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HOME GUIDE

Your 2025 Guide to
All Things Home

Whether you are thinking of buying a new home, refinancing your existing mortgage, or tackling some home improvements, we’ve got you covered. Your home is the place you’ll likely spend the most time and make some of your most wonderful memories — so it’s important to make smart financial decisions about it.

Check out these tips, tools, and takeaways before making your next housing move.


Figuring out the Finances of Buying a Home

Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll make, but it doesn’t have to be the most confusing. Here’s what you need to know before making a home-buying decision.




Smart Financing Ideas for Home Improvements

Whether you’ve lived in your home for decades or have yet to move in, read these articles before you tackle any projects.




Home-Buying Tools

Dive into the details and run your own numbers using these calculators and resources.


Buying and Selling Homes

If you are outgrowing your starter home or downsizing for a minimalist lifestyle, learn about the unique considerations when you are buying and selling a home.




Refinancing

Read these articles to better understand what it takes to refinance your existing home loan.




Home Improvement Tips

Here are some ideas to consider to add value to your home or simply make it a more enjoyable place for you and your family.









SoFi Resources

SoFi has resources to help with your specific home needs, including these listed here.

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SoFi Takes Home Three Awards in NerdWallet’s 2024 Best-Of Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif – January 8, 2024 – Today, SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI), the digital personal finance company, received three 2024 Best-Of Awards from NerdWallet, Inc., a platform that provides financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). SoFi was recognized by NerdWallet and selected as the Best Checking Account Overall and Best Checking Account for Overdraft Fee Avoidance for SoFi Checking & Savings, as well as Best Personal Loan Overall for SoFi Loans. 

A team of trusted Nerds—composed of seasoned journalists and subject-matter experts—used a comprehensive scoring formula to objectively evaluate over 1,000 financial products. Top picks across Credit Cards, Personal Loans, Banking, Investing, Mortgages, Insurance, and Travel Rewards are featured in this year’s awards¹. 

“Through our rigorous and objective evaluation process, we have selected SoFi as one of the best in banking and lending products,” said Kevin Yuann, Chief Business Officer at NerdWallet. “Consumers can trust that they’re getting one of the top products on the market to help meet their financial needs.” 

For a full list of NerdWallet’s 2024 Best-Of Awards winners, click here. 

About SoFi

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. The company’s full suite of financial products and services helps its more than 7 million SoFi members borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better by giving them fast access to the tools they need to get their money right, all in one app. SoFi also equips members with the resources they need to get ahead – like career advisors, Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)² professionals, exclusive experiences and events, and a thriving community – on their path to financial independence.

SoFi innovates across three business segments: Lending, Financial Services – which includes SoFi Checking and Savings, SoFi Invest, SoFi Credit Card, SoFi Protect, and SoFi Insights³ – and Technology Platform, which offers the only end-to-end vertically integrated financial technology stack. SoFi Bank, N.A., an affiliate of SoFi, is a nationally chartered bank, regulated by the OCC and FDIC and SoFi is a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve. The company is also the naming rights partner of SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. For more information, visit SoFi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.

About NerdWallet 

NerdWallet (Nasdaq: NRDS) is on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions. As a personal finance website and app, NerdWallet provides consumers with trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information so they can make smart money moves. From finding the best credit card to buying a house, NerdWallet is there to help consumers make financial decisions with confidence. Consumers have free access to our expert content and comparison shopping marketplaces, plus a data-driven app, which helps them stay on top of their finances

and save time and money, giving them the freedom to do more. NerdWallet is available for consumers in the U.S., UK and Canada. 

“NerdWallet” is a trademark of NerdWallet, Inc. All rights reserved. Other names and trademarks used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. 

Media Contacts: 

SoFi: [email protected] 

NerdWallet: [email protected]

DISCLOSURES

  1. ​​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.
  2. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design), and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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PSLF Resource Hub


Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Welcome to your
PSLF resource hub.

You’re in the right place to learn more about Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
, where you can
find out if you qualify for student debt forgiveness. Plus,
this hub has all the tools you may find useful to navigate the
program.

To qualify for the PSLF program, all of
the following must be true:

You’re employed full time (30 hours per week or more) by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government, or a not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service).

Have Direct Loans (or you consolidated other federal student loans into a Direct Loan).

You’re repaying your loans under an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan.

You’ve made at least 120 qualifying payments.

You’ve checked here to make sure you qualify.

Common jobs that qualify for the
PSLF program.

Doctors and nurses

Veterinarians

Teachers, college faculty, and staff

Government employees and social workers

PSLF facts.

There’s a lot to know about the PSLF program, like which federal repayment 
programs qualify—and which don’t. Plus, you’ll want to learn how to enroll, 
submit forms, and maintain your eligibility. Let’s dig in.

  • Student loan payments resuming

    All about the PSLF program

    All about the PSLF program:


    • Are you a non-profit or government employee?
    If yes, you could be eligible for the PSLF Program, which forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans if you meet specific criteria. Find out if you qualify. Read more.

    • Student Loan Forgiveness 101.
    While the Supreme Court decided against Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, PSLF is still a major option—and other options also exist. Learn more

    • Get help navigating your student debt.

    We can help you manage your debt and make your repayment plan as simple and as smooth as possible. Learn more.


  • Student loan forgiveness:

    Which federal programs qualify

    Which federal programs qualify:


    • Some federal repayment programs qualify for PSLF—and some don’t.

    Find out whether your particular federal repayment program qualifies for PSLF and which other federal programs that are eligible…or not. Plus, get even more answers about student debt repayment. Learn more.

    • Quiz: Still paying off your loans but thinking of making a repayment switch?
    You can take this quiz to get a better understanding of your options and see example scenarios that could be similar to yours. Read more.


  • Interest rates and inflation:

    How to enroll or maintain eligibility

    How to enroll or maintain eligibility:


    • The five important steps for enrolling in the PSLF program.

    There are very important steps in this process—make sure you know exactly what they are and what you need to do. Learn more.

    • You can get help enrolling.

    The Department of Education is here for you. Their online PSLF tool can help you get a clearer picture of where you stand, while also helping you manage the entire PSLF enrollment process. Get started.

    • What if you refinance? Can you still qualify for PSLF?

    There are some pros and cons to refinancing or enrolling in PSLF. You may want to leave public service or pay off your loans sooner. But valuable “forgiveness” may be off the table depending on what you decide. Read more.


Your one-stop shop for all things student loans.

Get important student loan info—all in one place. Watch helpful webinars, download our comprehensive guide, or connect with a student debt specialist who can help you manage your loans.


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Have more questions?
Our team can help you find your way. 

  • SoFi at Work Overview Support

    For questions about your financial well-being benefits, our support team is ready to help. Just email us at [email protected] or call 833-277-SOFI.


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  • SoFi Student Loan Specialist

    Our specialists can help you manage the complexities of debt, identify ways to help you lower your monthly payments—and much more. Call 888-594-2936 or schedule a call below.


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  • SoFi at Work Financial Planners

    Our financial planners provide advice based on your unique needs and financial goals, including paying back student loans—and more.


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