Bankfirst Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, MS

LEI: 549300BR7OTD25RTS027

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Bankfirst Financial Services is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Bankfirst Financial Services has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Columbus, Starkville, and Oxford among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bankfirst Financial Services 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. They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.81% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.54% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.00% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.86% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.94% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.94% 4/18/24
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Originations

544

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$102,850,000

Employee count

208

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $35,505,000 $366,031 $0 4.76%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $20,070,000 $185,833 $0 5.15%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $12,875,000 $130,051 $0 5.45%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $10,855,000 $190,439 $0 5.29%
Outside of Metro Areas 108 $8,590,000 $79,537 $0 5.48%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,685,000 $193,947 $0 4.95%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,610,000 $902,500 $0 4.97%
West Point, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $2,180,000 $77,857 $0 5.51%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,745,000 $349,000 $0 4.87%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $0 5.62%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $0 5.11%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $475,000 $67,857 $0 5.65%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.59%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.88%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 5.70%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.13%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.00%
Bankfirst Financial Services's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Columbus, Starkville, and Oxford among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 544 $102,850,000 $189,063 $0 5.23%

    For 2018, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 544 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 267 $38,045,000 $142,491 $0 5.51%
    Home Purchase 238 $61,140,000 $256,891 $0 4.95%
    Home Improvement 20 $1,070,000 $53,500 $0 5.43%
    Cash Out Refi 15 $2,255,000 $150,333 $0 4.51%
    Other 4 $340,000 $85,000 $0 5.30%

    For 2018, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 267 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 238 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 250 $36,440,000 $145,760 $0 5.72%
    30 Year 155 $32,045,000 $206,742 $0 4.61%
    Other 49 $14,015,000 $286,020 $0 5.26%
    1 Year 34 $8,570,000 $252,059 $0 5.10%
    3 Year 28 $5,430,000 $193,929 $0 5.44%
    15 Year 25 $5,955,000 $238,200 $0 4.18%
    20 Year 3 $395,000 $131,667 $0 4.32%

    For 2018, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 250 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 155 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 239 $34,555,000 $144,582
    $1k-2k 43 $8,785,000 $204,302
    $2k-3k 19 $4,795,000 $252,368
    $3k-4k 4 $1,120,000 $280,000
    $4k-5k 3 $1,005,000 $335,000

    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 239 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 245 $58,075,000 $237,041
    5-6% 186 $26,710,000 $143,602
    6-7% 45 $4,945,000 $109,889
    7-8% 32 $1,440,000 $45,000
    3-4% 31 $11,345,000 $365,968
    Over 8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2018, Bankfirst Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 245 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 233 $11,825,000 $50,751 $0 5.68%
    $100k-200k 156 $22,790,000 $146,090 $0 4.99%
    $200k-400k 111 $30,165,000 $271,757 $0 4.79%
    $400k-600k 21 $9,795,000 $466,429 $0 4.80%
    $600k-1MM 14 $10,830,000 $773,571 $0 5.01%
    $1MM+ 9 $17,445,000 $1,938,333 $0 4.71%

    2018 saw Bankfirst Financial Services place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 233 originations, totaling $11,825,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 94 $12,230,000 $130,106 $0 5.19%
    $50k or less 93 $6,535,000 $70,269 $0 5.40%
    $100k-150k 79 $13,695,000 $173,354 $0 5.05%
    $75k-100k 61 $10,615,000 $174,016 $0 4.96%
    $150k-250k 51 $10,845,000 $212,647 $0 5.21%
    $250k+ 39 $9,995,000 $256,282 $0 5.32%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 94 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 93 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 94 $17,390,000 $185,000 $0 4.80%
    <20% 49 $7,705,000 $157,245 $0 4.95%
    30-36% 41 $5,785,000 $141,098 $0 4.85%
    41% 14 $2,160,000 $154,286 $0 4.67%
    39% 13 $1,875,000 $144,231 $0 4.80%
    43% 11 $2,525,000 $229,545 $0 4.81%
    >60% 10 $570,000 $57,000 $0 5.87%
    42% 9 $1,835,000 $203,889 $0 4.77%
    37% 9 $1,455,000 $161,667 $0 4.70%
    40% 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $0 5.17%
    36% 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $0 4.98%
    45% 7 $595,000 $85,000 $0 5.93%
    38% 6 $900,000 $150,000 $0 5.72%
    47% 6 $1,520,000 $253,333 $0 4.52%
    48% 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $0 4.56%
    44% 6 $1,050,000 $175,000 $0 4.49%
    46% 5 $615,000 $123,000 $0 4.28%
    50-60% 4 $470,000 $117,500 $0 4.81%
    49% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 4.61%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 94 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 49 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 359 $58,265,000 $162,298 $0 5.12%
    Not applicable 109 $37,285,000 $342,064 $0 5.35%
    Black 67 $4,065,000 $60,672 $0 5.78%
    Asian 9 $3,235,000 $359,444 $0 4.61%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.43%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.34%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 544 $102,850,000 $189,063

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 24 $20,840,000 $868,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $140,000 $70,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 518 $81,870,000 $158,050

