First State Bank of the South in Alabama vs the state
5.6%Denial rate-14.29 pts vs state
5.6%Decision denial rate-19.44 pts vs state
94.4%Origination rate+39.05 pts vs state
8.99%Median rate+2.49 pts vs state
3.13Rate spread (pts)+2.84 pts vs state
$110kMedian applicant income
34Loans originated
2Denied
Trend in Alabama
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 52 | 0.0% | 8.50% | #272 |
| 2024 | 39 | 36 | 5.1% | 8.99% | #324 |
| 2025 | 36 | 34 | 5.6% | 8.99% | #341 |
What First State Bank of the South lends in Alabama
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Alabama applicants
Where in Alabama
Counties with the most First State Bank of the South applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Tuscaloosa County | 7 | 5 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Marion County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Limestone County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Franklin County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lawrence County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Greene County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Fayette County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Alabama
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Bank | C | 11,871 | 37.2% | 4.99% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 9,941 | 20.5% | 6.63% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 8,461 | 41.4% | 9.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 7,689 | 12.0% | 6.13% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 6,507 | 46.0% | 9.98% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 5,107 | 18.4% | 6.25% |
| REDSTONE Federal Credit Union | C | 4,548 | 18.9% | 8.13% |
| Dhi Mortgage Company | B | 3,909 | 17.5% | 4.99% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 3,725 | 8.7% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 3,611 | 11.6% | 6.25% |
Frequently asked questions
Alabama: 36 applications in 2025, of which 34 were originated and 2 denied.
5.6% of all applications, or 5.6% of the applications it actually decided on. The Alabama statewide average across all lenders was 19.9%.
The median rate on loans First State Bank of the South originated in Alabama in 2025 was 8.99%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are First State Bank of the South's own HMDA filing for properties located in Alabama, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology