First Bank & Trust Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brookings, SD

LEI: 549300IQ5NY7CSJLZW53

Tax ID: 46-0187030

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

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Review & Overview

First Bank & Trust is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Bank & Trust 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: Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, Brookings, Watertown, and Vermillion among others. We have data for 39 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Bank & Trust 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. First Bank & Trust 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) 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.50% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.08% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.85% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.08% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 5.76% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.37% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.03% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.17% 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

1,358

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$289,510,000
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Relative Rate

First Bank & Trust's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.25%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.3%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Bank & Trust's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,158.

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
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 497 $129,725,000 $261,016 $5,333 6.90%
Outside of Metro Areas 292 $39,870,000 $136,541 $3,908 7.05%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $39,560,000 $215,000 $4,154 7.40%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 174 $30,250,000 $173,851 $3,804 7.32%
Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $20,490,000 $193,302 $4,799 6.61%
Vermillion, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,800,000 $207,143 $4,536 7.29%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,065,000 $613,000 $13,473 7.43%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,970,000 $742,500 $10,879 6.75%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,260,000 $226,000 $7,214 6.69%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,160,000 $540,000 $11,667 6.84%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,680,000 $280,000 $4,747 7.99%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $4,616 6.27%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $6,567 8.23%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $810,000 $135,000 $4,507 8.05%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $10,576 6.50%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $4,170 7.12%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $6,294 7.80%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,021 7.64%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $9,627 6.99%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 7.56%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 6.40%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $4,193 6.84%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $6,057 6.45%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $7,783 6.88%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $8,098 5.75%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,953 5.99%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,271 6.63%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,139 6.50%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,779 6.63%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,337 6.38%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,320 6.49%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,823 6.63%
Shawnee, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,895 6.38%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,557 7.25%
Huron, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,609 6.50%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.65%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,508 5.88%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $486 7.40%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $366 6.90%
First Bank & Trust's top markets include Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, Brookings, Watertown, and Vermillion among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 920 $217,050,000 $235,924 $3,940 6.83%
    HELOC 260 $23,220,000 $89,308 n/a 8.57%
    FHA 116 $30,420,000 $262,241 $8,684 6.07%
    VA 40 $14,480,000 $362,000 $7,653 5.90%
    USDA 22 $4,340,000 $197,273 $5,217 5.78%

    For 2024, First Bank & Trust's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 920 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 260 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 824 $232,990,000 $282,755 $6,016 6.63%
    Home Improvement 213 $17,855,000 $83,826 $666 7.84%
    Refi 194 $25,040,000 $129,072 $2,356 7.64%
    Other 103 $8,425,000 $81,796 $549 7.77%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $5,200,000 $216,667 $5,268 6.54%

    For 2024, First Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 824 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 213 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 697 $199,885,000 $286,779 $6,158 6.25%
    5 Year 257 $22,645,000 $88,113 $278 8.55%
    10 Year 149 $9,885,000 $66,342 $511 7.30%
    Other 146 $24,660,000 $168,904 $746 7.39%
    1 Year 42 $8,250,000 $196,429 $0 8.64%
    15 Year 31 $8,615,000 $277,903 $5,386 6.22%
    3 Year 22 $13,630,000 $619,545 $0 8.35%
    20 Year 14 $1,940,000 $138,571 $3,845 8.12%

    For 2024, First Bank & Trust's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 697 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 257 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 451 $76,535,000 $169,701
    $3k-4k 157 $44,065,000 $280,669
    $2k-3k 150 $28,030,000 $186,867
    $5k+ 89 $52,445,000 $589,270
    $4k-5k 73 $27,635,000 $378,562
    $1k-2k 63 $6,985,000 $110,873

    First Bank & Trust's average total fees were $6,158, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 451 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 611 $147,455,000 $241,334
    Over 8% 320 $50,970,000 $159,281
    5-6% 204 $54,550,000 $267,402
    7-8% 188 $31,580,000 $167,979
    4-5% 26 $4,860,000 $186,923
    <2.5% 9 $95,000 $10,556

    During 2024, First Bank & Trust's average interest rate for loans was 6.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 611 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 473 $25,815,000 $54,577 $960 7.63%
    $200k-400k 465 $129,435,000 $278,355 $5,931 6.65%
    $100k-200k 270 $41,620,000 $154,148 $3,888 6.85%
    $400k-600k 93 $43,315,000 $465,753 $8,178 6.76%
    $600k-1MM 50 $35,200,000 $704,000 $8,886 6.79%
    $1MM+ 7 $14,125,000 $2,017,857 $19,092 7.61%

    2024 saw First Bank & Trust place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 473 originations, totaling $25,815,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 273 $51,415,000 $188,333 $4,387 7.13%
    $50k-75k 252 $38,700,000 $153,571 $4,469 6.51%
    $150k-250k 246 $61,930,000 $251,748 $5,442 7.22%
    $75k-100k 230 $42,140,000 $183,217 $4,890 6.84%
    $250k+ 154 $57,290,000 $372,013 $5,696 7.30%
    $50k or less 100 $10,120,000 $101,200 $3,544 6.99%

    First Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 273 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 252 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 302 $51,190,000 $169,503 $3,369 7.01%
    30-36% 229 $43,375,000 $189,410 $4,051 6.92%
    <20% 118 $21,010,000 $178,051 $3,922 7.21%
    39% 65 $11,725,000 $180,385 $3,589 6.93%
    36% 49 $8,985,000 $183,367 $3,932 6.82%
    37% 48 $10,340,000 $215,417 $4,873 6.87%
    40% 46 $9,610,000 $208,913 $5,226 6.77%
    43% 46 $8,650,000 $188,043 $6,770 7.56%
    38% 41 $7,595,000 $185,244 $5,103 7.31%
    42% 40 $10,510,000 $262,750 $5,250 7.12%
    49% 38 $12,340,000 $324,737 $7,165 6.47%
    41% 38 $8,800,000 $231,579 $5,455 6.63%
    44% 35 $9,395,000 $268,429 $5,930 6.76%
    46% 34 $10,300,000 $302,941 $6,623 6.30%
    48% 31 $8,695,000 $280,484 $6,981 6.43%
    45% 29 $9,245,000 $318,793 $7,512 6.36%
    47% 26 $7,550,000 $290,385 $6,066 6.63%
    50-60% 26 $7,810,000 $300,385 $9,556 6.23%
    >60% 17 $4,895,000 $287,941 $5,067 8.30%

    First Bank & Trust lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 302 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 229 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,134 $223,280,000 $196,896 $4,475 7.07%
    Not provided 130 $35,350,000 $271,923 $5,838 6.47%
    Not applicable 55 $19,585,000 $356,091 $0 8.60%
    Black 16 $5,180,000 $323,750 $7,234 6.12%
    Asian 16 $5,100,000 $318,750 $7,514 6.28%
    American Indian 6 $920,000 $153,333 $4,906 5.63%
    Asian Indian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $312 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.44%

    First Bank & Trust has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.26%

    First Bank & Trust has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    100.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    NA 1,357 $289,495,000 $213,335

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,358 $289,510,000 $213,189

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 223 $34,535,000 $154,865 $1,799 7.60%
    40-60% 127 $29,465,000 $232,008 $4,332 7.06%
    60-80% 240 $75,820,000 $315,917 $5,962 6.99%
    80-100% 452 $131,030,000 $289,889 $6,404 6.41%
    Over 100% 3 $1,415,000 $471,667 $19,439 5.88%
    Under 20% 311 $16,265,000 $52,299 $579 7.65%