Community First Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Community First Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Home Improvement loans. Community First Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Greenville, Charlotte, Seneca, Spartanburg, and Toccoa among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Community First 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. Community 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.50% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.86% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.99% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.94% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.47% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.47% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
39Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$10,325,000Employee count
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $3,215,000 | $214,333 | $2,058 | 6.08% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $2,580,000 | $645,000 | $3,110 | 5.91% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $2,460,000 | $246,000 | $955 | 5.06% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 3 | $1,035,000 | $345,000 | $6,786 | 5.46% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $0 | 5.63% |
| Toccoa, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $300,000 | $150,000 | $325 | 4.08% |
| Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $325 | 3.88% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $3,082 | 3.88% |
| FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 5.75% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 39 | $10,325,000 | $264,744 | $2,156 | 5.51% |
For 2019, Community First Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 39 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2019, Community First Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 14 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2019, Community First Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 17 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 13 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 14 | $1,830,000 | $130,714 |
| $1k-2k | 4 | $440,000 | $110,000 |
| $2k-3k | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 |
| $5k+ | 1 | $695,000 | $695,000 |
Community First Bank's average total fees were $2,337, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 14 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6% | 18 | $5,970,000 | $331,667 |
| 4-5% | 7 | $1,755,000 | $250,714 |
| 6-7% | 7 | $1,615,000 | $230,714 |
| 3-4% | 5 | $835,000 | $167,000 |
| 7-8% | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 |
During 2019, Community First Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 18 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Community First Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 14 originations, totaling $830,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Community First Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 5 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Community First Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 5 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 43%, with 4 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.44%
Community First Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination66.67%
Community First Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 39 | $10,325,000 | $264,744 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2019 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 20.0% |
| COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 3 | 60.0% |
| COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 20.0% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 1600 Sandifer Boulevard Seneca, SC 29678 | Full Service B&M | $57,545 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 2007 E. Greenville Street Anderson, SC 29621 | Full Service B&M | $17,519 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 208 East Main Street Williamston, SC 29697 | Full Service B&M | $58,463 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 210 Brendan Way Greenville, SC 29615 | Full Service B&M | $816 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 306 East Windsor Street Westminster, SC 29693 | Full Service B&M | $45,453 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 3685 Blue Ridge Boulevard Walhalla, SC 29691 | Full Service B&M | $89,503 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 4002 Clemson Blvd Anderson, SC 29621 | Full Service B&M | $49,130 |
| Community First Bank, Inc. | 449 Highway 123 Bypass Seneca, SC 29678 | Full Service B&M | $30,345 |
For 2019, Community First Bank had 8 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $17,343 |
| Net interest income | $14,149 |
| Total noninterest income | $2,529 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $911 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $1,618 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $1,527 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $22 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $1,221 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $1,221 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $1,221 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $104 |
| Net operating income | $1,203 |
Community First Bank's gross interest income from loans was $17,343,000.
Community First Bank's net interest income from loans was $14,149,000.
Community First Bank's fee based income from loans was $911,000.
Community First Bank's net income from loans was $1,221,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $3,194 |
| Provision for credit losses | $40 |
| Total noninterest expense | $15,111 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $8,662 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $1,463 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $4,986 |
| Applicable income taxes | $328 |
| Net charge-offs | $-124 |
| Cash dividends | $552 |
Community First Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,194,000.
Community First Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $8,662,000.
Community First Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,463,000.
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 | $354,743 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $354,743 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $349,354 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $5,389 |
| Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. | $0 |
| Deposits by Banks in foreign countries | $0 |
| Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Transaction accounts | $140,817 |
| Demand deposits | $64,517 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $213,926 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $29,780 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $36,923 |
| Total time deposits | $147,223 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $290,226 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $64,517 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $290,226 |
| Retail deposits | $338,778 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $19,754 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $418,292 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $24,038 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $18,922 |
| Total securities | $45,332 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $0 |
| Net loans and leases | $318,272 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $3,740 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $10,825 |
| Other real estate owned | $691 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $53 |
| All other assets | $19,081 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $418,292 |
| Total Liabilities | $371,885 |
| Total deposits | $354,743 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $290,226 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $354,743 |
| % insured (estimated) | $93 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $15,000 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $2,142 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $318,272 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $3,740 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $322,012 |
| All real estate loans | $202,976 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $202,976 |
| Construction and development loans | $19,855 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $3,772 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $16,083 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $111,352 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $58,379 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $52,973 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $4,217 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $66,915 |
| Farmland loans | $637 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $449 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $16,622 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $101,200 |
| Credit card loans | $1,448 |
| Related Plans | $265 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $6,480 |
| Other loans to individuals | $93,007 |
| All other loans & leases | $765 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $245 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $2,829 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $2,562 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $1,993 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
Community First Bank had $318,272,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $202,976,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $19,855,000 of loans were in development loans. $4,217,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $66,915,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $449,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,448,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $6,480,000 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 | 216 | $55,059 | $254,903 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 46 | $2,195 | $47,717 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 68 | $8,724 | $128,294 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 102 | $44,140 | $432,745 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 143 | $8,307 | $58,091 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 106 | $2,793 | $26,349 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 27 | $2,540 | $94,074 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 10 | $2,974 | $297,400 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 5 | $636 | $127,200 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 2 | $156 | $78,000 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 2 | $216 | $108,000 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 1 | $264 | $264,000 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM | 1 | $449 | $449,000 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM | 1 | $449 | $449,000 |