Refinance Student Loans

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on your student loans.

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SoFi is a leading student loan
refinancing provider.

$41 billion+ in refinanced student loans
Over 7.5M members who’ve refinanced
98% would recommend SoFi to a friend3.

Pick the loan that works for you.

Save on your student loans by choosing between a range of rates and terms. No prepayment penalties and no hidden fees. Ever.

Fixed Rate

Rates available from 5.24% APR to 9.99% APR when you enroll in AutoPay.1

Variable Rate

Rates start from 6.24% APR to 9.99% APR when you enroll in AutoPay.1

Investing in people who
invest in themselves.

How it works:

The student loan refinancing process is fast, easy, and can be done entirely online.

New Term

APR

5-year

4.03%

7-year

4.57%

10-year

4.98%

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SoFi offers a range of terms and rates—so yours are going to look different from this illustrative chart, which is just something designed to show you what the SoFi app looks like.

Get pre-approved online in just two minutes.

We’ll let you know if you’re qualified before you finish the full application.

Select your rate and term.

Choose between saving on your monthly payment or saving on total student loan interest.

Verify your info and sign.

Upload screenshots of your information, then sign your paperwork electronically.

Switch to one low-rate monthly payment.

We pay off your servicer(s) and issue you one new student loan.

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It takes only two minutes and
won’t affect your credit score.

Common questions

Q: Who should refinance?
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Refinancing is a great solution for working graduates who have high-interest, unsubsidized Direct Loans, Graduate PLUS loans, and/or private loans. Federal loans do carry some special benefits, for example, public service forgiveness and economic hardship programs, that may not be accessible to you after you refinance. Check out this blog post that provide more information: When to Consolidate Federal and Private Loans by Refinancing. Or, call us for a free consultation about your particular situation.

Q: Can I refinance both federal and private student loans?
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Yes, SoFi will consolidate all qualified education loans.

Q: Am I a good candidate to refinance my student loans with SoFi?
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SoFi aims to revolutionize financial services- ultimately improving the system for everyone. Today, we’re able to offer significant savings and flexibility to US citizens or permanent residents who have graduated from a selection of Title IV accredited university or graduate programs, are employed, has a sufficient income from other sources, or hold a job offer with a start date within 90 days, have a responsible financial history, and a strong monthly cash flow.

Q: What is the difference between consolidating and refinancing?
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Q: What is a direct consolidation loan?
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A Direct Consolidation Loan is a government program that allows you to combine multiple federal education loans into a single loan. The resulting interest rate is a weighted average of your prior loan rates. Refer to https://www.sofi.com/consolidate-student-loans-vs-refinance/ for more information.

Q: What’s the difference between fixed and variable rate loans?
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