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MFP Home Loan Lenders Community Survey gathers South Carolina’s homeowners feedback and lenders recommendations for new home loans. Shopping for a first home loan can be complicated and we gathered the info below to help your choice.

 

Updated: June 9, 2025

 

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South Carolina Best Home Loan Lenders

 

Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, Goose Creek, Greer, Sumter, Myrtle Beach, Florence, Online lenders.

 

South Carolina Home Loans Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of new home loan mortgage lenders across South Carolina by lenders type.

 
Lender Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommendation %
Credit Unions 4.51 4.56 4.66 88%
Community Banks 4.54 4.54 4.66 88%
Banks 4.53 4.17 4.25 84%
Online Lenders 4.20 4.10 4.23 92%
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,087 South Carolina local Homeowners who shopped and requested a home loan mortgage in the past 12 months:

 
  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for your new home loan mortgage. How fast can it be done. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you get an answer for your loan.
  • Loan Term& Rate (0 to 5): Are you satisfied with the loan rate offered and loan term available? Are you satisfied with the fees or absence of fees?
  • Support & Guidance (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance you were offered or requested to make a good decision about your home loan?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 
 

More Loan Information for South Carolina Homeowners:

Home Refinance Mortgage

Home Refinance Loan Calculator

Home Equity Loan & HELOC

Home Equity Loan Calculator

Loans Comparison Calculator: Heloc, Cash-Out, Home Equity, Renovation.

More Resources for South Carolina Homeowners.

 
 
 
 

Charleston Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Charleston’s area are Founders Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo and United Community Bank.

 

Founders Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % among all lenders with perfect 5.0 ratings in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and Support & Guidance
  • Homeowners feedback highlight exceptional personalized service throughout the loan process

Wells Fargo (92% Recommend)

  • 4.9 Easy Application score paired with 4.8 Loan Terms rating makes it the top national bank option
  • Consistently loved for efficient digital mortgage application tools alongside branch support

United Community Bank (91% Recommend)

  • Leads in Support & Guidance (4.9) among community banks with 4.7 Loan Terms rating
  • Local borrowers commend knowledgeable loan officers who guide first-time buyers
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 5.0 5.0 95%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.9 4.8 4.7 92%
United Community Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.7 4.9 91%
Bank of South Carolina Community Bank 4.5 4.6 4.8 90%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.5 4.7 89%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.6 4.6 88%
Bank of America Bank 4.8 4.3 4.4 87%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.5 4.5 86%
SRP Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.2 4.4 4.5 85%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.5 4.2 4.3 84%
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.1 4.3 4.4 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.1 4.2 82%
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.2 4.3 81%
South State Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.1 80%
Regions Bank Bank 4.2 4.0 4.0 79%
 
 
 

Columbia Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Columbia’s area are First Citizens Bank, Bank of America and TD Bank.

 

First Citizens Bank (84% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % among Columbia lenders with 4.5 Easy Application score and 4.2 Loan Terms rating
  • Homeowners feedback highlight responsive loan officers and clear communication throughout the mortgage process

Bank of America (87% Recommend)

  • 4.8 Easy Application score paired with 4.3 Loan Terms rating makes it the top national bank option
  • Borrowers love the seamless integration between digital tools and in-branch support

TD Bank (82% Recommend)

  • Strong 4.4 Easy Application rating with consistent 4.1-4.2 scores across all evaluation categories
  • Local users appreciate the extended branch hours and accessibility for mortgage consultations
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.5 4.2 4.3 84%
Bank of America Bank 4.8 4.3 4.4 87%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.1 4.2 82%
Synovus Financial Corp. Bank 4.3 4.0 4.1 80%
South State Bank Bank 4.2 4.0 4.0 79%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.5 4.7 85%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.4 4.5 83%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.3 4.4 81%
Bank of South Carolina Community Bank 4.4 4.3 4.5 82%
First Community Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 80%
United Community Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.1 4.4 81%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 83%
Regions Bank Bank 4.1 4.0 4.1 78%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.2 4.2 4.3 80%
First National Bank Bank 4.3 4.1 4.2 79%
 
 
 

North Charleston Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in North Charleston’s area are South Atlantic Bank, Founders Federal Credit Union and Bank of South Carolina.

