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Should I choose a fixed interest rate or variable interest rate loan?

Whether you choose a fixed or variable interest rate really depends on your particular financial situation. Find out more information on our Fixed vs. Variable Rate Loans resource page. Feel free to give us a call at 855-456-7634 to talk with a customer care consultant about which product may be right for you.

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Personal Loan – Rates

Compare Rates and Terms

The following examples depict the APR, monthly payment and total payments during the life of a $30,000 personal loan. All personal loan APR rates below are shown with the Autopay Discount (0.25%) and a 0.25% direct deposit discount5 and reflect only term options without an origination fee. Your actual interest rate may be different than the rates in these examples and will be based on term of loan, whether you choose an origination fee option, your financial history and other factors. State restrictions may apply.

Payment Examples

Fixed Rate Loans (reflecting only no origination fee term options)

Term Origination
Fee
Rate
(APR)
No. of
Payments
Monthly
Payment
Total
Payments
2 Years None 7.74% – 35.49% 24 $1,353.26 – $1,763.32 $32,478.34 – $42,319.74
3 Years None 7.74% – 35.49% 36 $936.50 – $1,365.41 $33,713.89 – $49,154.90
4 Years None 8.23% – 35.49% 48 $735.63 – $1,178.04 $35,310.28 – $56,545.80
5 Years None 9.50% – 35.49% 60 $630.06 – $1,074.14 $37,803.35 – $64,448.26
6 Years None 10.56% – 35.49% 72 $564.28 – $1,011.27 $40,628.47 – $72,811.45
7 Years None 11.90% – 35.49% 84 $527.98 – $971.20 $44,350.23 – $81,581.10

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Personal Loans – C

Personal Loan Comparison6

Here’s how SoFi Personal Loans compare

SoFi Lending Club Discover Personal Loan Credit Cards
APR range

Fixed Rates

7.74% – 35.49%

(with AutoPay)5

6.16% – 35.89% 6.99% – 24.99% 13.72% – 23.84%6
Fees No Fees 1 – 6% Origination Fee No Fees 3% Balance Transfer Fee
Term 3 – 7 years 3 or 5 years 3 – 7 years Rolling
Instant Pre-Qualification Yes Yes Yes Varies
Amount $5,000 – $100,000 $1,000 – $40,000 $2,500 – $35,000 Varies
Unemployment Protection4 Yes No No No

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Should I choose a fixed interest rate or variable interest rate loan?

Whether you choose a fixed or variable interest rate really depends on your particular financial situation. Find out more information on our Fixed vs. Variable Rate Loans resource page. Feel free to give us a call at 855-456-7634 to talk with a customer care consultant about which product may be right for you.

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