Why Should South Carolina Cap Rates at 36%?
Did you know that there are no limitations on the rate of interest in SC?
Lenders in South Carolina can charge any interest rate they want as long as it is filed with the SC Consumer Affairs Commission. Some lenders have filed interest rates as high as 999%.
South Carolina Fair Lending Alliance
The alliance is made up of various faith communities, non-profits, community development organizations and individuals that support a rate cap of 36%. Collectively, this alliance represents people all across the state.
High Interest Rates Touch Every Aspect of SC Communities
Payday and auto title loans alone drain $245 million dollars a year from our economy. These loans touch households, small businesses and municipalities. Financial stress from these predatory loans has an impact on health, business productivity and marriages.