First Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lexington, SC

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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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.70% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.30% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.32% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.68% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.99% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 11/21/24
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Originations

717

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$184,385,000

Employee count

250 Show all (8) awards

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%
First Community Bank's top markets include Columbia, Greenville, Augusta, Newberry, and Charlotte among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 606 $164,030,000 $270,677 $3,877 3.30%
    FHA 77 $14,505,000 $188,377 $7,383 2.95%
    USDA 26 $4,000,000 $153,846 $2,846 2.86%
    VA 8 $1,850,000 $231,250 $5,701 3.06%

    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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 393 $97,255,000 $247,468 $5,143 3.41%
    Refi 198 $61,320,000 $309,697 $3,120 3.00%
    Cash Out Refi 110 $23,050,000 $209,545 $3,745 3.02%
    Other 10 $1,860,000 $186,000 $3,047 3.12%
    Home Improvement 6 $900,000 $150,000 $735 4.28%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 464 $102,440,000 $220,776 $4,273 3.02%
    15 Year 75 $14,615,000 $194,867 $3,310 2.45%
    Other 63 $30,555,000 $485,000 $3,776 4.16%
    5 Year 53 $12,635,000 $238,396 $1,192 4.14%
    30+ year 30 $11,000,000 $366,667 $7,948 5.10%
    10 Year 14 $8,950,000 $639,286 $3,267 3.04%
    20 Year 13 $2,965,000 $228,077 $3,690 2.93%
    1 Year 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $8,858 4.47%

    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

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 343 $72,665,000 $211,851
    $<1k 92 $18,520,000 $201,304
    $2k-3k 86 $16,380,000 $190,465
    $3k-4k 44 $11,410,000 $259,318
    $5k+ 26 $11,860,000 $456,154
    $4k-5k 11 $3,915,000 $355,909

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 310 $46,200,000 $149,032 $3,747 3.17%
    $200k-400k 240 $65,070,000 $271,125 $4,944 3.13%
    $100,000 or less 79 $5,795,000 $73,354 $2,933 3.46%
    $400k-600k 70 $33,770,000 $482,429 $5,238 3.51%
    $1MM+ 10 $27,530,000 $2,753,000 $0 3.81%
    $600k-1MM 8 $6,020,000 $752,500 $10,820 4.01%

    2021 saw First Community Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 310 originations, totaling $46,200,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 142 $25,590,000 $180,211 $3,910 2.99%
    $50k or less 135 $18,175,000 $134,630 $4,021 3.04%
    $100k-150k 132 $36,600,000 $277,273 $4,684 3.13%
    $75k-100k 97 $20,835,000 $214,794 $4,475 3.05%
    $150k-250k 64 $18,690,000 $292,031 $4,847 3.37%
    $250k+ 32 $13,190,000 $412,188 $4,611 3.20%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 165 $34,745,000 $210,576 $3,782 3.04%
    30-36% 116 $27,970,000 $241,121 $4,825 3.23%
    <20% 79 $16,185,000 $204,873 $3,519 2.82%
    37% 31 $7,655,000 $246,935 $4,001 3.07%
    39% 26 $5,840,000 $224,615 $4,413 3.34%
    44% 22 $5,470,000 $248,636 $4,879 3.14%
    38% 20 $5,320,000 $266,000 $5,371 3.22%
    47% 17 $4,175,000 $245,588 $4,713 2.99%
    36% 17 $4,225,000 $248,529 $4,426 3.14%
    45% 16 $3,340,000 $208,750 $5,077 2.86%
    43% 16 $3,490,000 $218,125 $3,982 2.98%
    42% 15 $2,995,000 $199,667 $3,796 3.04%
    49% 15 $3,185,000 $212,333 $4,183 2.98%
    40% 14 $3,310,000 $236,429 $5,203 3.25%
    41% 12 $2,900,000 $241,667 $4,945 3.10%
    46% 11 $2,135,000 $194,091 $5,571 2.98%
    50-60% 10 $1,810,000 $181,000 $6,177 3.09%
    48% 9 $1,365,000 $151,667 $4,010 3.06%
    >60% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 4.33%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 554 $124,320,000 $224,404 $4,298 3.08%
    Not applicable 98 $47,020,000 $479,796 $0 4.22%
    Not provided 23 $4,735,000 $205,870 $3,898 3.19%
    Black 23 $4,715,000 $205,000 $5,056 3.15%
    Asian 17 $3,335,000 $196,176 $4,142 3.15%
    American Indian 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,227 3.60%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.08%

    First Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.91%

    First Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 717 $184,385,000 $257,162

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    717 $184,385,000 $257,162

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $4,950,000 $165,000 $3,449 3.08%
    40-60% 97 $20,145,000 $207,680 $3,531 3.10%
    60-80% 324 $97,100,000 $299,691 $4,045 3.41%
    80-100% 255 $61,105,000 $239,627 $4,965 3.11%
    Over 100% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $3,708 2.79%
    Under 20% 8 $580,000 $72,500 $2,078 3.20%

    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