 

South Atlantic Bank (94% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with perfect 5.0 ratings in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and Support & Guidance
  • Homeownerss highlight personalized service and competitive mortgage rates in verified feedback

Founders Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

  • 4.9 Support & Guidance score paired with 4.8 Loan Terms rating makes it the top credit union option
  • Homeowners love the credit union’s transparent rate structures and local decision-making

Bank of South Carolina (90% Recommend)

  • Leads community banks with 4.7 Easy Application rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s knowledgeable loan officers and streamlined processes
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
South Atlantic Bank Community Bank 4.8 5.0 5.0 94%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.9 92%
Bank of South Carolina Community Bank 4.7 4.6 4.8 90%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 88%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.4 4.7 87%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.8 4.3 4.4 86%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.5 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 84%
United Community Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.4 4.5 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.1 4.2 82%
 
 
 

Mount Pleasant Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Mount Pleasant’s area are First Palmetto Bank, South Atlantic Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 

First Palmetto Bank (93% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.8 Easy Application score and perfect 5.0 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight the bank’s experienced mortgage lenders and personalized guidance throughout the home loan process

South Atlantic Bank (91% Recommend)

  • 4.9 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction paired with 4.8 Support & Guidance makes it a top choice for competitive rates
  • Surveys’ feedback emphasizes the bank’s local decision-making and responsive service

First Citizens Bank (89% Recommend)

  • Consistent high scores across all categories (4.6 Easy Application, 4.5 Loan Terms, 4.6 Support & Guidance)
  • Borrowers appreciate the combination of digital tools and in-person banking options
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Palmetto Bank Community Bank 4.8 4.7 5.0 93%
South Atlantic Bank Community Bank 4.7 4.9 4.8 91%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 89%
Bank of the Lowcountry Community Bank 4.5 4.6 4.7 88%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.4 4.5 87%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.6 86%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.8 4.2 4.3 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.1 4.2 84%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.4 4.5 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.0 4.1 82%
 
 
 

Rock Hill Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Rock Hill’s area are Family Trust Federal Credit Union, Founders Federal Credit Union and First Citizens Bank.

 

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with perfect 5.0 ratings in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and Support & Guidance
  • Homeowners feedback highlights exceptional personalized service and local decision-making

Founders Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

  • 4.9 Support & Guidance score paired with 4.8 Loan Terms rating makes it a top credit union choice
  • Homeowners love the competitive mortgage rates and knowledgeable loan officers

First Citizens Bank (89% Recommend)

  • Consistent high scores across all categories (4.6 Easy Application, 4.5 Loan Terms, 4.6 Support & Guidance)
  • Homeownerss appreciate the combination of digital tools and in-person banking options
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 5.0 5.0 95%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.9 92%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 89%
First Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.6 4.7 88%
First Community Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.5 4.6 86%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.8 4.2 4.3 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.1 4.2 84%
South State Bank Bank 4.3 4.2 4.3 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.2 4.1 4.2 81%
 
 
 

Greenville Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Greenville’s area are Greenville Federal Credit Union, First Bank and Carolina Foothills FCU.

 

Greenville Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.9 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and perfect 5.0 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight the credit union’s flexible PMI policies and local decision-making for mortgages

First Bank (91% Recommend)

  • 4.8 Easy Application score paired with 4.7 Loan Terms rating makes it the top community bank option
  • Surveys feedback emphasizes personalized service from bankers who know users by name

Carolina Foothills FCU (89% Recommend)

  • Strong 4.7 Support & Guidance rating with 4.6 scores across both Easy Application and Loan Terms
  • Homeowners love the credit union’s first-time homebuyer programs and experienced mortgage professionals
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Greenville Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.9 5.0 94%
First Bank Community Bank 4.8 4.7 4.7 91%
Carolina Foothills FCU Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.7 89%
MTC Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.6 87%
Self-Help Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.6 4.5 86%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.7 4.3 4.4 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.8 4.2 4.3 84%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.7 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.0 81%
 
 
 

Summerville Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Summerville’s area are First Palmetto Bank, South Atlantic Bank and Anderson Brothers Bank.

