The Bank Of Forest Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Forest, MS

LEI: 549300XYMV9W4308FO60

Tax ID: 64-0157923

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Review & Overview

The Bank Of Forest is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. The Bank Of Forest has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Jackson.

The Bank Of Forest 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.

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Originations

78

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,050,000

Employee count

54

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 71 $4,355,000 $61,338 $0 0.00%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $695,000 $99,286 $0 0.00%
The Bank Of Forest's top markets include and Jackson among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 78 $5,050,000 $64,744 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of Forest's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 45 $3,165,000 $70,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 23 $1,565,000 $68,043 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $155,000 $31,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $100,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of Forest's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 23 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 78 $5,050,000 $64,744 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of Forest's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 78 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 67 $2,965,000 $44,254 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,165,000 $129,444 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw The Bank Of Forest place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 67 originations, totaling $2,965,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 23 $845,000 $36,739 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 18 $960,000 $53,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 13 $1,015,000 $78,077 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 7 $365,000 $52,143 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of Forest lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 78 $5,050,000 $64,744 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of Forest lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 56 $3,740,000 $66,786 $0 0.00%
    Black 16 $1,080,000 $67,500 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 5 $195,000 $39,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.31%

    The Bank Of Forest has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.74%

    The Bank Of Forest has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 78 $5,050,000 $64,744

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $45,000 $45,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 15 $565,000 $37,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 62 $4,440,000 $71,613

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 10 9.8%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 34 33.3%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 13 12.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Incorrect information on your report 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Reverse mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 1.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Bank of Forest 101 Chadwick Ave Walnut Grove, MS 39189 Full Service B&M $43,381
    The Bank of Forest 1698 Old Fannin Road Flowood, MS 39232 Full Service B&M $9,929
    The Bank of Forest 211 West Third Street Forest, MS 39074 Full Service B&M $117,419

    For 2019, The Bank Of Forest had 3 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,461
    Net interest income $7,147
    Total noninterest income $1,863
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $825
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,038
    Pre-tax net operating income $2,688
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-10
    Income before extraordinary items $2,678
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $2,678
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $2,678
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,688

    The Bank Of Forest's gross interest income from loans was $8,461,000.
    The Bank Of Forest's net interest income from loans was $7,147,000.
    The Bank Of Forest's fee based income from loans was $825,000.
    The Bank Of Forest's net income from loans was $2,678,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,314
    Provision for credit losses $140
    Total noninterest expense $6,182
    Salaries and employee benefits $3,448
    Premises and equipment expense $644
    Additional noninterest expense $2,090
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $80
    Cash dividends $1,350

    The Bank Of Forest's interest expense for loans was $1,314,000.
    The Bank Of Forest's payroll and benefits expense were $3,448,000.
    The Bank Of Forest's property, plant and equipment expenses $644,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 2.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 6.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 4.4%
    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 $175,133
    Deposits held in domestic offices $175,133
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $161,082
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $14,051
    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 $70,750
    Demand deposits $34,282
    Nontransaction accounts $104,383
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $11,524
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $15,722
    Total time deposits $77,137
    Total time and savings deposits $140,851
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $34,282
    Interest-bearing deposits $140,851
    Retail deposits $159,325
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $14,346
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $204,622
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $14,190
    Interest-bearing balances $9,646
    Total securities $60,715
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $116,263
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,232
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,999
    Other real estate owned $7
    Goodwill and other intangibles $652
    All other assets $7,796

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $204,622
    Total Liabilities $176,775
    Total deposits $175,133
    Interest-bearing deposits $140,851
    Deposits held in domestic offices $175,133
    % insured (estimated) $83
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $677
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $965

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $116,263
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,232
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $117,495
    All real estate loans $92,552
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $92,552
    Construction and development loans $22,468
    Residential 1-4 family construction $8,182
    Other construction, all land development and other land $14,286
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $36,930
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $14,869
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $22,061
    Multifamily residential real estate $566
    1-4 family residential loans $23,110
    Farmland loans $9,478
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $2,927
    Commercial and industrial loans $10,729
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $9,436
    Credit card loans $362
    Related Plans $198
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,217
    Other loans to individuals $6,659
    All other loans & leases $1,851
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $37
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $5
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Bank of Forest had $116,263,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $92,552,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $22,468,000 of loans were in development loans. $566,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $23,110,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $2,927,000 of loans were in farm loans. $362,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,217,000 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 172 $20,089 $116,797
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 101 $3,433 $33,990
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 44 $5,604 $127,364
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 27 $11,052 $409,333
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 312 $10,310 $33,045
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 272 $4,689 $17,239
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 28 $2,829 $101,036
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 12 $2,792 $232,667
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 139 $7,426 $53,424
    Farmland loans - <$100k 107 $3,105 $29,019
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 24 $2,420 $100,833
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 8 $1,901 $237,625
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 225 $2,927 $13,009
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 223 $2,688 $12,054
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 2 $239 $119,500