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Knowing your credit
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Keeping score

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I love using SoFi to see an up to date snapshot on my full financial picture. Being able to pull in all my accounts, review equity in my home, and monitor my credit score gives me a true one stop shop to “get my money right.” Having up to date info all pulled together let’s me save time and feel confident that I know my full financial picture.

—Brad S.

Actual SoFi Ambassador.

SoFi has been the best tool to save me time, money and helps me accomplish my future financial goals and the best of all it’s all in one app. The setup is simple and you never have to go through several logins to see all your information on one screen.

—Anja C.

Actual SoFi Ambassador.

The best part about using SoFi is the ability to see your financials broken down by cash, investments, credit cards, loans and property. IT helps me have a better understanding of where all of my money lives and how it increases or decreases my net worth over time. SoFi has helped me become more confident with my financials and help me start to better prepare for retirement. This is a tool that everyone should take advantage of.

—Betty T.

Actual SoFi Ambassador.

SoFi has been incredibly helpful in having a clear, consolidated picture of my finances. A regularly updated credit score encourages me to constantly improve it, while seeing my investments gives me confidence for future goals and retirement. SoFi also keeps me honest when spending money and guides me towards better habits.

—Ethan T.

Actual SoFi Ambassador.

The best part about SoFi is the ability to see all my accounts, investment, credit, and more all in one place. SoFi offers me a one-stop-shop to view my net worth on all one platform. My spending and investing habits have improved thanks to the ability to see upcoming recurring expenses, monthly savings, and spending categories. Credit score monitoring also provided me with reminders that I was doing the right thing with my credit habits. All in all, I feel more confident than ever to lead my wallet into the world safely.

—Austin W.

Actual SoFi Ambassador.


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FAQs


What accounts can I link?
You can link your deposit account (checking, savings), investment, and retirement accounts as well as credit cards, student loans, mortgages, and other liabilities. If you’re not able to link your account, you will be able to manually add an account or asset (like an owned car or home) so that you’re able to see your entire net worth.


What are the primary components of my credit score?

SoFi leverages the TransUnion VantageScore 3.0 model which includes several key components:

  • Payment History – comprised of whether you regularly pay your bills on time.
  • Credit Age and Type – average age of your credit accounts and mix of various types such as revolving debt and installment debt. An example of revolving debt is a credit card and an example of installment debt is a student loan.
  • Credit Utilization – the percentage of your credit limit you currently have outstanding.
  • Balances – balances on your credit accounts including current balances as well as delinquent accounts.
  • Inquiries – recent inquiries or applications for new credit.
  • Available Credit – amount of available credit that is unused.



Will checking my credit hurt my credit score?

Checking your own credit report is considered a soft inquiry, which does not impact your credit score.



Why does my credit score matter?

Your credit score is used by lenders, among others, as they review your applications for credit and determine your creditworthiness which might influence if they are willing to extend credit and at what terms. It might also be used by landlords, utility providers, and prospective employers.


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