Merchants & Marine Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Pascagoula, MS

LEI: 549300ZMSSTP768USP32

Tax ID: 64-6016232

5 stars - Updated: 12/2/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Merchants & Marine Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Merchants & Marine Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Daphne, Baton Rouge, and Mobile among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Merchants & Marine 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. Merchants & Marine Bank is typically an average 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 6.78% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.07% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.63% 12/2/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.53% 12/2/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.75% 12/2/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.65% 12/2/24
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

272

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$57,600,000

Awards

Merchants & Marine Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Merchants & Marine Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.75%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.27%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Merchants & Marine Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,003.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $23,985,000 $237,475 $6,303 6.90%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $11,210,000 $180,806 $3,670 7.94%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $9,085,000 $275,303 $2,872 7.70%
Outside of Metro Areas 27 $3,955,000 $146,481 $3,870 7.66%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,290,000 $229,000 $5,932 6.90%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,980,000 $123,750 $2,701 7.85%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,705,000 $243,571 $5,770 6.44%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $5,937 6.92%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $22,323 6.50%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,165 6.37%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,283 6.50%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $4,152 6.83%
Indianola, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,130 7.25%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 7.60%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,365 6.99%
Merchants & Marine Bank's top markets include Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Daphne, Baton Rouge, and Mobile among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 215 $43,795,000 $203,698 $3,723 7.52%
    FHA 36 $8,530,000 $236,944 $9,521 6.71%
    VA 15 $3,905,000 $260,333 $7,941 6.73%
    USDA 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $8,396 6.62%

    For 2023, Merchants & Marine Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 215 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 36 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 186 $45,360,000 $243,871 $5,908 6.96%
    Refi 70 $10,280,000 $146,857 $1,863 8.17%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $930,000 $155,000 $5,759 6.85%
    Home Improvement 5 $715,000 $143,000 $1,049 8.80%
    Other 5 $315,000 $63,000 $1,426 9.64%

    For 2023, Merchants & Marine Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 186 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 70 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 168 $42,570,000 $253,393 $6,003 6.75%
    5 Year 55 $7,145,000 $129,909 $609 8.34%
    15 Year 13 $2,555,000 $196,538 $1,914 8.28%
    20 Year 12 $1,950,000 $162,500 $2,210 8.35%
    10 Year 8 $460,000 $57,500 $834 8.19%
    Other 7 $815,000 $116,429 $5,735 8.26%
    1 Year 6 $1,720,000 $286,667 $0 8.30%
    3 Year 3 $385,000 $128,333 $14 8.76%

    For 2023, Merchants & Marine Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 168 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 55 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 54 $9,260,000 $171,481
    $1k-2k 53 $13,205,000 $249,151
    $2k-3k 39 $8,575,000 $219,872
    $3k-4k 27 $6,815,000 $252,407
    $4k-5k 16 $4,890,000 $305,625
    $5k+ 12 $4,710,000 $392,500

    Merchants & Marine Bank's average total fees were $6,003, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 54 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 106 $25,550,000 $241,038
    7-8% 84 $18,570,000 $221,071
    Over 8% 64 $8,260,000 $129,063
    5-6% 16 $4,760,000 $297,500
    4-5% 2 $460,000 $230,000

    During 2023, Merchants & Marine Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 106 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 95 $26,325,000 $277,105 $6,952 6.95%
    $100k-200k 82 $12,700,000 $154,878 $4,128 7.13%
    $100,000 or less 68 $3,950,000 $58,088 $1,524 8.32%
    $400k-600k 21 $10,445,000 $497,381 $7,435 6.89%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,180,000 $696,667 $7,187 7.33%

    2023 saw Merchants & Marine Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 95 originations, totaling $26,325,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 49 $11,835,000 $241,531 $5,979 7.13%
    $75k-100k 49 $9,205,000 $187,857 $5,265 7.16%
    $50k-75k 46 $8,390,000 $182,391 $5,331 6.94%
    $50k or less 39 $4,545,000 $116,538 $3,530 7.39%
    $250k+ 26 $8,860,000 $340,769 $4,021 7.61%
    $150k-250k 25 $8,385,000 $335,400 $6,829 7.40%

    Merchants & Marine Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 49 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 49 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 39 $9,285,000 $238,077 $3,990 6.94%
    30-36% 31 $6,955,000 $224,355 $4,413 7.29%
    50-60% 16 $4,470,000 $279,375 $9,996 6.86%
    41% 13 $2,755,000 $211,923 $5,905 7.03%
    <20% 13 $1,965,000 $151,154 $1,932 7.92%
    40% 11 $1,975,000 $179,545 $4,698 6.76%
    49% 11 $3,225,000 $293,182 $6,428 6.91%
    38% 9 $1,865,000 $207,222 $3,561 7.77%
    37% 9 $2,755,000 $306,111 $4,966 6.84%
    39% 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $3,628 7.01%
    36% 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $3,589 6.81%
    44% 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $8,481 6.71%
    45% 7 $2,085,000 $297,857 $7,521 6.30%
    46% 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $6,821 6.61%
    47% 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $8,010 6.95%
    48% 5 $1,715,000 $343,000 $6,566 7.53%
    43% 5 $695,000 $139,000 $3,947 6.72%
    42% 4 $870,000 $217,500 $5,926 6.81%
    >60% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $239 8.62%

    Merchants & Marine Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 39 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 31 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 197 $43,545,000 $221,041 $5,034 7.23%
    Not provided 18 $5,220,000 $290,000 $6,906 6.93%
    Not applicable 32 $4,900,000 $153,125 $0 8.38%
    Black 21 $3,295,000 $156,905 $4,133 7.11%
    Asian 2 $520,000 $260,000 $8,584 7.25%
    Asian Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,338 7.62%
    Vietnamese 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 10.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.61%

    Merchants & Marine Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.15%

    Merchants & Marine Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 272 $57,600,000 $211,765

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    272 $57,600,000 $211,765

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $3,630,000 $106,765 $1,484 8.32%
    40-60% 38 $7,230,000 $190,263 $3,788 7.63%
    60-80% 59 $13,895,000 $235,508 $4,756 7.34%
    80-100% 119 $29,925,000 $251,471 $6,285 6.86%
    Over 100% 4 $1,650,000 $412,500 $15,491 6.81%
    Under 20% 16 $1,160,000 $72,500 $779 8.33%