American Federal Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fargo, ND

LEI: 549300OHXNUMVE33Q475

Tax ID: 41-0229822

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Review & Overview

American Federal Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. American Federal Bank 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, and Wahpeton among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Federal 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.

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Originations

353

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$93,855,000

Employee count

117

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $35,585,000 $374,579 $0 0.00%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $17,085,000 $205,843 $0 0.00%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $15,415,000 $252,705 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 51 $8,465,000 $165,980 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $6,960,000 $267,692 $0 0.00%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,375,000 $336,538 $0 0.00%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,355,000 $271,000 $0 0.00%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,175,000 $391,667 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $955,000 $318,333 $0 0.00%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $0 0.00%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $0 0.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 0.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
American Federal Bank's top markets include Fargo, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, and Wahpeton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 339 $92,375,000 $272,493 $0 0.00%
    FHA 9 $215,000 $23,889 $0 0.00%
    VA 5 $1,265,000 $253,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, American Federal Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 339 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 149 $47,635,000 $319,698 $0 0.00%
    Refi 97 $24,705,000 $254,691 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 55 $12,825,000 $233,182 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 52 $8,690,000 $167,115 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, American Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 97 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 353 $93,855,000 $265,878 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, American Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 353 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 124 $18,460,000 $148,871 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 123 $34,025,000 $276,626 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 58 $3,740,000 $64,483 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,215,000 $455,690 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,615,000 $739,615 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 6 $14,800,000 $2,466,667 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw American Federal Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 124 originations, totaling $18,460,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 73 $16,965,000 $232,397 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 48 $9,610,000 $200,208 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 43 $11,515,000 $267,791 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 43 $6,435,000 $149,651 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 34 $3,990,000 $117,353 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 28 $9,250,000 $330,357 $0 0.00%

    American Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 73 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 48 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 353 $93,855,000 $265,878 $0 0.00%

    American Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 353 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 276 $58,450,000 $211,775 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 61 $31,535,000 $516,967 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 12 $3,120,000 $260,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.83%

    American Federal Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.25%

    American Federal Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 353 $93,855,000 $265,878

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    353 $93,855,000 $265,878

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 33.3%
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    American Federal Bank 101 East Johnson Ave Warren, MN 56762 Full Service B&M $10,615
    American Federal Bank 117 South Mill Street Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Full Service B&M $58,958
    American Federal Bank 1301 Thirtieth Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Full Service B&M $58,211
    American Federal Bank 140 Gateway Drive Ne East Grand Forks, MN 56721 Full Service B&M $61,470
    American Federal Bank 157 South Second Street Hallock, MN 56728 Full Service B&M $51,689
    American Federal Bank 201 East Main Street South Ada, MN 56510 Full Service B&M $36,608
    American Federal Bank 209 Johnson Avenue North Fosston, MN 56542 Full Service B&M $45,513
    American Federal Bank 215 North Fifth Street Fargo, ND 58102 Full Service B&M $79,835
    American Federal Bank 2551 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Full Service B&M $32,043
    American Federal Bank 304 N Broadway Crookston, MN 56716 Full Service B&M $56,480
    American Federal Bank 504 1st Avenue North Northwood, ND 58267 Full Service B&M $10,336
    American Federal Bank 601 Center Avenue Moorhead, MN 56560 Full Service B&M $41,123
    American Federal Bank 615 2nd Ave N Wahpeton, ND 58075 Full Service B&M $33,709

    For 2021, American Federal Bank had 13 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $26,724
    Net interest income $24,608
    Total noninterest income $4,298
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $243
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,055
    Pre-tax net operating income $10,161
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $27
    Income before extraordinary items $10,184
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $10,184
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $10,184
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $10,157

    American Federal Bank's gross interest income from loans was $26,724,000.
    American Federal Bank's net interest income from loans was $24,608,000.
    American Federal Bank's fee based income from loans was $243,000.
    American Federal Bank's net income from loans was $10,184,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $2,116
    Provision for credit losses $-750
    Total noninterest expense $19,495
    Salaries and employee benefits $15,020
    Premises and equipment expense $2,324
    Additional noninterest expense $2,151
    Applicable income taxes $4
    Net charge-offs $-3
    Cash dividends $8,000

    American Federal Bank's interest expense for loans was $2,116,000.
    American Federal Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $15,020,000.
    American Federal Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,324,000.

    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 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $614,919
    Deposits held in domestic offices $614,919
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $569,729
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $41,614
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $3,576
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $264,241
    Demand deposits $142,347
    Nontransaction accounts $350,678
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $150,548
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $108,564
    Total time deposits $91,566
    Total time and savings deposits $472,572
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $133,914
    Interest-bearing deposits $481,005
    Retail deposits $584,054
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $12,714
    Brokered deposits $17,597
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $684,318
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $81,481
    Interest-bearing balances $70,522
    Total securities $52,907
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $524,084
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,688
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $10,532
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $4,056
    All other assets $11,258

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $684,318
    Total Liabilities $622,969
    Total deposits $614,919
    Interest-bearing deposits $481,005
    Deposits held in domestic offices $614,919
    % insured (estimated) $74
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $5,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $3,050

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $524,084
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,688
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $529,772
    All real estate loans $371,816
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $371,816
    Construction and development loans $7,862
    Residential 1-4 family construction $722
    Other construction, all land development and other land $7,140
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $37,899
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $21,634
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $16,265
    Multifamily residential real estate $85,074
    1-4 family residential loans $111,775
    Farmland loans $129,206
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $130,835
    Commercial and industrial loans $15,425
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $6,900
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $1,632
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,887
    Other loans to individuals $3,381
    All other loans & leases $4,796
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $1,327
    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 $430
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $251
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    American Federal Bank had $524,084,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $371,816,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $7,862,000 of loans were in development loans. $85,074,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $111,775,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $130,835,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,887,000 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 73 $14,729 $201,767
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 16 $1,026 $64,125
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 25 $2,969 $118,760
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 32 $10,734 $335,438
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 122 $9,975 $81,762
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 67 $1,272 $18,985
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 28 $3,141 $112,179
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 27 $5,562 $206,000
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 343 $35,978 $104,892
    Farmland loans - <$100k 75 $3,062 $40,827
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 137 $12,412 $90,599
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 131 $20,504 $156,519
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 314 $25,677 $81,774
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 106 $2,460 $23,208
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 103 $7,689 $74,650
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 105 $15,528 $147,886