$100,000 unsecured personal loan with SoFi

$100,000 unsecured personal loan with SoFi

Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2017 · 122 posts · 87 votes

I hadn't thought this was that exciting, but recently told a hard money lender about it, and he was shocked at the deal I got, so figured I would share it. SoFi (Social Finance) gave me a $100,000 unsecured personal loan at 11.74% with no other costs. My credit was good and I had a good paying job at the time, so that's certainly necessary. It's a 7 year loan, so monthly payment is a bit high. Compared to getting hard money for rehab cash though this is a pretty good deal (hard money I've been quoted for has been 3-4 points and 12-15%, and then you have draw schedules and inspections and stuff that can hold things up). I used it along with a couple unsecured personal lines of credit totaling $50,000 to rehab several projects in recent years (I think they ran about 12% interest as well). Most banks will offer unsecured personal loans and lines of credit I think, worth checking into.

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Rental Property Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2016 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
8y
Jay Hinrichs SoFI is an online bank that does personal lending, and residential (for owner occupant only) mortgages. For the mortgage you can get 10 percent down with no Pmi (so I assume your rate will be higher) SoFi works best for people wkth high credit scores and high income. 100k is the highest they go best to my knowledge
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  • Rental Property Investor · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2017 · 5 posts · 1 vote
    8y

    I just checked out the SoFi website and it explicitly states that you can't use the personal loan to invest in real estate and has a box you must check stating that. I wonder if the rules have changed or if people on here who have used them are bypassing that rule...

  • WorldWide · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Account Closed:

    I just checked out the SoFi website and it explicitly states that you can't use the personal loan to invest in real estate and has a box you must check stating that. I wonder if the rules have changed or if people on here who have used them are bypassing that rule...

     How about stock market or Vegas gambling, any language on that? I might be game (no pun intended). 

  • Williamston, MI · Member since 2017 · 12 posts · 9 votes
    8y

    I am a newbie but I just verified that loans from sofi that are used for real estate (except mortgages) are not permissable. I live in Michigan so is this a Michigan exception or is what people are discussing here borderline illegal?

    ****Just saw the previous posts***

  • Member since 2018 · 9 posts · 3 votes
    8y
    AB Investor from Edison, New Jersey replied You are partially responsible for the tenant’s injury and you made it worse by trying to evict her. You have handled this so poorly and will likely lose badly in court. I doubt she will even be evicted. And then the tenant will be so mad about the stress of it that she will be even more eager to sue you for damages. I would drop the eviction, hire a property manager; and try to get a professional property manager to be nice to the tenant. And pouring chemicals that are dangerous to children and animals in the yard is beyond stupid if you are serious. Are you trying to increase the damages against yourself in court? Whenever the tenant does move out you should sell the property and any other rentals that you have because you are not cut out to be a landlord. You are beyond incompetent as a landlord ...
  • Huntington New York · Member since 2018 · 18 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    how much was your loan payment if you don’t mind me asking

  • bethel, CT · Member since 2015 · 335 posts · 57 votes
    7y
    @Ed Potter I called sofi and i asked the lady twice. You cant use it to purchase but you can use it for the rehab
  • Huntington New York · Member since 2018 · 18 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    What was your monthly payment on the 100k loan?

  • Member since 2019 · 226 posts · 115 votes
    7y

    $1600 on 7 years at 10%.  I dont think they want you to use it on investment rental property

  • Rental Property Investor · Voorhees Twp, NJ · Member since 2013 · 37 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    I too am curious about this strategy. It's a personal unsecured loan, so do they take have any say what you spend it on? Either way you're on the hook to pay it back, correct?

  • Tony RobinsonBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · Eastvale, CA · Member since 2017 · 138 posts · 459 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by@Samantha Hiscock:

    My husband got $60k unsecured from Sofi a few months ago for a rehab. It was so easy we should have requested more! It will definitely be our go-to in the future. No points, fees, and we had our money in about 72 hours after applying.

    Were you and your husband able to refi into a permanent loan afterward? I'm looking at a personal loan from SoFi to pay "cash" for a property also, but I'm a bit hesitant that I may not be able to get into a permanent loan afterward. 

  • Investor · Barre, VT · Member since 2015 · 129 posts · 96 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Tony Robinson:
    Originally posted by@Samantha Hiscock:

    My husband got $60k unsecured from Sofi a few months ago for a rehab. It was so easy we should have requested more! It will definitely be our go-to in the future. No points, fees, and we had our money in about 72 hours after applying.

    Were you and your husband able to refi into a permanent loan afterward? I'm looking at a personal loan from SoFi to pay "cash" for a property also, but I'm a bit hesitant that I may not be able to get into a permanent loan afterward. 

