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 1.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 3.0%
    HELOC loans 4.0%
    All other family 3.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 1.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    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 $2,168,114
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,168,114
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,451,469
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $715,313
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $1,332
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $201,698
    Demand deposits $198,943
    Nontransaction accounts $1,966,416
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $1,071,908
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $168,880
    Total time deposits $725,630
    Total time and savings deposits $1,969,171
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $413,213
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,754,902
    Retail deposits $1,860,550
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $66,060
    Brokered deposits $58,806
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $2,468,461
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $298,903
    Interest-bearing balances $288,222
    Total securities $239,056
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $702
    Net loans and leases $1,819,617
    Loan and leases loss allowance $24,518
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $59,816
    Other real estate owned $2,240
    Goodwill and other intangibles $19,487
    All other assets $28,640

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $2,468,461
    Total Liabilities $2,239,592
    Total deposits $2,168,114
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,754,902
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,168,114
    % insured (estimated) $69
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $6,121
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $53,366
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $11,991

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $1,819,617
    Loan and leases loss allowance $24,518
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $1,844,135
    All real estate loans $1,319,026
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,319,026
    Construction and development loans $150,841
    Residential 1-4 family construction $3,683
    Other construction, all land development and other land $147,158
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $824,137
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $314,493
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $509,644
    Multifamily residential real estate $45,932
    1-4 family residential loans $271,236
    Farmland loans $26,880
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $28,335
    Commercial and industrial loans $353,028
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $32,711
    Credit card loans $1,750
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $6,463
    Other loans to individuals $24,498
    All other loans & leases $116,072
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $6,368
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $583
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Guaranty Bank had $1,819,617,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $1,319,026,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $150,841,000 of loans were in development loans. $45,932,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $271,236,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $28,335,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,750,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $6,463,000 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 511 $123,763 $242,198
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 144 $6,382 $44,319
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 133 $18,399 $138,338
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 234 $98,982 $423,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,537 $101,658 $66,141
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,273 $36,889 $28,978
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 148 $16,905 $114,223
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 116 $47,864 $412,621
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 77 $9,569 $124,273
    Farmland loans - <$100k 41 $1,789 $43,634
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 23 $3,447 $149,870
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 13 $4,333 $333,308
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 251 $15,764 $62,805
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 168 $4,533 $26,982
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 54 $5,742 $106,333
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 29 $5,489 $189,276