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 and Refi loans. First Southern Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Carbondale, Naples, Nashville, North Port, and Mount Vernon 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

199

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,315,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 166 $24,540,000 $147,831 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 26 $2,220,000 $85,385 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $0 0.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $0 0.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 0.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 0.00%
First Southern Bank's top markets include Carbondale, Naples, Nashville, North Port, and Mount Vernon among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 199 $29,315,000 $147,312 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Southern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 199 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 123 $19,945,000 $162,154 $0 0.00%
    Refi 54 $7,530,000 $139,444 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 13 $705,000 $54,231 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $575,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 4 $560,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Southern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 123 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 54 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 199 $29,315,000 $147,312 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, First Southern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 199 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 95 $5,305,000 $55,842 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 56 $7,920,000 $141,429 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 36 $9,990,000 $277,500 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,205,000 $467,222 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,895,000 $631,667 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw First Southern Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 95 originations, totaling $5,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 41 $6,975,000 $170,122 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 30 $2,120,000 $70,667 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 30 $3,890,000 $129,667 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 29 $5,515,000 $190,172 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 28 $2,360,000 $84,286 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 9 $2,745,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%

    First Southern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 41 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 30 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 30 $4,310,000 $143,667 $0 0.00%
    30-36% 30 $5,230,000 $174,333 $0 0.00%
    20-30% 26 $3,900,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    41% 6 $610,000 $101,667 $0 0.00%
    42% 5 $775,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    37% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $0 0.00%
    40% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    43% 3 $705,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
    39% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 0.00%
    >60% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    38% 2 $790,000 $395,000 $0 0.00%
    44% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%
    45% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
    46% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
    36% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
    50-60% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
    47% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    First Southern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 30 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 163 $23,235,000 $142,546 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 25 $4,375,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 5 $1,255,000 $251,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.22%

    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
    92.96%

    First Southern Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 199 $29,315,000 $147,312

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    199 $29,315,000 $147,312

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%