The Bank Of South Carolina Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charleston, SC

LEI: 549300YQ763HO7N3CO68

Tax ID: 57-0825951

5 stars - Updated: 12/5/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Columbia, Orangeburg, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach among others. We have data for 14 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. The Bank Of South Carolina is typically an average 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 6.49% 12/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 12/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 12/5/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.37% 12/5/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.22% 12/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.87% 12/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 12/5/24
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

117

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$50,865,000

Awards

The Bank of South Carolina 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

The Bank Of South Carolina's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.45%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The Bank Of South Carolina's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,861.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $40,810,000 $453,444 $6,000 6.58%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,175,000 $310,714 $5,115 6.57%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $1,495,000 $498,333 $9,460 7.42%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $6,176 6.67%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $3,911 7.04%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $3,220 6.50%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $8,541 7.75%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $3,611 6.50%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $3,503 6.13%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $8,208 6.63%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $5,973 6.63%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,005 6.38%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,490 5.88%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,149 6.88%
The Bank Of South Carolina's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Orangeburg, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 105 $45,785,000 $436,048 $5,177 6.67%
    FHA 6 $2,420,000 $403,333 $9,488 6.31%
    VA 6 $2,660,000 $443,333 $11,374 5.94%

    For 2023, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 105 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 89 $36,705,000 $412,416 $5,711 6.56%
    Refi 15 $9,095,000 $606,333 $5,661 6.89%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $4,755,000 $432,273 $6,542 6.41%
    Home Improvement 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 8.31%

    For 2023, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 89 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 99 $41,175,000 $415,909 $5,861 6.45%
    5 Year 12 $4,910,000 $409,167 $0 8.26%
    15 Year 3 $925,000 $308,333 $3,634 4.08%
    1 Year 1 $3,515,000 $3,515,000 $0 7.00%
    3 Year 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 8.00%
    Other 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.25%

    For 2023, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 27 $10,335,000 $382,778
    $1k-2k 17 $6,165,000 $362,647
    $4k-5k 17 $7,155,000 $420,882
    $3k-4k 16 $5,310,000 $331,875
    $5k+ 14 $9,760,000 $697,143
    $2k-3k 11 $3,375,000 $306,818

    The Bank Of South Carolina's average total fees were $5,861, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 27 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 64 $32,260,000 $504,063
    5-6% 28 $10,870,000 $388,214
    7-8% 15 $5,645,000 $376,333
    Over 8% 9 $2,085,000 $231,667
    <2.5% 1 $5,000 $5,000

    During 2023, The Bank Of South Carolina's average interest rate for loans was 6.45%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 64 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 52 $15,500,000 $298,077 $4,937 6.69%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,865,000 $478,103 $6,294 6.23%
    $100k-200k 14 $2,100,000 $150,000 $4,352 7.25%
    $600k-1MM 14 $9,520,000 $680,000 $8,205 6.70%
    $1MM+ 5 $9,725,000 $1,945,000 $10,874 7.08%
    $100,000 or less 3 $155,000 $51,667 $1,819 4.96%

    2023 saw The Bank Of South Carolina place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 52 originations, totaling $15,500,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 32 $12,390,000 $387,188 $6,630 6.36%
    $150k-250k 23 $10,845,000 $471,522 $5,311 6.49%
    $75k-100k 18 $6,290,000 $349,444 $6,447 6.32%
    $250k+ 16 $13,160,000 $822,500 $6,195 6.73%
    $50k-75k 11 $2,245,000 $204,091 $3,727 6.53%
    $50k or less 7 $1,265,000 $180,714 $3,756 6.61%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 32 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 17 $6,635,000 $390,294 $5,514 6.41%
    20-30% 16 $6,880,000 $430,000 $4,585 6.41%
    48% 7 $2,775,000 $396,429 $6,100 6.55%
    44% 7 $3,335,000 $476,429 $5,448 6.25%
    45% 6 $2,420,000 $403,333 $5,070 6.29%
    42% 6 $2,730,000 $455,000 $5,866 6.38%
    38% 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $7,531 6.83%
    46% 5 $2,565,000 $513,000 $6,610 6.53%
    39% 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $6,935 6.73%
    47% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $5,808 6.15%
    50-60% 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $11,065 7.72%
    37% 4 $1,380,000 $345,000 $2,787 6.50%
    40% 4 $3,010,000 $752,500 $9,346 6.72%
    <20% 4 $690,000 $172,500 $3,825 5.22%
    43% 3 $1,445,000 $481,667 $5,588 6.33%
    41% 2 $1,040,000 $520,000 $12,654 5.69%
    36% 2 $1,080,000 $540,000 $810 6.19%
    49% 2 $590,000 $295,000 $6,755 6.38%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 99 $43,875,000 $443,182 $5,807 6.46%
    Not applicable 10 $4,670,000 $467,000 $0 8.16%
    Not provided 4 $1,390,000 $347,500 $6,324 6.63%
    Black 3 $725,000 $241,667 $6,012 6.50%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,924 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.50%

    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
    88.03%

    The Bank Of South Carolina has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 117 $50,865,000 $434,744

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    117 $50,865,000 $434,744

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $5,670,000 $708,750 $5,808 6.53%
    40-60% 20 $11,310,000 $565,500 $6,988 6.71%
    60-80% 41 $16,225,000 $395,732 $5,599 6.82%
    80-100% 39 $14,975,000 $383,974 $5,129 6.47%
    Over 100% 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $16,415 6.19%
    Under 20% 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $3,399 6.18%