First Southern Bank in Georgia vs the state
7.3%Denial rate-11.90 pts vs state
7.9%Decision denial rate-17.18 pts vs state
82.9%Origination rate+28.84 pts vs state
—Median rate
—Rate spread (pts)
$92kMedian applicant income
34Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in Georgia
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 56 | 6.3% | — | #388 |
| 2024 | 62 | 52 | 6.5% | — | #404 |
| 2025 | 41 | 34 | 7.3% | — | #468 |
What First Southern Bank lends in Georgia
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in Georgia
Counties with the most First Southern Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Ware County | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Wayne County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Glynn County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Appling County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Brantley County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Camden County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
Other large lenders in Georgia
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 29,845 | 18.2% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 23,784 | 12.6% | 6.25% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 12,388 | 26.4% | 7.95% |
| Truist Bank | C | 10,563 | 38.7% | 6.49% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 10,273 | 11.6% | 6.49% |
| Broker Solutions | D | 9,709 | 8.6% | 6.63% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 9,443 | 19.8% | 6.25% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 9,293 | 9.1% | 6.25% |
| Bank of America | F | 9,168 | 36.5% | 6.24% |
| Ameris Bank | B | 8,065 | 10.1% | 6.50% |
Frequently asked questions
Georgia: 41 applications in 2025, of which 34 were originated and 3 denied.
7.3% of all applications, or 7.9% of the applications it actually decided on. The Georgia statewide average across all lenders was 19.2%.
This lender did not report interest rates on its originated loans (some institutions are exempt from HMDA pricing fields).
About this data. Figures are First Southern Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Georgia, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology