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, Lake Charles, Morgan City, and New Orleans among others. We have data for 9 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

193

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$22,755,000

Employee count

90

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 157 $18,345,000 $116,847 $0 0.00%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,680,000 $84,000 $0 0.00%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $965,000 $137,857 $0 0.00%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 0.00%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's top markets include Lafayette, Opelousas, Lake Charles, Morgan City, and New Orleans among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 193 $22,755,000 $117,902 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 193 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 99 $9,655,000 $97,525 $0 0.00%
    Refi 87 $12,585,000 $144,655 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $460,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $55,000 $18,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 87 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 193 $22,755,000 $117,902 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 193 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 125 $6,075,000 $48,600 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 45 $6,135,000 $136,333 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,970,000 $276,111 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,950,000 $487,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $3,625,000 $3,625,000 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 125 originations, totaling $6,075,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 33 $1,315,000 $39,848 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 16 $1,880,000 $117,500 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 15 $975,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 13 $615,000 $47,308 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,055,000 $117,222 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 33 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 193 $22,755,000 $117,902 $0 0.00%

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 193 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 102 $15,430,000 $151,275 $0 0.00%
    White 61 $4,975,000 $81,557 $0 0.00%
    Black 24 $1,820,000 $75,833 $0 0.00%
    Other Asian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.65%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.01%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 193 $22,755,000 $117,902

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    193 $22,755,000 $117,902

    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 $134,698
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 1525 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Lafayette, LA 70506 Full Service B&M $24,844
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 2110 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70508 Full Service B&M $27,176
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 2829 Grand Point Highway Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $67,111
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company 929 Rees St Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Full Service B&M $71,707
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company Wilkins And Neblet Streets Arnaudville, LA 70512 Full Service B&M $27,756

    For 2021, Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company had 6 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $14,858
    Net interest income $13,986
    Total noninterest income $3,867
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $579
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,288
    Pre-tax net operating income $5,705
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $18
    Income before extraordinary items $5,723
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $5,723
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $5,723
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $-364
    Net operating income $5,705

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's gross interest income from loans was $14,858,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's net interest income from loans was $13,986,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's fee based income from loans was $579,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's net income from loans was $5,723,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $872
    Provision for credit losses $875
    Total noninterest expense $11,273
    Salaries and employee benefits $6,567
    Premises and equipment expense $1,257
    Additional noninterest expense $3,449
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $779
    Cash dividends $3,765

    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's interest expense for loans was $872,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's payroll and benefits expense were $6,567,000.
    Farmers-merchants Bank & Trust Company's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,257,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 2.0%
    Real Estate loans 2.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 1.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 3.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 3.0%
    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 $356,384
    Deposits held in domestic offices $356,384
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $320,408
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $35,976
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $217,017
    Demand deposits $115,299
    Nontransaction accounts $139,367
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $11,452
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $74,133
    Total time deposits $53,782
    Total time and savings deposits $241,085
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $116,208
    Interest-bearing deposits $240,176
    Retail deposits $341,197
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $10,859
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $403,934
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $93,715
    Interest-bearing balances $88,269
    Total securities $66,260
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $250
    Net loans and leases $224,665
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,505
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $7,468
    Other real estate owned $205
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $11,371

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $403,934
    Total Liabilities $356,866
    Total deposits $356,384
    Interest-bearing deposits $240,176
    Deposits held in domestic offices $356,384
    % insured (estimated) $74
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $482

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $224,665
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,505
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $228,170
    All real estate loans $190,722
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $190,722
    Construction and development loans $35,934
    Residential 1-4 family construction $11,610
    Other construction, all land development and other land $24,324
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $99,033
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $16,104
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $82,929
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,998
    1-4 family residential loans $49,359
    Farmland loans $2,398
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $2,521
    Commercial and industrial loans $16,748
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $15,237
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $10
    Consumer Auto Loans $659
    Other loans to individuals $14,568
    All other loans & leases $2,942
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $2,942
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $267
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $4,203
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $4,159
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company had $224,665,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $190,722,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $35,934,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,998,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $49,359,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $2,521,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $659,000 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 176 $40,625 $230,824
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 47 $1,870 $39,787
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 48 $5,948 $123,917
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 81 $32,807 $405,025
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 171 $12,680 $74,152
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 125 $4,479 $35,832
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 30 $3,581 $119,367
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 16 $4,620 $288,750
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 9 $876 $97,333
    Farmland loans - <$100k 5 $144 $28,800
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 3 $453 $151,000
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 1 $279 $279,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 12 $1,090 $90,833
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 2 $39 $19,500
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 7 $899 $128,429
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 3 $152 $50,667