Hobbies & Side Hustles

What are your hobbies, and how much time do you spend doing them? Often with work, family, and other commitments,…

Dream Mortgage Center: Impacting Lives through Homeownership

We are excited to announce our new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, SC! Southern First’s mission is to impact…

Our Commitment to You: Investing in Relationships

Whether you are looking at the headlines or the price of eggs in the grocery store, there is a lot of talk about…

Get to Know Our Markets: Raleigh, NC

Southern First is proud to serve eight markets in the Southeast – Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and Charleston…

2023 Housing Market Update: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Though last year’s mortgage rate increases brought a slow-down in home sales, our fast-growing markets are…

Economic Update: Winter 2022

‘Tis the season! We hope this finds you enjoying all that the holidays bring. We at Southern First have enjoyed…

Making Our Communities Merry & Bright

It can be easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but during this busy time, our team…

Holiday Gift Guide: 25+ Local Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

We are proud to be guided by our mission of Impacting Lives in the Communities We Serve. One important way we…

Your Comprehensive Cybersecurity Checklist: 50 Strategies to Safeguard Your Information

We take your protection seriously and want to keep you informed on topics such as cybersecurity and fraud. Read on…

As the Leaves Fall, Will the Housing Market?

It’s officially fall! We are starting to see cooler temperatures in the forecast, but will we see the housing…