First Metro Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Muscle Shoals, ALLEI: 549300W8Q4KZC8LMAV19
Tax ID: 63-0980487
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Review & Overview
First Metro Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Metro Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Florence and Huntsville .First Metro 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
187Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$29,105,000Employee count
120Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 140 | $18,460,000 | $131,857 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 39 | $7,855,000 | $201,410 | $0 | 0.00% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $2,790,000 | $348,750 | $0 | 0.00% |
Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 187 | $29,105,000 | $155,642 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2018, First Metro Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 187 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, First Metro Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 115 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 51 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 187 | $29,105,000 | $155,642 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2018, First Metro Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 187 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw First Metro Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 117 originations, totaling $5,895,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Metro Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 51 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 29 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 187 | $29,105,000 | $155,642 | $0 | 0.00% |
First Metro Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 187 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.53%
First Metro Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.96%
First Metro Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 187 | $29,105,000 | $155,642 |
Occupancy Type Mix
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2018 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Incorrect information on your report | 1 | 7.1% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 7.1% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Other type of mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 7.1% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 7.1% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 3 | 21.4% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 5 | 35.7% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | FHA mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 7.1% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 | 7.1% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Metro Bank | 11277 Highway 101 Lexington, AL 35648 | Full Service B&M | $33,123 |
| First Metro Bank | 15315 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653 | Full Service B&M | $26,947 |
| First Metro Bank | 2708 Hough Road Florence, AL 35630 | Full Service B&M | $19,800 |
| First Metro Bank | 301 North Main Street Tuscumbia, AL 35674 | Full Service B&M | $88,905 |
| First Metro Bank | 309 West Washington Street Athens, AL 35611 | Full Service B&M | $7,261 |
| First Metro Bank | 3121 Cloverdale Road Florence, AL 35633 | Full Service B&M | $11,263 |
| First Metro Bank | 325 S Pine Street Florence, AL 35630 | Full Service B&M | $106,719 |
| First Metro Bank | 406 West Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 | Full Service B&M | $241,901 |
| First Metro Bank | 7400 Highway 43 Florence, AL 35634 | Full Service B&M | $14,343 |
For 2018, First Metro Bank had 9 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $24,891 |
| Net interest income | $21,852 |
| Total noninterest income | $3,832 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $1,751 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $2,081 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $12,821 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $0 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $9,897 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $9,897 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $9,897 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $9,897 |
First Metro Bank's gross interest income from loans was $24,891,000.
First Metro Bank's net interest income from loans was $21,852,000.
First Metro Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,751,000.
First Metro Bank's net income from loans was $9,897,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $3,039 |
| Provision for credit losses | $369 |
| Total noninterest expense | $12,494 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $7,953 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $1,579 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $2,962 |
| Applicable income taxes | $2,924 |
| Net charge-offs | $235 |
| Cash dividends | $5,047 |
First Metro Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,039,000.
First Metro Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $7,953,000.
First Metro Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,579,000.
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 | 0.7% |
| Other individual loans | 0.0% |
| Auto loans | 1.0% |
| Other consumer loans | 0.0% |
| Unsecured commercial real estate loans | 0.0% |
Deposits
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total deposits | $563,379 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $563,379 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $398,397 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $161,235 |
| Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. | $3,747 |
| Deposits by Banks in foreign countries | $0 |
| Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Transaction accounts | $34,999 |
| Demand deposits | $19,445 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $528,380 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $320,284 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $48,579 |
| Total time deposits | $159,517 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $543,934 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $15,224 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $548,155 |
| Retail deposits | $494,705 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $15,189 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $637,139 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $17,446 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $6,405 |
| Total securities | $175,977 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $14,731 |
| Net loans and leases | $407,691 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $2,610 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $12,314 |
| Other real estate owned | $41 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $0 |
| All other assets | $8,939 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $637,139 |
| Total Liabilities | $565,594 |
| Total deposits | $563,379 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $548,155 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $563,379 |
| % insured (estimated) | $62 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $0 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $2,215 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $407,691 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $2,610 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $410,301 |
| All real estate loans | $328,213 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $328,213 |
| Construction and development loans | $38,140 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $11,611 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $26,529 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $128,449 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $108,161 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $20,288 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $22,300 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $133,200 |
| Farmland loans | $6,124 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $6,918 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $50,813 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $16,712 |
| Credit card loans | $1,594 |
| Related Plans | $217 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $7,407 |
| Other loans to individuals | $7,494 |
| All other loans & leases | $7,646 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $287 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $900 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $2,048 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $355 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $355 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
First Metro Bank had $407,691,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $328,213,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $38,140,000 of loans were in development loans. $22,300,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $133,200,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $6,918,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,594,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $7,407,000 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 | 551 | $88,464 | $160,552 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 306 | $16,748 | $54,732 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 146 | $24,574 | $168,315 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 99 | $47,142 | $476,182 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 1,067 | $45,800 | $42,924 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 972 | $22,710 | $23,364 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 61 | $8,573 | $140,541 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 34 | $14,517 | $426,971 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 52 | $4,645 | $89,327 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 35 | $1,698 | $48,514 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 14 | $1,871 | $133,643 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 3 | $1,076 | $358,667 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM | 156 | $4,727 | $30,301 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$100k | 144 | $1,847 | $12,826 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k | 7 | $1,125 | $160,714 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM | 5 | $1,755 | $351,000 |