From the Midlands to the coast, drivers reach for title loans in South Carolina when an unexpected expense lands and a paycheck is still days away. Columbia leads the application volume we see in the state, and the whole process runs online and is built around what your vehicle is worth.
A car title loan here is secured by the equity in your car, not your credit history, so approval rests mainly on the vehicle. You keep driving throughout, and the title returns to you when the loan is paid off.
$1,846
Average Loan Amount
$616 to $5,502
Typical Loan Range
2009
Avg Vehicle Year
223
Loans Funded
Based on 223 loans in South Carolina from 2023 to 2026. Actual loan amounts vary based on your vehicle's condition, mileage, your ability to repay the loan, and South Carolina regulations.
Recent funded loans in South Carolina. Actual loan amounts vary based on vehicle condition, mileage, and South Carolina regulations.
| Year | Make | Model | Miles | Funded Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Acura | TLX | 89,000 | $3,315 |
| 2019 | Dodge | Journey | 108,261 | $2,015 |
| 2018 | Jeep | Cherokee | 200,000 | $2,865 |
| 2018 | Nissan | Rogue | 73,000 | $9,700 |
| 2014 | Subaru | Forester | 200,000 | $2,015 |
| 2011 | Nissan | Frontier | 181,000 | $2,315 |
| 2014 | Ram | 1500 | 79,000 | $11,000 |
| 2007 | Toyota | 4Runner | 245,000 | $3,750 |
| 2019 | Toyota | Camry | 81,700 | $6,000 |
| 2017 | Freightliner | Cascadia-Series | 650,000 | $5,380 |
| Vehicle Make | Avg. Vehicle Value | Avg. Loan Amount | Borrowers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | $5,391 | $1,814 | 34 |
| Toyota | $3,084 | $1,585 | 22 |
| Dodge | $3,180 | $1,861 | 21 |
| Nissan | $3,578 | $2,405 | 21 |
| Ford | $4,756 | $1,620 | 20 |
Top 5 vehicle makes financed in South Carolina based on 223 loans. Actual loan amounts vary based on your vehicle's condition, mileage, your ability to repay the loan, and South Carolina regulations.
Borrowers across South Carolina tap into their vehicle's equity for a range of real-world needs — from covering unexpected bills to bridging income gaps. Here are the most common reasons our customers request a title loan.
| # | Top Use |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electric and Water Utilities |
| 2 | Funeral and Burial Expenses |
| 3 | Groceries and Household Essentials |
| 4 | Income Gap Coverage (Between Jobs) |
| 5 | Rent or Mortgage Payments |
| 6 | Urgent Vehicle Repairs |
| 7 | Appliance Replacement (Fridge, Oven) |
| 8 | Business Operating Capital (Small/Solo) |
Based on common use cases reported by South Carolina borrowers across 223 funded loans.
Title lenders must hold a supervised lender license from the SC Board of Financial Institutions, Consumer Finance Division; verify via the Consumer Finance Division licensee lookup or NMLS Consumer Access before borrowing. Lenders must disclose APR, all fees, and total costs, and a mandatory warning in 14-point bold type must appear directly above the signature line. South Carolina has no statutory rate cap, so every lender files its maximum rate with the SCDCA; ask for the filed APR or look it up on the SCDCA registered-creditors search before signing. You may cancel and return the principal at no cost before close of business on the next business day. Before lending, the lender must form a good-faith belief that you can repay based on employment, income, and expenses, and the principal cannot exceed the vehicle's fair-market retail value.
📖 Governing law: S.C. Code Ann. §37-3-413 — Short-term Vehicle Secured Loans (Title 37, Chapter 3)
Sources: S.C. Code Ann. §37-3-413 — Short-term Vehicle Secured Loans; South Carolina Consumer Protection Code, Title 37, Chapter 3 (Loans); S.C. Code Ann. §37-5-110 — Notice of Consumer's Right to Cure (Default); UCC Article 9, S.C. Code Title 36 Chapter 9 — Repossession and Sale of Collateral; SCDCA Maximum Rate Schedules — Information for Creditors
State figures last verified against primary statute text on 19 August 2026; statutes cited are the 2025 edition.
Thinking about a title loan in South Carolina? See if it's the right choice for you before you apply.
South Carolina has no statutory rate cap on title loans. Every lender must file its maximum rate with the SC Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and disclose it before signing. Per the SCDCA 2025 State of Credit Report, the most common filed rate in 2023 for loans of $600 or less was about 273% APR. Always ask your lender for its filed APR or look it up in the SCDCA registered creditors search before signing.
If you miss a payment, the lender must send a Notice of Right to Cure under S.C. Code Ann. § 37-5-110, giving you 20 days to make up the payment before they can repossess. Repossession cannot breach the peace. After repossession, the lender must give reasonable written notice before selling the vehicle, and you may redeem it before sale by paying the full balance plus reasonable repossession costs.
A South Carolina title loan is a short-term loan secured by your vehicle equity under S.C. Code Ann. § 37-3-413 (Short-term Vehicle Secured Loans). You apply, the lender appraises the car and verifies the title, then funds are released and a lien is recorded on the title. You keep driving the car the whole time. The initial term is 30 days and may be renewed up to 6 times (240 days total). After the 6th renewal, the lender cannot charge additional interest, and the remaining principal is paid off in 6 equal monthly installments — interest-free.
Yes. South Carolina gives you a 14-day right of rescission. You may cancel the loan and return the principal at no cost any time before close of business on the next business day after signing. No fees, no interest.
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5 Star Car Title Loans™
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6Approving loans depends on meeting credit criteria and may include offering certain assets as collateral. The actual loan amounts, terms, and Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of a loan that the consumer qualifies for could vary according to the consumer.
7Title Loans can be expensive and are intended for short-term financial needs only. Consumers may have access to lower-cost alternatives. Paying the loan early may help reduce additional finance charges.
8Completing the application may take about five (5) minutes. Conditional approval may be issued pending document review. Final funding begins upon full approval and receipt of all required documents signed before 2 PM local time on a business day.
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