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SoFi guide: match the borrowing tool to the goal

A consolidated guide to student loan refinancing, home equity and personal loans.

UPDATED OCTOBER 30, 2026US GUIDE
BEST FOR

Eligible borrowers comparing digital lending options with a defined use for funds.

WATCH FOR

APR, fees, term, eligibility, loss of federal protections and secured-versus-unsecured risk.

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01 / POPULAR STARTING POINTS

What SoFi
is best known for.

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02 / THE RIGHT NOW LENS

Who it fits—and
where to pause.

THE FIT

Eligible borrowers comparing digital lending options with a defined use for funds.

THE FRICTION

APR, fees, term, eligibility, loss of federal protections and secured-versus-unsecured risk.

SoFi’s borrowing options solve different problems. Refinancing can change federal-loan benefits, home-equity borrowing puts the home at risk, and personal loans trade flexibility for a fixed obligation. Compare the consequence as closely as the rate.

03 / SAVE THIS LIST

Four checks before
you move.

  1. 01Compare total repayment, not payment alone
  2. 02List benefits you may give up
  3. 03Use funds for a defined purpose
  4. 04Check prepayment and origination terms

04 / GO TO THE SOURCE

Ready to compare
the current details?

Product availability, prices, eligibility and terms can change. Confirm the current information directly with SoFi before purchasing or applying.

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