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COLUMBIA —
PRIVATE MONEY LENDING FAQ.
The questions that actually come up about private money lending in Columbia.
Background on this market
Columbia is the largest city in the Midlands and the seat of state government in Richland County, anchored by the State House, the University of South Carolina, Prisma Health and Fort Jackson.
Columbia runs on payrolls that do not move much: state government, a flagship university, a large hospital system and an Army installation. The private economy grows around those four rather than replacing them. Growth is redevelopment rather than expansion. Old industrial and institutional land inside the city is being converted to housing and offices, which pulls activity back toward the center.
Columbia's older cores were platted long before modern setbacks, so lot lines and easements deserve a careful read before you plan an addition.
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The rest of the Columbia material
The full market read for this area is on the Columbia, SC site. The deeper treatment of private money lending is on the topic site.
Frequently asked
Questions people actually ask
Do you work in Columbia?
Yes. Columbia and the rest of Richland County are inside the regular footprint, along with much of South Carolina.
Is this page an offer?
No. It is educational content about how private lending secured by real estate generally works. It is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or investment, and it contains no terms.
What is the difference between a note and a mortgage?
The note is the promise to repay. The mortgage is the recorded instrument securing that promise against the property. You want both, properly recorded.
What is lien position?
The order in which claims get paid if the property is sold or foreclosed. Anything recorded ahead of you is paid ahead of you.
How is foreclosure handled in South Carolina?
South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, so enforcement runs through the courts. It costs money and takes months. Understand the process with your own attorney before it matters.
Why does the Columbia market matter here?
Columbia runs on payrolls that do not move much: state government, a flagship university, a large hospital system and an Army installation. The private economy grows around those four rather than replacing them. A loan is only as sound as the collateral, and the collateral is a specific building in a specific submarket.
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