The Bank Of South Carolina Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charleston, SC

LEI: 549300YQ763HO7N3CO68

Tax ID: 57-0825951

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Review & Overview

The Bank Of South Carolina is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Bank Of South Carolina has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Orangeburg, Sacramento, Washington, and Columbia among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Bank Of South Carolina 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.

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Originations

127

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$57,485,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $48,610,000 $476,569 $0 0.00%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $0 0.00%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,080,000 $540,000 $0 0.00%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $955,000 $955,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $890,000 $222,500 $0 0.00%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 0.00%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
The Bank Of South Carolina's top markets include Charleston, Orangeburg, Sacramento, Washington, and Columbia among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (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
    Conventional 103 $48,425,000 $470,146 $0 0.00%
    FHA 17 $5,945,000 $349,706 $0 0.00%
    VA 7 $3,115,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 103 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 17 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 92 $40,890,000 $444,457 $0 0.00%
    Refi 17 $8,665,000 $509,706 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $7,070,000 $441,875 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $725,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 92 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 127 $57,485,000 $452,638 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 127 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 56 $16,710,000 $298,393 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 37 $18,415,000 $497,703 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 24 $17,750,000 $739,583 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,535,000 $1,178,333 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw The Bank Of South Carolina place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 56 originations, totaling $16,710,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 31 $11,765,000 $379,516 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 29 $18,455,000 $636,379 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 24 $12,460,000 $519,167 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 17 $5,155,000 $303,235 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 12 $3,350,000 $279,167 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 127 $57,485,000 $452,638 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 127 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 101 $45,155,000 $447,079 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 12 $5,910,000 $492,500 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 8 $3,980,000 $497,500 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $1,640,000 $410,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $800,000 $400,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina 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
    88.19%

    The Bank Of South Carolina has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 127 $57,485,000 $452,638

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    127 $57,485,000 $452,638