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…

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…

Economic Update: Q2 2022

It feels like Spring is springing, which the pollen-yellow hue on everything seems to confirm. This is an exciting…

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…

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…