The Bank Of South Carolina Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charleston, SC

LEI: 549300YQ763HO7N3CO68

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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, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte, and Greenwood 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.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.37% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.22% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.87% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 4/21/24
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Originations

181

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,305,000

Employee count

79

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 161 $45,855,000 $284,814 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $750,000 $187,500 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $250,000 $62,500 $0 0.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
The Bank Of South Carolina's top markets include Charleston, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte, and Greenwood among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 167 $44,735,000 $267,874 $0 0.00%
    FHA 8 $2,170,000 $271,250 $0 0.00%
    VA 6 $2,400,000 $400,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 167 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 124 $33,520,000 $270,323 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $7,805,000 $289,074 $0 0.00%
    Refi 25 $7,015,000 $280,600 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 5 $965,000 $193,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 124 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 181 $49,305,000 $272,403 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 181 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 81 $23,465,000 $289,691 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 54 $8,230,000 $152,407 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 30 $13,450,000 $448,333 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 12 $820,000 $68,333 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,305,000 $768,333 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,035,000 $1,035,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw The Bank Of South Carolina place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 81 originations, totaling $23,465,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 39 $10,465,000 $268,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 31 $8,275,000 $266,935 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 27 $5,905,000 $218,704 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 25 $7,755,000 $310,200 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 21 $4,465,000 $212,619 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 11 $3,905,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 39 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 181 $49,305,000 $272,403 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 181 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 150 $40,050,000 $267,000 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 25 $8,165,000 $326,600 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $615,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 3 $475,000 $158,333 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.61%

    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
    82.87%

    The Bank Of South Carolina has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 181 $49,305,000 $272,403

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,585,000 $528,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 178 $47,720,000 $268,090

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 10 9.8%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 6 5.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 30 29.4%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 8 7.8%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 3 2.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 3 2.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 14 13.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 1.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 3 2.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 6.9%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Bank of South Carolina 100 North Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 Full Service B&M $54,050
    The Bank of South Carolina 1337 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Full Service B&M $74,620
    The Bank of South Carolina 2027 San Rittenberg Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407 Full Service B&M $72,060
    The Bank of South Carolina 256 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 Full Service B&M $182,616

    For 2018, The Bank Of South Carolina had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $18,915
    Net interest income $18,219
    Total noninterest income $1,689
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $579
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,110
    Pre-tax net operating income $8,290
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $5
    Income before extraordinary items $7,146
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $7,146
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $7,146
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $7,141

    The Bank Of South Carolina's gross interest income from loans was $18,915,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net interest income from loans was $18,219,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's fee based income from loans was $579,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net income from loans was $7,146,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $696
    Provision for credit losses $325
    Total noninterest expense $11,293
    Salaries and employee benefits $6,884
    Premises and equipment expense $1,560
    Additional noninterest expense $2,849
    Applicable income taxes $1,149
    Net charge-offs $-14
    Cash dividends $3,775

    The Bank Of South Carolina's interest expense for loans was $696,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's payroll and benefits expense were $6,884,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,560,000.

    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 1.0%
    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 $383,443
    Deposits held in domestic offices $383,443
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $351,096
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $32,146
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $201
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $47,385
    Demand deposits $29,496
    Nontransaction accounts $336,058
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $88,308
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $213,282
    Total time deposits $34,469
    Total time and savings deposits $353,947
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $130,997
    Interest-bearing deposits $252,446
    Retail deposits $369,033
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $3,543
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $429,014
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $31,832
    Interest-bearing balances $25,507
    Total securities $119,669
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $271,649
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,214
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $2,320
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $3,544

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $429,014
    Total Liabilities $383,911
    Total deposits $383,443
    Interest-bearing deposits $252,446
    Deposits held in domestic offices $383,443
    % insured (estimated) $63
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $468

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $271,649
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,214
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $275,863
    All real estate loans $214,906
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $214,906
    Construction and development loans $39,549
    Residential 1-4 family construction $12,602
    Other construction, all land development and other land $26,947
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $73,136
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $46,857
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $26,279
    Multifamily residential real estate $1,187
    1-4 family residential loans $100,149
    Farmland loans $885
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $851
    Commercial and industrial loans $54,943
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $5,019
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $455
    Consumer Auto Loans $528
    Other loans to individuals $4,036
    All other loans & leases $143
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $143
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $3,445
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Bank of South Carolina had $271,649,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $214,906,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $39,549,000 of loans were in development loans. $1,187,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $100,149,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $851,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $528,000 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 90 $25,306 $281,178
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 8 $552 $69,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 25 $2,823 $112,920
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 57 $21,931 $384,754
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 457 $45,553 $99,678
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 305 $9,900 $32,459
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 81 $10,668 $131,704
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 71 $24,985 $351,901
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 5 $884 $176,800
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 3 $538 $179,333
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 2 $346 $173,000