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $6,945,000 $106,846 $0 5.61%
    40-60% 97 $14,605,000 $150,567 $0 5.50%
    60-80% 217 $47,785,000 $220,207 $0 5.01%
    80-100% 127 $31,385,000 $247,126 $0 4.95%
    Over 100% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 5.53%
    Under 20% 35 $1,775,000 $50,714 $0 6.19%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 14.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 11.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 5 18.5%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 2 7.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 14.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 7.4%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    BankFirst Financial Services 1000 Highway 12 West Starkville, MS 39759 Full Service B&M $25,120
    BankFirst Financial Services 101 Russell Street Starkville, MS 39759 Full Service B&M $47,303
    BankFirst Financial Services 110 Lehmberg Road Columbus, MS 39702 Full Service B&M $15,413
    BankFirst Financial Services 110 South Jefferson Street Macon, MS 39341 Full Service B&M $132,984
    BankFirst Financial Services 114 East Church Street Newton, MS 39345 Full Service B&M $122,456
    BankFirst Financial Services 13 West Washington Street Hickory, MS 39332 Full Service B&M $0
    BankFirst Financial Services 1597 Highland Colony Parkway Madison, MS 39110 Full Service B&M $81,490
    BankFirst Financial Services 201 Bank First Drive Flowood, MS 39232 Full Service B&M $85,371
    BankFirst Financial Services 2027 Highway 45 North Columbus, MS 39701 Full Service B&M $13,693
    BankFirst Financial Services 2201 7th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Full Service B&M $25,733
    BankFirst Financial Services 292 Eastside Drive Newton, MS 39345 Full Service B&M $1,635
    BankFirst Financial Services 4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 140 Jackson, MS 39211 Full Service B&M $24,821
    BankFirst Financial Services 7342 Highway 45 Alt North West Point, MS 39773 Full Service B&M $67,232
    BankFirst Financial Services 900 Main Street Columbus, MS 39703 Full Service B&M $186,537
    BankFirst Financial Services Front Street Lake, MS 39092 Full Service B&M $5,116
    BankFirst Financial Services Highway 15 South (East Side) Louin, MS 39338 Full Service B&M $10,735
    BankFirst Financial Services Scanlan And Richardson Streets Newton, MS 39345 Limited, Drive-thru $0

    For 2018, Bankfirst Financial Services had 17 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $38,663
    Net interest income $33,818
    Total noninterest income $9,710
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $3,970
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $5,740
    Pre-tax net operating income $13,529
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $47
    Income before extraordinary items $10,708
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $10,708
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $10,708
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $187
    Net operating income $10,670

    Bankfirst Financial Services's gross interest income from loans was $38,663,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's net interest income from loans was $33,818,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's fee based income from loans was $3,970,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's net income from loans was $10,708,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $4,845
    Provision for credit losses $1,680
    Total noninterest expense $28,319
    Salaries and employee benefits $15,383
    Premises and equipment expense $2,402
    Additional noninterest expense $10,534
    Applicable income taxes $2,868
    Net charge-offs $407
    Cash dividends $3,950

    Bankfirst Financial Services's interest expense for loans was $4,845,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's payroll and benefits expense were $15,383,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,402,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 8.0%
    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 $829,361
    Deposits held in domestic offices $829,361
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $736,136
    Deposits by U.S. Government $2
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $92,610
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $613
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $120,782
    Demand deposits $38,171
    Nontransaction accounts $708,579
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $374,022
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $119,967
    Total time deposits $214,590
    Total time and savings deposits $791,190
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $155,312
    Interest-bearing deposits $674,049
    Retail deposits $779,888
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $31,940
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $975,235
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $30,227
    Interest-bearing balances $12,781
    Total securities $123,336
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $758,535
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,300
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $19,906
    Other real estate owned $551
    Goodwill and other intangibles $4,033
    All other assets $38,647

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $975,235
    Total Liabilities $867,803
    Total deposits $829,361
    Interest-bearing deposits $674,049
    Deposits held in domestic offices $829,361
    % insured (estimated) $74
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $30,699
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $7,743

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $758,535
    Loan and leases loss allowance $8,300
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $766,835
    All real estate loans $653,721
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $653,721
    Construction and development loans $60,995
    Residential 1-4 family construction $13,929
    Other construction, all land development and other land $47,066
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $284,842
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $134,134
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $150,708
    Multifamily residential real estate $64,215
    1-4 family residential loans $191,139
    Farmland loans $52,530
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $20,332
    Commercial and industrial loans $77,096
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $11,296
    Credit card loans $2,242
    Related Plans $117
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,451
    Other loans to individuals $6,486
    All other loans & leases $4,390
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $293
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $912
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $2,299
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $2,299
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    BankFirst Financial Services had $758,535,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $653,721,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $60,995,000 of loans were in development loans. $64,215,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $191,139,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $20,332,000 of loans were in farm loans. $2,242,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,451,000 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 489 $94,453 $193,155
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 152 $5,797 $38,138
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 146 $17,801 $121,925
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 191 $70,855 $370,969
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,254 $50,700 $40,431
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,052 $18,652 $17,730
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 129 $13,115 $101,667
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 73 $18,933 $259,356
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 325 $28,850 $88,769
    Farmland loans - <$100k 202 $6,711 $33,223
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 78 $9,593 $122,987
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 45 $12,546 $278,800
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 361 $15,874 $43,972
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 287 $5,161 $17,983
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 51 $5,171 $101,392
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 23 $5,542 $240,957