 

First Palmetto Bank (92% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.8 Easy Application score and perfect 5.0 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight the bank’s experienced mortgage lenders and personalized guidance throughout the home loan process

South Atlantic Bank (90% Recommend)

  • 4.9 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction paired with 4.7 Support & Guidance makes it a top choice for competitive rates
  • Surveys feedback emphasizes the bank’s local decision-making and responsive service

Anderson Brothers Bank (88% Recommend)

  • Consistent high scores across all categories (4.6 Easy Application, 4.5 Loan Terms, 4.6 Support & Guidance)
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s knowledgeable loan officers and streamlined processes
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Palmetto Bank Community Bank 4.8 4.7 5.0 92%
South Atlantic Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.9 4.7 90%
Anderson Brothers Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 88%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 86%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.6 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 84%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.6 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.1 81%
 
 
 

Goose Creek Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Goose Creek’s area are Bank of America, First Citizens Bank and South State Bank.

 

Bank of America (87% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.7 Easy Application score and 4.3 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight the bank’s extensive branch network and digital mortgage tools

First Citizens Bank (85% Recommend)

  • 4.6 Easy Application score paired with 4.4 Loan Terms rating makes it a strong regional option
  • Surveys feedback emphasizes personalized service and local decision-making

South State Bank (83% Recommend)

  • Consistent scores across all categories (4.3 Easy Application, 4.2 Loan Terms, 4.3 Support & Guidance)
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s knowledgeable loan officers
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 87%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.4 4.4 85%
South State Bank Bank 4.3 4.2 4.3 83%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.5 4.1 4.2 82%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.1 81%
First National Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.1 4.2 80%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.2 4.3 81%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.3 4.4 82%
 
 
 

Greer Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Greer’s area are Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Truliant Federal Credit Union and CBL State Savings Bank.

 

Sharonview Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.8 Easy Application score and perfect 5.0 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight personalized mortgage solutions and local decision-making capabilities

Truliant Federal Credit Union (90% Recommend)

  • 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction paired with 4.8 Support & Guidance makes it a top credit union choice
  • Homeowners love extended Friday hours and knowledgeable mortgage specialists

CBL State Savings Bank (88% Recommend)

  • Strong 4.6 Support & Guidance rating with 4.5 scores across both Easy Application and Loan Terms
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s common-sense lending approach and community focus
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Sharonview Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 5.0 93%
Truliant Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.8 90%
CBL State Savings Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 88%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.3 4.4 86%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 85%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.5 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.0 81%
 
 
 

Sumter Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Sumter’s area are SAFE Federal Credit Union, AllSouth Federal Credit Union and Anderson Brothers Bank.

 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.8 Easy Application score and perfect 5.0 Support & Guidance rating
  • Homeownerss highlight the credit union’s community focus and personalized mortgage solutions

AllSouth Federal Credit Union (90% Recommend)

  • 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction paired with 4.8 Support & Guidance makes it a top credit union choice
  • Homeowners love the full-service branch experience and knowledgeable mortgage specialists

Anderson Brothers Bank (87% Recommend)

  • Strong 4.6 Support & Guidance rating with 4.5 scores across both Easy Application and Loan Terms
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s long-standing community presence since 1933
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 5.0 93%
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.8 90%
Anderson Brothers Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 87%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.6 4.3 4.4 85%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 84%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.5 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.0 81%
 
 
 

Myrtle Beach Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Myrtle Beach’s area are Carolina Trust Credit Union, SAFE Federal Credit Union and South Atlantic Bank.

 

Carolina Trust Credit Union (94% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with 4.9 Support & Guidance score and 4.7 Loan Terms rating
  • Homeownerss highlight exceptional personalized service and knowledgeable loan officers

SAFE Federal Credit Union (91% Recommend)

  • 4.8 Easy Application score paired with 4.8 Loan Terms rating makes it a top credit union choice
  • Surveys feedback emphasizes community focus and responsive mortgage specialists

South Atlantic Bank (88% Recommend)

  • Consistent high scores across all categories (4.6 Easy Application, 4.5 Loan Terms, 4.6 Support & Guidance)
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s customized financial solutions
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Carolina Trust Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.9 94%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.7 91%
South Atlantic Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 88%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 86%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 85%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.6 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.0 81%
 
 
 

Florence Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Florence’s area are SAFE Federal Credit Union, First Bank and Carolina Bank.

