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Student Loan Refinance – Applied Materials (BD)

Make your student debt
go away faster.

Fixed rates start at 4.24% APR and variable rates start
as low as 5.99% APR, when you enroll in AutoPay1.

Find My Rate

Checking your rate will not affect your credit score.

We’ve got your back.

Apply through this page to get your $300 bonus when you refinance*. Get started by checking your rates in just two minutes. Aside from great rates and an easy experience, we also offer awesome benefits. We’re here when you need us.

Bonus amounts in a single calendar year may be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as miscellaneous income to the recipient on Form 1099-MISC in the year received as required by applicable law. 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.

Have Parent PLUS loans? Learn more about Parent PLUS refinancing.

Rates and Terms

No origination fees in most states, no prepayment penalties. Whether you’re looking to pay off loans sooner or get a lower monthly payment (maybe even both), we offer a range of rates and terms. Choose what works for you.

Variable Rate

Rates start from 5.99% APR to
9.99% when you enroll in AutoPay.1

Fixed Rate

Rates available from 4.24% APR to
8.87% when you enroll in AutoPay.1

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Why Refinance Student Loans with Sofi?

Serious
Savings

Low fixed and variable rates. No application or origination fees.

Federal + Private

SoFi is one of few lenders that can consolidate and refinance both federal and private loans (in a snap).

Exclusive
Rates

Get a 0.125% rate discount✝✝ on an additional SoFi loan—just for being a member.

Unemployment
Protection3

If the unexpected happens, we’ll temporarily pause your loan payments and help you in your job search.

Career
Support

Our coaches will help you advance in your career, build a personal brand, negotiate your salary, and more.

Wealth
Advisors

Finances and investments can be confusing. Our Wealth advisors are here to help you make sense of it all.

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Refinance Student Loans in Three Easy Steps

If you have questions, our friendly customer support team is standing by to help you through the process—seven days a week.

Online Pre-Approval

Our quick pre-approval process lets you know if you qualify before you complete the full application.

Select a Loan

Compare the plans available to you with specific payments, rates, and terms.

Upload & Sign

Easily upload documents via screenshots or smartphone photos, then sign your paperwork electronically.


Get Started

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How do I add a co-applicant to my loan?

When you start an application and check your rate, the application includes a question asking if you would like to include a co-applicant. Simply check yes and you will be prompted with instructions for how to add your co-applicant. Please note that you will be asked to provide information about your co-applicant’s employment, income, and education. We encourage you to be with your co-applicant when you co-apply. For further guidance on how to add a co-applicant, contact us via phone at (855) 456-7634, email [email protected] or chat once you’ve logged in.

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SoFi Money – Limits

SoFi Money® Limits

We’ve set the following limits on your SoFi Money cash management account to protect your account against fraudulent activity. Depending on our assessment of your account, these limits may be different or change with time.

Withdrawal Limits

Peer to Peer Bill Pay
Cumulative Amount Per Day At least $1,000
Cumulative Amount Per Month $3,000
Amount Per Transaction $10,000
Debit Card
ATM and Point of Sale Cash Withdrawal $1,000
Over the Counter Cash Withdrawal $150
Point of Sale (POS) Spend Limit $6,000
POS Transactions Per Day 12

Funds Availability

If we receive an ACH deposit before 6:00PM ET on a business day or a check deposit before 5:00 PM ET on a business day, we will consider that business day to be the day of your deposit. However, if we receive an ACH or mobile check deposit after these cut-off times, or on a non-business day, we will treat the deposit as having been made on the next business day. For purposes of this Funds Availability policy, a “business day” is any day of the week except Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

Our current funds availability rules are as follows:

Mobile Check Deposit

For most deposits, a portion of the deposit will be available the business day following the business day of the deposit.

With respect to any portion of the deposit which will not be available on the next business day, you will be notified of the funds availability schedule at the time of deposit. Funds will be available as follows:

Cumulative amount deposited on business day Availability
Up to $5000 No later than 3rd business day
Over $5000 No later than 5th business day

ACH Transfers

In most cases, P2P or ACH transfers sent to you from another financial institution, will generally be available on the business day after the day the P2P or ACH transfer has been received. In certain cases, funds may be made available earlier.

Funds transferred by you to your SoFi Money® account from an external linked account will generally be available within 3 business days after the transfer has been initiated.

SoFi Money is offered through SoFi Securities, LLC Member FINRA/SIPC

SoFi Securities LLC is an affiliate of SoFi Bank, N.A.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job

By Jane Bianchi

If you’re groaning because your boss just gave you yet another pointless assignment with an unreasonable deadline, you might think, “My job sucks, but all jobs do. Work is work, so I better just deal with it.”

And sure, every job has its downsides. But how do you know when things are getting so bad that it’s time to quit?

One major red flag is when the work doesn’t matter to you at all. “Fundamentally, we’re wired for meaning. When we are in a role that isn’t aligned with things that we really care about or the things that we’re really good at, we suffer,” says Valerie Olson, Senior Career Coach at SoFi.

Another is realizing that your dissatisfaction at work is making you sad, irritable, or angry, not only at the office—but also at home. “Work bleeds into the rest of your life. If you’re unhappy during the day, it’s going to impact your friendships and your relationships,” says Alexandra Dickinson, Member Strategy Lead at SoFi.

Sound familiar? Check out these six other subtle signs from Olson and Dickinson that it’s time to start job-hunting.

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6 Steps to Take When You Can’t Figure Out Your Next Career Move

By Katie Wolf

Something needs to change. Maybe you don’t feel fulfilled anymore, you can’t stand your boss, or you’re bored with your industry. Maybe you were laid off, and you have no choice but to make a change. Whatever the situation, you’re starting to plot your next career move.

It’s an exciting place to be—the possibilities are endless! But when you’re not exactly sure what you want, it’s also disconcerting. How can you be sure you’re making the right decision?

SoFi career coaches Alexandra Dickinson and Gabby Bill recommend stepping away from the job boards for a second and taking the time to think about your next move strategically. Start with these six steps.

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