Fidelity Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

New Orleans, LA

LEI: 549300LE3ZOZXUS7W648

Tax ID: 72-0184470

4.6 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 42 reviews

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Review & Overview

Fidelity Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Fidelity 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: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and Pensacola among others. We have data for 60 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fidelity Bank 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. Fidelity Bank is typically an average 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) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.23% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.19% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.27% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.65% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.66% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.44% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.09% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.73% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.52% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.52% 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

1,798

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$476,120,000

Awards

FIDELITY BANK 30 Year Conventional Loans gold FIDELITY BANK FHA Loans gold FIDELITY BANK FHA Loans bronze FIDELITY BANK 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Fidelity Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.77%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.22%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fidelity Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,100.

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
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 803 $231,505,000 $288,300 $8,142 7.23%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 231 $64,795,000 $280,498 $7,787 7.16%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $29,265,000 $201,828 $7,448 6.62%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 147 $28,445,000 $193,503 $6,537 6.69%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $22,480,000 $312,222 $10,902 6.82%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $16,970,000 $217,564 $6,550 6.79%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $9,640,000 $209,565 $7,627 7.31%
McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $8,685,000 $211,829 $6,814 6.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 41 $8,275,000 $201,829 $7,116 7.18%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $7,655,000 $246,935 $6,142 6.24%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $5,755,000 $822,143 $12,567 6.79%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $4,915,000 $213,696 $7,076 7.07%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,095,000 $372,273 $11,665 6.75%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,040,000 $404,000 $8,817 7.86%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,305,000 $472,143 $11,586 6.82%
Natchez, MS-LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,830,000 $183,000 $5,631 6.70%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,735,000 $347,000 $12,156 6.93%
DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,480,000 $246,667 $7,454 6.67%
Cleveland, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $6,832 6.68%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,260,000 $210,000 $7,672 7.20%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $8,174 6.53%
Minden, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,145,000 $163,571 $7,302 6.36%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $9,901 7.19%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $955,000 $136,429 $5,770 6.89%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $14,103 6.94%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $12,386 6.88%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $8,588 6.38%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $4,622 6.63%
Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $6,658 6.66%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $650,000 $162,500 $7,071 6.95%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $8,189 6.75%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $7,370 7.19%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $8,484 6.94%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 8.50%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $962 7.25%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $7,748 6.63%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,080 7.50%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,712 6.63%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $13,098 6.63%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $4,539 6.42%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $10,930 7.13%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $16,529 6.25%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $5,604 6.91%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $15,289 7.25%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $12,011 6.63%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,651 7.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 7.13%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,285 6.91%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,033 6.50%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,725 5.88%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 6.63%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,863 7.38%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $8,392 6.63%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,888 6.75%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,725 6.75%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,477 6.63%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,798 6.88%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,001 6.63%
Indianola, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,946 6.75%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,328 6.88%
Fidelity Bank's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and Pensacola among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 993 $305,025,000 $307,175 $6,983 7.05%
    FHA 488 $109,710,000 $224,816 $9,387 6.43%
    HELOC 178 $21,420,000 $120,337 n/a 9.07%
    VA 81 $28,905,000 $356,852 $8,674 6.48%
    USDA 58 $11,060,000 $190,690 $6,733 6.47%

    For 2024, Fidelity Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 993 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 488 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,458 $422,430,000 $289,733 $8,199 6.79%
    Home Improvement 128 $14,980,000 $117,031 $2,709 8.48%
    Refi 79 $18,175,000 $230,063 $5,411 7.80%
    Other 74 $6,910,000 $93,378 $1,594 8.72%
    Cash Out Refi 59 $13,625,000 $230,932 $7,035 7.01%

    For 2024, Fidelity Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,458 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 128 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,527 $432,085,000 $282,963 $8,100 6.77%
    15 Year 142 $15,630,000 $110,070 $2,529 8.38%
    10 Year 100 $11,640,000 $116,400 $1,013 9.02%
    5 Year 11 $9,675,000 $879,545 $823 7.26%
    Other 7 $4,665,000 $666,429 $13,027 8.16%
    20 Year 6 $1,700,000 $283,333 $7,791 7.21%
    3 Year 5 $725,000 $145,000 $0 10.08%

