Southern First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Southern First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Southern First Bank 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, Atlanta, and Greensboro among others. We have data for 48 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Southern First 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. Southern First 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) | 6.27% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.39% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.36% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.51% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.33% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.45% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.01% | 4/14/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/14/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.09% | 4/14/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.05% | 4/14/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.05% | 4/14/24 |
| 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
2,296Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$668,120,000Employee count
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 831 | $236,905,000 | $285,084 | $3,453 | 4.55% |
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 721 | $168,085,000 | $233,128 | $3,674 | 4.32% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 300 | $112,180,000 | $373,933 | $3,801 | 4.58% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 123 | $55,415,000 | $450,528 | $4,290 | 4.83% |
| GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 43 | $14,195,000 | $330,116 | $3,521 | 4.19% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 60 | $12,890,000 | $214,833 | $3,667 | 4.45% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $10,900,000 | $363,333 | $3,125 | 4.43% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $8,295,000 | $395,000 | $14,645 | 4.35% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $5,180,000 | $370,000 | $3,466 | 4.44% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $4,455,000 | $405,000 | $3,832 | 4.48% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $4,120,000 | $412,000 | $4,645 | 4.40% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 13 | $3,665,000 | $281,923 | $3,955 | 4.22% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $3,415,000 | $227,667 | $3,018 | 4.67% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $2,945,000 | $267,727 | $3,345 | 4.62% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $2,750,000 | $171,875 | $2,904 | 5.02% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $2,610,000 | $652,500 | $4,595 | 4.66% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,235,000 | $248,333 | $3,130 | 4.79% |
| Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,995,000 | $665,000 | $3,325 | 4.46% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,475,000 | $210,714 | $3,180 | 4.96% |
| Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,265,000 | $253,000 | $3,443 | 4.13% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,250,000 | $208,333 | $3,569 | 4.40% |
| BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $995,000 | $331,667 | $3,783 | 5.33% |
| JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $880,000 | $440,000 | $3,663 | 3.88% |
| BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $840,000 | $420,000 | $1,519 | 4.31% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $740,000 | $185,000 | $2,990 | 4.53% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $720,000 | $360,000 | $0 | 5.13% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $715,000 | $238,333 | $4,582 | 4.17% |
| VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $700,000 | $350,000 | $5,588 | 4.19% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $655,000 | $655,000 | $0 | 5.25% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $615,000 | $615,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
| Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $560,000 | $280,000 | $3,337 | 4.04% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $555,000 | $555,000 | $7,553 | 4.13% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $455,000 | $455,000 | $2,654 | 3.88% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $440,000 | $220,000 | $3,114 | 3.88% |
| Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $3,290 | 3.94% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $2,954 | 4.37% |
| COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $2,620 | 3.13% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $3,697 | 3.63% |
| ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 4.80% |
| Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $2,755 | 4.80% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 5.38% |
| MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $3,605 | 4.25% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $5,311 | 4.88% |
| CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $1,705 | 4.00% |
| GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $2,282 | 3.85% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $2,932 | 3.63% |
| LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $2,553 | 4.38% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 5.50% |
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Product Mix
For 2019, Southern First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,550 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 534 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2019, Southern First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,223 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 692 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2019, Southern First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,274 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 392 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Southern First Bank's average total fees were $3,749, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,228 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2019, Southern First Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.09%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 853 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Southern First Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 802 originations, totaling $227,250,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Southern First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 441 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 435 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Southern First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 554 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 432 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications99.17%
Southern First 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 origination95.47%
Southern First Bank has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1453.5 | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| 3636.0 | 1 | $1,245,000 | $1,245,000 |
| NA | 2,294 | $666,830,000 | $290,684 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2019 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 50.0% |
| SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC | VA mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 50.0% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern First Bank | 100 South Elm Street, Suite 100 Greensboro, NC 27401 | Full Service B&M | $13,340 |
