What does SOFI mean on my credit report?
Learn about SOFI, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is SOFI?
SOFI is shorthand for SoFi, with the company name being SoFi Inc
SOFI is a Creditor provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:
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⚫ You missed a repayment.
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⚫ You opened an account with SoFi.
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⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.
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⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.
About the account
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Unsecured
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for SoFi:
Address:
- 2750 East Cottonwood Parkway #300 Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
You can make a payment through various banking and financial services provided by SoFi, including credit cards, loans, mortgage refinance, private student loans, personal loans, and investing tools. Refunds can be requested through the SoFi Member Rewards program. To request a payment refund, contact SoFi’s customer service team. Other payment options include using a check or money order. You can make a payment using a mobile app with SoFi products, including Student Loan Refinancing, Personal Loans, Mortgage Loans, Auto Loan Refinance, Investing, Credit Cards, Banking, Insurance, Estate Planning and Premium Membership. Late or missed payments may incur penalties such as late fees or higher interest rates. SoFi offers wire transfers as a payment option for various products.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | No |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | No |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| Do they offer a discount for automatic payments? | No |
| Can I make a payment using a mobile app? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a prepaid debit card? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? | Yes |
Forgiveness and Cancellation
SoFi does not offer loan forgiveness, but they do offer loan consolidation. You can qualify for loan forgiveness by completing an easy online application process.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | Yes |
How to Apply
You can apply for a loan online, in person, or using the SoFi mobile app. You can also apply for a loan with a cosigner. SoFi offers a wide range of loan products and services.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I apply for a loan online? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan over a phone call? | No |
| Can I apply for a loan in person? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan with a cosigner? | Yes |
IdentityIQ Report Example
- This is an example of what this creditor will look like on your IdentityIQ report.
Will this affect my credit score?
Whether this account affects your credit score depends on a variety of factors, such as:
- Account Open Date: If you opened this account recently it will impact your credit, the only way to prevent this from impacting your credit score is to remove the account from your report.
- Derogatory Markings: If this account has any derogatory markings such as:
Lates, Charge Offs, Collections and others.
However, there are could be some potential positive aspects to this account which could lead to improving your credit score, such as:
- Account Age: If your account is quite old, then the age of it will positively impact your credit score
- Repayment History: If the account has no
Late Payments, Charge off Payments, then it may reflect a positive impact onto your credit score.
Can it be removed from my credit report?
Yes, with the right strategy, you will be able to remove any account from your report. But you have to be careful to ensure that the account is negative to begin with, or it will negatively impact your credit score.
However, removing a negative account will positively impact your credit score, allowing you to open new credit lines and potentially removing bad debt.
How do I remove SOFI from my credit report?
You can send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus to remove this account from your report. You must send a dispute letter to all three credit bureaus, as they are legally required to remove the account from your report if it is found to be inaccurate. For best results you should send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus via certified mail, this will ensure that you have a legal record of the communication.
