Personal loans in Duncan, SC

The personal loan market in Duncan, South Carolina is served by a mix of banks, credit unions and online lenders. South Carolina sets its own rules for consumer lenders, and the sourced table below names the regulator and the source for each figure. It also affects which lenders are licensed to serve you at all. Compare offers on total cost rather than the headline rate. Nothing on this page is a loan offer, and no figure here is a quote.

Duncan falls under South Carolina's consumer lending regulator.

What to know before you borrow in South Carolina

Payday lendingPermitted and regulated — maximum loan amount: $550 exclusive of fees allowed in §34-39-180(E); maximum loan term: Not to exceed 31 days.Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of 2023
Small-loan / installment licensingConsumer lenders must obtain a state license (Yes; if interest rate is greater than 12% per year).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026
Interest rate cap (usury limit)Usury limit: 8.75 % (S.C. Code Ann. § 34-31-20 (2020)). Finance rates and fees for licensed lenders: 18% per annum.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026
Consumer lending regulatorConsumer lenders in South Carolina are licensed and supervised by the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, Consumer Finance Division.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Will applying for a loan in Duncan affect my credit score?

A pre-qualification check is typically a soft inquiry and does not affect your score. A full application is usually a hard inquiry, which can have a small, temporary effect.

What should I compare between two loan offers in Duncan?

Compare the APR rather than the interest rate, the term, any origination fee, and whether there is a prepayment penalty. The total amount repaid is the clearest single number.

Are payday loans available in South Carolina?

South Carolina has its own rules for short-term credit, which the sourced table above describes. Where a state restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or stop offering it locally.

Where can I check that a lender serving Duncan is legitimate?

The consumer lending regulator named in the table above publishes licence lookups. Checking a lender's licence before you share personal details is a reasonable precaution.

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