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South Carolina Best Car Lenders

Author: Data Team

The MFP’s Community Auto Lender Survey gathers South Carolina’s car drivers feedback and recommendations for direct lenders like banks, credit unions and online lenders, plus marketplaces. Shopping for a car loan and a lender can be complicated and we gathered this data to help your choice.

 

Updated: May 11, 2026

 

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South Carolina Best Car Loan Lenders

 

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

 

South Carolina Car Loans Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of car loan lenders across South Carolina by lenders type.

 
Lender Type Application Ease Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommendation Rate
Credit Unions 4.62 4.65 4.62 92.2%
Community Banks 4.40 4.50 4.40 89.0%
Online Lenders 4.57 4.60 4.58 83.5%
Banks 4.06 4.14 4.16 82.7%

Source: MFP’s Community Survey of Auto Loan Lenders by State and Cities.

 
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,859 local South Carolina drivers who got a quote or applied for a car loan in the past 12 months. We survey 4 broad areas; loan application, loan term and rate, speedy quote and decision, plus if borrowers recommend the lender:

 

  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for your auto loan. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you complete your application 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?
  • Speedy Quote & Decision (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance and speed you were offered, speed of a quote requested, and speed to get a decision on your loan?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 
 

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Charleston Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Charleston’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, REV Federal Credit Union and CPM Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

CPM Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive branch service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.8 95%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.7 94%
CPM Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
Coastal Community Foundation Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 89%
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.4 88%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
United Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
Synovus Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
Wells Fargo Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
PNC Bank Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 78%
 
 
 

Columbia Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Columbia’s area are SAFE Federal Credit Union, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to smooth application handling, helpful staff, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.7 94%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 89%
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.4 88%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
United Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
TD Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Synovus Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
Wells Fargo Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
PNC Bank Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 78%
 
 
 

North Charleston Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in North Charleston’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, REV Federal Credit Union and CPM Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

CPM Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive branch service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.8 95%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.7 94%
CPM Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.5 89%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
TD Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
 
 
 

Mount Pleasant Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Mount Pleasant’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, REV Federal Credit Union and Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention helpful local service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.8 95%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.7 94%
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
CPM Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
TD Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
PNC Bank Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 78%
 
 
 

Rock Hill Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Rock Hill’s area are Founders Federal Credit Union, Family Trust Federal Credit Union and Sharonview Federal Credit Union.

 

Founders Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to smooth application handling, helpful staff, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

Sharonview Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.7 94%
Sharonview Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
State Employees’ Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
Wells Fargo Bank Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 78%
PNC Bank Bank 3.7 3.8 3.8 77%
 
 
 

Greenville Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Greenville’s area are Greenville Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union and Sharonview Federal Credit Union.

 

Greenville Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to smooth application handling, helpful staff, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

Sharonview Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
Greenville Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.7 94%
Sharonview Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
Self-Help Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.5 89%
United Community Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 84%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
 
 
 

Summerville Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Summerville’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, REV Federal Credit Union and CPM Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

CPM Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive branch service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.8 95%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.7 94%
CPM Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
TD Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
 
 
 

Goose Creek Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Goose Creek’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, REV Federal Credit Union and Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention helpful local service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.8 95%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.7 94%
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
CPM Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.5 89%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
 
 
 

Greer Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Greer’s area are Greenville Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union and Founders Federal Credit Union.

 

Greenville Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to smooth application handling, helpful staff, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 94%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

Founders Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 92% Recommend score, with balanced 4.6 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
Greenville Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.7 94%
Founders Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 92%
Sharonview Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 90%
United Community Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 84%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
 
 
 

Sumter Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Sumter’s area are SAFE Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.

 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to smooth application handling, helpful staff, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 93%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.6 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

Navy Federal Credit Union (91% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 91% Recommend score, with balanced 4.5 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention accessible branch service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance during borrowing decisions.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.8 4.6 93%
Navy Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 91%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
Synovus Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Truist Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 81%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
 
 
 

Myrtle Beach Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Myrtle Beach’s area are Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union and REV Federal Credit Union.

