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.
The terms below and those set forth in Part II govern your participation in SoFi Bank, N.A.’s (“SoFi Bank“) Loan Referral Program (the “Loan Referral Program“) described below. The Loan Referral Program is open to any consumer who registers on SoFi’s website and who resides outside of the state of Vermont (the “Eligible Loan Referrer(s)“).
Eligible Loan Referrers are limited to refer friends, colleagues, family members, and other people they (collectively, the “Eligible Loan Recipient(s)“) believe may be interested in applying for a student loan or personal loan product as described in a specific promotional campaign (collectively, the “Eligible Loan(s)“). SoFi Bank reserves the right to disqualify anyone from participating in the Loan Referral Program at any time. The Eligible Loan Referrers will NOT receive a Loan Referral Bonus for referrals for any other SoFi Bank loan products. Anyone who violates these terms and conditions is ineligible for payment of any bonus.
To receive credit for a referral under the Loan Referral Program, Eligible Loan Referrers must send their unique referral link to an Eligible Loan Recipient, the Eligible Loan Recipient must use their Eligible Loan Referrer’s unique referral link within 120 days after receipt of the Eligible Loan Referrer’s unique referral link, and the Eligible Loan Recipient must meet the terms and conditions of the specific promotional campaign associated with the unique referral link that was used for the referral. Further, in order for the Eligible Loan Recipient to receive their Loan Welcome bonus for a SoFi Personal Loan, the loan must still be an active loan in good standing ninety (90) days after the disbursement date. For Private Student Loan referrals, the Eligible Loan Recipient and Eligible Loan Referrer will receive their bonus sixty (60) days after their first loan disbursement, and the Eligible Loan Referrer is eligible for a maximum of 5 total referral bonuses for the Private Student Loan product. Further, for referrals for the Private Student Loan product no payments will be made if the Eligible Loan Referrer is employed by a qualified educational institution. If the Eligible Loan Recipient uses the Eligible Loan Referrer’s unique referral link and meets the terms and conditions of the specific promotional campaign associated with that unique referral link, SoFi Bank or its designee shall pay to (a) the Eligible Loan Referrer, a referral bonus into a SoFi Bank Checking or Savings account in the amount specified in the promotional campaign associated with the unique referral link that was used for the referral (the “Loan Referral Bonus“); and (b) the Eligible Loan Recipient, a welcome bonus into a SoFi Bank Checking or Savings account in the amount specified in the promotional campaign associated with the unique referral link that was used for the referral (the “Loan Welcome Bonus“). If either the Eligible Loan Referrer or the Eligible Loan Recipient does not qualify for a SoFi Bank Checking or Savings account, SoFi may offer other payment options at SoFi’s sole discretion. Only one Loan Referral Bonus and one Loan Welcome Bonus will be awarded for each referred Eligible Loan Recipient, regardless of whether the Eligible Loan Recipient takes out multiple Eligible Loans. Further, and notwithstanding the above, the following additional restrictions shall apply (1) no Loan Referral Bonus will be paid to otherwise Eligible Loan Referrers who are residents of Vermont, and (2) no Loan Referral Bonus will be paid for otherwise funded loans made to Vermont residents. An Eligible Loan Referrer will not earn a Loan Referral Bonus if the Eligible Loan Recipient has or had an existing funded SoFi loan account, or if the Eligible Loan Recipient does not use the unique referral link provided by the Eligible Loan Referrer.
If the Eligible Loan Recipient already has a SoFi loan account, is on our opt-out list or the national email opt-out list, or has already used another Eligible Loan Referrer’s unique referral link, the Eligible Loan Recipient may not be sent an email. We cannot disclose to you any information about funded loans opened by any Eligible Loan Recipients you refer to us. Participation in the Loan Referral Program serves as a one-time limited waiver of privacy rights by both parties, whereby each may become aware of the presence of an account relationship with SoFi Bank.
This Terms of Use Agreement (this “Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions that apply to your access and use of the online functions, products, and services made available to you by Social Finance, Inc. and any and all of its subsidiaries and affiliates.
You can access SoFi products and services through our SoFi website (located at www.sofi.com) and the SoFi mobile application (the “SoFi App”) as well as through websites and mobile applications operated by SoFi with partners. SoFi may maintain phone, email, and additional websites that allow you to access SoFi products and services. All of these channels are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the “SoFi Site.”
Through the SoFi Site you may access many different products and services offered by Social Finance Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies, including, but not limited to: SoFi Bank, National Association, SoFi Lending Corp. or an affiliate, SoFi Securities, LLC, SoFi Wealth LLC, SoFi Credit LLC, SoFi Digital Assets, LLC, and Social Finance Life Insurance Agency, LLC. We use the name “SoFi” to refer to any and all of the companies owned by or affiliated with Social Finance, Inc. You may access more information about each SoFi company through the Legal page on the SoFi Site. SoFi may add new operating companies from time to time to offer additional products and services.
To use the SoFi Site and to obtain any SoFi product or service, you must agree to SoFi’s E-Sign Agreement, which means your acceptance of this Terms of Use Agreement and all other agreements with SoFi, such as our GLBA Privacy Notice and Arbitration Agreement, are effective and binding on you just as if you had signed the document with pen and ink, and you agree all communication with you related to SoFi and any SoFi product or service may be in electronic form.
Your acceptance of this Terms of Use Agreement is required to use the SoFi Site and to obtain any product or service offered on the SoFi Site. By using the SoFi Site to obtain any SoFi product or service, you agree to be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement just as if you have signed the document with pen and ink.
If you do not wish to be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement, then do not access or use the SoFi website or mobile application, do not click “accept” to register with SoFi, and do not submit any account application, loan inquiry, loan request, or other product request. Taking any of these actions means you agree to this Terms of Use Agreement just as if you had signed it with pen and paper.
You may only accept this Agreement and use the SoFi Site if you are legally authorized to accept and be bound by these terms and of a legal age to enter this Agreement.
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Please note this Terms of Use Agreement contains General Terms applicable to all users PLUS sections with terms that apply to you if you use specific SoFi products and services.
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All bonuses will be paid to a SoFi Checking and Savings account. Terms and conditions apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Please note that any friend whom you’d like to refer must use your specific referral link to sign-up or apply for the product they want. Only one referral reward and one Welcome Bonus per new customer: you will not receive multiple referral bonuses for the same friend taking out multiple loans or products, nor will your friend receive multiple welcome bonuses for taking out multiple loans or products. SoFi Mortgage Loans are never eligible for the SoFi Referral Program. Eligibility: The Program is open to all members who reside outside of Vermont and Ohio, who are of the legal age of majority in the state in which they reside. SoFi employees are not eligible to participate in this Program. See additional eligibility requirements per product in the Official Referral Program Rules. Referral Cap: In no event will any person be entitled to receive more than $10,000 in cumulative referrals or welcome bonuses under The Referral Program within any calendar year. Referral Bonuses and Welcome Bonuses are each considered miscellaneous income and may be reportable to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC (or Form 1042-S, if applicable). Recipient is responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes associated with receiving the bonus offer; consult your tax advisor to determine applicable tax consequences. Additional terms and conditions apply. See the Official Referral Program Rules for details. 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 6/15/22. 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.