First State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gothenburg, NE

LEI: 549300OYN1WD4APNOU82

Tax ID: 47-0162740

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

First State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First State 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Omaha, North Platte, Lexington, Las Vegas, and Tampa among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First State 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. First State Bank 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.81% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.50% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.16% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.97% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 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

261

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,605,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

First State Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.58%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First State Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,764.

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
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $27,330,000 $195,214 $3,220 7.51%
North Platte, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $11,625,000 $178,846 $3,817 6.90%
Lexington, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $5,125,000 $165,323 $2,868 6.75%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,210,000 $605,000 $3,957 7.56%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $1,085,000 $120,556 $3,455 7.98%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $5,057 7.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 8.95%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $5,883 6.50%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $6,363 6.50%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $8,214 6.50%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $5,490 6.75%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,614 6.50%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,343 6.50%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,692 6.50%
Hastings, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,031 6.50%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,060 6.88%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,572 6.50%
Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
First State Bank's top markets include Omaha, North Platte, Lexington, Las Vegas, and Tampa among others.

Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 241 $45,825,000 $190,145 $3,016 7.33%
    FHA 9 $1,615,000 $179,444 $6,344 6.46%
    VA 7 $3,525,000 $503,571 $8,299 5.95%
    USDA 4 $640,000 $160,000 $4,668 7.03%

    For 2024, First State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 241 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 212 $42,660,000 $201,226 $3,540 7.18%
    Refi 19 $4,435,000 $233,421 $1,974 7.92%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $4,130,000 $229,444 $7,561 7.92%
    Home Improvement 8 $250,000 $31,250 $847 6.19%
    Other 4 $130,000 $32,500 $1,025 7.41%

    For 2024, First State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 212 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 118 $27,770,000 $235,339 $3,764 6.58%
    Other 65 $12,385,000 $190,538 $3,325 7.89%
    20 Year 53 $7,985,000 $150,660 $1,217 8.41%
    5 Year 10 $2,570,000 $257,000 $1,275 8.63%
    10 Year 8 $140,000 $17,500 $224 2.56%
    1 Year 6 $590,000 $98,333 $0 7.79%
    15 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,581 5.88%

    For 2024, First State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 102 $21,480,000 $210,588
    $2k-3k 20 $5,730,000 $286,500
    $<1k 18 $2,430,000 $135,000
    $3k-4k 7 $3,135,000 $447,857
    $4k-5k 2 $1,260,000 $630,000

    First State Bank's average total fees were $3,764, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 102 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 118 $28,400,000 $240,678
    Over 8% 90 $15,130,000 $168,111
    7-8% 33 $4,605,000 $139,545
    5-6% 11 $3,335,000 $303,182
    <2.5% 7 $105,000 $15,000
    3-4% 2 $30,000 $15,000

    During 2024, First State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.58%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 118 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 112 $16,370,000 $146,161 $3,241 7.57%
    $200k-400k 67 $18,475,000 $275,746 $3,835 6.96%
    $100,000 or less 59 $3,405,000 $57,712 $1,635 7.13%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,525,000 $501,471 $4,310 6.82%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,690,000 $672,500 $11,742 6.59%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,140,000 $1,070,000 $0 8.50%

    2024 saw First State Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 112 originations, totaling $16,370,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 41 $6,245,000 $152,317 $2,992 6.38%
    $75k-100k 37 $7,055,000 $190,676 $3,702 6.21%
    $50k or less 29 $2,755,000 $95,000 $2,542 6.95%
    $150k-250k 28 $9,820,000 $350,714 $3,548 6.92%
    $100k-150k 27 $6,985,000 $258,704 $4,204 6.65%
    $250k+ 9 $3,455,000 $383,889 $5,499 7.32%

    First State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 41 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 37 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 32 $6,470,000 $202,188 $3,114 6.68%
    30-36% 30 $5,890,000 $196,333 $2,669 6.23%
    43% 14 $3,070,000 $219,286 $3,275 6.93%
    39% 10 $2,080,000 $208,000 $3,800 6.01%
    37% 9 $1,935,000 $215,000 $3,141 6.65%
    38% 8 $1,670,000 $208,750 $3,551 6.58%
    41% 7 $1,825,000 $260,714 $7,115 6.25%
    40% 7 $1,165,000 $166,429 $2,744 6.68%
    42% 7 $1,695,000 $242,143 $3,775 6.80%
    <20% 6 $950,000 $158,333 $2,197 7.04%
    36% 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $3,372 6.52%
    45% 6 $1,400,000 $233,333 $5,307 5.67%
    47% 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $3,285 5.68%
    46% 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $4,288 6.78%
    50-60% 3 $1,595,000 $531,667 $6,774 6.13%
    >60% 3 $775,000 $258,333 $0 8.42%
    49% 3 $585,000 $195,000 $2,934 6.42%
    48% 2 $580,000 $290,000 $3,706 6.69%
    44% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,482 6.50%

    First State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 32 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 161 $34,335,000 $213,261 $3,486 6.62%
    Not applicable 87 $15,005,000 $172,471 $0 8.46%
    Asian 4 $900,000 $225,000 $3,921 6.78%
    Black 2 $630,000 $315,000 $4,819 6.50%
    Not provided 5 $435,000 $87,000 $0 8.90%
    American Indian 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,744 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.70%

    First State Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.74%

    First State Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 261 $51,605,000 $197,720

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    261 $51,605,000 $197,720

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $3,645,000 $145,800 $1,827 8.13%
    40-60% 19 $5,305,000 $279,211 $3,697 7.66%
    60-80% 94 $17,500,000 $186,170 $3,203 7.80%
    80-100% 103 $24,025,000 $233,252 $3,898 6.81%
    Over 100% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $14,305 6.25%
    Under 20% 19 $785,000 $41,316 $282 5.47%