First South Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First South Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. First South Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Memphis, Jackson, Jackson, Branson, and Phoenix among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First South Financial 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.
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Originations
123Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$33,075,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 75 | $19,155,000 | $255,400 | $0 | 0.00% |
| JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $2,800,000 | $350,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,760,000 | $230,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,705,000 | $568,333 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 7 | $1,535,000 | $219,286 | $0 | 0.00% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,285,000 | $1,285,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,115,000 | $371,667 | $0 | 0.00% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $620,000 | $310,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Dyersburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $300,000 | $150,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Indianola, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
Product Mix
For 2023, First South Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 108 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 11 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First South Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 17 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 123 | $33,075,000 | $268,902 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2023, First South Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 123 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First South Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 55 originations, totaling $15,295,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First South Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 28 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 27 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 123 | $33,075,000 | $268,902 | $0 | 0.00% |
First South Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 123 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications78.14%
First South Financial has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination64.23%
First South Financial has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 123 | $33,075,000 | $268,902 |