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 Home Purchase and Refi loans. Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lafayette, Opelousas, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Crestview among others. We have data for 11 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

228

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,730,000

Employee count

96

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 173 $19,615,000 $113,382 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $2,650,000 $88,333 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's top markets include Lafayette, Opelousas, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Crestview among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 228 $25,730,000 $112,851 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 228 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 133 $13,605,000 $102,293 $0 0.00%
    Refi 81 $11,465,000 $141,543 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 7 $325,000 $46,429 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $335,000 $47,857 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 133 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 228 $25,730,000 $112,851 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 228 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 158 $7,600,000 $48,101 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 33 $4,465,000 $135,303 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 26 $6,740,000 $259,231 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,385,000 $483,571 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,405,000 $801,667 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,135,000 $1,135,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 158 originations, totaling $7,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 40 $1,910,000 $47,750 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 21 $1,955,000 $93,095 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 20 $1,180,000 $59,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 16 $1,260,000 $78,750 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 14 $2,200,000 $157,143 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 228 $25,730,000 $112,851 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 228 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 110 $16,750,000 $152,273 $0 0.00%
    White 86 $6,980,000 $81,163 $0 0.00%
    Black 32 $2,000,000 $62,500 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.61%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.95%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 228 $25,730,000 $112,851

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 2 $600,000 $300,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 11 $3,295,000 $299,545
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 60 $2,630,000 $43,833
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 155 $19,205,000 $123,903

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 100 South Main Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $134,884
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 1525 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Lafayette, LA 70506 Full Service B&M $18,032
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 1932 Rees Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $4,537
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 2110 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70508 Full Service B&M $3,606
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 2829 Grand Point Highway Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $37,293
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company Rees And Periou Streets Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $36,040
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company Wilkins And Neblet Streets Arnaudville, LA 70512 Full Service B&M $23,302

    For 2018, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company had 7 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $14,223
    Net interest income $12,792
    Total noninterest income $1,845
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $995
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $850
    Pre-tax net operating income $3,941
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $7
    Income before extraordinary items $3,948
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,948
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,948
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $-215
    Net operating income $3,941

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's gross interest income from loans was $14,223,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's net interest income from loans was $12,792,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's fee based income from loans was $995,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's net income from loans was $3,948,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,431
    Provision for credit losses $245
    Total noninterest expense $10,451
    Salaries and employee benefits $5,930
    Premises and equipment expense $1,242
    Additional noninterest expense $3,279
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $109
    Cash dividends $1,451

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's interest expense for loans was $1,431,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's payroll and benefits expense were $5,930,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,242,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 2.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 2.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 2.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 2.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 9.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 1.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $261,753
    Deposits held in domestic offices $261,753
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $216,093
    Deposits by U.S. Government $6
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $41,061
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $4,593
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $137,959
    Demand deposits $68,045
    Nontransaction accounts $123,794
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $12,542
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $46,987
    Total time deposits $64,265
    Total time and savings deposits $193,708
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $68,699
    Interest-bearing deposits $193,054
    Retail deposits $248,197
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $9,354
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $314,264
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $15,838
    Interest-bearing balances $6,384
    Total securities $39,176
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $250
    Net loans and leases $240,878
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,156
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $8,065
    Other real estate owned $552
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $9,505

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $314,264
    Total Liabilities $272,593
    Total deposits $261,753
    Interest-bearing deposits $193,054
    Deposits held in domestic offices $261,753
    % insured (estimated) $80
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $10,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $840

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $240,878
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,156
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $244,034
    All real estate loans $207,558
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $207,558
    Construction and development loans $35,907
    Residential 1-4 family construction $11,355
    Other construction, all land development and other land $24,552
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $109,383
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $33,000
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $76,383
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,272
    1-4 family residential loans $54,683
    Farmland loans $4,313
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $2,987
    Commercial and industrial loans $17,268
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $16,141
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $27
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,764
    Other loans to individuals $14,350
    All other loans & leases $80
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $80
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $136
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $7,421
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $7,119
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company had $240,878,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $207,558,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $35,907,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,272,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $54,683,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $2,987,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,764,000 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 144 $36,496 $253,444
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 31 $1,211 $39,065
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 42 $5,309 $126,405
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 71 $29,976 $422,197
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 120 $7,488 $62,400
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 75 $1,617 $21,560
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 28 $2,614 $93,357
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 17 $3,257 $191,588
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 11 $463 $42,091
    Farmland loans - <$100k 10 $346 $34,600
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 1 $117 $117,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 7 $1,412 $201,714
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 2 $38 $19,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 1 $127 $127,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 4 $1,247 $311,750