2025 Economic Update: Finding Clarity Amidst Change

Hello and Happy New Year! 2025 has started with a bang for Southern First - great activity and growth, adding new…

How to Recognize Generative AI in Financial Fraud

Unless you live under a metaphorical rock, you’ve likely heard an increase in the use of terms like “AI,” “Chat…

4 Benefits of Using a Local Mortgage Lender

Interest rates have recently decreased, creating more opportunities for potential buyers. Purchasing a home is one…

Summer Economic Update: Noteworthy Headlines & Their Effect

Another great, fun, tiring, hot, and entirely too short summer is nearing an end, and our Southern First team is…

Southern First’s Commitment to Serving Others

At Southern First, we prioritize building long-lasting relationships and providing a unique, authentic client…

Protecting Yourself from Scams at Every Age

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, tailoring their schemes to exploit vulnerabilities specific to…

Outsmart the Top Scam Targeting Your Business

Business email compromise is one of the most financially damaging online scams for businesses, and it is the top…

4 Steps to Take Now if You’re Planning to Purchase a Home

Southern First’s mission is to impact lives in the communities we serve, and one of the most impactful events in a…

A Better Way for Businesses to Get Paid

Small businesses are the backbone of every community, providing important services, products, and job opportunities…

Spring Economic Update: In Bloom

Spring is here, which has us in a cheery mood as we wash the pollen off our cars and enjoy some wonderful weather.…