Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Leesville, LA

LEI: 549300NG6J01HLGSZW49

Tax ID: 72-0258810

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Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Bank Data

  • Branches
  • Income
  • Loan Types
  • Deposit Mix
  • Loan Performance
  • Assets
  • Business Loans

    • Review & Overview

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fort Polk South, Lake Charles, Deridder, Alexandria, and Crestview among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Merchants & Farmers 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

    107

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $14,565,000

    Employee count

    91

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $6,230,000 $124,600 $0 0.00%
    LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $6,045,000 $183,182 $0 0.00%
    DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,610,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    Outside of Metro Areas 6 $410,000 $68,333 $0 0.00%
    ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 0.00%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's top markets include Fort Polk South, Lake Charles, Deridder, Alexandria, 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 107 $14,565,000 $136,121 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 107 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 56 $7,570,000 $135,179 $0 0.00%
    Refi 45 $6,545,000 $145,444 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $265,000 $88,333 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 45 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 107 $14,565,000 $136,121 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 107 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 56 $3,330,000 $59,464 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 31 $4,215,000 $135,968 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 15 $4,185,000 $279,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,505,000 $501,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 56 originations, totaling $3,330,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 17 $1,655,000 $97,353 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 16 $1,170,000 $73,125 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 15 $1,685,000 $112,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 11 $2,115,000 $192,273 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 10 $840,000 $84,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 6 $2,250,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 107 $14,565,000 $136,121 $0 0.00%

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 107 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 72 $9,610,000 $133,472 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 31 $4,755,000 $153,387 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.82%

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.24%

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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 107 $14,565,000 $136,121

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,655,000 $551,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 32 $2,730,000 $85,313
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 72 $10,180,000 $141,389

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 11.1%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 22.2%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 44.4%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 11.1%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 11.1%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 1400 Fancher Street Vinton, LA 70668 Full Service B&M $11,020
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 18625 Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway Rosepine, LA 70659 Full Service B&M $6,364
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 3002 Colony Boulevard Newllano, LA 71461 Full Service B&M $15,338
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 400 N Sixth Street Leesville, LA 71446 Full Service B&M $57,014
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 4091 Nelson Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Full Service B&M $40,948
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 4743 Main Street Anacoco, LA 71403 Full Service B&M $15,534
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 501 South Fifth Street Leesville, LA 71446 Full Service B&M $168,600
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company 975 South Beglis Parkway Sulphur, LA 70663 Full Service B&M $10,308

    For 2020, Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company had 8 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $15,757
    Net interest income $13,796
    Total noninterest income $2,140
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $963
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,177
    Pre-tax net operating income $3,270
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $888
    Income before extraordinary items $3,388
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,388
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,388
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,668

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's gross interest income from loans was $15,757,000.
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's net interest income from loans was $13,796,000.
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's fee based income from loans was $963,000.
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's net income from loans was $3,388,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,961
    Provision for credit losses $379
    Total noninterest expense $12,287
    Salaries and employee benefits $7,349
    Premises and equipment expense $1,334
    Additional noninterest expense $3,604
    Applicable income taxes $770
    Net charge-offs $133
    Cash dividends $582

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's interest expense for loans was $1,961,000.
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's payroll and benefits expense were $7,349,000.
    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,334,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 2.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 2.0%
    HELOC loans 4.0%
    All other family 2.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 1.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 1.0%
    Auto loans 7.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $344,967
    Deposits held in domestic offices $344,967
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $290,167
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $54,565
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $235
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $206,270
    Demand deposits $147,959
    Nontransaction accounts $138,697
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $27,521
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $62,579
    Total time deposits $48,597
    Total time and savings deposits $197,008
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $135,465
    Interest-bearing deposits $209,502
    Retail deposits $328,233
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $6,277
    Brokered deposits $3,616
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $436,338
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $25,903
    Interest-bearing balances $12,137
    Total securities $159,008
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $230,013
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,369
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $9,361
    Other real estate owned $1,042
    Goodwill and other intangibles $6,669
    All other assets $4,342

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $436,338
    Total Liabilities $380,571
    Total deposits $344,967
    Interest-bearing deposits $209,502
    Deposits held in domestic offices $344,967
    % insured (estimated) $73
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $29,500
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $6,104

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $230,013
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,369
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $232,382
    All real estate loans $205,574
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $205,574
    Construction and development loans $25,405
    Residential 1-4 family construction $7,274
    Other construction, all land development and other land $18,131
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $75,254
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $49,566
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $25,688
    Multifamily residential real estate $1,263
    1-4 family residential loans $101,909
    Farmland loans $1,743
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $438
    Commercial and industrial loans $22,136
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $3,615
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $50
    Consumer Auto Loans $541
    Other loans to individuals $3,024
    All other loans & leases $618
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $843
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Merchants & Farmers Bank & Trust Company had $230,013,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $205,574,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $25,405,000 of loans were in development loans. $1,263,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $101,909,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $438,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $541,000 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 131 $19,715 $150,496
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 38 $1,382 $36,368
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 49 $6,409 $130,796
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 44 $11,924 $271,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 313 $13,502 $43,137
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 247 $5,305 $21,478
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 55 $5,554 $100,982
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 11 $2,643 $240,273
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 17 $1,742 $102,471
    Farmland loans - <$100k 9 $326 $36,222
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 6 $717 $119,500
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 2 $699 $349,500
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 7 $438 $62,571
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 6 $193 $32,167
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 1 $245 $245,000