Bankfirst Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, MS

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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, Starkville, Columbus, and Oxford among others. We have data for 23 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) 4.81% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.54% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.00% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.86% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.94% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.94% 4/21/24
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Originations

516

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$110,900,000

Employee count

256

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 123 $45,215,000 $367,602 $0 5.07%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $17,655,000 $198,371 $0 4.64%
Outside of Metro Areas 90 $9,420,000 $104,667 $0 5.35%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $8,610,000 $179,375 $0 5.07%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $7,585,000 $106,831 $0 5.71%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $7,215,000 $218,636 $0 4.43%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,315,000 $3,315,000 $0 4.75%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,125,000 $625,000 $0 4.80%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,485,000 $497,000 $0 4.79%
West Point, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $1,095,000 $57,632 $0 6.59%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $0 5.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $0 3.79%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $0 3.75%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $610,000 $50,833 $0 5.24%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 5.50%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 5.50%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 3.88%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 4.50%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 5.81%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 5.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 4.89%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.63%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.25%
Bankfirst Financial Services's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Starkville, Columbus, and Oxford among others.

Their top states include:
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (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 516 $110,900,000 $214,922 $0 5.14%

    For 2019, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 516 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 250 $45,140,000 $180,560 $0 5.57%
    Home Purchase 205 $56,345,000 $274,854 $0 4.74%
    Cash Out Refi 29 $6,385,000 $220,172 $0 4.32%
    Home Improvement 24 $2,280,000 $95,000 $0 5.03%
    Other 8 $750,000 $93,750 $0 5.02%

    For 2019, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 250 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 205 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 228 $30,460,000 $133,596 $0 5.81%
    30 Year 171 $39,105,000 $228,684 $0 4.15%
    1 Year 34 $7,550,000 $222,059 $0 5.82%
    Other 33 $16,345,000 $495,303 $0 6.06%
    15 Year 23 $5,195,000 $225,870 $0 3.80%
    3 Year 14 $7,820,000 $558,571 $0 4.95%
    20 Year 7 $3,075,000 $439,286 $0 4.04%
    10 Year 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $0 5.33%

    For 2019, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 228 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 171 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 260 $43,580,000 $167,615
    $1k-2k 32 $6,150,000 $192,188
    $2k-3k 15 $3,195,000 $213,000
    $3k-4k 5 $1,285,000 $257,000
    $5k+ 5 $4,095,000 $819,000
    $4k-5k 3 $1,035,000 $345,000

    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 260 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 163 $49,035,000 $300,828
    5-6% 128 $27,570,000 $215,391
    3-4% 102 $25,270,000 $247,745
    6-7% 74 $6,520,000 $88,108
    7-8% 36 $2,060,000 $57,222
    <2.5% 7 $325,000 $46,429
    Over 8% 6 $120,000 $20,000

    During 2019, Bankfirst Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 163 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 214 $10,640,000 $49,720 $0 5.81%
    $100k-200k 132 $19,750,000 $149,621 $0 4.79%
    $200k-400k 122 $33,570,000 $275,164 $0 4.49%
    $400k-600k 26 $12,060,000 $463,846 $0 4.56%
    $1MM+ 15 $29,515,000 $1,967,667 $0 4.87%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,365,000 $766,429 $0 5.20%

    2019 saw Bankfirst Financial Services place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 214 originations, totaling $10,640,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 87 $6,785,000 $77,989 $0 5.01%
    $100k-150k 82 $16,350,000 $199,390 $0 4.81%
    $75k-100k 79 $12,815,000 $162,215 $0 4.97%
    $50k-75k 71 $9,625,000 $135,563 $0 4.93%
    $150k-250k 43 $9,485,000 $220,581 $0 4.76%
    $250k+ 37 $14,235,000 $384,730 $0 5.10%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 82 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 76 $15,240,000 $200,526 $0 4.40%
    30-36% 54 $10,120,000 $187,407 $0 4.54%
    <20% 47 $8,915,000 $189,681 $0 4.81%
    42% 15 $3,565,000 $237,667 $0 4.44%
    37% 12 $2,140,000 $178,333 $0 4.52%
    40% 11 $2,085,000 $189,545 $0 4.22%
    44% 10 $3,080,000 $308,000 $0 4.21%
    39% 9 $2,075,000 $230,556 $0 4.95%
    43% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $0 4.72%
    36% 9 $1,805,000 $200,556 $0 4.61%
    45% 8 $1,130,000 $141,250 $0 4.61%
    48% 8 $1,660,000 $207,500 $0 4.97%
    47% 7 $735,000 $105,000 $0 4.92%
    41% 7 $945,000 $135,000 $0 4.69%
    38% 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $0 4.32%
    46% 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $0 4.74%
    49% 3 $785,000 $261,667 $0 5.11%
    50-60% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 5.14%
    >60% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.63%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 76 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 54 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 360 $66,320,000 $184,222 $0 4.93%
    Not applicable 105 $40,065,000 $381,571 $0 5.93%
    Black 46 $3,720,000 $80,870 $0 5.02%
    Asian 3 $645,000 $215,000 $0 4.46%
    American Indian 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.62%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.41%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.76%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 516 $110,900,000 $214,922

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 28 $23,710,000 $846,786
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $25,000 $25,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 487 $87,165,000 $178,984

