First Palmetto Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Palmetto Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Palmetto Bank 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: Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Seneca among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Palmetto Bank 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. First Palmetto Bank 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 | 6.54% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.61% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.73% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.30% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.41% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.94% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.24% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.70% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.70% | 3/23/25 |
| 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
560Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
First Palmetto Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.7%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.22%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Palmetto Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $5,419.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 275 | $72,925,000 | $265,182 | $5,191 | 6.69% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 79 | $30,975,000 | $392,089 | $5,292 | 6.65% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 55 | $24,365,000 | $443,000 | $4,452 | 6.78% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 35 | $9,955,000 | $284,429 | $5,329 | 7.10% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $3,225,000 | $460,714 | $3,983 | 6.46% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $3,100,000 | $221,429 | $6,629 | 6.70% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,670,000 | $222,500 | $3,474 | 6.69% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,375,000 | $182,692 | $6,077 | 6.92% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,365,000 | $181,923 | $4,721 | 6.71% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,225,000 | $247,222 | $7,077 | 6.78% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 13 | $2,215,000 | $170,385 | $5,333 | 6.57% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,675,000 | $335,000 | $5,963 | 6.30% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,495,000 | $166,111 | $5,854 | 6.76% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,015,000 | $338,333 | $7,743 | 6.86% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $760,000 | $380,000 | $3,100 | 7.37% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $725,000 | $725,000 | $6,332 | 7.13% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $4,186 | 7.15% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $465,000 | $465,000 | $5,487 | 6.99% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 | $4,000 | 6.63% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $3,432 | 7.63% |
| Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $3,558 | 7.38% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $2,792 | 7.23% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $7,247 | 6.62% |
| HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $4,874 | 8.12% |
| WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $9,359 | 6.13% |
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $3,063 | 6.75% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,239 | 6.38% |
| TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $4,672 | 6.88% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 444 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 65 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 461 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 63 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 465 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 62 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Palmetto Bank's average total fees were $5,419, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 279 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, First Palmetto Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 295 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw First Palmetto Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 272 originations, totaling $76,540,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Palmetto Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 125 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 114 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Palmetto Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 122 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 95 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications96.70%
First Palmetto Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination90.89%
First Palmetto Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 560 | $166,050,000 | $296,518 |