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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Hilton Head Island, and Asheville among others. We have data for 24 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 an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.37% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.22% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.87% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 12/16/24
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Originations

502

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$186,620,000

Employee count

80

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 449 $172,885,000 $385,045 $0 0.00%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,355,000 $214,091 $0 0.00%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,050,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,460,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $935,000 $311,667 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $860,000 $430,000 $0 0.00%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 0.00%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
The Bank Of South Carolina's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Hilton Head Island, and Asheville among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 480 $179,210,000 $373,354 $0 0.00%
    FHA 11 $2,845,000 $258,636 $0 0.00%
    VA 10 $4,320,000 $432,000 $0 0.00%
    USDA 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 480 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 11 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 211 $78,305,000 $371,114 $0 0.00%
    Refi 181 $67,405,000 $372,403 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 96 $33,760,000 $351,667 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 14 $7,150,000 $510,714 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 211 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 181 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 502 $186,620,000 $371,753 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, The Bank Of South Carolina's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 502 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 240 $70,350,000 $293,125 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 128 $63,070,000 $492,734 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 90 $13,900,000 $154,444 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 20 $15,480,000 $774,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 12 $870,000 $72,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 12 $22,950,000 $1,912,500 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw The Bank Of South Carolina place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 240 originations, totaling $70,350,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 108 $38,820,000 $359,444 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 95 $22,975,000 $241,842 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 85 $36,335,000 $427,471 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 76 $23,980,000 $315,526 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 61 $34,725,000 $569,262 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 41 $9,495,000 $231,585 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 108 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 95 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 502 $186,620,000 $371,753 $0 0.00%

    The Bank Of South Carolina lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 502 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 433 $155,445,000 $358,995 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 30 $18,120,000 $604,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 27 $9,465,000 $350,556 $0 0.00%
    Asian 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $685,000 $228,333 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.09%

    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
    92.23%

    The Bank Of South Carolina has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 502 $186,620,000 $371,753

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    502 $186,620,000 $371,753

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 24 16.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 13 9.2%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Improper use of your report 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 4 2.8%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 6 4.2%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 37 26.1%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 1.4%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 15 10.6%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 6 4.2%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 2 1.4%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 11 7.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7 4.9%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 0.7%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 4.2%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 1.4%
    TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 0.7%

    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 $75,348
    The Bank of South Carolina 1337 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Full Service B&M $110,853
    The Bank of South Carolina 2027 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407 Full Service B&M $109,045
    The Bank of South Carolina 256 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 Full Service B&M $190,920
    The Bank of South Carolina 9403 Highway 78 North Charleston, SC 29456 Full Service B&M $27,858

    For 2021, The Bank Of South Carolina had 5 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $19,267
    Net interest income $19,093
    Total noninterest income $3,665
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $594
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,071
    Pre-tax net operating income $8,846
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $267
    Income before extraordinary items $7,001
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $7,001
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $7,001
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $6,790

    The Bank Of South Carolina's gross interest income from loans was $19,267,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net interest income from loans was $19,093,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's fee based income from loans was $594,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's net income from loans was $7,001,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $174
    Provision for credit losses $120
    Total noninterest expense $13,792
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,918
    Premises and equipment expense $2,402
    Additional noninterest expense $2,472
    Applicable income taxes $2,112
    Net charge-offs $-71
    Cash dividends $3,805

    The Bank Of South Carolina's interest expense for loans was $174,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's payroll and benefits expense were $8,918,000.
    The Bank Of South Carolina's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,402,000.

    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 $610,462
    Deposits held in domestic offices $610,462
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $587,715
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $22,747
    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 $240,780
    Demand deposits $91,148
    Nontransaction accounts $369,682
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $99,347
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $249,044
    Total time deposits $21,291
    Total time and savings deposits $519,314
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $255,821
    Interest-bearing deposits $354,641
    Retail deposits $603,290
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $3,854
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $678,959
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $140,112
    Interest-bearing balances $128,971
    Total securities $212,347
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $305,029
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,377
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $17,749
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $3,722

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $678,959
    Total Liabilities $625,632
    Total deposits $610,462
    Interest-bearing deposits $354,641
    Deposits held in domestic offices $610,462
    % insured (estimated) $56
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $15,170

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $305,029
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,377
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $309,406
    All real estate loans $251,973
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $251,973
    Construction and development loans $40,587
    Residential 1-4 family construction $9,795
    Other construction, all land development and other land $30,792
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $87,321
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $56,446
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $30,875
    Multifamily residential real estate $4,628
    1-4 family residential loans $118,975
    Farmland loans $462
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $45,578
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $3,786
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $410
    Consumer Auto Loans $279
    Other loans to individuals $3,097
    All other loans & leases $8,068
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $8,068
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $2,030
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,040
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $751
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Bank of South Carolina had $305,029,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $251,973,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $40,587,000 of loans were in development loans. $4,628,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $118,975,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $279,000 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 89 $43,280 $486,292
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 10 $638 $63,800
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 22 $2,251 $102,318
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 57 $40,391 $708,614
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 320 $37,320 $116,625
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 204 $6,796 $33,314
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 67 $8,038 $119,970
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 49 $22,486 $458,898
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 3 $462 $154,000
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 1 $30 $30,000
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 2 $432 $216,000