South Carolina moves to drop 9 percent home loan cap
The South Carolina Senate backs removing the 9 percent ceiling on first mortgage loans, while the House approves a near identical bill. Critics warn rates could rise and federal loans already run near 100 percent, though supporters say market competition will unlock mortgage money.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Senate
Lindsay
John Miles
D-Sumter
Miles
SC House approves lifting usury caps on first mortgages
The South Carolina House passed a bill to remove interest rate ceilings on first mortgage loans in a move hailed by banks and realtors. The measure would allow floating rates through June 30 1981 with Senate talks seeking 1983 expansion. Public comments emphasized broader loan availability and higher potential returns, while concerns about second mortgage rates and regulatory supervision were noted.
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South Carolina
State Senate
Bob Yarborough
Aiken's Security Federal Savings and Loan
Yarborough
Security Federal
Palmetto Federal
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Atlanta
Senate
Don Murphy
Aiken County Realtors
Etta Findley
Eulalie Salley and Co
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Chuck Mason
C. Shealy Realtors
Langley
Mason
Federal Investigators Begin Smuggling Probe
Justice Department spokesman confirms a federal inquiry into a marijuana smuggling ring in South Carolina near Darlington. Twelve men were arrested January 17, including Darlington lawyer John Etheridge, a political ally of Rep. John W. Jenrette.
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South Carolina
Justice Department
Robert Havel
Department
Havel
John W. Jenrette
D-S.c
Griffin Bell
Jenrette
Darlington
John Etheridge
Boat Club Groups Plan Clark Hill Meeting Tonight
North Augusta organizers oppose land policy changes and will gather at 7 p m in the Palmetto Federal building on West Avenue. The session will address finances legal issues and public relations as clubs seek to retain their Clark Hill lake leases.
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North Augusta
Clark Hill
Palmetto Federal Building
West Avenue
Clark Hill Lake
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