Get to Know Our Markets: Charleston, SC

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

Building a Brighter Future for Local Children

As part of our mission of Impacting Lives, we partner with nonprofits that serve a wide range of needs throughout…

Economic Update: Q3 2022

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! In case you found yourself wondering where that phrase comes from (like I did),…

Building Wealth Through Homeownership: Benefits & Strategies for First-Time Buyers

June is National Homeownership Month, a time where we celebrate the value of owning your own home. While in today’s…

The 20-Year Club: Why They Joined & Why They Stayed

As we opened our new corporate headquarters at 6 Verdae last month, we took a look back at the 22-year journey to…

The Journey to 6 Verdae: Opening Our New Headquarters & Flagship Office

Starting as a humble dream in Greenville, SC, Southern First has grown to be one of the most formidable banks in…

Your Digital Identity & 4 Ways to Protect It

Consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, up more than 70 percent from 2020, according to…

Drastic Changes in the Mortgage Industry & How They Are Affecting Today’s Homebuyers

Spring is a time of renewal and change in the environments around us. For the housing industry, the spring of 2022…

CFO Mike Dowling Shares His Top Money-Earning and Career-Building Tips

April is Financial Literacy Month, an opportunity to review your finances and enhance your financial education. For…

How to Budget & Prepare for a New Puppy

You’ve probably heard of baby fever, but what about puppy fever? We think our Greenville Loan Administration team…