Security Federal Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Security Federal Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Security Federal 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: Augusta, Columbia, Newberry, Charlotte, and Charleston among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Security Federal Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Security Federal 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.65% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.47% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.27% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.49% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.36% | 4/18/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.69% | 4/18/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.80% | 4/18/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.01% | 4/18/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.01% | 4/18/24 |
| 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
323Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Security Federal Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.86%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.62%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Security Federal Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,939.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 279 | $69,255,000 | $248,226 | $5,498 | 6.09% |
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 26 | $7,590,000 | $291,923 | $6,379 | 6.37% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $3,305,000 | $661,000 | $11,794 | 6.10% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $1,255,000 | $251,000 | $5,859 | 6.70% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $615,000 | $615,000 | $9,384 | 6.63% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $575,000 | $191,667 | $5,368 | 6.83% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $9,746 | 7.13% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $10,013 | 5.75% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $4,038 | 7.50% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $5,916 | 6.13% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Security Federal Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 293 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 17 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Security Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 263 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 36 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Security Federal Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 232 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 46 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Security Federal Bank's average total fees were $4,939, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 110 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Security Federal Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 171 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Security Federal Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 125 originations, totaling $18,975,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Security Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 85 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 55 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Security Federal Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 64 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 52 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications89.98%
Security Federal Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination70.59%
Security Federal Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 323 | $83,505,000 | $258,529 |