What is a personal loan?

A personal loan is a borrowed sum of money that is paid back with interest in installments and typically range from $5K-$100K.

What can I use a personal loan for?

Many people apply for a low-interest personal loan to consolidate high-interest credit card debt. These loans can also be used to fund major life purchases or expenses, like home improvements, weddings, unexpected medical expenses, moving expenses, or funerals.

Should I take out a personal loan to pay off my credit cards?

When using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt, the loan funds are used to pay off the cards’ outstanding balances. Ideally, the new loan will have a lower interest rate, making payments more manageable or saving the person money from accrued interest.

How can I calculate my expected monthly payments for a personal loan?

The monthly payment for a personal loan is determined by a variety of factors, including your interest rate, loan amount, term of the loan, and more.

What credit score is needed for a personal loan?

Lenders will typically evaluate your credit score, income, and debt-to-income ratio, among other factors. There is no minimum credit score required to secure a personal loan, but lower scores could affect your eligibility, terms, or rate—depending on your lender.

Are SoFi Personal Loans fixed interest rate or variable interest rate loans?

SoFi Personal Loans are fixed rate loans. If you like the consistency of knowing exactly what your monthly payments will be over time, you might prefer a fixed rate loan.

Is the SoFi Personal Loan secured or unsecured?

The SoFi Personal Loan is an unsecured loan. This means that you do not need to provide collateral for the loan.

What is the minimum and maximum I can borrow with a SoFi Personal Loan?

With the SoFi Personal Loan, the minimum amount you can borrow is $5,000 in most states and the maximum is $100,000.

Will applying for a personal loan affect my credit?

To check the rates and terms you qualify for, SoFi conducts a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, if you choose a product and continue your application, we will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull.

App Download

INVESTMENTS ARE NOT FDIC INSURED • ARE NOT BANK GUARANTEED • MAY LOSE VALUE

SoFi Invest refers to the three investment and trading platforms operated by Social Finance, Inc. and its affiliates (described below). Individual customer accounts may be subject to the terms applicable to one or more of the platforms below.

1) Automated Investing and advisory services are provided by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser (“Sofi Wealth“). Brokerage services are provided to SoFi Wealth LLC by SoFi Securities LLC.

2) Active Investing and brokerage services are provided by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA(www.finra.org)/SIPC(www.sipc.org), (“Sofi Securities”). Clearing and custody of all securities are provided by APEX Clearing Corporation.

3) SoFi Crypto is offered by SoFi Digital Assets, LLC, a FinCEN registered Money Service Business.

For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest platforms described above, including state licensure of SoFi Digital Assets, LLC, please visit SoFi.com/legal.

Neither the Investment Advisor Representatives of SoFi Wealth, nor the Registered Representatives of SoFi Securities are compensated for the sale of any product or service sold through any SoFi Invest platform. Information related to lending products contained herein should not be construed as an offer or pre-qualification for any loan product offered by SoFi Bank, N.A.

SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A.

*NOTICE: If you are a federal student loan borrower, you should consider all of your repayment opportunities including the opportunity to refinance your student loan debt at a lower APR or to extend your term to achieve a lower monthly payment. Please note that once you refinance federal student loans you will no longer be eligible for current or future flexible payment options available to federal loan borrowers, including but not limited to income-based repayment plans or extended repayment plans.

Financial Tips & Strategies: The tips provided on this website are of a general nature and do not take into account your specific objectives, financial situation, and needs. You should always consider their appropriateness given your own circumstances.

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing: Terms and conditions apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS PROSPECTIVELY BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS AND BORROWER ELIGIBILITY. Your existing student loan(s) must total a minimum of $5,000 to be eligible for refinancing. Additional terms and conditions may apply. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen or other eligible status, be residing in the U.S., have graduated with an associate degree or higher from an eligible Title-IV-accredited college or graduate program, and meet SoFi’s pre-established underwriting requirements, including verification of sufficient income to support your ability to repay; see SoFi.com/eligibility. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. SoFi refinance loans are private student loans and do not have the same repayment options that the federal loan program offers, or may become available, such as Income Based Repayment or Income Contingent Repayment or PAYE. Information current as of 1/3/23 and subject to change. SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. NMLS #696891 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). See SoFi.com/legal for state-specific license details.

SoFi Private Student Loans: Terms and conditions apply.Minimum loan amount is $1,000. See SoFi.com/eligibility for more information. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. SoFi reserves the right to modify eligibility criteria at any time. This information is subject to change. This information is current as of 1/3/23 and is subject to change.

Please borrow responsibly. SoFi Private Student loans are not a substitute for federal loans, grants, and work-study programs. We encourage you to evaluate all your federal student aid options before you consider any private loans, including ours. Read our FAQs.

SoFi Private Student loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. NMLS #696891. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

SoFi Personal Loans: Terms and conditions apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen or other eligible status, be residing in the U.S., and meet SoFi’s underwriting requirements. SoFi Personal Loans can be used for any lawful personal, family, or household purposes and may not be used for post-secondary education expenses. Minimum loan amount is $5,000. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. The average of SoFi Personal Loans funded in 2021 was around $33K. Information current as of 1/3/23. SoFi Personal Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. NMLS #696891 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). See SoFi.com/legal for state-specific license details.

Terms and conditions apply. Before you apply for a SoFi Mortgage, please note that not all products are offered in all states, and all loans are subject to eligibility restrictions and limitations, including requirements related to loan applicant’s credit, income, property, and loan amount. Minimum loan amount is $75,000. Lowest rates are reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Products, rates, benefits, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Learn more at SoFi.com/eligibility-criteria. Information current as of 12/06/24.

SoFi Mortgages originated through SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS #696891 (Member FDIC), (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Equal Housing Lender.

*Rewards points terms and conditions apply. Learn more at SoFi.com/rewards.

TLS 1.2 Encrypted

Equal Housing Lender

Received mail from us?

Received mail from us?