First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gaffney, SC

LEI: 549300JH8TVR84H1BL45

Tax ID: 57-0226455

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    • Review & Overview

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Spartanburg, Gaffney, Greenville, Seneca, and Columbia among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney 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. First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.25% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.99% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 4/21/24
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    Originations

    371

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $91,815,000

    Employee count

    87

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 231 $59,955,000 $259,545 $5,196 3.53%
    Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 100 $17,490,000 $174,900 $3,770 3.27%
    GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $11,925,000 $384,677 $7,059 3.65%
    Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $5,848 4.22%
    COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $4,846 3.19%
    Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $8,260 3.88%
    Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,415 3.88%
    CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,206 2.63%
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's top markets include Spartanburg, Gaffney, Greenville, Seneca, and Columbia among others.

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  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 371 $91,815,000 $247,480 $4,959 3.47%

    For 2021, First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 371 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 211 $64,025,000 $303,436 $5,905 3.77%
    Cash Out Refi 90 $15,440,000 $171,556 $3,831 3.26%
    Refi 68 $11,790,000 $173,382 $3,592 2.84%
    Home Improvement 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.50%
    Other 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,400 2.50%

    For 2021, First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 211 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 90 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 254 $71,580,000 $281,811 $5,370 3.52%
    15 Year 67 $11,275,000 $168,284 $3,921 3.01%
    20 Year 14 $2,650,000 $189,286 $4,094 2.88%
    Other 13 $1,895,000 $145,769 $2,426 4.05%
    10 Year 10 $1,810,000 $181,000 $2,159 4.39%
    5 Year 9 $2,175,000 $241,667 $973 4.06%
    3 Year 4 $430,000 $107,500 $6,182 5.03%

    For 2021, First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 254 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 67 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 99 $21,445,000 $216,616
    $1k-2k 79 $10,155,000 $128,544
    $3k-4k 61 $18,825,000 $308,607
    $4k-5k 46 $17,960,000 $390,435
    $5k+ 30 $15,490,000 $516,333
    $<1k 23 $1,785,000 $77,609

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's average total fees were $5,370, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 99 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 176 $53,570,000 $304,375
    2.5-3% 85 $18,245,000 $214,647
    4-5% 54 $10,440,000 $193,333
    <2.5% 49 $8,595,000 $175,408
    5-6% 5 $395,000 $79,000
    6-7% 1 $185,000 $185,000
    7-8% 1 $385,000 $385,000

    During 2021, First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's average interest rate for loans was 3.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 176 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 140 $40,410,000 $288,643 $5,436 3.47%
    $100k-200k 126 $18,960,000 $150,476 $3,693 3.32%
    $400k-600k 50 $23,400,000 $468,000 $7,499 3.65%
    $100,000 or less 49 $3,185,000 $65,000 $2,958 3.67%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,830,000 $707,500 $9,723 3.75%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,030,000 $1,515,000 $15,795 3.44%

    2021 saw First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 140 originations, totaling $40,410,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 83 $23,165,000 $279,096 $5,667 3.49%
    $75k-100k 81 $19,355,000 $238,951 $4,970 3.39%
    $50k-75k 73 $13,375,000 $183,219 $3,935 3.30%
    $50k or less 53 $7,425,000 $140,094 $3,554 3.28%
    $150k-250k 50 $17,790,000 $355,800 $6,266 3.57%
    $250k+ 10 $5,690,000 $569,000 $7,798 3.46%

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 81 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 116 $27,660,000 $238,448 $4,670 3.23%
    30-36% 60 $16,490,000 $274,833 $5,286 3.37%
    <20% 50 $8,500,000 $170,000 $4,032 3.19%
    45% 18 $6,010,000 $333,889 $5,947 3.67%
    39% 15 $4,565,000 $304,333 $5,780 3.48%
    36% 11 $2,645,000 $240,455 $5,501 3.67%
    43% 11 $2,835,000 $257,727 $5,235 3.60%
    42% 8 $1,850,000 $231,250 $4,874 3.92%
    37% 8 $2,700,000 $337,500 $5,977 3.48%
    41% 8 $2,160,000 $270,000 $5,279 3.52%
    44% 7 $1,945,000 $277,857 $6,090 3.61%
    40% 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $5,749 3.75%
    38% 6 $1,810,000 $301,667 $5,626 3.77%
    48% 6 $1,540,000 $256,667 $4,966 3.81%
    50-60% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $3,214 3.85%
    46% 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $4,337 3.48%
    47% 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $6,083 3.54%
    49% 3 $705,000 $235,000 $5,063 4.58%
    >60% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,060 2.88%

