Primesouth Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Blackshear, GA

LEI: 549300C4YZ9QY31U5912

Tax ID: 58-0163257

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Review & Overview

Primesouth Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Primesouth Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Brunswick, Jacksonville, Waycross, Jesup, and St. Marys among others. We have data for 23 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Primesouth Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Primesouth Bank is typically a high 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.88% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.98% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.80% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.80% 4/28/24
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Originations

427

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$110,975,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $43,335,000 $465,968 $6,801 5.22%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $21,375,000 $610,714 $10,957 5.38%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 187 $18,325,000 $97,995 $1,527 5.66%
Jesup, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $8,395,000 $133,254 $2,439 5.64%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,625,000 $329,545 $6,262 5.61%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $3,235,000 $215,667 $1,324 5.40%
Vidalia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,655,000 $2,655,000 $0 4.95%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,245,000 $2,245,000 $0 4.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,645,000 $1,645,000 $0 3.98%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,370,000 $685,000 $4,702 3.13%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $920,000 $460,000 $8,600 6.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $825,000 $825,000 $12,176 5.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,572 4.00%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $9,803 6.75%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $0 3.50%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 5.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $272 5.58%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,012 3.25%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.50%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.25%
Fitzgerald, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,774 5.75%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.95%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.25%
Primesouth Bank's top markets include Brunswick, Jacksonville, Waycross, Jesup, and St. Marys among others.

Their top states include:
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 427 $110,975,000 $259,895 $4,604 5.48%

    For 2022, Primesouth Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 427 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 238 $83,590,000 $351,218 $7,076 5.44%
    Refi 155 $24,245,000 $156,419 $2,412 5.57%
    Home Improvement 22 $2,120,000 $96,364 $2,123 5.48%
    Other 12 $1,020,000 $85,000 $1,752 5.10%

    For 2022, Primesouth Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 238 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 155 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 119 $11,935,000 $100,294 $1,256 5.76%
    15 Year 86 $10,230,000 $118,953 $2,805 5.52%
    30 Year 71 $46,935,000 $661,056 $8,885 4.94%
    20 Year 54 $18,570,000 $343,889 $2,470 5.11%
    10 Year 32 $2,380,000 $74,375 $1,250 6.07%
    1 Year 31 $7,485,000 $241,452 $6,272 5.73%
    5 Year 25 $3,965,000 $158,600 $744 5.34%
    30+ year 7 $9,435,000 $1,347,857 $17,986 5.05%
    3 Year 2 $40,000 $20,000 $506 5.94%

    For 2022, Primesouth Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 119 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 86 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 127 $8,185,000 $64,449
    $5k+ 39 $45,735,000 $1,172,692
    $1k-2k 22 $4,660,000 $211,818
    $2k-3k 12 $2,610,000 $217,500
    $3k-4k 11 $4,105,000 $373,182
    $4k-5k 9 $4,685,000 $520,556

    Primesouth Bank's average total fees were $8,885, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 127 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 151 $41,145,000 $272,483
    5-6% 134 $31,990,000 $238,731
    6-7% 78 $11,330,000 $145,256
    7-8% 27 $3,625,000 $134,259
    3-4% 24 $21,990,000 $916,250
    Over 8% 11 $495,000 $45,000
    2.5-3% 2 $400,000 $200,000

    During 2022, Primesouth Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 151 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 217 $10,495,000 $48,364 $1,219 5.73%
    $100k-200k 85 $11,725,000 $137,941 $2,515 5.53%
    $200k-400k 52 $14,440,000 $277,692 $5,156 5.03%
    $400k-600k 28 $13,860,000 $495,000 $8,571 5.21%
    $1MM+ 24 $43,110,000 $1,796,250 $19,364 4.61%
    $600k-1MM 21 $17,345,000 $825,952 $11,513 5.17%

    2022 saw Primesouth Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 217 originations, totaling $10,495,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 79 $4,465,000 $56,519 $1,352 5.83%
    $50k-75k 65 $6,615,000 $101,769 $2,326 5.30%
    $250k+ 60 $49,180,000 $819,667 $11,824 4.97%
    $100k-150k 51 $7,775,000 $152,451 $2,979 5.61%
    $75k-100k 47 $5,095,000 $108,404 $2,343 5.63%
    $150k-250k 35 $10,145,000 $289,857 $6,527 5.46%

    Primesouth Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 65 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 84 $24,770,000 $294,881 $5,098 5.17%
    20-30% 82 $16,220,000 $197,805 $3,750 5.52%
    30-36% 50 $8,350,000 $167,000 $4,053 5.63%
    >60% 13 $2,755,000 $211,923 $9,678 6.26%
    37% 12 $5,950,000 $495,833 $8,078 5.46%
    42% 11 $4,235,000 $385,000 $5,787 5.31%
    41% 11 $2,445,000 $222,273 $3,525 5.53%
    43% 10 $2,450,000 $245,000 $4,120 4.61%
    46% 10 $1,300,000 $130,000 $2,750 5.06%
    38% 9 $2,275,000 $252,778 $7,340 5.94%
    47% 9 $925,000 $102,778 $1,821 5.33%
    36% 6 $2,810,000 $468,333 $7,686 5.59%
    40% 6 $720,000 $120,000 $2,993 5.73%
    50-60% 6 $600,000 $100,000 $1,458 6.94%
    44% 5 $1,985,000 $397,000 $7,182 5.55%
    48% 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $2,055 5.94%
    39% 4 $4,040,000 $1,010,000 $20,168 5.50%
    49% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $3,514 6.13%
    45% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $486 5.13%

    Primesouth Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 84 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 82 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 301 $78,855,000 $261,977 $4,695 5.47%
    Not applicable 88 $27,630,000 $313,977 $0 5.51%
    Asian 9 $2,295,000 $255,000 $5,447 5.15%
    Not provided 8 $900,000 $112,500 $2,205 5.09%
    American Indian 6 $730,000 $121,667 $0 6.17%
    Black 15 $565,000 $37,667 $1,429 5.60%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.07%

    Primesouth Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.10%

    Primesouth Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 427 $110,975,000 $259,895

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    427 $110,975,000 $259,895

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $5,885,000 $99,746 $2,188 5.52%
    40-60% 85 $18,775,000 $220,882 $4,177 5.67%
    60-80% 155 $56,315,000 $363,323 $6,395 5.49%
    80-100% 96 $28,140,000 $293,125 $5,481 5.23%
    Over 100% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.38%
    Under 20% 31 $1,735,000 $55,968 $1,508 5.64%