Merchants Bank Of Indiana Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Carmel, IN

LEI: 549300WRDGBHKR1BXL98

Tax ID: 35-0352710

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Merchants Bank Of Indiana is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Merchants Bank Of Indiana 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: Indianapolis, Lafayette, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Memphis among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Merchants Bank Of Indiana 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. Merchants Bank Of Indiana 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.50% 4/19/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.55% 4/19/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.21% 4/19/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.13% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.88% 4/19/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.82% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.08% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 4/19/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.83% 4/19/24
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Originations

190

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$284,810,000

Employee count

247

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $130,040,000 $1,032,063 $2,093 4.65%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $50,500,000 $8,416,667 $1,745 4.44%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $30,445,000 $10,148,333 $0 4.67%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $21,445,000 $21,445,000 $0 4.76%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,005,000 $10,005,000 $0 4.78%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $8,335,000 $8,335,000 $0 4.85%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $6,075,000 $6,075,000 $0 4.59%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,105,000 $3,105,000 $0 5.25%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,725,000 $2,725,000 $0 4.85%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,655,000 $2,655,000 $0 4.33%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,530,000 $1,265,000 $1,494 4.48%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,405,000 $2,405,000 $0 6.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $2,240,000 $140,000 $1,541 5.45%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,105,000 $701,667 $4,348 5.04%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,305,000 $1,305,000 $0 5.00%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000 $0 5.65%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 5.15%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $1,393 4.88%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,057 4.92%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,675 4.83%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $1,999 4.63%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $4,361 4.63%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $1,685 4.63%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,766 4.50%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $1,470 4.25%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $1,762 4.63%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,824 4.75%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $1,675 4.75%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,369 5.38%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,652 4.88%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,990 4.38%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.60%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,604 5.88%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,986 4.25%
Merchants Bank Of Indiana's top markets include Indianapolis, Lafayette, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Memphis among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 171 $278,485,000 $1,628,567 $1,846 4.77%
    FHA 16 $2,580,000 $161,250 $4,352 4.67%
    USDA 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,549 5.00%
    HELOC 1 $3,505,000 $3,505,000 n/a 4.64%

    For 2018, Merchants Bank Of Indiana's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 171 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 16 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 141 $208,135,000 $1,476,135 $2,151 4.75%
    Refi 29 $14,785,000 $509,828 $2,104 4.66%
    Home Improvement 12 $41,830,000 $3,485,833 $1,685 5.05%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $20,060,000 $2,507,500 $1,827 4.89%

    For 2018, Merchants Bank Of Indiana's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 141 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 29 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 132 $39,510,000 $299,318 $2,187 4.73%
    15 Year 17 $2,475,000 $145,588 $1,696 4.79%
    Other 15 $83,105,000 $5,540,333 $0 5.00%
    3 Year 8 $79,050,000 $9,881,250 $0 4.72%
    20 Year 6 $700,000 $116,667 $1,383 4.79%
    10 Year 6 $32,770,000 $5,461,667 $1,549 4.91%
    5 Year 4 $37,180,000 $9,295,000 $0 4.69%
    1 Year 2 $10,020,000 $5,010,000 $0 5.09%

    For 2018, Merchants Bank Of Indiana's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 132 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 143 $41,685,000 $291,503
    $1k-2k 4 $740,000 $185,000
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's average total fees were $2,187, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 143 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 139 $263,835,000 $1,898,094
    5-6% 35 $15,185,000 $433,857
    3-4% 12 $3,150,000 $262,500
    6-7% 3 $2,435,000 $811,667
    <2.5% 1 $205,000 $205,000

    During 2018, Merchants Bank Of Indiana's average interest rate for loans was 4.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 139 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 60 $9,290,000 $154,833 $2,094 4.70%
    $200k-400k 46 $12,410,000 $269,783 $2,066 4.63%
    $1MM+ 31 $247,985,000 $7,999,516 $6,381 4.80%
    $100,000 or less 29 $1,635,000 $56,379 $1,706 5.20%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,520,000 $470,000 $2,103 4.60%
    $600k-1MM 8 $5,970,000 $746,250 $2,054 4.61%

    2018 saw Merchants Bank Of Indiana place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 60 originations, totaling $9,290,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 33 $4,865,000 $147,424 $2,246 4.81%
    $50k or less 27 $3,415,000 $126,481 $1,924 4.64%
    $100k-150k 26 $6,050,000 $232,692 $1,775 4.68%
    $250k+ 25 $16,325,000 $653,000 $2,625 4.63%
    $150k-250k 24 $8,060,000 $335,833 $1,826 4.72%
    $75k-100k 19 $4,025,000 $211,842 $2,359 4.81%

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 33 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 27 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 40 $11,680,000 $292,000 $1,825 4.64%
    <20% 24 $3,480,000 $145,000 $1,925 4.86%
    30-36% 22 $5,100,000 $231,818 $2,258 4.57%
    42% 12 $3,970,000 $330,833 $1,661 4.63%
    41% 10 $2,350,000 $235,000 $2,018 4.69%
    40% 8 $3,610,000 $451,250 $3,123 4.81%
    36% 8 $1,520,000 $190,000 $2,819 4.84%
    49% 6 $1,750,000 $291,667 $2,130 4.85%
    37% 5 $4,905,000 $981,000 $3,211 4.73%
    39% 4 $640,000 $160,000 $2,882 4.72%
    38% 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $2,134 4.63%
    46% 3 $645,000 $215,000 $1,801 5.08%
    47% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,642 4.83%
    45% 3 $865,000 $288,333 $1,767 4.79%
    44% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $1,504 4.63%
    43% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,305 4.88%

