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SoFi’s Innovative Alumni-Funded Student Loan Is Now Available at 27 Universities

Many Business School Graduates Can Save Thousands By Refinancing Existing Student Loans With SoFi ReFi

San Francisco, Calif., – July 12, 2012 – SoFi today announced the expansion of its SoFi ReFi program to graduates of 22 additional business schools, enabling qualified borrowers to refinance their existing student loans at a fixed rate of 5.99% APR* with no origination fees.

“Too many business school graduates are stuck paying student loan interest rates of 7.9% or even much higher,” said SoFi’s CEO Mike Cagney. “We aim to change that with SoFi ReFi. By harnessing the power of a school’s alumni community, we’re giving borrowers a much better option.”

SoFi pools investments from a university’s alumni community and uses those funds to provide student loans to a school’s students and recent graduates. Because these loans are financed by members of a university’s alumni community, SoFi is able to offer qualified borrowers benefits substantially comparable to those offered by the government’s loan program at fixed interest rates more favorable than those of the government’s unsubsidized Direct and PLUS loans and much more favorable than virtually all fixed-rate private offerings.*** For a complete description of the benefits offered to SoFi ReFi participants, please visit SoFi.com.

Last month, SoFi ReFi was opened to graduates of Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, MIT’s Sloan School of Business, The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business. SoFi ReFi is now also open to qualified applicants who received graduate degrees in business from the following schools:

— Babson College Olin Graduate School

— Boston College Carroll School of Management

— Boston University School of Management

— Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management

— Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business

— College of William & Mary Mason School of Business

— Columbia University Business School

— Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management

— Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business

— Duke University Fuqua School of Business

— Emory University Goizueta Business School

— Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

— New York University Stern School of Business

— University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business

— University of California Los Angeles Anderson School of Management

— The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

— University of Michigan Ross School of Business

— University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School

— University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business

— University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

— University of Virginia Darden School of Business

— Yale University School of Management

Also today, Sofi released its new $100/$100 summer savings referral program. The $100/$100 program saves borrowers even more on their student loans when they help expand SoFi’s social network with friends and family referrals.**** Click here for complete details of the company’s policy, which benefits both referred and referring SoFi borrowers.

 

About SoFi

Founded in 2011, SoFi offers community-based lending and student loan consolidation programs to MBA, graduate and undergraduate students at US universities. Deepening the relationships between student borrowers and alumni investors, SoFi is a place where social meets finance.

Please note that:

* This product requires the borrower to sign up for automatic ACH payments. A 6.24% (6.24% APR) fixed rate loan consolidation product is also offered that does not require sign up for automatic payments. Both APR assumptions are based on a $10,000 loan, 15 year repayment term, and beginning monthly repayment 30 days after loan origination. Your APR may increase or decrease based on your own circumstances. You will receive a customized APR estimate during the application process.

*** Direct Loans and other private loans may offer benefits not offered by SoFi. Please carefully consider all your options. Click here for information about federal loan benefits.

**** SoFi $100/$100 policy will provide $100 toward a borrowers outstanding SoFi loan for each new SoFi borrower referred. Additionally, any borrower referred by an existing SoFi borrower will also receive $100 toward his/her SoFi loan payment. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for complete details of the program, which expires September 30, 2012

Terms and Conditions Apply. To qualify borrower must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and meet underwriting requirements. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. All loans made under Social Finance, LLC or Sofi Lending Corp, dba “SoFi.” Social Finance, LLC is a licensed California Finance Lender License Number: #6054513.

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Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?


Help Center > Banking FAQ > Transfer FAQ > Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?

Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?

Last updated November 27, 2024. For the latest limits, please visit the SoFi app.

Situations:

    Sending money should be easy, but with so many options out there, figuring out the best way can be confusing. Whether you’re buying a home, paying rent, or just sending cash to a friend, different situations call for different solutions. That’s where SoFi comes in. This guide breaks down the top transfer methods available through SoFi Checking & Savings for each situation, helping you find the safest, most affordable way to move your money – no matter the reason. Let’s dive in and make those transfers a breeze!

