Chapter 13 Cases: Presumptive Interest Rate and Comment Period for Expedited Fee Amount

Presumptive Interest Rate:

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedure met and recommended no adjustment to the presumptive interest rate in chapter 13 cases. After consideration, the Court adopts the recommendation of the Committee. The presumptive interest rate for secured claims in chapter 13 cases remains at 8.25%, as set forth in Operation Order 25-01, available here. The Court thanks the members of the Committee for their work and recommendation.

Public Comment on Expedited Fee Amount:

Consistent with the provisions of SC LBR 2016-1, the Judges and Clerk are presently undertaking a review the Expedited Fee Amount for Chapter 13 cases to solicit views on whether the amounts, currently set at $5,000.00 for the representation of consumer debtors and $6,000.00 for representation of debtors engaged in business at the time of the filing of the case, should be raised.

Comments regarding the Expedited Fee Amount may be directed to [email protected] or by sending such suggestions directly to a member of the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practices, and Procedures by no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.

The members of the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practices, and Procedures are listed below:

Linda K. Barr
Jordan D. Beumer
Reid E. Dyer
Christopher M. Edwards
Elizabeth R. Heilig
Anna Bryce Hobson
Eddye L. Lane
Annemarie B. Mathews
Joshua R. McGlone
Tara E. Nauful
Mandy Powers Norrell