    Yes, we finished the rehab and were able to do a cash out refi. This was about 18 months ago, but we secured a rate of 4.25% on a 15 yr fixed. The bank did the DTI calculations to assume that the sofi loan and things like the lowes credit card would be paid off and we had no issue. I would do it again in an instant.

  • Tony RobinsonBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · Eastvale, CA · Member since 2017 · 138 posts · 459 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Samantha Hiscock:
    Originally posted by @Tony Robinson:
    Originally posted by@Samantha Hiscock:

    My husband got $60k unsecured from Sofi a few months ago for a rehab. It was so easy we should have requested more! It will definitely be our go-to in the future. No points, fees, and we had our money in about 72 hours after applying.

    Were you and your husband able to refi into a permanent loan afterward? I'm looking at a personal loan from SoFi to pay "cash" for a property also, but I'm a bit hesitant that I may not be able to get into a permanent loan afterward. 

    Yes, we finished the rehab and were able to do a cash out refi. This was about 18 months ago, but we secured a rate of 4.25% on a 15 yr fixed. The bank did the DTI calculations to assume that the sofi loan and things like the lowes credit card would be paid off and we had no issue. I would do it again in an instant.

     Thanks! Glad to know that this is a viable option!

  • Member since 2020 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    What was your credit score and what’s the dollar amount on “good job”?

  • Investor · North Stonington, CT · Member since 2014 · 393 posts · 228 votes
    4y

    Has anyone run into issues using it for real estate?

  • Investor · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2021 · 39 posts · 50 votes
    4y

    I'm about the open a SOFI account, the 2% saving rate seems better than most and I need a place to park some money while I wait for a good deal.  Made a few offers as things have been cooling but I'm and looking for a really good deal.  My last deal is cash flowing really well and now has me rather picky.

    Anyone have a SOFI account already and wants to send me their referral code it says you get $50 and I get $25, might as well let a fellow BP member get the reward.  Message me in the next day before I open the account.

  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Tom Gimer:

    Sofi advertises as a way to refi student debt. Next we'll hear people are buying Bitcoin with these funds. 

    Good call on the debt not being dischargeable in BK, @Jay Hinrichs.

    Is Sofi publicly traded? Time to short it.




    RevenueIncrease US$985 million (2021)
    Net incomeDecrease US$−484 million (2021)
    Total assetsIncrease US$9.18 billion (2021)
    Total equityIncrease US$4.38 billion (2021)
    OwnerSoftBank Group (10.4%)
    Number of employeesc. 2,500 (December 2021)

  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Account Closed:

    I just checked out the SoFi website and it explicitly states that you can't use the personal loan to invest in real estate and has a box you must check stating that. I wonder if the rules have changed or if people on here who have used them are bypassing that rule...

     If that is what it says; if the bank really wanted to enforce it, they would probably sue for fraud and if the FBI or Attorney General got involved it could escalate to wire fraud because the money has been transmitted over the phone lines or internet. It is a Federal crime and carries a sentence of not more than 20 years imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals. 

    Have a nice day.

  • Tom GimerBusiness Member
    DMV · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Account Closed:
    Quote from @Tom Gimer:

    Sofi advertises as a way to refi student debt. Next we'll hear people are buying Bitcoin with these funds. 

    Good call on the debt not being dischargeable in BK, @Jay Hinrichs.

    Is Sofi publicly traded? Time to short it.




    RevenueIncrease US$985 million (2021)
    Net incomeDecrease US$−484 million (2021)
    Total assetsIncrease US$9.18 billion (2021)
    Total equityIncrease US$4.38 billion (2021)
    OwnerSoftBank Group (10.4%)
    Number of employeesc. 2,500 (December 2021)


    No, I didn’t short Sofi. Thanks for the kick in the nuts. 

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  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Tom Gimer:
    Quote from @Account Closed:
    Quote from @Tom Gimer:

    Sofi advertises as a way to refi student debt. Next we'll hear people are buying Bitcoin with these funds. 

    Good call on the debt not being dischargeable in BK, @Jay Hinrichs.

    Is Sofi publicly traded? Time to short it.




    RevenueIncrease US$985 million (2021)
    Net incomeDecrease US$−484 million (2021)
    Total assetsIncrease US$9.18 billion (2021)
    Total equityIncrease US$4.38 billion (2021)
    OwnerSoftBank Group (10.4%)
    Number of employeesc. 2,500 (December 2021)


    No, I didn’t short Sofi. Thanks for the kick in the nuts. 

    heheheheheh
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