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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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • 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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    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

    First State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze First State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver First State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    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)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against First State Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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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%