Farmers State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lagrange, IN

LEI: 549300H3GIHYP3MB0302

Tax ID: 35-0303690

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Farmers State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Farmers State Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Angola, Elkhart, Kendallville, Sturgis, and Auburn among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Farmers State Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Farmers State Bank is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.66% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.62% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.87% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.21% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.21% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

435

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$73,775,000

Awards

Farmers State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Farmers State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Farmers State Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.82%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.27%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Farmers State Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,101.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 235 $37,215,000 $158,362 $3,210 8.03%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $11,135,000 $337,424 $2,831 8.08%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $10,660,000 $148,056 $3,019 7.97%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $6,805,000 $165,976 $3,506 7.80%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,380,000 $130,000 $3,777 7.94%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,355,000 $150,556 $3,503 8.19%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $3,600 7.42%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,778 7.51%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $440,000 $110,000 $3,340 8.18%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 7.19%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 7.49%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,485 7.65%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,566 7.04%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,121 7.10%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.29%
Farmers State Bank's top markets include Angola, Elkhart, Kendallville, Sturgis, and Auburn among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 259 $24,435,000 $94,344 n/a 8.65%
    Conventional 176 $49,340,000 $280,341 $3,235 7.00%

    For 2024, Farmers State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 259 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 176 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 152 $21,990,000 $144,671 $3,033 7.88%
    Home Purchase 135 $38,855,000 $287,815 $3,389 7.54%
    Other 75 $6,795,000 $90,600 $2,958 8.40%
    Home Improvement 71 $5,855,000 $82,465 $2,968 8.63%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,103 7.13%

    For 2024, Farmers State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 152 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 135 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 262 $24,730,000 $94,389 $1,000 8.64%
    30 Year 101 $27,255,000 $269,851 $3,101 6.82%
    Other 24 $11,770,000 $490,417 $3,406 7.13%
    15 Year 17 $2,195,000 $129,118 $2,988 7.05%
    20 Year 15 $3,055,000 $203,667 $3,271 7.38%
    30+ year 15 $4,725,000 $315,000 $4,803 7.33%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $515 7.75%

    For 2024, Farmers State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 262 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 101 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 133 $32,235,000 $242,368
    $2k-3k 18 $5,120,000 $284,444
    $<1k 4 $340,000 $85,000

    Farmers State Bank's average total fees were $3,101, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 133 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 235 $23,655,000 $100,660
    7-8% 99 $18,855,000 $190,455
    6-7% 82 $27,400,000 $334,146
    5-6% 19 $3,865,000 $203,421

    During 2024, Farmers State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.82%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 235 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 193 $9,685,000 $50,181 $2,960 8.54%
    $100k-200k 114 $15,920,000 $139,649 $3,118 7.73%
    $200k-400k 103 $28,785,000 $279,466 $3,289 7.38%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,130,000 $456,500 $3,711 7.38%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,870,000 $717,500 $3,274 6.93%
    $1MM+ 1 $7,385,000 $7,385,000 $0 6.69%

    2024 saw Farmers State Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 193 originations, totaling $9,685,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 125 $14,935,000 $119,480 $3,244 8.01%
    $75k-100k 110 $17,610,000 $160,091 $3,221 7.84%
    $100k-150k 91 $15,855,000 $174,231 $3,184 8.05%
    $50k or less 47 $3,745,000 $79,681 $3,321 8.24%
    $150k-250k 30 $7,200,000 $240,000 $3,287 7.95%
    $250k+ 18 $4,770,000 $265,000 $3,623 7.94%

    Farmers State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 125 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 110 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 89 $9,225,000 $103,652 $3,224 8.02%
    30-36% 78 $9,720,000 $124,615 $3,204 7.91%
    <20% 48 $5,960,000 $124,167 $3,205 8.17%
    42% 26 $4,180,000 $160,769 $2,680 8.51%
    41% 20 $4,300,000 $215,000 $2,969 7.47%
    40% 19 $2,755,000 $145,000 $2,971 8.14%
    36% 17 $3,125,000 $183,824 $3,229 7.91%
    37% 16 $2,220,000 $138,750 $3,206 7.93%
    38% 14 $3,360,000 $240,000 $3,184 7.41%
    39% 12 $1,440,000 $120,000 $4,323 8.11%
    >60% 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $2,972 8.20%
    50-60% 5 $1,215,000 $243,000 $3,519 8.02%
    43% 4 $930,000 $232,500 $2,922 7.04%
    45% 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $3,717 6.99%
    46% 2 $540,000 $270,000 $4,260 6.39%
    44% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 8.75%
    47% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,744 7.69%
    49% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,817 6.89%

    Farmers State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 89 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 423 $64,135,000 $151,619 $3,235 7.99%
    Not applicable 11 $9,365,000 $851,364 $0 7.73%
    Asian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.98%

    Farmers State Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.48%

    Farmers State Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 435 $73,775,000 $169,598

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    435 $73,775,000 $169,598

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 106 $16,080,000 $151,698 $3,262 7.95%
    40-60% 52 $11,930,000 $229,423 $3,328 7.53%
    60-80% 64 $24,000,000 $375,000 $3,408 7.17%
    80-100% 34 $9,310,000 $273,824 $3,053 7.09%
    Under 20% 179 $12,455,000 $69,581 $2,553 8.59%