 

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 95%, with the strongest Speedy Quote & Decision score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.8 Easy Application rating.
  • Reviews most often point to helpful staff, smooth application handling, and clear communication during the auto-loan process.
 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 93%, with the highest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a strong 4.6 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight competitive vehicle-loan terms, responsive employees, and straightforward financing support.
 

REV Federal Credit Union (91% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 91% Recommend score, with balanced 4.5 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention simple loan steps, attentive service, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.8 4.6 93%
REV Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 91%
Anderson Brothers Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.5 4.4 89%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
United Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Truist Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
 
 
 

Florence Best Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in Florence’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, SAFE Federal Credit Union and Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)

 
  • Highest Recommend % at 94%, with the strongest Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction score among the top 3 at 4.8 and a 4.7 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews most often point to competitive vehicle-loan terms, helpful staff, and clear communication during financing.
 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

 
  • Second-highest Recommend % at 93%, with the top Easy Application score among the top 3 at 4.7 and a strong 4.6 Speedy Quote & Decision rating.
  • Reviews commonly highlight smooth application handling, responsive employees, and straightforward auto-loan support.
 

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union (91% Recommend)

 
  • Strong 91% Recommend score, with balanced 4.5 ratings for Easy Application, Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and Speedy Quote & Decision.
  • Reviews frequently mention attentive service, simple loan steps, and useful guidance throughout the borrowing process.
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quote & Decision Recommend %
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.8 4.7 94%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.6 93%
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.5 4.5 91%
Anderson Brothers Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.5 4.4 89%
First Citizens Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 87%
SouthState Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
United Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
TD Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
Truist Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
Bank of America Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 79%
 
 
 

South Carolina Best Online Car Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended auto loan lenders in South Carolina’s area are South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Federal Credit Union (93% Recommend)

  • South Carolina Federal Credit Union ranks first with a 4.8 Loan Terms rating, 4.7 Easy Application score, and 4.7 Speedy Quotes & Decision score, giving it the strongest combined top-3 score.
  • Customer feedback patterns support strong marks for its quick online application, South Carolina service reach, flexible new and used vehicle financing, and clear purchase-loan process.
 

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (92% Recommend)

  • Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union ranks second with a 4.8 Loan Terms rating, matching South Carolina Federal’s Loan Terms score while posting a 4.6 Easy Application score.
  • Borrower feedback patterns favor its low-rate positioning, online application access, and simple purchase-loan path for South Carolina borrowers.
 

SAFE Federal Credit Union (91% Recommend)

  • SAFE Federal Credit Union ranks third with a 4.8 Speedy Quotes & Decision score, the highest Speedy Quotes & Decision score among the top 3.
  • Customer feedback patterns support strong marks for its secure online application portal, instant-approval positioning, and South Carolina-focused auto-loan support.
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Speedy Quotes & Decision Recommend
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Direct 4.7 4.8 4.7 93%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Direct 4.6 4.8 4.6 92%
SAFE Federal Credit Union Direct 4.6 4.7 4.8 91%
Founders Federal Credit Union Direct 4.6 4.7 4.6 90%
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Direct 4.6 4.6 4.5 89%
South Carolina State Credit Union Direct 4.5 4.7 4.5 88%
Spero Financial Direct 4.5 4.6 4.6 87%
REV Federal Credit Union Direct 4.5 4.6 4.5 86%
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Direct 4.4 4.6 4.4 85%
Sharonview Federal Credit Union Direct 4.4 4.5 4.4 84%
CPM Federal Credit Union Direct 4.3 4.5 4.3 82%
Greenville Federal Credit Union Direct 4.3 4.4 4.3 81%
myAutoloan Marketplace 4.8 4.7 4.8 80%
AUTOPAY Marketplace 4.7 4.6 4.8 79%
LightStream Direct 4.8 4.8 4.7 79%
Capital One Auto Navigator Direct 4.7 4.5 4.7 78%
Carvana Financing Direct 4.8 4.3 4.8 77%
PenFed Credit Union Direct 4.6 4.7 4.5 77%
Bank of America Direct 4.6 4.5 4.5 76%
Chase Auto Direct 4.5 4.4 4.6 75%