Jeff Davis Bancshares Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Jennings, LA

LEI: 549300RO0FORROX83086

Tax ID: 72-1176368

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

Jeff Davis Bancshares is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Jeff Davis Bancshares has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Jeff Davis Bancshares has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Jeff Davis Bancshares 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.23% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.38% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.86% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.23% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.23% 4/5/25
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Originations

201

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$52,745,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Jeff Davis Bancshares's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.94%.

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

This yields a difference of 1.39%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Jeff Davis Bancshares's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $1,856.

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
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $19,620,000 $1,401,429 $2,200 7.57%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $11,125,000 $247,222 $2,330 8.03%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $8,100,000 $109,459 $1,404 8.33%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $5,025,000 $717,857 $3,220 7.45%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,835,000 $1,835,000 $70 6.45%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,510,000 $125,833 $2,093 7.74%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 7.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $1,175,000 $61,842 $1,263 7.96%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,150,000 $63,889 $3,523 8.63%
Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $0 7.73%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $5,454 8.31%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 7.75%
DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $180,000 $45,000 $863 8.17%
Jeff Davis Bancshares's top markets include Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans, and Alexandria among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 201 $52,745,000 $262,413 $1,929 8.11%

    For 2024, Jeff Davis Bancshares's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 201 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 95 $18,665,000 $196,474 $1,509 7.88%
    Home Purchase 79 $32,335,000 $409,304 $1,712 8.16%
    Other 15 $865,000 $57,667 $1,503 9.03%
    Home Improvement 12 $880,000 $73,333 $3,889 8.39%

    For 2024, Jeff Davis Bancshares's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 79 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 120 $38,970,000 $324,750 $1,675 7.89%
    30 Year 24 $4,930,000 $205,417 $1,856 7.94%
    10 Year 19 $845,000 $44,474 $1,241 9.27%
    20 Year 16 $1,260,000 $78,750 $1,796 8.61%
    15 Year 13 $2,635,000 $202,692 $3,352 8.67%
    Other 6 $2,720,000 $453,333 $605 6.94%
    1 Year 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 7.78%
    3 Year 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, Jeff Davis Bancshares's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 120 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 60 $7,160,000 $119,333

    Jeff Davis Bancshares's average total fees were $1,856, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 60 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 124 $45,150,000 $364,113
    Over 8% 75 $5,535,000 $73,800
    3-4% 1 $225,000 $225,000
    6-7% 1 $1,835,000 $1,835,000

    During 2024, Jeff Davis Bancshares's average interest rate for loans was 7.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 124 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 120 $6,020,000 $50,167 $2,099 8.37%
    $100k-200k 37 $5,225,000 $141,216 $1,085 7.97%
    $200k-400k 21 $5,445,000 $259,286 $1,611 7.49%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,375,000 $490,385 $5,454 7.67%
    $1MM+ 9 $28,845,000 $3,205,000 $3,633 7.36%
    $600k-1MM 1 $835,000 $835,000 $0 7.50%

    2024 saw Jeff Davis Bancshares place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 120 originations, totaling $6,020,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 23 $1,535,000 $66,739 $3,530 8.54%
    $50k-75k 20 $1,450,000 $72,500 $1,336 8.57%
    $75k-100k 20 $2,050,000 $102,500 $1,348 8.52%
    $100k-150k 15 $1,515,000 $101,000 $2,400 8.16%
    $250k+ 14 $6,460,000 $461,429 $2,371 7.74%
    $50k or less 13 $825,000 $63,462 $1,627 8.60%

    Jeff Davis Bancshares lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 22 $2,300,000 $104,545 $1,445 7.87%
    30-36% 21 $1,225,000 $58,333 $3,180 8.65%
    <20% 19 $2,735,000 $143,947 $1,439 9.00%
    >60% 7 $2,745,000 $392,143 $355 7.84%
    50-60% 7 $695,000 $99,286 $580 8.35%
    39% 4 $420,000 $105,000 $875 7.94%
    36% 4 $170,000 $42,500 $1,290 8.56%
    38% 4 $1,670,000 $417,500 $2,970 7.56%
    43% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $1,633 7.66%
    41% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $1,780 8.77%
    37% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $1,715 9.26%
    40% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $2,260 8.30%
    44% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $2,490 9.16%
    46% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $355 8.78%
    47% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,000 8.63%
    45% 1 $555,000 $555,000 $5,454 8.31%
    42% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,400 8.06%

    Jeff Davis Bancshares lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 94 $38,200,000 $406,383 $0 7.79%
    White 97 $12,655,000 $130,464 $1,974 8.30%
    Asian Indian 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $0 8.00%
    Black 7 $585,000 $83,571 $1,429 9.29%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.85%
    Asian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 11.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.69%

    Jeff Davis Bancshares has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.16%

    Jeff Davis Bancshares has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    118.75 4 $160,000 $40,000
    122.75 1 $25,000 $25,000
    123.5 1 $75,000 $75,000
    127.5 1 $25,000 $25,000
    48.75 1 $25,000 $25,000
    NA 193 $52,435,000 $271,684

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    201 $52,745,000 $262,413

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $4,620,000 $121,579 $1,766 8.16%
    40-60% 39 $23,005,000 $589,872 $938 8.01%
    60-80% 74 $19,010,000 $256,892 $2,131 7.95%
    80-100% 31 $4,905,000 $158,226 $1,085 8.46%
    Over 100% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.50%
    Under 20% 17 $1,015,000 $59,706 $3,376 8.22%