South Carolina Refinance Calculator

Consider refinancing in South Carolina when current rates are at least 0.5-1% lower than your rate, your credit score has improved significantly, you want to switch from an ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage, or you want to tap into home equity. With South Carolina's median home price of $290,000, even a 0.5% rate reduction on a typical $232,000 loan can save you $77 per month. Calculate your break-even point to ensure savings outweigh closing costs.

Refinancing costs in South Carolina typically run about 2.2% of your loan amount — roughly $5,104 on a $232,000 loan (based on 80% of the $290,000 median home price). This includes appraisal fees, title insurance, origination fees, and South Carolina-specific costs. Tax note: South Carolina has graduated state income tax rates up to 6.4%, and mortgage interest is deductible on the state return, providing a meaningful additional tax benefit for homeowners. Some lenders offer no-closing-cost refinances with slightly higher rates.

Cash-out refinancing in South Carolina lets you replace your mortgage with a larger loan and receive the difference in cash. You can typically borrow up to 80% of your home's value. With South Carolina's median home price at $290,000, that could mean up to $232,000 in total loan value. This money can be used for home improvements, debt consolidation, or other expenses.

South Carolina's property tax rate of 0.57% means you're paying approximately $1,653 per year ($138/month) in property taxes on a $290,000 home. These relatively low property taxes mean more of your monthly payment goes toward principal and interest, giving you more room to benefit from a rate reduction.