South Atlantic Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Myrtle Beach, SC

LEI: 5493003I223S7AP6XL58

Tax ID: 26-1366826

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Review & Overview

South Atlantic Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. South Atlantic Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Georgetown, Hilton Head Island, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

South Atlantic 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. South Atlantic 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.45% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.96% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.96% 4/28/24
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Originations

415

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$197,005,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 231 $99,635,000 $431,320 $5,681 4.71%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $35,260,000 $678,077 $6,774 4.52%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $27,850,000 $397,857 $5,250 4.57%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $26,680,000 $635,238 $7,323 5.13%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,250,000 $812,500 $3,367 4.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $1,715,000 $343,000 $4,324 6.25%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,696 5.58%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,222 5.13%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,935 5.71%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,807 4.99%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,595 4.75%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,026 3.75%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.00%
South Atlantic Bank's top markets include Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Georgetown, Hilton Head Island, and Charlotte among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 415 $197,005,000 $474,711 $5,837 4.73%

    For 2022, South Atlantic Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 415 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 309 $151,725,000 $491,019 $6,325 4.80%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $21,740,000 $434,800 $4,839 4.54%
    Refi 34 $14,730,000 $433,235 $3,486 4.34%
    Other 14 $5,350,000 $382,143 $4,688 4.86%
    Home Improvement 8 $3,460,000 $432,500 $0 4.63%

    For 2022, South Atlantic Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 309 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 303 $151,205,000 $499,026 $5,986 4.74%
    5 Year 54 $27,120,000 $502,222 $0 4.93%
    15 Year 23 $7,865,000 $341,957 $4,017 4.00%
    Other 14 $4,040,000 $288,571 $3,144 4.96%
    20 Year 12 $3,170,000 $264,167 $5,458 4.40%
    1 Year 6 $3,010,000 $501,667 $6,658 5.44%
    10 Year 3 $595,000 $198,333 $0 4.91%

    For 2022, South Atlantic Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 303 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 54 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 147 $54,385,000 $369,966
    $1k-2k 46 $30,700,000 $667,391
    $2k-3k 41 $10,385,000 $253,293
    $5k+ 39 $37,015,000 $949,103
    $3k-4k 36 $14,220,000 $395,000
    $4k-5k 27 $17,075,000 $632,407

    South Atlantic Bank's average total fees were $5,986, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 147 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 131 $65,925,000 $503,244
    3-4% 130 $59,440,000 $457,231
    5-6% 101 $52,175,000 $516,584
    6-7% 38 $15,530,000 $408,684
    7-8% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000
    2.5-3% 6 $2,220,000 $370,000
    <2.5% 1 $355,000 $355,000

    During 2022, South Atlantic Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.74%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 131 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 137 $38,985,000 $284,562 $4,595 4.67%
    $400k-600k 85 $41,835,000 $492,176 $5,524 4.71%
    $100k-200k 71 $11,235,000 $158,239 $3,775 4.88%
    $600k-1MM 71 $53,335,000 $751,197 $7,990 4.70%
    $1MM+ 37 $50,495,000 $1,364,730 $10,719 4.73%
    $100,000 or less 14 $1,120,000 $80,000 $3,959 4.96%

    2022 saw South Atlantic Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 137 originations, totaling $38,985,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 93 $72,415,000 $778,656 $7,739 4.76%
    $150k-250k 84 $41,920,000 $499,048 $6,179 4.84%
    $100k-150k 74 $27,330,000 $369,324 $5,297 4.65%
    $50k-75k 41 $10,115,000 $246,707 $4,270 4.59%
    $75k-100k 37 $11,885,000 $321,216 $5,195 4.44%
    $50k or less 23 $3,765,000 $163,696 $3,563 4.74%

    South Atlantic Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 93 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 84 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 74 $32,250,000 $435,811 $5,568 4.52%
    30-36% 62 $29,470,000 $475,323 $5,805 4.68%
    <20% 35 $15,675,000 $447,857 $4,853 4.67%
    44% 22 $10,670,000 $485,000 $6,301 4.44%
    49% 19 $8,115,000 $427,105 $5,632 4.33%
    46% 17 $7,605,000 $447,353 $5,905 4.87%
    42% 14 $6,240,000 $445,714 $6,475 4.66%
    43% 14 $7,520,000 $537,143 $6,002 4.61%
    45% 13 $7,255,000 $558,077 $6,642 4.65%
    41% 13 $6,905,000 $531,154 $6,245 5.02%
    47% 13 $6,755,000 $519,615 $6,613 4.93%
    40% 12 $4,880,000 $406,667 $5,808 4.56%
    48% 11 $5,915,000 $537,727 $6,774 5.00%
    39% 11 $5,075,000 $461,364 $5,580 4.99%
    36% 10 $3,760,000 $376,000 $4,666 4.84%
    37% 8 $4,260,000 $532,500 $6,269 5.47%
    38% 6 $2,470,000 $411,667 $4,960 4.92%
    50-60% 5 $3,875,000 $775,000 $6,556 5.88%
    >60% 1 $745,000 $745,000 $8,981 5.50%

    South Atlantic Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 74 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 62 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 337 $158,645,000 $470,757 $5,799 4.74%
    Not applicable 53 $25,015,000 $471,981 $0 4.99%
    Not provided 20 $10,710,000 $535,500 $6,092 3.99%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $1,355,000 $1,355,000 $14,924 4.50%
    Black 2 $810,000 $405,000 $6,390 5.25%
    Asian 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,184 4.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.11%

    South Atlantic 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
    87.71%

    South Atlantic Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 415 $197,005,000 $474,711

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    415 $197,005,000 $474,711

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $10,150,000 $267,105 $4,433 4.64%
    40-60% 84 $39,110,000 $465,595 $5,887 4.79%
    60-80% 204 $103,410,000 $506,912 $6,420 4.80%
    80-100% 86 $43,000,000 $500,000 $5,290 4.58%
    Under 20% 3 $1,335,000 $445,000 $2,523 3.71%