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 24 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 35 $241,565,000 $6,901,857 $0 4.97%
    White 137 $38,635,000 $282,007 $2,132 4.73%
    Not provided 13 $3,715,000 $285,769 $2,124 4.74%
    Black 5 $895,000 $179,000 $1,980 4.40%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.49%

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana 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
    71.05%

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 190 $284,810,000 $1,499,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 29 $241,755,000 $8,336,379
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $25,000 $25,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 160 $43,030,000 $268,938

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $34,135,000 $3,103,182 $1,764 4.80%
    40-60% 27 $35,235,000 $1,305,000 $1,834 4.70%
    60-80% 74 $156,920,000 $2,120,541 $2,102 4.83%
    80-100% 66 $36,570,000 $554,091 $2,306 4.66%
    Under 20% 12 $21,950,000 $1,829,167 $1,463 5.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%
    MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Merchants Bank of Indiana 11555 N. Meridian Street, Suite 400 Carmel, IN 46032 Full Service B&M $0
    Merchants Bank of Indiana 11590 North Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032 Full Service B&M $1,155,708
    Merchants Bank of Indiana 3737 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 Full Service B&M $548,501
    Merchants Bank of Indiana 6880 South Arba Pike Lynn, IN 47355 Full Service B&M $8,007
    Merchants Bank of Indiana 7375 South Us Highway 27 Lynn, IN 47355 Full Service B&M $1,426,611

    For 2018, Merchants Bank Of Indiana had 5 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $137,888
    Net interest income $95,760
    Total noninterest income $48,364
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $147
    Trading account gains and fees $-7
    Additional Noninterest Income $48,224
    Pre-tax net operating income $93,458
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $69,930
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $69,930
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $69,930
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $69,930

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's gross interest income from loans was $137,888,000.
    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's net interest income from loans was $95,760,000.
    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's fee based income from loans was $147,000.
    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's net income from loans was $69,930,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $42,128
    Provision for credit losses $4,495
    Total noninterest expense $46,171
    Salaries and employee benefits $29,691
    Premises and equipment expense $2,505
    Additional noninterest expense $13,975
    Applicable income taxes $23,528
    Net charge-offs $236
    Cash dividends $37,816

    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's interest expense for loans was $42,128,000.
    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's payroll and benefits expense were $29,691,000.
    Merchants Bank Of Indiana's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,505,000.

    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 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $3,100,426
    Deposits held in domestic offices $3,100,426
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $3,007,890
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $92,537
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $1,509,475
    Demand deposits $1,130,050
    Nontransaction accounts $1,590,952
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $680,721
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $281,688
    Total time deposits $628,543
    Total time and savings deposits $1,970,377
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $162,566
    Interest-bearing deposits $2,937,860
    Retail deposits $2,186,153
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $0
    Brokered deposits $988,213
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $3,710,275
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $333,429
    Interest-bearing balances $309,611
    Total securities $263,440
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $6,875
    Net loans and leases $2,792,485
    Loan and leases loss allowance $12,571
    Trading account assets $163,419
    Bank premises and fixed assets $13,971
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $88,452
    All other assets $48,204

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $3,710,275
    Total Liabilities $3,285,466
    Total deposits $3,100,426
    Interest-bearing deposits $2,937,860
    Deposits held in domestic offices $3,100,426
    % insured (estimated) $66
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $150,194
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $34,846

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $2,792,485
    Loan and leases loss allowance $12,571
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $2,805,056
    All real estate loans $1,317,860
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,317,860
    Construction and development loans $182,551
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,575
    Other construction, all land development and other land $179,976
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $49,552
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $34,136
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $15,416
    Multifamily residential real estate $667,980
    1-4 family residential loans $389,071
    Farmland loans $28,706
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $23,355
    Commercial and industrial loans $324,226
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $8,046
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $4,576
    Consumer Auto Loans $282
    Other loans to individuals $3,188
    All other loans & leases $1,131,569
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $1,131,554
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $188,268
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $3,998
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $3,998
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Merchants Bank of Indiana had $2,792,485,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $1,317,860,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $182,551,000 of loans were in development loans. $667,980,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $389,071,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $23,355,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $282,000 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 107 $18,172 $169,832
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 59 $2,110 $35,763
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 19 $2,480 $130,526
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 29 $13,582 $468,345
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 195 $26,319 $134,969
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 92 $3,252 $35,348
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 49 $5,437 $110,959
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 54 $17,630 $326,481
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 163 $16,797 $103,049
    Farmland loans - <$100k 43 $1,870 $43,488
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 81 $8,056 $99,457
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 39 $6,871 $176,179
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 317 $19,324 $60,959
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 232 $6,007 $25,892
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 62 $7,088 $114,323
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 23 $6,229 $270,826