First Palmetto Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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First Palmetto Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. First Palmetto Bank 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: Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, and Greenville among others. We have data for 34 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.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.54% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.61% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.73% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.30% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.41% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.94% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.24% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.70% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.70% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
1,267Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$353,185,000Employee count
158Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 721 | $191,485,000 | $265,583 | $0 | 0.00% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 215 | $74,515,000 | $346,581 | $0 | 0.00% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 61 | $16,475,000 | $270,082 | $0 | 0.00% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 63 | $14,735,000 | $233,889 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 51 | $12,225,000 | $239,706 | $0 | 0.00% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $9,490,000 | $316,333 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 27 | $8,815,000 | $326,481 | $0 | 0.00% |
| SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $4,690,000 | $213,182 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $3,605,000 | $400,556 | $0 | 0.00% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,505,000 | $357,857 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,170,000 | $361,667 | $0 | 0.00% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,310,000 | $218,333 | $0 | 0.00% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,255,000 | $251,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,185,000 | $237,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,100,000 | $137,500 | $0 | 0.00% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $825,000 | $825,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $715,000 | $238,333 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $640,000 | $320,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $590,000 | $295,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $510,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $505,000 | $168,333 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $435,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $170,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Union, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 1,249 | $350,125,000 | $280,324 | $0 | 0.00% |
| FHA | 14 | $2,580,000 | $184,286 | $0 | 0.00% |
| USDA | 4 | $480,000 | $120,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2020, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,249 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 14 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 661 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 313 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,267 | $353,185,000 | $278,757 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2020, First Palmetto Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 1,267 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw First Palmetto Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 505 originations, totaling $144,285,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Palmetto Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 254 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 251 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 1,267 | $353,185,000 | $278,757 | $0 | 0.00% |
First Palmetto Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 1,267 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications97.51%
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 origination92.42%
First Palmetto Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 1,267 | $353,185,000 | $278,757 |
Occupancy Type Mix
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 6.7% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 4 | 26.7% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 3 | 20.0% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 6.7% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Other type of mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 2 | 13.3% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Other type of mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 6.7% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Other type of mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 2 | 13.3% |
| FIRST HORIZON BANK | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 6.7% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Palmetto Bank | 10540 Two Notch Road Elgin, SC 29045 | Full Service B&M | $29,413 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 111 N Brooks St Manning, SC 29102 | Full Service B&M | $17,058 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 1204 48th Ave N Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 | Full Service B&M | $50,696 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 1376 Highway 17 Little River, SC 29566 | Full Service B&M | $20,914 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 1636 Highway 17, North Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 | Full Service B&M | $20,251 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 201 E Church St Bishopville, SC 29010 | Full Service B&M | $16,725 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 201 North Pearl Street Pageland, SC 29728 | Full Service B&M | $36,881 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 206 Cashua Street Darlington, SC 29532 | Full Service B&M | $20,056 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 211 N. Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 | Full Service B&M | $16,656 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 2293 Glenn's Bay Road Surfside Beach, SC 29575 | Full Service B&M | $16,582 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 2310 N. Broad Street Camden, SC 29020 | Full Service B&M | $18,334 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 2530 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 | Full Service B&M | $37,888 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 300 King Street East Bethune, SC 29009 | Full Service B&M | $19,403 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 301 North Hampton Street Kershaw, SC 29067 | Full Service B&M | $24,421 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 3932 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29204 | Full Service B&M | $36,138 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 407 Dekalb Street Camden, SC 29020 | Full Service B&M | $123,774 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 409 N. Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 | Full Service B&M | $29,907 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 4311 Main Street Loris, SC 29569 | Full Service B&M | $26,059 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 5 Sumar Street Charleston, SC 29407 | Full Service B&M | $13,003 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 501 Highway 17 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | Full Service B&M | $15,763 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 5321 Sunset Boulevard Lexington, SC 29072 | Full Service B&M | $30,401 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 7327 Saint Andrews Road Irmo, SC 29063 | Full Service B&M | $24,268 |
| First Palmetto Bank | 788 Highway 1 South Lugoff, SC 29078 | Full Service B&M | $68,578 |
For 2020, First Palmetto Bank had 23 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $27,758 |
| Net interest income | $23,796 |
| Total noninterest income | $10,899 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $342 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $10,557 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $10,864 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $0 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $8,255 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $8,255 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $8,255 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $8,255 |
First Palmetto Bank's gross interest income from loans was $27,758,000.
First Palmetto Bank's net interest income from loans was $23,796,000.
First Palmetto Bank's fee based income from loans was $342,000.
First Palmetto Bank's net income from loans was $8,255,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $3,962 |
| Provision for credit losses | $3,175 |
| Total noninterest expense | $20,656 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $13,618 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $2,113 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $4,925 |
| Applicable income taxes | $2,609 |
| Net charge-offs | $-116 |
| Cash dividends | $8,200 |
First Palmetto Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,962,000.
First Palmetto Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $13,618,000.
First Palmetto Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,113,000.
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 | $734,325 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $734,325 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $712,825 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $21,500 |
| 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 | $298,668 |
| Demand deposits | $155,376 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $435,657 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $143,136 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $53,989 |
| Total time deposits | $238,532 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $578,949 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $155,491 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $578,834 |
| Retail deposits | $685,138 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $33,800 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $815,415 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $160,459 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $152,040 |
| Total securities | $49,140 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $0 |
| Net loans and leases | $579,149 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $9,664 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $19,583 |
| Other real estate owned | $0 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $1,296 |
| All other assets | $5,788 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $815,415 |
| Total Liabilities | $736,560 |
| Total deposits | $734,325 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $578,834 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $734,325 |
| % insured (estimated) | $79 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $0 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $2,235 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $579,149 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $9,664 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $588,813 |
| All real estate loans | $489,983 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $489,983 |
| Construction and development loans | $46,180 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $11,695 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $34,485 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $279,422 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $115,423 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $163,999 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $5,526 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $157,540 |
| Farmland loans | $1,315 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $0 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $95,602 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $5,049 |
| Credit card loans | $0 |
| Related Plans | $266 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $1,362 |
| Other loans to individuals | $3,421 |
| All other loans & leases | $464 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $464 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $0 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $868 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $195 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
First Palmetto Bank had $579,149,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $489,983,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $46,180,000 of loans were in development loans. $5,526,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $157,540,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,362,000 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 | 510 | $129,438 | $253,800 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 109 | $4,951 | $45,422 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 156 | $20,359 | $130,506 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 245 | $104,128 | $425,012 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 204 | $12,822 | $62,853 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 133 | $2,754 | $20,707 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 50 | $3,528 | $70,560 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 21 | $6,540 | $311,429 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 12 | $1,314 | $109,500 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 4 | $220 | $55,000 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 6 | $800 | $133,333 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 2 | $294 | $147,000 |