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SC S0787

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gambrell

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "bridge loan" as a consumer loan with maturity of less than 18 months connected with acquiring or constructing residential real property intended to be occupied by the borrower
  • Exempts bridge loans from South Carolina's balloon payment regulations under Section 37-3-402
  • Adds bridge loans to the existing list of exemptions that already includes revolving loan accounts, seasonal payment adjustments, alternative mortgage instruments, and administrator-defined transaction classes
  • Introduced by Senator Gambrell and received a favorable committee report from the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on February 12, 2026

Legislative Description

Bridge Loans

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry2/25/2026
Banking and Insurance1/13/2026

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