Personal Loans in Columbia, SC: Quick Cash & Flexible Terms

Our Columbia branch provides personal installment loans for customers looking for help with both planned and unexpected expenses. Loan amounts start at $200, and common uses include vehicle repairs, household bills, medical expenses, home improvements, and consolidating eligible debts into one scheduled payment. You can apply online or contact our Columbia team if you have questions about the application process or the loan terms offered to you.

applying for a personal loan

We review every application individually. Approval, the amount offered, APR, repayment term, payment schedule, and other credit terms depend on the information we review and the terms available to you. Call the Columbia branch at 803-904-7760 if you have questions or want to confirm the branch information before visiting.

Visit the Summit Financial Columbia Branch

  • Address: 7546 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
  • Phone: 803-904-7760
  • Branch Manager: Aaron Balls
  • Office Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm
  • Application Options: Apply online or work with the Columbia branch

When looking up our Columbia branch, use the Summit Financial Services of South Carolina business name together with our phone number, 803-904-7760. Another consumer finance company also lists a location at this street address, so these details help you identify our office.

Make Sure You Have the Right Garners Ferry Road Branch

More than one consumer finance company operates at 7546 Garners Ferry Road. Our Columbia branch uses phone number 803-904-7760, so confirm our business name and phone number when checking a map listing, directions, or contact information.

Our Columbia branch is listed at 7546 Garners Ferry Road without a suite number. If you see another lender listed with a suite number at the same address, use our business name and phone number to make sure you are contacting Summit Financial Services of South Carolina.

How Summit Personal Loans Work

Our personal loans provide a lump sum that is repaid through fixed monthly payments over a set period. You should compare more than how quickly an application can be processed. Important questions include how much is financed, the APR, the payment amount, the repayment period, and the total repayment cost.

Before accepting a loan, review the actual APR, finance charge, payment amount, number of payments, total of payments, and any applicable fees or conditions. Examples can explain the structure, but your final credit agreement controls the terms of your loan.

What Can a Personal Loan Be Used For?

Our personal loans can be used for a range of planned and unexpected household or personal expenses, including:

  • Vehicle repairs and service costs
  • Medical or veterinary expenses
  • Unexpected household bills
  • Home repairs or improvement projects
  • Consolidating eligible debts into one scheduled payment
  • Travel, special events, or other planned personal expenses

Borrowing increases the total cost of an expense because interest and other applicable charges may be paid over time. For nonessential purchases, compare the total repayment amount with other payment options before deciding whether borrowing fits your budget.

How to Apply for a Personal Loan in Columbia

We accept applications online and through our South Carolina branches. When you apply through our Columbia branch, the process generally involves providing the requested information, completing any needed verification, and reviewing the terms offered if the application is approved.

  1. Start an application online or contact the Columbia branch.
  2. Select the Columbia branch and provide the amount requested and purpose of the loan.
  3. Provide the requested identity, residence, employment, income, and financial information.
  4. Respond to any request for documents or information needed to verify the application.
  5. If approved, review the amount, APR, repayment term, payment schedule, and other required credit disclosures before signing.

Our application process provides notice of approval or rejection within 30 days. That notice is not a promise that every decision or funding event occurs within a particular shorter period.

What to Bring to the Columbia Branch

When you apply, be prepared to verify your identity, income, and residence. Common documents include:

  • A current government-issued ID
  • Recent proof of income, such as a pay stub
  • A recent bank statement or utility bill used to verify the address
  • Any additional information Summit requests to complete the application review

Document requirements can vary by application. Contact the Columbia branch if you want to confirm what information may be needed before visiting.

Understand the Cost Before You Borrow

You can review our current loan disclosure for information about repayment periods, maximum APR, a representative cost example, and our short-term-loan statement. Your individual agreement will show the terms that apply to your approved loan.

Before signing, confirm the actual APR, finance charge, payment amount, number of payments, total repayment amount, fees, late-payment provisions, and prepayment provisions that apply to the approved loan.

Our Locations

Summit Financial Services of South Carolina is headquartered in Greenwood, SC, but we have locations throughout the state to serve our customers better.

Anderson, SC
Bennettsville, SC
Camden, SC
Columbia, SC

Easley, SC
Florence, SC
Gaffney, SC

Greenville, SC
Greenwood, SC*
Laurens, SC

Lexington, SC
Seneca, SC
Spartanburg, SC

* Home Office - Greenwood, SC:
1336B Bypass 72 N. East 29649
864-854-8575

* Finance Office - Greenwood, SC:
1336A Bypass 72 N. East 29649
864-854-8520

Call on us when you need a loan!

From small loans to large loans, we're the loan specialists who will get you what you need! Pay off debt, consolidate credit cards, plan a dream vacation... Whatever your personal loan needs, we're here to help!

Office Hours - All Locations:
8:30am-5:30pm

A personal loan gives you fast access to the cash you need, with fixed rates and flexible terms. Whether consolidating debt, covering an emergency expense, or making a big purchase, you'll enjoy predictable monthly payments and peace of mind with a simple, straightforward solution.

Personalized loans for every purpose from $200 and up!

1. Repayment Period: Minimum and Maximum Repayment Period: 6 to 48 months
2. Maximum APR: Maximum Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 99.9%
3. Representative Example of Total Cost of Loan:
"Borrowing $10,000 over 24 months at a 20% APR will result in a monthly payment of $507. Total repayment amount: $12,168. This includes all applicable fees and interest."

Short-Term Loan Disclosure: We do not offer loans that require full repayment in 60 days or less from the date of issuance.

Home Office

1336B Bypass 72 N. East 29649
864-854-8575

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