Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Breaux Bridge, LA

LEI: 549300IB375I8TZ2FA87

Tax ID: 02-0182460

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Review & Overview

Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Opelousas, Lake Charles, and Morgan City among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company 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

129

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$13,775,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $11,620,000 $118,571 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $715,000 $143,000 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $475,000 $43,182 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $325,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's top markets include Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Opelousas, Lake Charles, and Morgan City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 129 $13,775,000 $106,783 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 129 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 72 $6,250,000 $86,806 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 49 $6,775,000 $138,265 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 5 $275,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $475,000 $158,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 72 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 49 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 129 $13,775,000 $106,783 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 129 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 90 $4,420,000 $49,111 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 28 $3,550,000 $126,786 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 8 $2,340,000 $292,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,355,000 $2,355,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $695,000 $695,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 90 originations, totaling $4,420,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 12 $720,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 12 $400,000 $33,333 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 10 $1,270,000 $127,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 6 $680,000 $113,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 5 $445,000 $89,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 12 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 129 $13,775,000 $106,783 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 129 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 77 $9,455,000 $122,792 $0 0.00%
    White 40 $3,680,000 $92,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 12 $640,000 $53,333 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.57%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.74%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 129 $13,775,000 $106,783

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    129 $13,775,000 $106,783