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Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger space or relocating for a new job, moving somewhere means there’s a lot to do. Between locking down your new spot and physically moving your possessions, unexpected costs are almost a guarantee. An unsecured loan from SoFi can help get you cash quickly—so you can focus on getting settled and finally feeling at home.

Why fund your move with SoFi?

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Quick Process

Receive funds as soon as the same day your loan is approved*—so you can have money before you make the move.

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From security deposits to early rent checks, one loan means you won’t have to stress over multiple payments.

Stress Free Move

Don’t sweat the costs of movers, storage, transportation, or hotel stays.

No Fees Required

With SoFi, there are no origination fees required, no prepayment fees, and no hidden fees.


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What exactly is a home
improvement loan?

A home improvement loan is a personal loan used to pay for home repairs or renovation projects. SoFi’s home improvement loans range from $5K-$100K and they’re unsecured, which means that your house is not used as collateral to secure the loan.

Compared to a home equity loan (HELOC), which may only cover a handful of projects, a SoFi Home Improvement Loan allows you to use the money for whatever your dream home demands. And while a HELOC can require an appraisal before you can get approved, a SoFi Home Improvement Loan could get approved—and even funded—on the same day*, with no appraisal required.


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Why SoFi for your home improvement loan?


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  • Same-Day Funding1

    Get your funds as quickly as the same day your loan is approved so you can get moving on your project ASAP.

  • Fixed Payments

    With fixed monthly payments over a set term, you’ll know when and how to pay off the debt up front, so you can keep your project at or under budget.

  • No Collateral

    Our home improvement loan is an unsecured loan—meaning your home equity, or anything else, is not on the line.

  • Absolutely No Fees required

    Surprises are almost inevitable with any home renovation. But not with your SoFi Home Improvement Loan—you’ll find no fees required, and no surprises.


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See how our Home Improvement Loans compare.

Bringing out the greatness in your home calls for a great way to fund it—and you have options. But choosing to finance your next home improvement project with a SoFi Personal Loan can help keep your budget fixed without giving up your home’s equity or putting up collateral. And if you’re looking for a larger loan amount or an even lower rate a SoFi Home Equity Loan can also be a great alternative.

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Feeling good in your home matters—now more than ever.


As we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home, it’s easy to understand why we want to realize our homes’ greatest potential—because investing in our homes directly improves our quality of life. So whether you envision a small cosmetic refresh or taking it down to the studs, SoFi’s got you covered. Here are just a few home improvement projects you might be considering.

Kitchen remodeling

The kitchen has long been called the heart of the home, and over the past year or so, your kitchen’s heartbeat has been rigorously tested. Did it pass? If your kitchen could use a few modifications—or the works—consider that an industry standard for kitchen remodeling projects is 10% of your home’s value. Source: Forbes Advisor.


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Landscaping

Enhance your home’s curb appeal in your front yard or expand your living space with a deck or patio in the backyard. Landscaping can cost anywhere from $4 per square foot for basic or intermediate services, all the way to $40 per square foot for a full makeover landscape design (excluding labor). No matter what your project, landscaping can add to your home’s value while allowing your family to enjoy some fresh air. Source: Forbes Advisor.


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Home gym

Make any space work just as hard as you do by converting to a home gym. The need for this functionality came into focus at the beginning of the pandemic and the cost depends on a lot of factors like square footage and equipment. But the return on this type of investment on a day-to-day basis can prove to be invaluable.


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Energy efficiency updates

With more time spent at home, you may have noticed your utility bills going up. It might be time to invest in eco-friendly upgrades that could save you money—and help save the planet. Think solar panels, energy-efficient windows and appliances, programmable thermostats, and geothermal energy. Even small modifications could have a positive effect, and not just on your bills.


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FAQs



What is a home improvement loan?


A home improvement loan is a personal loan used to pay for home repairs or renovation projects. Unsecured home improvement loans means that your house is not used as collateral to secure the loan.



How do home improvement loans work?


Loans for home improvement can cover a range of projects from small installations to major renovations. These loans are investments to potentially increase the value of a home. If a homeowner doesn’t have cash to fund these home repairs or renovations, then using loans for home improvements could be a viable option to improve their property.

