First Option Mortgage in South Carolina vs the state
3.6%Denial rate-14.74 pts vs state
4.0%Decision denial rate-19.47 pts vs state
82.1%Origination rate+25.53 pts vs state
8.25%Median rate+1.75 pts vs state
2.71Rate spread (pts)+2.49 pts vs state
$106kMedian applicant income
23Loans originated
1Denied
Trend in South Carolina
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 10 | 0.0% | 7.00% | #475 |
| 2024 | 38 | 22 | 0.0% | 7.50% | #363 |
| 2025 | 28 | 23 | 3.6% | 8.25% | #406 |
What First Option Mortgage lends in South Carolina
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied South Carolina applicants
Where in South Carolina
Counties with the most First Option Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Spartanburg County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Horry County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dorchester County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Charleston County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Laurens County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Cherokee County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Aiken County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| York County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Greenville County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in South Carolina
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 13,403 | 16.8% | 6.63% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 12,272 | 40.7% | 6.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 9,236 | 12.8% | 6.13% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 6,510 | 48.2% | 10.41% |
| Dhi Mortgage Company | B | 6,184 | 17.4% | 4.99% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 5,424 | 21.2% | 7.50% |
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust | B | 5,399 | 20.9% | 6.38% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 5,296 | 7.3% | 6.25% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 5,189 | 19.1% | 6.25% |
| Bank of America | F | 5,009 | 33.1% | 6.24% |
Frequently asked questions
South Carolina: 28 applications in 2025, of which 23 were originated and 1 denied.
3.6% of all applications, or 4.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The South Carolina statewide average across all lenders was 18.3%.
The median rate on loans First Option Mortgage originated in South Carolina in 2025 was 8.25%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are First Option Mortgage's own HMDA filing for properties located in South Carolina, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology