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South Carolina Mortgage Rate Trends

Track current and weekly average mortgage rates across all loan products in South Carolina, view interactive rate trend charts, and compare SC borrowing costs against the national average.

Current 30-Year Fixed
6.772%
▲ 0.245 this week
Last Week: 6.527%
As of Apr 1, 2026
Current 15-Year Fixed
6.031%
▲ 0.226 this week
Last Week: 5.805%
As of Apr 1, 2026

Current South Carolina Mortgage Rate Trends

Mortgage rates in South Carolina rose by +0.245 this week, pushing the current 30-year fixed average to 6.772%. Borrowers shopping for a home loan in SC are now paying more than they would have last week, when the average stood at 6.527%.

At 6.772%, South Carolina's 30-year fixed rate sits +0.380 above the current national average of 6.392%. This above-average spread may reflect local market conditions, lender competition levels, or regional risk factors specific to SC.

The 15-year fixed rate in South Carolina currently averages 6.031%, compared to 5.805% last week. Homeowners considering a refinance into a shorter term should weigh this rate against their current loan conditions and remaining balance. Shorter-term loans typically carry lower rates but require higher monthly payments.

The South Carolina mortgage rate averages displayed on this page are calculated from 219 verified mortgage rate quotes collected across 35 lenders actively operating in South Carolina. Our proprietary systems collect and verify mortgage rates daily — tracking what real licensed institutions are actually quoting to borrowers, not published rate sheet estimates.

Unlike rate comparison sites that show only a handful of lenders, MonitorBankRates maintains a continuously updated mortgage rate database spanning community banks, regional lenders, national institutions, and credit unions across South Carolina. This scale allows us to calculate averages that reflect the full lending landscape — not just the most aggressive advertisers — giving borrowers, journalists, and real estate professionals a more accurate benchmark for what rates actually look like in SC.

Data reflects average rates offered by licensed institutions operating in SC. Last Updated: April 1, 2026

South Carolina Mortgage Rate Trends

Daily average rates across all loan products. Hover over the chart to see exact rates for each day.

South Carolina mortgage rate averages compiled from 219 current mortgage rates across 35 lenders operating in SC — updated daily.

As of Apr 1, 2026 • Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com

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South Carolina Mortgage Rates MonitorBankRates.com
30-YEAR 6.772% ▲ 0.245
15-YEAR 6.031% ▲ 0.227
5/1 ARM 5.672%
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