The Southern Bank Team

Looking Back on 2024: A Year of Growth, a Time for Reflection

December 18, 2024

December has arrived, and at The Southern Bank we can hardly believe how quickly 2024 has passed! As we celebrate the holiday […]

Should You Pick a Move-In-Ready Home or a Fixer-Upper? 5 Top Considerations

November 1, 2024

When looking to purchase a future residence, homebuyers have a long list of decisions to make. And one of the first (and […]

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This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Take Steps to Keep Yourself Better Protected Online

October 2, 2024

As our world grows increasingly reliant on digital technologies for financial transactions, criminals are steadily shifting their attention toward online theft. Providing […]

The Southern Financial Corporation and the Southern Bank Welcome Banking Industry Leader Jerry Rexroad to Board of Directors

September 10, 2024

Spartanburg, SC– September 10, 2024 – The Southern Financial Corporation and The Southern Bank announce the appointment of Jerold L. Rexroad (Jerry) […]

SOUTHERN FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $5.1 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT

September 5, 2024

Spartanburg, SC– September 4, 2024 – The Southern Financial Corporation, the parent company of The Southern Bank, announces the completion of a […]

In Honor of National 401(k) Day, Here Are 6 Things to Know About the Popular Retirement Savings Plan

August 29, 2024

Celebrated each year on the Friday after Labor Day — a timing choice meant to highlight the worker-focused nature of the observance […]

When Choosing a Bank, Consider These 9 Important Factors

August 2, 2024

When it comes to selecting a bank to meet their financial needs, American consumers have no shortage of options to choose from. […]

Forge a Path Toward Financial Freedom With These 7 Smart-Money Steps

June 27, 2024

If you’re like most Americans, you likely associate early July with Independence Day, when we celebrate our nation’s hard-earned freedoms with fireworks, […]

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A Guide to Understanding Loan Rates: What Is APR?

May 29, 2024

Nearly all adult consumers have heard the acronym APR, especially if they carry or have applied for a credit card. And most […]

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6 Powerful Ways to Step Up Your Savings

May 3, 2024

Saving money can be a struggle. Learn how to boost your savings account and make saving money a habit with these six proven strategies.

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10 Ways to Boost Your Financial Wellness This Financial Literacy Month

April 4, 2024

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, learn how to improve your financial health with these tried-and-true tips from our wealth management experts.

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This Credit Card Reduction Day, Learn More About 2 Top Debt-Payoff Strategies

March 20, 2024

As most of the more than 80% of Americans who own and use them know, credit cards can deliver a long list […]