Learn more: How Do Home Improvement Loans Work?



What qualifies for a home improvement loan?


A home improvement loan isn’t a specific type of loan, but a personal loan used to maintain, repair, or improve a home. These unsecured loans are approved based on creditworthiness and other personal financial factors.



How is a home improvement loan different from refinancing or a home equity loan?


Personal loans for home improvements are separate unsecured loans, meaning they are not tied to the value of your home and your home is not put up as collateral. A HELOC, or home equity line of credit, is a loan which allows you to draw from the existing equity of your home as cash to finance things like large home renovations. A cash-out refinance involves refinancing your mortgage for more than the principal and converting the extra amount to cash, typically to finance home improvements or renovations. Each loan for home improvements has advantages and disadvantages, depending on your needs and financial situation.

Learn more: Home Equity Loans vs. Personal Loans for Home Improvement



Is a home improvement loan better than using a credit card?


Credit cards typically have high interest rates. Home improvement loan rates tend to be lower, making monthly payments more manageable or saving money from interest accrual over the lifetime of the debt. If you’re considering applying for a home improvement loan, it’s worth researching the terms, rates, and criteria.



How long can you finance a home improvement loan?


Home improvement loan terms vary depending on the lender. SoFi Personal Loans have term options ranging from 2-7 years.



What credit score do I need to be approved for a home improvement loan?


Applying for a home improvement loan will require meeting your lender’s criteria. Since most home improvement loans are unsecured (meaning they don’t require collateral) this criteria assures the lender that you can repay the 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.



How quickly can I get a home improvement loan?


The approval process for home renovation personal loans varies, depending on your lender. Here’s how it works with SoFi: Once your application is complete and verified, if you are approved for a home improvement loan, you will receive a Loan Agreement for electronic signature. Once you’ve signed the document electronically, we will give you a call to confirm your address and welcome you to the SoFi Community, and then your funds should generally be available within a few days.



Are home improvement loans secured or unsecured?


The SoFi Personal Loan is an unsecured loan. This means that it is not tied to your home and 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.


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† To check the rates and terms you may 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 and may affect your credit.

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. Not all borrowers receive the lowest rate. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. If approved, your actual rate will be within the range of rates at the time of application and will depend on a variety of factors, including term of loan, evaluation of your creditworthiness, income, and other factors. If SoFi is unable to offer you a loan but matches you for a loan with a participating bank, then your rate may be outside the range of rates listed above. Rates and Terms are subject to change at any time without notice. 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. The average of SoFi Personal Loans funded in 2023 was around $33K. Information current as of 2/21/24. 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. See SoFi.com/eligibility for details and state restrictions.

Fixed rates from 7.74% APR to 35.49% APR reflect the 0.25% autopay interest rate discount and a 0.25% direct deposit interest rate discount. SoFi rate ranges are current as of 2/7/26 and are subject to change without notice. The average of SoFi Personal Loans funded in 2023 was around $33K. Not all applicants qualify for the lowest rate. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Your actual rate will be within the range of rates listed and will depend on the term you select, evaluation of your creditworthiness, income, and a variety of other factors.

Loan amounts range from $5,000– $100,000. The APR is the cost of credit as a yearly rate and reflects both your interest rate and an origination fee of 0%-7%, which will be deducted from any loan proceeds you receive.

5 Autopay: The SoFi 0.25%autopay interest rate reduction requires you to agree to make monthly principal and interest payments by an automatic monthly deduction from a savings or checking account. The benefit will discontinue and be lost for periods in which you do not pay by automatic deduction from a savings or checking account. Autopay is not required to receive a loan from SoFi.

7 Direct Deposit Discount: To be eligible to potentially receive an additional (0.25%) interest rate reduction on your Personal Loan (your “Loan”), you must set up Direct Deposit with a SoFi Checking and Savings account offered by SoFi Bank, N.A., or enroll in SoFi Plus by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee, all within 30 days of the funding of your Loan. Once eligible, you will receive this discount during periods in which you have enabled Direct Deposit to an eligible Direct Deposit Account in accordance with SoFi’s reasonable procedures and requirements to be determined at SoFi’s sole discretion, or during periods in which SoFi successfully receives payment of the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee. This discount will be lost during periods in which SoFi determines you have turned off Direct Deposit to your Checking and Savings account or in which you have not paid the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee. You are not required to enroll in Direct Deposit or to pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee to receive a Loan.

