Merchants Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Merchants Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Merchants 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: Minneapolis, Winona, Rochester, La Crosse, and Red Wing among others. We have data for 50 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Merchants Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Merchants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 4.60% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.56% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.50% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.98% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 7.08% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.13% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.39% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.39% | 6/22/25 |
| 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
1,480Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Merchants Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.3%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of -0.25%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Merchants Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,143.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 267 | $63,025,000 | $236,049 | $4,007 | 6.47% |
| Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 389 | $50,485,000 | $129,781 | $3,433 | 6.26% |
| ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 183 | $41,555,000 | $227,077 | $4,637 | 6.34% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 175 | $33,015,000 | $188,657 | $3,685 | 6.39% |
| LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 156 | $26,340,000 | $168,846 | $3,161 | 6.50% |
| Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 84 | $14,380,000 | $171,190 | $4,110 | 6.38% |
| Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 43 | $12,235,000 | $284,535 | $4,865 | 6.59% |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 41 | $10,345,000 | $252,317 | $4,200 | 6.76% |
| EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $2,700,000 | $135,000 | $2,131 | 7.02% |
| FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,695,000 | $207,308 | $5,289 | 6.81% |
| Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $2,155,000 | $143,667 | $3,665 | 5.54% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,765,000 | $588,333 | $6,555 | 6.89% |
| ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,640,000 | $164,000 | $4,749 | 6.50% |
| Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,495,000 | $166,111 | $3,269 | 4.61% |
| Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,460,000 | $182,500 | $4,683 | 6.49% |
| Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,455,000 | $485,000 | $0 | 6.91% |
| Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,325,000 | $265,000 | $5,234 | 6.77% |
| GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,250,000 | $125,000 | $3,729 | 5.22% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,055,000 | $351,667 | $10,584 | 6.31% |
| MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,005,000 | $201,000 | $4,578 | 6.40% |
| OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $820,000 | $410,000 | $4,009 | 6.59% |
| DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $790,000 | $197,500 | $5,193 | 6.67% |
| FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $765,000 | $765,000 | $4,016 | 8.28% |
| LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $2,339 | 6.53% |
| JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $505,000 | $168,333 | $2,785 | 6.28% |
| Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $7,370 | 6.78% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $0 | 7.15% |
| Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $465,000 | $465,000 | $4,478 | 7.65% |
| SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $4,885 | 7.65% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $8,115 | 7.03% |
| Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $13,455 | 6.90% |
| Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $5,893 | 6.40% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $5,511 | 6.90% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $270,000 | $135,000 | $6,329 | 6.76% |
| Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,248 | 6.53% |
| Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $3,921 | 6.53% |
| Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $3,354 | 6.53% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $5,755 | 6.40% |
| Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $2,974 | 7.34% |
| Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $6,938 | 6.65% |
| Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $5,408 | 6.40% |
| Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,658 | 5.90% |
| Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,414 | 5.90% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 5.99% |
| AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $3,615 | 6.28% |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $3,641 | 5.78% |
| DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $2,215 | 6.53% |
| Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 6.65% |
| APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 5.99% |
| Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 5.99% |
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Product Mix
For 2024, Merchants Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 846 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 608 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 759 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 294 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Merchants Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,306 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 43 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Merchants Bank's average total fees were $4,143, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 262 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2024, Merchants Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 617 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Merchants Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 537 originations, totaling $26,125,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 343 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 298 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Merchants Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 328 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 277 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.18%
Merchants 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 origination90.07%
Merchants Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 1,480 | $280,740,000 | $189,689 |