    To make it even easier, here’s a quick summary of the best methods for each scenario:

    Situation Recommended Method
    Sending Money to Friends & Family on SoFi Pay-a-Friend (P2P)
    Sending Money to Friends & Family Outside SoFi Zelle®
    Paying Bills and Rent Bill Pay
    Transferring Between Banks Transfer (ACH)
    Recurring Transfers Transfer (ACH)
    Buying a Home Wire Transfer
    Buying a Car Wire Transfer

    7 Common Scenarios for Sending Money Online

    1. Sending Money to Friends & Family on SoFi

    Recommended Method: Pay-a-Friend (P2P)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: Instant

    Limits: Up to $5,000 per day

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Use SoFi’s Pay-a-Friend

    If your recipient is a SoFi Checking & Savings member, our internal Pay-a-Friend (P2P) transfer option is instant and secure.

    2. Sending Money to Friends & Family Outside SoFi

    Recommended Method: Zelle®

    Fees: Fee-free when you use our app or online banking platform1

    Timing: Within minutes2

    Limits: $1000 per day

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Send Money Using Zelle

    Zelle® is a fee-free option that allows you to send money directly to your recipient within minutes, even if they are not a SoFi member, as long as they are enrolled with Zelle®. You can initiate these transfers within the security of our mobile app or online banking platform.

    3. Paying Bills and Rent

    Recommended Method: Bill Pay

    Fees: None1

    Timing: 1-5 business days

    Limits: Up to $25,000 per transaction

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Use SoFi’s Bill Pay

    Staying on top of monthly bills is essential, and we make it a breeze with our online bill pay feature. You can schedule one-time or recurring payments to ensure your rent, utilities, credit cards, and other bills are paid on time, without any hassle. We use ACH (Automated Clearing House) transfers whenever possible, so your payments are processed quickly and are easy to track.

    For certain payments, like rent, where you only have your landlord’s physical address and not their bank account information, we will send a check by mail on your behalf. This ensures all your bills are covered and saves you time and effort.

    Whether it’s a company or an individual, our reliable bill pay option has you covered. Managing your bills has never been easier.

    4. Transferring Money Between SoFi Checking & Savings and an External Bank

    Recommended Method: Transfer (ACH)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: 1-3 business days

    Limits:

    Incoming Transfers – If transferring from another bank account to your SoFi Checking & Savings account:
    $100,000 per day | $200,000 per month

    Outgoing Transfers – If transferring from your SoFi Checking & Savings account to another bank account:
    $1,000,000 per day | $2,000,000 per month

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Transfer Money Between SoFi and Another Bank

    Transferring money between banks is simple and secure with our bank-to-bank transfer option. Using ACH transfers, you can move funds between your accounts at different banks without any fees, making it easy to manage money across multiple accounts. Transfers typically take 1–3 business days to complete, but we work to ensure your funds are on the way quickly. Whether you’re saving, investing, or just moving funds, our bank-to-bank transfers make it convenient to manage your finances.

    5. Recurring Transfers

    Recommended Method: Transfer (ACH)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: Instant on the scheduled date

    Limits: $100,000 per day | $200,000 per month

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Recurring Transfers with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Recurring transfers make it easy to automate your finances and stay on top of your goals. With our recurring transfer options, you can set up automatic transfers between your SoFi Checking and Savings accounts or even to accounts at other banks. Whether you’re building your savings or sending monthly support to family, setting up a recurring transfer keeps you on track without having to remember to send or move money. It’s a hands-free way to stay organized and keep your financial goals moving forward.

    6. Buying a Home

    Recommended Method: Wire Transfer

    Fees: $301

    Timing: Same-day processing

    Limits: None

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Wire Transfer with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Buying a home is one of the biggest financial steps you’ll take, and we’re here to make the payment process as smooth as possible. For large transfers like a down payment, wire transfers are typically the safest and fastest option, allowing funds to move securely between banks on the same day. We also provide guidance and support through each step, so you can feel confident your funds are reaching the right place on time. With our secure transfer options, you’re one step closer to making your dream home a reality.

    7. Buying a Car

    Recommended Method: Wire Transfer

    Fees: $301

    Timing: Same-day processing

    Limits: None

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Wire Transfer with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Buying a car often involves transferring a significant amount of money, and Wire Transfer makes it easy and secure. With same-day processing, you can be confident that the funds will arrive securely and promptly, making the car-buying process smoother.

    For more questions and answers related to online transfers with SoFi, visit our Help Center.


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