First Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Batesville, AR

LEI: 549300IEIM2IT5YK4368

Tax ID: 71-0799734

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 37 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Little Rock, Batesville, Searcy, Fayetteville, and Jonesboro among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Community 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. First Community 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.10% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.24% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.08% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.36% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.39% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.77% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.21% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.57% 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

1,377

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$287,785,000
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Relative Rate

First Community Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.62%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.07%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Community Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,457.

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
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 309 $76,015,000 $246,003 $7,621 7.53%
Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 279 $47,785,000 $171,272 $4,507 7.92%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $32,330,000 $175,707 $5,657 7.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 149 $30,285,000 $203,255 $4,511 8.16%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $24,555,000 $481,471 $5,566 7.36%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $24,035,000 $201,975 $5,383 7.67%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $16,995,000 $168,267 $6,319 8.03%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $15,060,000 $193,077 $4,713 7.80%
Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $4,265,000 $157,963 $4,823 8.01%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,800,000 $200,000 $6,398 6.94%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,080,000 $148,571 $4,774 8.46%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $7,304 8.65%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $4,566 7.89%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,625,000 $541,667 $8,339 7.14%
PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,200,000 $200,000 $7,548 6.65%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $11,223 7.31%
Helena-West Helena, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $665,000 $133,000 $6,226 6.08%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $6,075 7.62%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $16,128 6.13%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,918 6.75%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,031 6.38%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,629 7.38%
El Dorado, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 9.75%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,638 5.88%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $11,137 6.13%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,433 6.88%
Mount Pleasant, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,057 5.88%
Blytheville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,228 8.23%
Pittsburg, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 9.50%
Miami, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 9.50%
Sikeston, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,698 6.75%
Parsons, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,370 8.60%
Kennett, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,679 6.50%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.50%
First Community Bank's top markets include Little Rock, Batesville, Searcy, Fayetteville, and Jonesboro among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,060 $217,070,000 $204,783 $4,225 8.19%
    FHA 231 $49,755,000 $215,390 $8,841 6.18%
    VA 54 $15,740,000 $291,481 $7,973 6.13%
    USDA 32 $5,220,000 $163,125 $6,023 6.07%

    For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,060 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 231 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,026 $230,260,000 $224,425 $6,308 7.52%
    Refi 153 $34,175,000 $223,366 $4,614 7.86%
    Home Improvement 109 $10,715,000 $98,303 $1,412 9.42%
    Cash Out Refi 58 $10,470,000 $180,517 $5,702 6.79%
    Other 31 $2,165,000 $69,839 $1,406 9.66%

    For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,026 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 153 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 756 $172,420,000 $228,069 $6,457 6.62%
    1 Year 165 $31,275,000 $189,545 $1,798 9.13%
    3 Year 161 $34,135,000 $212,019 $561 9.02%
    Other 135 $23,815,000 $176,407 $2,690 9.08%
    5 Year 80 $18,120,000 $226,500 $1,167 9.17%
    15 Year 35 $4,735,000 $135,286 $3,143 8.39%
    20 Year 32 $2,810,000 $87,813 $2,106 9.11%
    10 Year 13 $475,000 $36,538 $1,422 9.74%

    For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 756 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 1 Year, with 165 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 296 $46,200,000 $156,081
    $3k-4k 192 $45,500,000 $236,979
    $<1k 190 $25,070,000 $131,947
    $5k+ 82 $34,160,000 $416,585
    $4k-5k 80 $26,730,000 $334,125
    $1k-2k 63 $11,335,000 $179,921

    First Community Bank's average total fees were $6,457, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 296 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 609 $106,715,000 $175,230
    6-7% 473 $105,755,000 $223,584
    5-6% 173 $39,875,000 $230,491
    7-8% 120 $35,060,000 $292,167
    3-4% 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4-5% 1 $245,000 $245,000

    During 2024, First Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 609 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 533 $77,405,000 $145,225 $4,944 7.50%
    $200k-400k 392 $108,220,000 $276,071 $7,314 7.07%
    $100,000 or less 342 $20,700,000 $60,526 $2,238 8.97%
    $400k-600k 78 $38,270,000 $490,641 $9,744 7.00%
    $600k-1MM 20 $14,400,000 $720,000 $7,250 7.48%
    $1MM+ 12 $28,790,000 $2,399,167 $0 8.58%

    2024 saw First Community Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 533 originations, totaling $77,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 277 $41,505,000 $149,838 $5,181 7.27%
    $100k-150k 228 $53,380,000 $234,123 $6,780 7.28%
    $50k or less 187 $21,925,000 $117,246 $4,328 7.52%
    $75k-100k 171 $31,525,000 $184,357 $5,927 7.21%
    $150k-250k 142 $40,250,000 $283,451 $7,330 7.70%
    $250k+ 69 $21,945,000 $318,043 $4,889 7.95%

    First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 277 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 228 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 173 $32,165,000 $185,925 $5,335 7.15%
    20-30% 168 $32,950,000 $196,131 $4,936 7.22%
    <20% 72 $12,720,000 $176,667 $3,464 7.80%
    50-60% 62 $16,490,000 $265,968 $9,229 6.19%
    37% 50 $9,820,000 $196,400 $5,141 7.46%
    44% 45 $8,915,000 $198,111 $5,663 7.12%
    42% 40 $9,520,000 $238,000 $6,267 7.09%
    40% 38 $9,020,000 $237,368 $6,121 7.24%
    43% 36 $7,630,000 $211,944 $5,273 6.98%
    41% 34 $7,130,000 $209,706 $6,279 7.11%
    39% 34 $7,760,000 $228,235 $6,721 6.57%
    49% 29 $6,725,000 $231,897 $6,170 6.59%
    48% 25 $6,635,000 $265,400 $7,132 6.68%
    38% 25 $4,735,000 $189,400 $5,576 7.19%
    36% 24 $4,770,000 $198,750 $5,148 7.65%
    46% 22 $4,730,000 $215,000 $6,284 6.61%
    45% 22 $4,410,000 $200,455 $5,712 6.68%
    47% 20 $5,100,000 $255,000 $7,248 6.61%
    >60% 2 $610,000 $305,000 $7,912 7.63%

    First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 173 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 168 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,009 $192,925,000 $191,204 $5,619 7.44%
    Not applicable 257 $69,635,000 $270,953 $0 8.95%
    Not provided 49 $10,715,000 $218,673 $5,677 7.90%
    Black 36 $7,510,000 $208,611 $6,932 7.14%
    Asian 15 $4,435,000 $295,667 $7,437 6.94%
    American Indian 9 $1,895,000 $210,556 $5,973 6.76%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,953 7.66%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.10%

    First Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.45%

    First Community Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    374.33 1 $35,000 $35,000
    409.83 1 $25,000 $25,000
    439.77 1 $25,000 $25,000
    601.83 1 $155,000 $155,000
    NA 1,373 $287,545,000 $209,428

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,377 $287,785,000 $208,994

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 111 $13,655,000 $123,018 $2,672 8.52%
    40-60% 154 $29,050,000 $188,636 $4,186 8.10%
    60-80% 441 $97,555,000 $221,213 $5,176 8.03%
    80-100% 598 $139,090,000 $232,592 $6,874 7.08%
    Over 100% 8 $3,750,000 $468,750 $14,106 6.45%
    Under 20% 46 $3,640,000 $79,130 $1,438 9.52%