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 68 $9,530,000 $140,147 $0 5.64%
    40-60% 88 $11,710,000 $133,068 $0 5.52%
    60-80% 182 $43,900,000 $241,209 $0 5.11%
    80-100% 146 $44,330,000 $303,630 $0 4.57%
    Over 100% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 6.60%
    Under 20% 27 $1,115,000 $41,296 $0 5.65%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 2 14.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 42.9%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 7.1%

    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 $21,564
    BankFirst Financial Services 101 Russell Street Starkville, MS 39759 Full Service B&M $43,727
    BankFirst Financial Services 106 Second Avenue Northwest Gordo, AL 35466 Full Service B&M $52,226
    BankFirst Financial Services 110 Lehmberg Road Columbus, MS 39702 Full Service B&M $14,479
    BankFirst Financial Services 110 South Jefferson Street Macon, MS 39341 Full Service B&M $123,597
    BankFirst Financial Services 114 East Church Street Newton, MS 39345 Full Service B&M $122,673
    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 $93,046
    BankFirst Financial Services 201 Bank First Drive Flowood, MS 39232 Full Service B&M $79,049
    BankFirst Financial Services 2027 Highway 45 North Columbus, MS 39701 Full Service B&M $12,254
    BankFirst Financial Services 2201 7th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Full Service B&M $27,871
    BankFirst Financial Services 2323 Paul W Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Full Service B&M $113,431
    BankFirst Financial Services 25 Third Street, N. E. Aliceville, AL 35442 Full Service B&M $41,245
    BankFirst Financial Services 292 Eastside Drive Newton, MS 39345 Full Service B&M $1,923
    BankFirst Financial Services 4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 140 Jackson, MS 39211 Full Service B&M $23,580
    BankFirst Financial Services 54 Mcfarland Boulevard Northport, AL 35476 Full Service B&M $44,933
    BankFirst Financial Services 7342 Highway 45 Alt North West Point, MS 39773 Full Service B&M $74,159
    BankFirst Financial Services 900 Main Street Columbus, MS 39703 Full Service B&M $181,567
    BankFirst Financial Services Elliott Street And Highway 17 Carrollton, AL 35447 Full Service B&M $17,978
    BankFirst Financial Services Front Street Lake, MS 39092 Full Service B&M $5,821
    BankFirst Financial Services Highway 15 South (East Side) Louin, MS 39338 Full Service B&M $12,207
    BankFirst Financial Services Scanlan And Richardson Streets Newton, MS 39345 Limited, Drive-thru $0

    For 2019, Bankfirst Financial Services had 22 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $50,101
    Net interest income $40,878
    Total noninterest income $14,973
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $4,672
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $10,301
    Pre-tax net operating income $17,793
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $430
    Income before extraordinary items $14,012
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $14,012
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $14,012
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $380
    Net operating income $13,672

    Bankfirst Financial Services's gross interest income from loans was $50,101,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's net interest income from loans was $40,878,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's fee based income from loans was $4,672,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's net income from loans was $14,012,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $9,223
    Provision for credit losses $1,577
    Total noninterest expense $36,481
    Salaries and employee benefits $20,782
    Premises and equipment expense $2,988
    Additional noninterest expense $12,711
    Applicable income taxes $4,211
    Net charge-offs $459
    Cash dividends $27,400

    Bankfirst Financial Services's interest expense for loans was $9,223,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's payroll and benefits expense were $20,782,000.
    Bankfirst Financial Services's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,988,000.

    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 5.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    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 $1,110,104
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,110,104
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $962,679
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $146,780
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $645
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $153,053
    Demand deposits $62,009
    Nontransaction accounts $957,051
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $558,886
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $125,551
    Total time deposits $272,614
    Total time and savings deposits $1,048,095
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $246,943
    Interest-bearing deposits $863,161
    Retail deposits $1,035,704
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $40,863
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,278,148
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $62,038
    Interest-bearing balances $27,281
    Total securities $217,648
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $895,022
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,418
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $31,900
    Other real estate owned $289
    Goodwill and other intangibles $23,884
    All other assets $47,367

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,278,148
    Total Liabilities $1,129,868
    Total deposits $1,110,104
    Interest-bearing deposits $863,161
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,110,104
    % insured (estimated) $72
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $10,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $9,764

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $895,022
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,418
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $904,440
    All real estate loans $748,270
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $748,270
    Construction and development loans $79,799
    Residential 1-4 family construction $21,692
    Other construction, all land development and other land $58,107
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $338,328
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $164,721
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $173,607
    Multifamily residential real estate $72,851
    1-4 family residential loans $205,071
    Farmland loans $52,221
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $27,340
    Commercial and industrial loans $105,081
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $13,089
    Credit card loans $2,252
    Related Plans $152
    Consumer Auto Loans $3,071
    Other loans to individuals $7,614
    All other loans & leases $10,659
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $92
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $416
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $2,002
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $2,002
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    BankFirst Financial Services had $895,022,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $748,270,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $79,799,000 of loans were in development loans. $72,851,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $205,071,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $27,340,000 of loans were in farm loans. $2,252,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,071,000 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 555 $105,477 $190,049
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 163 $6,231 $38,227
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 162 $19,708 $121,654
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 230 $79,538 $345,817
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,366 $65,458 $47,919
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,052 $19,394 $18,435
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 200 $18,405 $92,025
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 114 $27,659 $242,623
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 323 $28,393 $87,904
    Farmland loans - <$100k 198 $6,833 $34,510
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 77 $9,663 $125,494
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 48 $11,897 $247,854
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 403 $20,057 $49,769
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 305 $5,947 $19,498
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 66 $6,100 $92,424
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 32 $8,010 $250,313