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 and Refi loans. The Bank Of South Carolina has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Columbia, Sumter, Greenville, and Hot Springs 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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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

259

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$75,155,000

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) 236 $70,500,000 $298,729 $0 0.00%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 0.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
The Bank Of South Carolina's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Sumter, Greenville, and Hot Springs among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 232 $67,130,000 $289,353 $0 0.00%
    FHA 15 $3,825,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
    VA 11 $4,015,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
    USDA 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 232 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 145 $37,655,000 $259,690 $0 0.00%
    Refi 61 $24,105,000 $395,164 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $13,040,000 $260,800 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 145 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 61 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 259 $75,155,000 $290,174 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 259 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 111 $30,425,000 $274,099 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 72 $11,070,000 $153,750 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 47 $21,595,000 $459,468 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 21 $1,515,000 $72,143 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,545,000 $1,709,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,005,000 $668,333 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw The Bank Of South Carolina place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 111 originations, totaling $30,425,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 54 $11,650,000 $215,741 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 51 $15,635,000 $306,569 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 41 $6,815,000 $166,220 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 41 $11,255,000 $274,512 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 18 $6,860,000 $381,111 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 17 $8,555,000 $503,235 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 54 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 51 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 259 $75,155,000 $290,174 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 259 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 218 $59,920,000 $274,862 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 24 $10,280,000 $428,333 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 5 $1,915,000 $383,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.73%

    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
    85.33%

    The Bank Of South Carolina has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 259 $75,155,000 $290,174

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $4,140,000 $1,035,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 255 $71,015,000 $278,490

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 10 9.8%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 34 33.3%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 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 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 4 3.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 13 12.7%
    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 Incorrect information on your report 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 2.0%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 6.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Reverse mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 1.0%

    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 $46,780
    The Bank of South Carolina 1337 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Full Service B&M $72,290
    The Bank of South Carolina 2027 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407 Full Service B&M $81,260
    The Bank of South Carolina 256 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 Full Service B&M $184,595

    For 2019, The Bank Of South Carolina had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $19,856
    Net interest income $19,039
    Total noninterest income $1,869
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $591
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,278
    Pre-tax net operating income $9,700
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $51
    Income before extraordinary items $7,538
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $7,538
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $7,538
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $7,497

    The Bank Of South Carolina's gross interest income from loans was $19,856,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net interest income from loans was $19,039,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's fee based income from loans was $591,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net income from loans was $7,538,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $817
    Provision for credit losses $180
    Total noninterest expense $11,028
    Salaries and employee benefits $7,328
    Premises and equipment expense $1,613
    Additional noninterest expense $2,087
    Applicable income taxes $2,213
    Net charge-offs $391
    Cash dividends $4,170

    The Bank Of South Carolina's interest expense for loans was $817,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's payroll and benefits expense were $7,328,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,613,000.

    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 1.0%
    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 $380,566
    Deposits held in domestic offices $380,566
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $354,355
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $24,756
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $1,455
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $68,814
    Demand deposits $33,957
    Nontransaction accounts $311,752
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $70,061
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $219,508
    Total time deposits $22,183
    Total time and savings deposits $346,609
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $125,898
    Interest-bearing deposits $254,667
    Retail deposits $375,598
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $3,130
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $445,067
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $49,095
    Interest-bearing balances $39,321
    Total securities $100,450
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $275,131
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,004
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $17,495
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $2,896

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $445,067
    Total Liabilities $394,335
    Total deposits $380,566
    Interest-bearing deposits $254,667
    Deposits held in domestic offices $380,566
    % insured (estimated) $65
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $13,209
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $560

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $275,131
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,004
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $279,135
    All real estate loans $219,882
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $219,882
    Construction and development loans $39,631
    Residential 1-4 family construction $15,551
    Other construction, all land development and other land $24,080
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $72,216
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $43,204
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $29,012
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,017
    1-4 family residential loans $104,253
    Farmland loans $765
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $802
    Commercial and industrial loans $52,700
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $5,378
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $685
    Consumer Auto Loans $467
    Other loans to individuals $4,226
    All other loans & leases $373
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $373
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $2,344
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $574
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $574
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Bank of South Carolina had $275,131,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $219,882,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $39,631,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,017,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $104,253,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $802,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $467,000 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 $23,320 $259,111
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 9 $604 $67,111
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 26 $3,037 $116,808
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 55 $19,679 $357,800
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 447 $44,693 $99,984
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 278 $9,266 $33,331
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 96 $12,441 $129,594
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 73 $22,986 $314,877
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 5 $765 $153,000
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 3 $515 $171,667
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 2 $250 $125,000