 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

  • Highest Recommend % with perfect 5.0 ratings in both Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and Support & Guidance
  • Homeownerss highlight the credit union’s community focus and personalized mortgage solutions :cite[6]

First Bank (90% Recommend)

  • 4.8 Easy Application score paired with 4.7 Loan Terms rating makes it a top bank choice
  • Surveys feedback emphasizes personalized service from bankers who know users by name :cite[3]

Carolina Bank (88% Recommend)

  • Strong 4.6 Support & Guidance rating with 4.5 scores across both Easy Application and Loan Terms
  • Local borrowers commend the bank’s SMART checking features and financial calculators :cite[5]
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 5.0 5.0 93%
First Bank Bank 4.8 4.7 4.7 90%
Carolina Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 88%
DCB Community Bank 4.6 4.4 4.5 86%
Bank of America Bank 4.7 4.2 4.3 85%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.6 4.1 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.4 4.0 4.1 82%
Regions Bank Bank 4.3 4.0 4.0 81%
 
 
 

Best South Carolina Online Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Home Purchase Lenders Survey: Top online home purchase lenders for South Carolina residents are Rocket Mortgage, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, and Guaranteed Rate.

 
 
Lender Loan Amounts APR Range Loan Terms Easy Application Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Rocket Mortgage $100K – $3M 5.99% – 7.25% 10/15/20/30 5.0 4.5 4.5 98%
Guaranteed Rate $100K – $2.5M 6.10% – 7.40% 10/15/20/30 4.5 4.5 4.5 96%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union $50K – $1.5M 5.85% – 7.50% 10/15/20/30 4.5 4.5 5.0 95%
SAFE Federal Credit Union $75K – $1M 5.95% – 7.60% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.5 93%
Founders Federal Credit Union $50K – $1M 6.00% – 7.75% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Mid Carolina Credit Union $50K – $750K 6.05% – 7.85% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.5 91%
First Citizens Bank $100K – $2M 6.50% – 8.90% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 89%
South State Bank $100K – $1.5M 6.60% – 9.00% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 88%
First National Bank $100K – $2M 6.70% – 9.25% 15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
Tomo Mortgage $100K – $3M 6.15% – 8.25% 15/30 4.5 4.0 4.0 94%
New American Funding $50K – $2M 6.00% – 7.80% 15/30 4.5 4.0 4.0 93%
Guild Mortgage $75K – $2M 6.25% – 8.00% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 92%
CrossCountry Mortgage $100K – $3M 6.15% – 8.25% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 91%
Better Mortgage $100K – $3M 6.40% – 8.90% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 88%
loanDepot $100K – $2M 6.30% – 8.75% 15/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
 

The MFP Refinance Lenders Community Survey gathers South Carolina’s homeowners feedback and lenders recommendations for home refinance in the state. Shopping for a refinance loan can be complicated and we gathered data to help your choice.

 

Updated: May 1, 2025

 

<< Human Powered Recommendations >>

 
 

South Carolina Best Refinance Loans Lenders

 

Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, Goose Creek, Greer, Sumter, Myrtle Beach, Florence, Online lenders.

 

South Carolina Refinance Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of mortgage refinance lenders across South Carolina by lenders type.

 
Lender Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommendation Rate
Credit Unions 4.3 4.1 4.3 90%
Community Banks 4.0 4.1 3.8 89%
Banks 4.0 3.9 4.0 88%
Online Lenders 4.2 3.8 4.0 88%
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,087 South Carolina local members who shopped and requested a home refinance mortgage in the past 12 months:

 
  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for the home refinance mortgage loan. How fast can it be done. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you get an answer for your loan.
  • Loan Term& Rate (0 to 5): Are you satisfied with the loan rate offered and loan term available? Are you satisfied with the fees or absence of fees?
  • Support & Guidance (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance you were offered or requested to make a good decision about your home refinance?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 
 
 

More Loan Information for South Carolina Homeowners:

Home Refinance Mortgage

Home Refinance Loan Calculator

Home Equity Loan & HELOC

Home Equity Loan Calculator

Loans Comparison Calculator: Heloc, Cash-Out, Home Equity, Renovation.

More Resources for South Carolina Homeowners.

