First Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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First Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Community 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: Columbia, Greenville, Augusta, Newberry, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Community 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. First Community Bank 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.66% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.70% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.86% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.30% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.32% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.68% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.99% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.49% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.25% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.25% | 4/21/24 |
| 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
717Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 429 | $101,945,000 | $237,634 | $4,045 | 3.25% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 89 | $26,275,000 | $295,225 | $4,817 | 3.17% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 68 | $18,100,000 | $266,176 | $4,369 | 3.42% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 46 | $8,470,000 | $184,130 | $4,110 | 3.10% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $7,780,000 | $486,250 | $7,022 | 3.11% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $7,740,000 | $552,857 | $4,611 | 3.82% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,245,000 | $320,714 | $7,690 | 2.73% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 7 | $1,465,000 | $209,286 | $3,227 | 2.80% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,435,000 | $478,333 | $5,768 | 3.63% |
| Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,205,000 | $1,205,000 | $0 | 3.39% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,170,000 | $195,000 | $5,503 | 3.07% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,045,000 | $209,000 | $4,159 | 3.34% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,025,000 | $341,667 | $6,161 | 2.79% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $3,158 | 2.75% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $420,000 | $210,000 | $3,416 | 2.94% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $415,000 | $138,333 | $5,175 | 3.21% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $6,607 | 2.94% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $13,880 | 3.63% |
| Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $5,896 | 2.38% |
| Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $0 | 4.50% |
| DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $2,933 | 2.88% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $240,000 | $120,000 | $1,824 | 2.94% |
| ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $4,922 | 3.50% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $525 | 2.88% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 4.35% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,226 | 3.25% |
| Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,287 | 3.38% |
| Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $4,126 | 2.88% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $2,316 | 2.63% |
| Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 4.75% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, First Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 606 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 77 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 393 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 198 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 464 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 75 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Community Bank's average total fees were $4,273, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 343 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 282 | $61,750,000 | $218,972 |
| 3-4% | 250 | $79,390,000 | $317,560 |
| 4-5% | 98 | $24,570,000 | $250,714 |
| <2.5% | 75 | $15,415,000 | $205,533 |
| 5-6% | 12 | $3,260,000 | $271,667 |
During 2021, First Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 282 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw First Community Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 310 originations, totaling $46,200,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 142 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 135 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 165 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 116 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.08%
First Community Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination85.91%
First Community Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 717 | $184,385,000 | $257,162 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 4 | 66.7% |
| FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 16.7% |
| FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 16.7% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Community Bank | 101 N Wheeler Avenue Prosperity, SC 29127 | Full Service B&M | $35,847 |
| First Community Bank | 1030 Lake Murray Boulevard Irmo, SC 29063 | Full Service B&M | $70,611 |
| First Community Bank | 105 N Spring St Greenville, SC 29601 | Full Service B&M | $12,136 |
| First Community Bank | 11000 Anderson Road Piedmont, SC 29673 | Full Service B&M | $25,084 |
| First Community Bank | 1200 Town Park Lane Evans, GA 30809 | Full Service B&M | $7,920 |
| First Community Bank | 1213 Lady Street Columbia, SC 29201 | Full Service B&M | $64,751 |
| First Community Bank | 127 Amicks Ferry Road Chapin, SC 29036 | Full Service B&M | $103,777 |
| First Community Bank | 1449 Two Notch Road Lexington, SC 29073 | Full Service B&M | $53,101 |
| First Community Bank | 1670 East Main Street Easley, SC 29641 | Full Service B&M | $92,050 |
| First Community Bank | 1735 Wilson Road Newberry, SC 29108 | Full Service B&M | $146,022 |
| First Community Bank | 201 Main Street Blythewood, SC 29016 | Full Service B&M | $23,264 |
| First Community Bank | 3638 Walton Way Extension Augusta, GA 30909 | Full Service B&M | $91,521 |
| First Community Bank | 407 Silver Bluff Road Sw Aiken, SC 29803 | Full Service B&M | $73,570 |
| First Community Bank | 4325 Augusta Hwy Gilbert, SC 29054 | Full Service B&M | $54,149 |
| First Community Bank | 4404 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29206 | Full Service B&M | $92,853 |
| First Community Bank | 45 Farrs Bridge Road Greenville, SC 29617 | Full Service B&M | $28,143 |
| First Community Bank | 506 Meeting Street West Columbia, SC 29169 | Full Service B&M | $66,392 |
| First Community Bank | 5455 Sunset Boulevard Lexington, SC 29072 | Full Service B&M | $169,006 |
| First Community Bank | 631 W. Dekalb Street Camden, SC 29020 | Full Service B&M | $38,805 |
| First Community Bank | 771 Broad St, Suite 100 Augusta, GA 30901 | Full Service B&M | $6,060 |
| First Community Bank | 9822 Two Notch Road Columbia, SC 29223 | Full Service B&M | $38,736 |
For 2021, First Community Bank had 21 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $47,508 |
| Net interest income | $45,682 |
| Total noninterest income | $13,540 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $1,126 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $12,414 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $20,819 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $4 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $16,406 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $16,406 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $16,406 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $16,402 |
First Community Bank's gross interest income from loans was $47,508,000.
First Community Bank's net interest income from loans was $45,682,000.
First Community Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,126,000.
First Community Bank's net income from loans was $16,406,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $1,826 |
| Provision for credit losses | $335 |
| Total noninterest expense | $38,068 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $24,136 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $3,932 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $10,000 |
| Applicable income taxes | $4,417 |
| Net charge-offs | $-455 |
| Cash dividends | $4,019 |
First Community Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,826,000.
First Community Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $24,136,000.
First Community Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $3,932,000.
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 | $1,365,079 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $1,365,079 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $1,299,733 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $105 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $65,241 |
| 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 | $779,975 |
| Demand deposits | $779,975 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $585,104 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $287,419 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $143,904 |
| Total time deposits | $153,780 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $585,104 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $448,376 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $916,704 |
| Retail deposits | $1,338,431 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $29,283 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,583,958 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $69,030 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $47,049 |
| Total securities | $564,839 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $0 |
| Net loans and leases | $859,643 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $11,179 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $35,624 |
| Other real estate owned | $1,165 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $15,556 |
| All other assets | $38,101 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $1,583,958 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,432,439 |
| Total deposits | $1,365,079 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $916,704 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $1,365,079 |
| % insured (estimated) | $71 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $54,216 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $0 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $13,144 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $859,643 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $11,179 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $870,822 |
| All real estate loans | $792,863 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $792,863 |
| Construction and development loans | $98,987 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $10,840 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $88,147 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $491,046 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $244,013 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $247,033 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $24,882 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $176,692 |
| Farmland loans | $1,256 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $0 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $41,063 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $8,573 |
| Credit card loans | $0 |
| Related Plans | $3,135 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $3 |
| Other loans to individuals | $5,435 |
| All other loans & leases | $28,323 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $58 |
| 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 | $1,214 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $1,174 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
First Community Bank had $859,643,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $792,863,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $98,987,000 of loans were in development loans. $24,882,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $176,692,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,000 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 | 801 | $192,240 | $240,000 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 165 | $7,323 | $44,382 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 243 | $31,220 | $128,477 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 393 | $153,697 | $391,087 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 586 | $27,754 | $47,362 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 438 | $9,346 | $21,338 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 94 | $6,621 | $70,436 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 54 | $11,787 | $218,278 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 10 | $1,256 | $125,600 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 4 | $141 | $35,250 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 5 | $859 | $171,800 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 1 | $256 | $256,000 |