| Southern First Bank | 100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100 Greenville, SC 29607 | Full Service B&M | $540,278 |
| Southern First Bank | 190 Knox Abbott Drive Cayce, SC 29033 | Full Service B&M | $212,955 |
| Southern First Bank | 1900 Woodruff Rd Greenville, SC 29607 | Full Service B&M | $115,913 |
| Southern First Bank | 2125 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 | Full Service B&M | $140,262 |
| Southern First Bank | 307 The Parkway Greer, SC 29650 | Full Service B&M | $116,851 |
| Southern First Bank | 309 East Paces Ferry Road Ne Atlanta, GA 30305 | Full Service B&M | $105,762 |
| Southern First Bank | 4018 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29204 | Full Service B&M | $65,985 |
| Southern First Bank | 5346 Sunset Blvd Lexington, SC 29072 | Full Service B&M | $75,062 |
| Southern First Bank | 5444 Wade Park Boulevard, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27607 | Full Service B&M | $54,693 |
| Southern First Bank | 691 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 | Full Service Retail | $117,247 |
| Southern First Bank | 80 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 | Full Service B&M | $313,040 |
For 2019, Southern First Bank had 12 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $93,039 |
| Net interest income | $68,572 |
| Total noninterest income | $15,960 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $1,061 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $14,899 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $35,908 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $727 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $28,772 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $28,772 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $28,772 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $28,197 |
Southern First Bank's gross interest income from loans was $93,039,000.
Southern First Bank's net interest income from loans was $68,572,000.
Southern First Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,061,000.
Southern First Bank's net income from loans was $28,772,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $24,467 |
| Provision for credit losses | $2,300 |
| Total noninterest expense | $46,324 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $28,368 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $5,213 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $12,743 |
| Applicable income taxes | $7,863 |
| Net charge-offs | $1,420 |
| Cash dividends | $0 |
Southern First Bank's interest expense for loans was $24,467,000.
Southern First Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $28,368,000.
Southern First Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $5,213,000.
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 | $1,890,818 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $1,890,818 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $1,658,814 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $231,268 |
| Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. | $736 |
| Deposits by Banks in foreign countries | $0 |
| Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Transaction accounts | $632,965 |
| Demand deposits | $404,285 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $1,257,853 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $906,662 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $16,258 |
| Total time deposits | $334,932 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $1,486,533 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $404,775 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $1,486,043 |
| Retail deposits | $1,680,449 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $25,039 |
| Brokered deposits | $67,421 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,267,465 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $103,594 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $83,719 |
| Total securities | $67,694 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $25,000 |
| Net loans and leases | $1,953,929 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $16,642 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $58,414 |
| Other real estate owned | $0 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $0 |
| All other assets | $58,834 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $2,267,465 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,033,559 |
| Total deposits | $1,890,818 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $1,486,043 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $1,890,818 |
| % insured (estimated) | $65 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $130,089 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $12,652 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $1,953,929 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $16,642 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $1,970,571 |
| All real estate loans | $1,708,560 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $1,708,560 |
| Construction and development loans | $183,690 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $53,187 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $130,503 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $743,611 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $387,008 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $356,603 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $17,273 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $740,414 |
| Farmland loans | $23,572 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $0 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $235,810 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $25,724 |
| Credit card loans | $0 |
| Related Plans | $9,462 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $1,677 |
| Other loans to individuals | $14,585 |
| All other loans & leases | $477 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $477 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $1,385 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $5,218 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $1,774 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
Southern First Bank had $1,953,929,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $1,708,560,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $183,690,000 of loans were in development loans. $17,273,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $740,414,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,677,000 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 | 552 | $181,874 | $329,482 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 55 | $2,875 | $52,273 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 148 | $21,533 | $145,493 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 349 | $157,466 | $451,192 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 1,332 | $145,573 | $109,289 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 698 | $19,348 | $27,719 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 316 | $31,964 | $101,152 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 318 | $94,261 | $296,418 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 32 | $6,108 | $190,875 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 5 | $235 | $47,000 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 17 | $2,524 | $148,471 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 10 | $3,349 | $334,900 |