Celebrating Fantastic Female Leaders

During Women’s History Month, our nation reflects on the vital role of women in American history. While paying…

6 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Mark your calendar for April 18th. Tax Day will be here before we know it! Our Credit Team has been busy…

Get to Know Our Markets: Greensboro, NC

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

5 Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs from Successful Black Business Owners

Over the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of sitting down with a number of Black business owners and…

2022 Mortgage Rates: What to Expect This Year

The tale of mortgage rates can be told alongside entering and exiting the pandemic. Once the pandemic began,…

Economic Update: Q1 2022

Happy New Year friends! Around here, there are still some Christmas-era baked goods and candies floating around,…

Making the Switch: Why Three FinTech Leaders Moved to Southern First

At Southern First, we are committed to creating incredible client experiences. We put relationships first and build…

7 Ways to Save with Southern First

As one year comes to a close and another begins, we tend to reminisce on the memories of months past and start…

‘Tis the Season for Scams: Stay Alert for These 6 Schemes

Unfortunately, this joyous time of year is rife with scams that attempt to take advantage of our holiday cheer. In…

Giving Back This Holiday Season

Though many of us are fortunate to refer to the holidays as the “most wonderful time of the year,” we must also…