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SoFi vs. ForwardLend Comparison

Compare providers side-by-side, allowing for easy comparison of features, rates, and terms. The comparison tool encourages individuals to thoroughly review all aspects of each service before making a smart financial decision.

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Good For
Low Rates. No Fees are Required.
Good For
Easy and Quick Comparison
Min Credit Score
680
Min Credit Score
APR

8.99-29.99%

APR

Min 0M%

Loan Amount

$5K-$100K

Loan Amount

$1K-$40K

Lender Type
  • Direct
Lender Type
  • Marketplace
Loan Type
  • Unsecured Personal Loans
Loan Type
Loan Purpose
  • Credit Card Refinance
  • Debt Consolidation
  • Home Improvement
  • Major Purchase
  • Medical Expenses
  • Relocation
  • Vacation
  • Wedding
Loan Purpose
  • Other
Repayment terms
24 to 84 months
Repayment terms
61 days - 84 months
Soft Credit Pull
Yes
Soft Credit Pull
Yes
Pros
  • Personal loan application process is easy and only takes a few minutes to complete
  • Soft credit check that doesn’t affect your credit score and gives you personalized rates
  • Fixed and variable rate loans available ranging from $5,000 to $100,000
  • No late or origination fees required
  • Excellent customer support team
  • Online autopay comes with a discount on interest
  • Exclusive benefits for members (ex. networking events and access to financial advisors)
  • Unemployment Protection feature comes with a temporary payment pause (up to 12 months)
  • No prepayment penalties
Pros
  • Quick application process
  • ForwardLend works with reputable lenders
  • No collateral necessary
  • Caters to a range of credit scores
Cons
  • cons May take up to 4 days to receive funds after approval (longer than other online lenders)
  • cons High eligibility requirements (ex. good credit and sufficient income)
Cons
  • cons Not much customer support
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Min Credit Score
657
APR

4.29-4.67%

Loan Type
  • Mortgage Purchase
  • Mortgage Refinance
  • Jumbo
Prepayment Fee
None
Origination Fee
None
Pros
  • Fast online prequalifications
  • Interest rates fall below the national average
  • Custom rate with soft credit inquiry
Cons
  • cons Doesn’t offer FHA or USDA loans
  • cons No branch locations (everything happens online or in the app)
  • cons Rate lock not available for all loans
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Loan Amount: $5K+
Min Credit Score
650
Loan Amount

$5K-$500K

Fixed Rate
4.49-13.8%
Variable Rate
5.16-13.07%
Funding Time
7 days
Loan Type
  • Private student loans
  • Student loan refinance
Soft Credit Pull
No
Pros
  • Student loans have competitive rates and no hidden fees
  • Qualified education loans are eligible for refinancing
  • Membership benefits and discounts
  • Flexible repayment plans and deferment available
Cons
  • cons Higher eligibility requirements than other student loan lenders (ex. 650 minimum credit score)
  • cons Not all student loans come with a cosigner release option (though you may be able to remove the cosigner by refinancing)
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Good For
The Future of U.S Banking
Account types
  • Checking
  • Savings
Pros
  • You can earn up to 0.50% APY on your checking account balance
  • You can earn up to 4.60% APY on your savings account balance
  • No monthly maintenance fees
Cons
  • cons SoFi does not have any physical branches
  • cons SoFi Savings is not available in all states
Min Deposit
No minimum
ATM Network
Allpoint ATMs nationwide
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