    For 2024, Fidelity Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,527 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 142 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 460 $98,820,000 $214,826
    $1k-2k 395 $89,845,000 $227,456
    $5k+ 312 $149,760,000 $480,000
    $3k-4k 162 $42,020,000 $259,383
    $4k-5k 111 $30,345,000 $273,378
    $<1k 99 $14,285,000 $144,293

    Fidelity Bank's average total fees were $8,100, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 460 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,013 $257,425,000 $254,121
    7-8% 365 $118,885,000 $325,712
    Over 8% 288 $69,160,000 $240,139
    5-6% 128 $29,920,000 $233,750
    <2.5% 3 $385,000 $128,333

    During 2024, Fidelity Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,013 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 739 $201,995,000 $273,336 $8,278 6.86%
    $100k-200k 539 $84,175,000 $156,169 $6,069 6.81%
    $100,000 or less 251 $15,925,000 $63,446 $3,115 7.90%
    $400k-600k 183 $87,945,000 $480,574 $11,554 7.02%
    $600k-1MM 64 $46,470,000 $726,094 $12,690 7.40%
    $1MM+ 22 $39,610,000 $1,800,455 $19,330 7.90%

    2024 saw Fidelity Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 739 originations, totaling $201,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 377 $92,075,000 $244,231 $7,886 7.18%
    $50k-75k 375 $66,835,000 $178,227 $6,921 6.63%
    $150k-250k 321 $100,405,000 $312,788 $9,096 7.41%
    $75k-100k 314 $66,880,000 $212,994 $7,258 6.96%
    $250k+ 195 $108,375,000 $555,769 $11,289 7.54%
    $50k or less 184 $23,550,000 $127,989 $5,816 6.37%

    Fidelity Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 377 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 375 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 293 $72,315,000 $246,809 $6,972 7.26%
    20-30% 267 $57,335,000 $214,738 $6,465 7.11%
    50-60% 113 $30,795,000 $272,522 $9,888 6.57%
    49% 112 $31,280,000 $279,286 $8,818 6.83%
    44% 97 $27,465,000 $283,144 $8,219 7.20%
    42% 88 $25,060,000 $284,773 $8,211 6.93%
    43% 81 $21,895,000 $270,309 $7,624 6.86%
    39% 79 $21,115,000 $267,278 $7,814 7.20%
    41% 76 $18,580,000 $244,474 $7,188 7.06%
    48% 73 $21,325,000 $292,123 $9,176 6.90%
    45% 69 $20,225,000 $293,116 $9,032 6.71%
    47% 69 $18,195,000 $263,696 $8,898 6.90%
    40% 66 $18,400,000 $278,788 $7,543 7.22%
    46% 62 $15,060,000 $242,903 $7,955 6.87%
    36% 61 $13,985,000 $229,262 $7,559 7.08%
    38% 60 $13,790,000 $229,833 $6,805 7.03%
    <20% 59 $16,635,000 $281,949 $7,084 7.11%
    37% 46 $14,960,000 $325,217 $7,975 7.01%
    >60% 2 $930,000 $465,000 $13,196 6.25%

    Fidelity Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 293 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 267 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,237 $334,885,000 $270,724 $7,730 7.09%
    Black 345 $76,645,000 $222,159 $8,250 6.67%
    Not provided 156 $39,610,000 $253,910 $7,631 7.24%
    Not applicable 21 $15,325,000 $729,762 $0 8.53%
    Asian 30 $7,390,000 $246,333 $6,671 7.10%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $1,205,000 $241,000 $10,089 6.98%
    American Indian 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $9,721 6.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.53%

    Fidelity Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.47%

    Fidelity Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,798 $476,120,000 $264,805

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,798 $476,120,000 $264,805

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 119 $16,215,000 $136,261 $3,752 8.24%
    40-60% 114 $26,580,000 $233,158 $6,079 7.11%
    60-80% 338 $118,250,000 $349,852 $8,032 7.11%
    80-100% 1,077 $299,355,000 $277,953 $8,268 6.70%
    Over 100% 23 $7,895,000 $343,261 $13,295 6.18%
    Under 20% 127 $7,825,000 $61,614 $935 8.70%