Southern Trust Mortgage in South Carolina vs the state
5.7%Denial rate-12.63 pts vs state
7.1%Decision denial rate-16.38 pts vs state
73.9%Origination rate+17.25 pts vs state
6.63%Median rate+0.13 pts vs state
0.17Rate spread (pts)-0.05 pts vs state
$127kMedian applicant income
130Loans originated
10Denied
Trend in South Carolina
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 55 | 6.8% | 6.88% | #266 |
| 2024 | 90 | 73 | 3.3% | 6.75% | #255 |
| 2025 | 176 | 130 | 5.7% | 6.63% | #194 |
What Southern Trust 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 Southern Trust Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County | 141 | 103 | 7 | 5.0% |
| Charleston County | 11 | 8 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Georgetown County | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lexington County | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Marion County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oconee County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Richland County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Beaufort County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Greenville County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Laurens County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
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: 176 applications in 2025, of which 130 were originated and 10 denied.
5.7% of all applications, or 7.1% of the applications it actually decided on. The South Carolina statewide average across all lenders was 18.3%.
The median rate on loans Southern Trust Mortgage originated in South Carolina in 2025 was 6.63%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Southern Trust 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