South Central Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

GLASGOW, KY

LEI: 549300LPT41QBMAC7948

Tax ID: 61-0126170

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews

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Review & Overview

South Central Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. South Central Bank 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: Elizabethtown, Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville, and Owensboro among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

South Central Bank 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. South Central Bank is typically a low 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.84% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.14% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.53% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.39% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.21% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.82% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.29% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,300

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$231,180,000
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Relative Rate

South Central Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.52%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

South Central Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,704.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 221 $53,125,000 $240,385 $4,958 7.12%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 323 $47,125,000 $145,898 $4,223 7.97%
Outside of Metro Areas 227 $30,325,000 $133,590 $3,680 7.76%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 209 $25,505,000 $122,033 $3,429 8.11%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $21,395,000 $301,338 $4,850 7.62%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $15,920,000 $162,449 $3,652 7.96%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $13,335,000 $242,455 $4,003 7.57%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,490,000 $360,556 $7,076 7.30%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,520,000 $251,429 $4,543 6.30%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,595,000 $519,000 $2,858 7.50%
Somerset, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,255,000 $118,684 $3,113 7.86%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $3,348 7.52%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $0 8.00%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $6,371 7.74%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $620,000 $155,000 $6,304 7.44%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $19,386 6.50%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $8,919 7.25%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,472 7.04%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,215 7.25%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 8.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,021 7.25%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 8.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 8.00%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,457 7.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 8.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,384 6.50%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $7,199 6.50%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.00%
Middlesborough, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,610 6.00%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 9.00%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,415 8.80%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,687 7.75%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 8.25%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 8.50%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,625 6.00%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.50%
South Central Bank's top markets include Elizabethtown, Bowling Green, Glasgow, Louisville, and Owensboro among others.

Their top states include:
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (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
    HELOC 584 $65,390,000 $111,969 n/a 8.47%
    Conventional 543 $122,555,000 $225,700 $3,001 7.39%
    FHA 109 $24,655,000 $226,193 $7,789 6.32%
    VA 44 $14,810,000 $336,591 $5,448 6.28%
    USDA 20 $3,770,000 $188,500 $4,990 6.32%

    For 2024, South Central Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 584 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 543 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 545 $130,945,000 $240,266 $4,891 7.07%
    Refi 318 $57,650,000 $181,289 $2,954 8.01%
    Other 207 $19,765,000 $95,483 $0 8.43%
    Home Improvement 174 $13,840,000 $79,540 $2,473 8.48%
    Cash Out Refi 56 $8,980,000 $160,357 $2,414 7.72%

    For 2024, South Central Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 545 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 318 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 520 $52,590,000 $101,135 $1,560 8.45%
    30 Year 431 $101,875,000 $236,369 $4,704 6.52%
    Other 89 $31,095,000 $349,382 $2,793 8.07%
    5 Year 77 $12,775,000 $165,909 $1,229 8.78%
    1 Year 72 $14,670,000 $203,750 $2,720 8.11%
    20 Year 43 $7,355,000 $171,047 $2,662 8.24%
    15 Year 37 $4,965,000 $134,189 $2,779 7.03%
    3 Year 31 $5,855,000 $188,871 $0 8.27%

    For 2024, South Central Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 520 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 431 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 368 $87,770,000 $238,505
    $1k-2k 79 $15,795,000 $199,937
    $2k-3k 36 $8,470,000 $235,278
    $3k-4k 19 $5,395,000 $283,947
    $5k+ 9 $3,135,000 $348,333
    $4k-5k 5 $1,065,000 $213,000

    South Central Bank's average total fees were $4,704, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 368 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 523 $53,695,000 $102,667
    7-8% 367 $85,885,000 $234,019
    6-7% 314 $69,660,000 $221,847
    5-6% 92 $21,060,000 $228,913
    4-5% 4 $880,000 $220,000

    During 2024, South Central Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 523 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 513 $27,495,000 $53,596 $2,420 8.38%
    $200k-400k 362 $97,110,000 $268,260 $4,989 7.16%
    $100k-200k 335 $47,555,000 $141,955 $3,799 7.47%
    $400k-600k 56 $26,150,000 $466,964 $5,740 7.12%
    $600k-1MM 26 $18,200,000 $700,000 $4,703 7.62%
    $1MM+ 8 $14,670,000 $1,833,750 $7,662 7.94%

    2024 saw South Central Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 513 originations, totaling $27,495,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 289 $51,685,000 $178,841 $4,502 7.62%
    $50k-75k 272 $34,910,000 $128,346 $4,346 7.54%
    $75k-100k 220 $31,590,000 $143,591 $4,242 7.75%
    $50k or less 182 $16,020,000 $88,022 $3,294 7.90%
    $150k-250k 135 $30,835,000 $228,407 $4,583 7.74%
    $250k+ 65 $28,785,000 $442,846 $5,509 7.57%

    South Central Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 289 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 272 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 245 $33,165,000 $135,367 $3,541 7.80%
    30-36% 198 $29,600,000 $149,495 $3,955 7.75%
    <20% 160 $20,260,000 $126,625 $3,188 7.95%
    50-60% 50 $11,530,000 $230,600 $5,039 6.81%
    38% 39 $7,145,000 $183,205 $3,894 7.45%
    36% 37 $5,785,000 $156,351 $5,048 7.76%
    39% 35 $5,105,000 $145,857 $2,982 7.98%
    42% 32 $4,810,000 $150,313 $4,108 7.46%
    37% 32 $4,700,000 $146,875 $5,834 7.73%
    47% 32 $8,160,000 $255,000 $5,535 6.91%
    40% 28 $4,050,000 $144,643 $4,666 7.46%
    43% 26 $4,740,000 $182,308 $6,276 7.74%
    49% 25 $6,205,000 $248,200 $4,858 6.92%
    41% 24 $3,720,000 $155,000 $5,038 7.40%
    45% 23 $4,755,000 $206,739 $5,320 7.29%
    46% 21 $4,635,000 $220,714 $4,200 6.95%
    44% 21 $3,815,000 $181,667 $5,252 6.95%
    >60% 18 $3,930,000 $218,333 $2,642 7.90%
    48% 18 $4,200,000 $233,333 $5,530 6.86%

    South Central Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 245 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 198 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,105 $177,655,000 $160,774 $4,151 7.72%
    Not applicable 129 $35,375,000 $274,225 $0 8.19%
    Asian 17 $7,165,000 $421,471 $5,265 7.44%
    Black 28 $6,000,000 $214,286 $6,895 7.06%
    Not provided 19 $4,395,000 $231,316 $5,099 6.82%
    Other Asian 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,287 7.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.30%

    South Central Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.08%

    South Central Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,300 $231,180,000 $177,831

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,300 $231,180,000 $177,831

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 292 $33,290,000 $114,007 $2,294 8.22%
    40-60% 156 $31,190,000 $199,936 $2,974 7.71%
    60-80% 214 $53,550,000 $250,234 $3,383 7.37%
    80-100% 381 $98,115,000 $257,520 $5,313 7.08%
    Over 100% 8 $2,340,000 $292,500 $10,478 6.30%
    Under 20% 247 $12,375,000 $50,101 $2,095 8.55%