A lot has changed in 25 years, but one thing remains the same. Relationships come first.

Remember, Southern First will never call or text you to ask for personal information like your password, social security number, or your mother’s maiden name. That’s a scam! #BanksNeverAskThat

Hear from Darrin Goss, CEO of the Coastal Community Foundation in Charleston, on why he is excited for Southern First’s future and to serve on our Board of Directors.

Want to buy a home, but not sure how to budget for it? Southern First Mortgage Executive Blake Maddox shares his rule of thumb for our partnership with the Homeownership Urban Blueprint.

Congrats to one of our longest-tenured team members, Chief Lending Officer Fred Gilmer, on his 26th anniversary! That’s right – Fred has been a part of the bank since our inception and has made an incredible impact on our company, clients, and community.

Please join us in welcoming Tyler Persaud as a Team Leader and Senior Vice President in Atlanta! Tyler brings over 20 years of experience and thrives on partnering with entrepreneurs, helping their businesses and relationships grow over time with trust. Enjoy the journey, Tyler!

We asked our team members to describe Southern First in one word. This is what they said.

The Southern First team is passionate about impacting lives and helping people realize their homeownership dreams, which is why we’ve partnered with The Homeownership Urban Blueprint in Atlanta. We’d love to help you get into your dream home.

Our third quarter results show the steady momentum that continued this quarter and reinforce our optimism in the financial outlook for the remainder of the year!

We may be known for our Dog of the Month, but this one goes out to the cat lovers! Happy National Cat Day from our team and their feline friends.

Congratulations to Diane Moody on 20 years with Southern First! Diane is one of many team members who work hard behind the scenes every day to foster the exceptional client experience we are known for. We are thrilled to celebrate her in partnership with Nasdaq in Times Square!

Check fraud is increasing. Criminals are stealing them from mailboxes, washing and rewriting them, and crafting counterfeit checks. Here are a few tips to help keep you safe.

Southern First has teamed up with The Homeownership Urban Blueprint to answer your mortgage FAQs. Today, Mortgage Executive Beau White breaks down the mortgage payment, piece by piece.

We are pleased to welcome Ade Adegun as Client Experience Officer and Assistant Vice President in Atlanta! He brings 20 years of banking experience to Southern First with expertise in leadership and compliance as well as a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Our friends at Nasdaq recently helped us congratulate Karen Mills on 19 years at Southern First on the tower in Times Square! She has led our Augusta Road office in Greenville for 16 years. We’re so proud to have Karen on our team!

We are excited to welcome Alisha Nasse as Team Leader and Senior Vice President in Atlanta! With more than 30 years of banking experience, Alisha brings extensive knowledge and leadership to Southern First.

Please join us in welcoming Trey Dyson as a Mortgage Executive in Columbia, SC! Trey joins Southern First with over 10 years of experience in mortgage lending and has helped hundreds of clients achieve their homeownership goals. We’re happy to have you, Trey!

We are pleased to welcome Frank Roberts as a Mortgage Executive in Mount Pleasant, SC! With nearly 40 years of experience in mortgage lending, Frank has developed a well-rounded perspective to serve clients’ needs in the home lending process. We’re happy to have you on the team!!

We are excited to welcome Brian Kornahrens as Team Leader, SVP in Charleston! A Charleston native and USC graduate with over 20 years of banking experience, Brian joins Southern First with a strong client-focused approach.

Lighting up the big tree at our HQ is the best way to kick off the holidays! Complete with a hot cocoa bar, cookies, letters to Santa, hugs with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and the sweetest Christmas wishes from our tiniest guests – it was pure holiday magic ✨