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 116 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 60 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 332 $81,890,000 $246,657 $4,925 3.39%
    Not applicable 20 $4,710,000 $235,500 $0 4.64%
    Black 15 $4,075,000 $271,667 $5,428 3.90%
    Asian 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $5,852 3.28%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.57%

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney 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
    93.80%

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 371 $91,815,000 $247,480

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    371 $91,815,000 $247,480

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $2,610,000 $93,214 $2,898 3.25%
    40-60% 69 $13,885,000 $201,232 $4,146 3.02%
    60-80% 161 $42,795,000 $265,807 $5,230 3.63%
    80-100% 106 $32,190,000 $303,679 $5,640 3.56%
    Under 20% 7 $335,000 $47,857 $4,316 4.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 28.6%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    First Technology Federal Credit Union Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 1229 W Floyd Baker Blvd Gaffney, SC 29341 Full Service B&M $149,009
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 1510 John B White Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29301 Full Service B&M $53,732
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 1908 E. Main St. Duncan, SC 29334 Full Service B&M $2,113
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 210 S Limestone St Gaffney, SC 29340 Full Service B&M $64,613
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 2101 Boiling Springs Rd Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Full Service B&M $49,966
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 503 N Granard St Gaffney, SC 29340 Full Service B&M $47,383
    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney 901 E Main St Spartanburg, SC 29304 Full Service B&M $24,835

    For 2021, First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney had 7 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $14,376
    Net interest income $14,349
    Total noninterest income $8,454
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $943
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $7,511
    Pre-tax net operating income $8,102
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $3
    Income before extraordinary items $6,079
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $6,079
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $6,079
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $6,076

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's gross interest income from loans was $14,376,000.
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's net interest income from loans was $14,349,000.
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's fee based income from loans was $943,000.
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's net income from loans was $6,079,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $27
    Provision for credit losses $12
    Total noninterest expense $14,689
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,052
    Premises and equipment expense $1,276
    Additional noninterest expense $5,361
    Applicable income taxes $2,026
    Net charge-offs $4
    Cash dividends $0

    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's interest expense for loans was $27,000.
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's payroll and benefits expense were $8,052,000.
    First Piedmont Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Gaffney's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,276,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    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 $398,087
    Deposits held in domestic offices $398,087
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $398,038
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $0
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $49
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $218,016
    Demand deposits $217,967
    Nontransaction accounts $180,071
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $28,888
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $105,023
    Total time deposits $46,160
    Total time and savings deposits $180,120
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $162,894
    Interest-bearing deposits $235,193
    Retail deposits $390,629
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $18,273
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $531,939
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $199,296
    Interest-bearing balances $193,661
    Total securities $28
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $315,728
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,300
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $7,531
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $202
    All other assets $9,154

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $531,939
    Total Liabilities $401,965
    Total deposits $398,087
    Interest-bearing deposits $235,193
    Deposits held in domestic offices $398,087
    % insured (estimated) $89
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $3,878

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $315,728
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,300
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $318,028
    All real estate loans $308,425
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $308,425
    Construction and development loans $65,016
    Residential 1-4 family construction $30,104
    Other construction, all land development and other land $34,912
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $38,925
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $20,752
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $18,173
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,766
    1-4 family residential loans $200,597
    Farmland loans $121
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $6
    Commercial and industrial loans $3,095
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $6,502
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $92
    Consumer Auto Loans $5,392
    Other loans to individuals $1,018
    All other loans & leases $0
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $442
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $442
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    First Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gaffney had $315,728,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $308,425,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $65,016,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,766,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $200,597,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $6,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $5,392,000 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 89 $19,714 $221,506
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 14 $542 $38,714
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 29 $3,413 $117,690
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 46 $15,759 $342,587
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 19 $1,121 $59,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 18 $501 $27,833
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 1 $620 $620,000
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 1 $121 $121,000
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 1 $121 $121,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 1 $6 $6,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 1 $6 $6,000