First Southern Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

MARION, IL

LEI: 213800K8DDKEL9X4OK57

Tax ID: 37-0399785

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Review & Overview

First Southern Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Southern Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Carbondale, Crestview, North Port, St. Louis, and Murray among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Southern Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

187

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$30,805,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 146 $22,860,000 $156,575 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,435,000 $3,435,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 34 $3,140,000 $92,353 $0 0.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $0 0.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $0 0.00%
Murray, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
First Southern Bank's top markets include Carbondale, Crestview, North Port, St. Louis, and Murray among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 187 $30,805,000 $164,733 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Southern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 187 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 118 $24,820,000 $210,339 $0 0.00%
    Refi 34 $3,740,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 23 $1,605,000 $69,783 $0 0.00%
    Other 10 $500,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Southern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 187 $30,805,000 $164,733 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, First Southern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 187 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 97 $4,875,000 $50,258 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 45 $6,665,000 $148,111 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 32 $9,170,000 $286,563 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,910,000 $488,750 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,750,000 $687,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $3,435,000 $3,435,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw First Southern Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 97 originations, totaling $4,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 40 $2,320,000 $58,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 37 $3,285,000 $88,784 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 25 $3,725,000 $149,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 24 $2,860,000 $119,167 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 20 $4,540,000 $227,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 17 $9,825,000 $577,941 $0 0.00%

    First Southern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 40 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 37 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 187 $30,805,000 $164,733 $0 0.00%

    First Southern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 187 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 160 $26,170,000 $163,563 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 21 $3,745,000 $178,333 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $690,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $200,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.91%

    First Southern Bank 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
    92.51%

    First Southern Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 187 $30,805,000 $164,733

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    187 $30,805,000 $164,733