§ Awards or rankings are not indicative of future success or results. Neither SoFi Bank, N.A. nor its employees paid a fee in exchange for ratings. Awards and ratings are independently determined and awarded by their respective publications.

1 Same-Day Personal Loan Funding: Same Day Funding means that most borrowers receive funds the same day when loan is approved and the loan agreement is signed by 5:30 PM ET on a business day. SoFi does not guarantee this, and delays may occur outside of our control, such as if inaccurate information is submitted, the receiving bank declines the transfer. Your bank may have rules on when the funds become available. Does not include personal loans originated with a SoFi partner bank.

^ Direct Pay: Terms and conditions apply. Offer good for personal loan customers with credit cards and personal loans in their name only and subject to lender approval. To receive the offer, you must: (1) register and/or apply through this landing page; (2) complete a loan application with SoFi within 90 days of your application submit date; (3) meet SoFi’s underwriting criteria; (4) apply 50% or more of your loan proceeds directly to your lenders/creditors. Once conditions are met and the loan has been disbursed, the interest rate shown in the Final Disclosure Statement will include an additional 0.25% rate discount. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate the Direct Pay Rate Discount Program to unenrolled participants at any time with or without notice. It takes about 3 business days for your creditor/lender to receive payment after your loan is signed. You will be responsible for making all required payments to avoid credit card and other loan fees.

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How long do I need to wait to reapply after my Personal Loan application has been declined?
You will need to wait at least 30 days before re-applying for a Personal Loan with the same borrower(s). You are welcome to retry at any time with a co-borrower, if the previous application was as a single borrower. If you initially applied with a co-borrower, you can retry as a single borrower or with a different co-borrower.


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Home Improvement Just Got Better – Our Partnership with Joist

We’re in the full swing of home improvement season here at SoFi. We launched our Tiny Kitchen Makeover campaign to kick things off, and even conducted a survey on the DIY home improvement habits of Millennials versus Baby Boomers (TLDR: Millennials do it for the ‘gram).

And now, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Joist, a software platform used by over 650,000 trades contractors to estimate, invoice, process payments and manage their projects from anywhere. We’re partnering with Joist to help empower contractors to provide homeowners with access to financing options to get their dream project done and help show why a SoFi Personal Loan for home improvement may be the right fit.

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How to Make a Career Change Without Taking a Major Pay Cut

By Jane Bianchi

Have you been fantasizing about leaving your job behind and going into an entirely new profession—but also worrying about what a big change would mean for your finances?

You’re not alone. “A lot of times people stick with a job out of fear. I’ll ask, ‘What are you afraid of?’ The person might say, ‘I’m afraid I won’t make as much money,’” says Nancy Von Horn, Senior Career Coach at SoFi. “But once you do some digging, you’ll likely find that it’s possible to make that money back.”

It’s true. Changing careers doesn’t have to mean accepting a lower salary. It just means that you have to do some soul-searching and some homework ahead of time. Ready to dive in? Follow this game plan.

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How to Job Search Like a Top Executive (Even If You’re Not One Yet)

By Katie Wolf

Updated 8/14/20

Think back to the first job you ever had, and compare it to the job you have now. You can probably see quite an evolution—over the years, you’ve likely gained experience, confidence, and efficiency in the way you approach your role.

Yet when it comes to the job search, many people take the same approach they did when they first entered the professional world. It’s simply easier to default to the strategies you’ve always used. But that mindset could lead to a frustrating, lengthy search.

Instead, think of how many executives look for new jobs. By that point in their career, it’s no longer about casting a wide net—it’s about knowing what they want and confidently going after it. And that often results in a more strategic, efficient, and fruitful search.

Here’s what you can learn from that executive job search mindset and how to apply it to your own job hunt—even if you haven’t made it into the C-suite yet.

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