The Bank Of South Carolina Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Charleston, SCLEI: 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 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 a low 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 about average rates.
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Originations
117Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$50,865,000Awards
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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% |
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications98.50%
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 origination88.03%
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 |