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, Morgantown, Cincinnati, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans among others. We have data for 40 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

500

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$151,390,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $23,900,000 $248,958 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 129 $16,885,000 $130,891 $0 0.00%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $16,130,000 $2,016,250 $0 0.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $14,745,000 $4,915,000 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $13,905,000 $243,947 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $9,280,000 $386,667 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $8,245,000 $191,744 $0 0.00%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $8,050,000 $447,222 $0 0.00%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $7,440,000 $3,720,000 $0 0.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $5,570,000 $557,000 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,485,000 $4,485,000 $0 0.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $4,310,000 $195,909 $0 0.00%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $3,505,000 $129,815 $0 0.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,100,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,055,000 $293,571 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,510,000 $377,500 $0 0.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $875,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $0 0.00%
McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $0 0.00%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $0 0.00%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
TEXARKANA, TX-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 0.00%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
Minden, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
First Guaranty Bank's top markets include Hammond, Morgantown, Cincinnati, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 500 $151,390,000 $302,780 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 500 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 294 $86,470,000 $294,116 $0 0.00%
    Refi 186 $63,290,000 $340,269 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 12 $980,000 $81,667 $0 0.00%
    Other 8 $650,000 $81,250 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 294 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 186 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 500 $151,390,000 $302,780 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Guaranty Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 500 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 152 $8,220,000 $54,079 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 147 $21,235,000 $144,456 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 126 $35,500,000 $281,746 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 46 $22,150,000 $481,522 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 18 $56,020,000 $3,112,222 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 11 $8,265,000 $751,364 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw First Guaranty Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 152 originations, totaling $8,220,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 76 $6,840,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 75 $10,675,000 $142,333 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 67 $14,845,000 $221,567 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 58 $12,620,000 $217,586 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 55 $18,985,000 $345,182 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 26 $19,730,000 $758,846 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 75 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 500 $151,390,000 $302,780 $0 0.00%

    First Guaranty Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 500 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 321 $76,185,000 $237,336 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 126 $63,890,000 $507,063 $0 0.00%
    Black 37 $5,395,000 $145,811 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 12 $4,630,000 $385,833 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.17%

    First Guaranty 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
    74.00%

    First Guaranty Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 500 $151,390,000 $302,780

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    500 $151,390,000 $302,780

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%