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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Columbus, Hattiesburg, and Starkville among others. We have data for 28 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. Bankfirst Financial Services 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.81% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.54% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.00% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.86% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.94% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.94% 4/28/24
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

1,007

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$223,485,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 216 $54,570,000 $252,639 $5,234 4.71%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 137 $37,425,000 $273,175 $4,551 4.54%
Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $23,085,000 $176,221 $7,273 4.83%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $22,665,000 $328,478 $4,413 4.74%
Outside of Metro Areas 201 $16,485,000 $82,015 $5,570 5.31%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $16,075,000 $208,766 $8,398 4.46%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $9,715,000 $747,308 $4,482 5.66%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,850,000 $442,500 $4,629 4.54%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,845,000 $325,952 $7,938 5.30%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $4,615,000 $512,778 $0 4.58%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,085,000 $817,000 $0 4.01%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,135,000 $209,000 $0 4.94%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,335,000 $111,190 $3,442 5.03%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,110,000 $150,714 $10,585 5.46%
West Point, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,030,000 $101,500 $4,945 5.78%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $8,261 5.63%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,870,000 $935,000 $0 3.65%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,590,000 $132,500 $5,167 4.99%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $13,660 4.42%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $0 4.58%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $5,532 5.13%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 5.63%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $6,530 6.14%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 4.75%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 6.50%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,657 5.63%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.85%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.99%
Bankfirst Financial Services's top markets include Tuscaloosa, Jackson, Columbus, Hattiesburg, and Starkville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 746 $191,820,000 $257,131 $5,439 5.24%
    HELOC 243 $27,385,000 $112,695 n/a 3.74%
    FHA 17 $3,915,000 $230,294 $8,578 5.25%
    VA 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 3.99%

    For 2022, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 746 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 243 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 447 $131,685,000 $294,597 $5,597 4.89%
    Refi 349 $68,705,000 $196,862 $6,531 5.32%
    Home Improvement 115 $10,175,000 $88,478 $0 4.18%
    Other 66 $5,430,000 $82,273 $0 3.87%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $7,490,000 $249,667 $6,336 4.46%

    For 2022, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 447 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 349 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 310 $53,310,000 $171,968 $4,629 5.71%
    30 Year 258 $72,470,000 $280,891 $5,550 4.79%
    20 Year 227 $31,295,000 $137,863 $8,261 3.58%
    Other 91 $42,655,000 $468,736 $13,660 5.11%
    1 Year 49 $5,845,000 $119,286 $0 5.89%
    15 Year 34 $7,780,000 $228,824 $7,079 4.54%
    10 Year 26 $8,650,000 $332,692 $4,789 5.15%
    3 Year 12 $1,480,000 $123,333 $0 4.62%

    For 2022, Bankfirst Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 310 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 258 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 209 $38,115,000 $182,368
    $2k-3k 63 $12,715,000 $201,825
    $1k-2k 61 $14,575,000 $238,934
    $3k-4k 39 $10,735,000 $275,256
    $5k+ 33 $15,375,000 $465,909
    $4k-5k 23 $7,005,000 $304,565

    Bankfirst Financial Services's average total fees were $5,550, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 209 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 247 $80,705,000 $326,741
    3-4% 221 $48,335,000 $218,710
    5-6% 199 $45,785,000 $230,075
    2.5-3% 139 $18,055,000 $129,892
    6-7% 95 $22,325,000 $235,000
    7-8% 57 $5,115,000 $89,737
    Over 8% 41 $2,015,000 $49,146
    <2.5% 8 $1,150,000 $143,750

    During 2022, Bankfirst Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 247 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 416 $20,080,000 $48,269 $3,965 5.08%
    $100k-200k 237 $33,885,000 $142,975 $4,598 4.89%
    $200k-400k 237 $65,685,000 $277,152 $5,980 4.65%
    $400k-600k 57 $27,015,000 $473,947 $6,601 4.71%
    $600k-1MM 38 $26,750,000 $703,947 $7,244 4.55%
    $1MM+ 22 $50,070,000 $2,275,909 $13,660 4.45%

    2022 saw Bankfirst Financial Services place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 416 originations, totaling $20,080,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 161 $29,775,000 $184,938 $5,721 4.64%
    $50k or less 151 $11,665,000 $77,252 $4,674 5.60%
    $50k-75k 132 $17,210,000 $130,379 $5,018 4.86%
    $75k-100k 119 $17,925,000 $150,630 $5,843 4.85%
    $150k-250k 99 $24,235,000 $244,798 $6,689 4.70%
    $250k+ 99 $38,255,000 $386,414 $7,305 4.40%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 161 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 151 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 155 $27,425,000 $176,935 $4,168 4.65%
    30-36% 124 $24,110,000 $194,435 $6,028 4.48%
    <20% 98 $12,750,000 $130,102 $5,069 4.45%
    45% 26 $4,110,000 $158,077 $6,612 4.43%
    44% 25 $4,205,000 $168,200 $5,219 4.23%
    37% 21 $4,955,000 $235,952 $5,863 4.12%
    36% 21 $4,405,000 $209,762 $6,435 4.52%
    38% 18 $3,320,000 $184,444 $8,160 4.48%
    42% 17 $4,305,000 $253,235 $4,961 4.53%
    39% 17 $3,595,000 $211,471 $6,990 4.53%
    49% 15 $4,255,000 $283,667 $6,861 5.47%
    41% 14 $3,610,000 $257,857 $4,991 4.72%
    43% 13 $2,585,000 $198,846 $6,349 5.28%
    40% 13 $2,305,000 $177,308 $6,423 4.45%
    46% 9 $3,345,000 $371,667 $0 5.06%
    50-60% 9 $735,000 $81,667 $7,942 6.49%
    48% 8 $2,150,000 $268,750 $4,292 6.01%
    47% 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $4,867 6.37%
    >60% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $0 5.33%

    Bankfirst Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 155 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 124 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 702 $128,280,000 $182,735 $5,675 4.79%
    Not applicable 222 $81,630,000 $367,703 $0 4.99%
    Black 59 $6,715,000 $113,814 $6,530 5.31%
    Asian 15 $4,425,000 $295,000 $7,336 5.33%
    Not provided 4 $890,000 $222,500 $5,082 5.84%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $635,000 $635,000 $0 3.25%
    American Indian 3 $575,000 $191,667 $0 5.14%
    Other Asian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.02%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.79%

    Bankfirst Financial Services has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,007 $223,485,000 $221,931

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,007 $223,485,000 $221,931

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 160 $26,250,000 $164,063 $3,232 4.94%
    40-60% 164 $37,470,000 $228,476 $5,587 4.94%
    60-80% 264 $78,100,000 $295,833 $5,759 5.03%
    80-100% 283 $73,715,000 $260,477 $6,062 4.98%
    Over 100% 4 $520,000 $130,000 $0 4.20%
    Under 20% 131 $7,425,000 $56,679 $3,485 4.20%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 6.7%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 20.0%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 46.7%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%