SoFi Mortgage Review 2020
By Peter G. Miller
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SoFi (Social Finance, Inc.) is a digital personal finance company that offers a variety of mortgages and other financial products. Established in 2011, SoFi differs significantly from traditional banks:- SoFi combines financial services with social networking.
- It does not have a network of brick-and-mortar branches.
- It operates online.
- Conventional fixed-rate mortgages
- Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)
- Jumbo mortgages
- Home equity loans (through a partnership with Spring EQ)
Nationwide availability
Available in 42 states and the District of Columbia; not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota and West Virginia
Minimum credit score
SoFi does not disclose its minimum credit score requirements.
Loan types
Conventional fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), jumbo mortgages and home equity loans; refinancing options include rate-and-term refinancing and cash-out refinancing
Pros
- Can apply for mortgage financing online with a computer or smartphone
- Doesn’t have the costs and overhead of a branch banking system
- Offers a variety of member services, such as personalized financial planning and career coaching
- Membership includes a social component
Cons
- Not active in all states
- Cannot apply for financing in person; there are no brick-and-mortar locations
- Doesn’t offer FHA loans, VA financing, reverse mortgages or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)
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SoFi overview
Loan types
- Conventional fixed-rate mortgages
- Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)
- Jumbo mortgages
- Home equity loans
- Refinancing including rate-and-term refinancing and cash-out refinancing
Lender fees
SoFi generally charges a $1,000 processing fee for mortgage products. However, applicants can save $500 on their mortgage loan or refi processing fees if they are an eligible SoFi member.
Minimum borrower requirements
Loan eligibility, according to the company, depends on such factors as an individual’s credit score and credit history, monthly income and expenses, assets and employment status and history. SoFi lists general eligibility criteria at www.sofi.com/eligibility-criteria/.