 
 
 

Charleston Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Charleston’s area are Truist Bank, SouthState Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Truist Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 95%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 91%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 89%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.0 4.5 88%
South Carolina FCU Credit Union 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
Palmetto State Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 85%
Carolina First Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 84%
United Community Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 83%
Synovus Bank Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 82%
CresCom Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 81%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 80%
 
 
 

Columbia Best Refinance Lenders

 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Columbia’s area are Truist Bank, SouthState Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Truist Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 95%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 91%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 89%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.0 4.5 88%
South Carolina FCU Credit Union 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
Palmetto State Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 85%
Carolina First Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 84%
United Community Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 83%
Synovus Bank Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 82%
CresCom Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 81%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 80%
 
 
 

North Charleston Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in North Charleston’s area are Truist Bank, SouthState Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Truist Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 95%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 91%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 89%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.0 4.5 88%
South Carolina FCU Credit Union 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
Palmetto State Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 85%
 
 
 

Mount Pleasant Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Mount Pleasant’s area are Bank of America, SouthState Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Bank of America Bank 4.5 4.0 4.5 93%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 92%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 90%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 89%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
BB&T (now Truist) Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 87%
PNC Bank Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 85%
Regions Bank Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 83%
SunTrust (now Truist) Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 82%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 80%
 
 
 

Rock Hill Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Rock Hill’s area are Bank of America, First Citizens Bank and Wells Fargo.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Bank of America Bank 4.5 4.0 4.5 94%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 93%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 91%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 89%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.0 4.0 88%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 84%
 
 
 

Greenville Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Greenville’s area are TD Bank, First Citizens Bank and Bank of America.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 96%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 93%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 92%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
United Community Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 89%
Synovus Bank Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 87%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 86%
Carolina First Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.5 84%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 3.5 4.0 83%
 
 
 

Summerville Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Summerville’s area are SouthState Bank, First Citizens Bank and TD Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 96%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.0 4.5 93%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
First National Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
Palmetto State Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 86%
 
 
 

Goose Creek Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Goose Creek’s area are Navy Federal Credit Union, SouthState Bank and First Citizens Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 97%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 95%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 93%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 86%
 
 
 

Greer Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Greer’s area are TD Bank, First Citizens Bank and Bank of America.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
TD Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 96%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 93%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.0 4.0 92%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
United Community Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 89%
First National Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 86%
 
 
 

Sumter Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Sumter’s area are First Citizens Bank, SouthState Bank and Bank of America.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 96%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
First National Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
Palmetto State Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 84%
 
 
 

Myrtle Beach Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Myrtle Beach’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, First Citizens Bank and TD Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 95%
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
Conway National Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
CresCom Bank Community Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 84%
 
 
 

Florence Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended refinance lenders in Florence’s area are First Citizens Bank, SouthState Bank and TD Bank.

 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Citizens Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.5 95%
SouthState Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.0 94%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 90%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 88%
Anderson Brothers Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.5 4.0 86%
BB&T (now Truist) Bank 3.5 4.0 3.5 84%
 
 
 

South Carolina Best Online Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended online refinance lenders in South Carolina’s are Better Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage and LoanDepot.

 
 
Lender Loan Amounts APR Range Loan Terms Easy Application Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Better Mortgage $50,000 – $2,000,000 5.75% – 7.25% 10, 15, 20, 30 5 4.5 4.5 95%
Rocket Mortgage $50,000 – $3,000,000 5.85% – 7.35% 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 4.5 4 4.5 93%
LoanDepot $50,000 – $2,500,000 5.80% – 7.30% 10, 15, 20, 30 4.5 4 4 91%
SoFi $50,000 – $2,000,000 5.90% – 7.40% 10, 15, 20, 30 4.5 4 4 89%
Guaranteed Rate $50,000 – $2,000,000 5.95% – 7.45% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 4 4 88%
New American Funding $50,000 – $1,500,000 6.00% – 7.50% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 4 86%
PennyMac $50,000 – $2,000,000 6.05% – 7.55% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 3.5 85%
Freedom Mortgage $50,000 – $1,500,000 6.10% – 7.60% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 3.5 84%
Fairway Independent Mortgage $50,000 – $1,500,000 6.15% – 7.65% 10, 15, 20, 30 3.5 3.5 4 83%
NBKC Bank $50,000 – $1,000,000 6.20% – 7.70% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 3.5 81%
 
 

 
 
 

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