First Federal Bank Of Louisiana Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lake Charles, LA

LEI: 549300O1FOCD65WZ9873

Tax ID: 72-0401264

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Review & Overview

First Federal Bank Of Louisiana is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Bank Of Louisiana has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lake Charles, Alexandria, Deridder, Asheville, and Jennings among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Bank Of Louisiana 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.

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Originations

333

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,795,000

Employee count

220

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 233 $49,895,000 $214,142 $0 0.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $9,090,000 $168,333 $0 0.00%
DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,710,000 $150,556 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $1,285,000 $116,818 $0 0.00%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $905,000 $905,000 $0 0.00%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $720,000 $120,000 $0 0.00%
Natchitoches, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $510,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 0.00%
Ruston, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's top markets include Lake Charles, Alexandria, Deridder, Asheville, and Jennings among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 323 $64,065,000 $198,344 $0 0.00%
    FHA 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $0 0.00%
    USDA 3 $455,000 $151,667 $0 0.00%
    VA 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 323 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 185 $44,285,000 $239,378 $0 0.00%
    Refi 63 $12,275,000 $194,841 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 37 $5,205,000 $140,676 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 25 $1,315,000 $52,600 $0 0.00%
    Other 23 $2,715,000 $118,043 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 63 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 333 $65,795,000 $197,583 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 333 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 139 $7,935,000 $57,086 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 91 $13,245,000 $145,549 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 69 $18,215,000 $263,986 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 19 $9,275,000 $488,158 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,930,000 $793,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $9,195,000 $1,839,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw First Federal Bank Of Louisiana place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 139 originations, totaling $7,935,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 69 $13,245,000 $191,957 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 68 $10,710,000 $157,500 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 37 $18,435,000 $498,243 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 37 $4,055,000 $109,595 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 33 $4,605,000 $139,545 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 22 $1,750,000 $79,545 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 69 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 68 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 333 $65,795,000 $197,583 $0 0.00%

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 333 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 253 $49,685,000 $196,383 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 52 $10,390,000 $199,808 $0 0.00%
    Asian 7 $2,805,000 $400,714 $0 0.00%
    Black 17 $2,365,000 $139,118 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.02%

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.09%

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 333 $65,795,000 $197,583

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 2 $1,430,000 $715,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 18 $6,370,000 $353,889
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 11 $565,000 $51,364
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 302 $57,430,000 $190,166

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 33.3%
    FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 50.0%
    FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 16.7%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 4093 Nelson Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Full Service B&M $33,659
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 1000 Center St Vinton, LA 70668 Full Service B&M $28,245
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 1135 Lake Shore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601 Full Service B&M $217,377
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 2025 W. Walnut Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Full Service B&M $1,898
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 2141 North Mall Blvd Alexandria, LA 71301 Full Service B&M $138,859
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 2214 Sampson Street Westlake, LA 70669 Full Service B&M $18,928
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 222 South 10th St Oakdale, LA 71463 Full Service B&M $27,995
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 2250 Maplewood Drive Sulphur, LA 70663 Full Service B&M $59,594
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 2940 Ruth Street Sulphur, LA 70665 Full Service B&M $13,110
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 324 East Mc Neese Street Lake Charles, LA 70605 Full Service B&M $50,577
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 3305 Louisiana Hwy 28e Pineville, LA 71360 Full Service B&M $4,609
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 4401 Coliseum Blvd Alexandria, LA 71303 Full Service B&M $4,030
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 519 North Pine De Ridder, LA 70634 Full Service B&M $17,140
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 5615-A Jackson Street Alexandria, LA 71303 Full Service B&M $12,407
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 5696 Highway 1 Bypass, Suite B Natchitoches, LA 71457 Full Service B&M $14,460
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 640 Sam Houston Jones Parkway Lake Charles, LA 70611 Full Service B&M $27,289
    First Federal Bank of Louisiana 701 Keyser Avenue Natchitoches, LA 71457 Full Service B&M $13,487

    For 2019, First Federal Bank Of Louisiana had 17 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $32,198
    Net interest income $25,305
    Total noninterest income $7,613
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $2,009
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $5,604
    Pre-tax net operating income $5,350
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-31
    Income before extraordinary items $4,259
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $4,259
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $4,259
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $4,283

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's gross interest income from loans was $32,198,000.
    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's net interest income from loans was $25,305,000.
    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's fee based income from loans was $2,009,000.
    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's net income from loans was $4,259,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $6,893
    Provision for credit losses $559
    Total noninterest expense $27,009
    Salaries and employee benefits $15,260
    Premises and equipment expense $4,099
    Additional noninterest expense $7,650
    Applicable income taxes $1,060
    Net charge-offs $133
    Cash dividends $0

    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's interest expense for loans was $6,893,000.
    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's payroll and benefits expense were $15,260,000.
    First Federal Bank Of Louisiana's property, plant and equipment expenses $4,099,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.3%
    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 $706,718
    Deposits held in domestic offices $706,718
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $541,782
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $163,210
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $1,726
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $62,164
    Demand deposits $25,703
    Nontransaction accounts $644,554
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $36,334
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $465,023
    Total time deposits $143,197
    Total time and savings deposits $681,015
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $94,724
    Interest-bearing deposits $611,994
    Retail deposits $660,765
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $15,550
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $897,174
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $88,992
    Interest-bearing balances $74,010
    Total securities $171,773
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $581,366
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,270
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $25,230
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $2,070
    All other assets $27,743

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $897,174
    Total Liabilities $783,608
    Total deposits $706,718
    Interest-bearing deposits $611,994
    Deposits held in domestic offices $706,718
    % insured (estimated) $71
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $69,211
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $7,679

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $581,366
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,270
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $584,636
    All real estate loans $539,304
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $539,304
    Construction and development loans $59,848
    Residential 1-4 family construction $12,297
    Other construction, all land development and other land $47,551
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $185,184
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $73,813
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $111,371
    Multifamily residential real estate $18,586
    1-4 family residential loans $271,884
    Farmland loans $3,802
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $564
    Commercial and industrial loans $26,084
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $17,989
    Credit card loans $2,434
    Related Plans $253
    Consumer Auto Loans $3,325
    Other loans to individuals $11,977
    All other loans & leases $695
    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 $3,068
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $2,635
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Federal Bank of Louisiana had $581,366,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $539,304,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $59,848,000 of loans were in development loans. $18,586,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $271,884,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $564,000 of loans were in farm loans. $2,434,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,325,000 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 197 $47,900 $243,147
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 30 $2,464 $82,133
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 57 $7,966 $139,754
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 110 $37,470 $340,636
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 250 $17,028 $68,112
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 139 $3,389 $24,381
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 63 $9,088 $144,254
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 48 $4,551 $94,813
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 13 $1,390 $106,923
    Farmland loans - <$100k 6 $333 $55,500
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 3 $278 $92,667
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 4 $779 $194,750
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 15 $564 $37,600
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 11 $290 $26,364
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 4 $274 $68,500