Bankfirst Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, MS

LEI: 549300BR7OTD25RTS027

Tax ID: 64-0202970

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Review & Overview

Bankfirst Financial Services is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Bankfirst Financial Services 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: Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Oxford, Columbus, and Memphis among others. We have data for 39 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bankfirst Financial Services 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. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.98% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.15% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.98% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.96% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.86% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.98% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.29% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.29% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,270

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$285,510,000

Relative Rate

Bankfirst Financial Services's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.55%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 205 $81,505,000 $397,585 $0 6.85%
Outside of Metro Areas 291 $32,095,000 $110,292 $0 7.92%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 125 $29,795,000 $238,360 $0 7.08%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $24,750,000 $237,981 $0 8.21%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $22,725,000 $212,383 $0 7.53%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $15,915,000 $136,026 $0 8.10%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $13,205,000 $223,814 $0 7.27%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $11,250,000 $175,781 $0 7.48%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $11,035,000 $208,208 $0 6.57%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $8,145,000 $626,538 $0 8.00%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,630,000 $402,143 $0 7.35%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,795,000 $542,143 $0 7.30%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,775,000 $151,000 $0 8.05%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,640,000 $606,667 $0 8.05%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,550,000 $197,222 $0 6.72%
Indianola, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,210,000 $1,105,000 $0 7.99%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,015,000 $287,857 $0 6.76%
West Point, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,445,000 $96,333 $0 7.06%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,180,000 $118,000 $0 7.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $0 6.94%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $0 6.50%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $0 7.13%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $0 6.38%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $0 7.05%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 8.59%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 7.48%
Greenwood, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 5.25%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 4.99%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.50%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 6.99%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.15%
Greenville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.99%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.88%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.63%
Grenada, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.00%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.75%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.13%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 5.81%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.63%
Bankfirst Financial Services's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Oxford, Columbus, and Memphis among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 818 $198,120,000 $242,200 $0 8.27%
    HELOC 328 $56,610,000 $172,591 n/a 6.04%
    FHA 108 $26,220,000 $242,778 $0 6.16%
    VA 9 $3,305,000 $367,222 $0 6.33%
    USDA 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $0 6.41%

    For 2024, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 818 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 328 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 554 $176,410,000 $318,430 $0 7.27%
    Refi 468 $82,710,000 $176,731 $0 8.35%
    Home Improvement 143 $13,315,000 $93,112 $0 6.61%
    Other 89 $10,185,000 $114,438 $0 5.91%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $2,890,000 $180,625 $0 6.53%

    For 2024, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 554 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 468 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 389 $83,855,000 $215,566 $0 8.87%
    30 Year 319 $88,445,000 $277,257 $0 6.55%
    10 Year 250 $27,540,000 $110,160 $0 5.27%
    Other 128 $43,640,000 $340,938 $0 8.22%
    1 Year 107 $28,195,000 $263,505 $0 8.82%
    3 Year 54 $7,130,000 $132,037 $0 9.31%
    15 Year 18 $4,020,000 $223,333 $0 6.86%
    20 Year 5 $2,685,000 $537,000 $0 7.71%

    For 2024, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 389 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 319 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 198 $17,660,000 $89,192
    $1k-2k 106 $28,070,000 $264,811
    $2k-3k 88 $18,840,000 $214,091
    $3k-4k 81 $21,445,000 $264,753
    $5k+ 44 $23,170,000 $526,591
    $4k-5k 42 $15,270,000 $363,571

    Bankfirst Financial Services's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 198 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 484 $67,740,000 $139,959
    6-7% 243 $75,755,000 $311,749
    4-5% 235 $24,405,000 $103,851
    7-8% 229 $96,285,000 $420,459
    5-6% 79 $21,325,000 $269,937

    During 2024, Bankfirst Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 6.55%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 484 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 521 $25,515,000 $48,973 $0 7.88%
    $200k-400k 298 $80,180,000 $269,060 $0 7.02%
    $100k-200k 296 $43,490,000 $146,926 $0 7.44%
    $400k-600k 84 $40,500,000 $482,143 $0 7.12%
    $600k-1MM 46 $32,860,000 $714,348 $0 7.20%
    $1MM+ 25 $62,965,000 $2,518,600 $0 7.56%

    2024 saw Bankfirst Financial Services place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 521 originations, totaling $25,515,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 204 $38,240,000 $187,451 $0 6.73%
    $50k or less 168 $12,140,000 $72,262 $0 8.28%
    $50k-75k 155 $19,505,000 $125,839 $0 7.23%
    $150k-250k 144 $35,120,000 $243,889 $0 6.77%
    $250k+ 141 $51,705,000 $366,702 $0 6.97%
    $75k-100k 141 $20,245,000 $143,582 $0 7.16%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 204 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 168 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 178 $32,880,000 $184,719 $0 6.49%
    30-36% 136 $26,950,000 $198,162 $0 6.76%
    <20% 106 $14,430,000 $136,132 $0 6.55%
    45% 37 $5,565,000 $150,405 $0 6.13%
    43% 30 $6,780,000 $226,000 $0 6.26%
    39% 28 $4,360,000 $155,714 $0 6.19%
    36% 28 $5,350,000 $191,071 $0 6.85%
    50-60% 28 $5,930,000 $211,786 $0 7.19%
    40% 25 $4,945,000 $197,800 $0 6.39%
    48% 24 $7,360,000 $306,667 $0 6.82%
    44% 24 $5,970,000 $248,750 $0 6.44%
    38% 23 $4,255,000 $185,000 $0 6.84%
    37% 22 $5,010,000 $227,727 $0 6.56%
    42% 21 $3,675,000 $175,000 $0 6.24%
    49% 18 $3,450,000 $191,667 $0 7.50%
    41% 15 $3,515,000 $234,333 $0 7.47%
    47% 14 $4,100,000 $292,857 $0 6.96%
    >60% 14 $1,260,000 $90,000 $0 9.74%
    46% 11 $1,925,000 $175,000 $0 7.20%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 178 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 136 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 853 $163,585,000 $191,776 $0 7.11%
    Not applicable 273 $102,505,000 $375,476 $0 8.40%
    Black 115 $11,855,000 $103,087 $0 8.39%
    Asian 10 $3,680,000 $368,000 $0 6.89%
    Not provided 16 $3,490,000 $218,125 $0 6.75%
    American Indian 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 5.87%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.10%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.69%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,270 $285,510,000 $224,811

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,270 $285,510,000 $224,811

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 254 $33,300,000 $131,102 $0 7.31%
    40-60% 201 $47,825,000 $237,935 $0 7.86%
    60-80% 308 $99,830,000 $324,123 $0 7.78%
    80-100% 306 $89,740,000 $293,268 $0 7.19%
    Over 100% 3 $845,000 $281,667 $0 6.13%
    Under 20% 172 $11,140,000 $64,767 $0 7.02%