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ELFI Student Loan

Education Loan Finance (also known as ELFI) is a division of Tennessee-based SouthEast Bank which launched in 2015 and is designed to assist borrowers with student loan refinancing as well as with undergraduate, graduate and parent private student loans.

Benefits

  • Prequalification: Prequalify to estimate your rate without affecting your credit score
  • Online Application Process: Submit online application in minutes
  • Flexible Repayment Options: ELFI offers immediate, interest only, partial payment, and fully deferred repayment options
  • No Fees: No application fees, origination fees, or prepayment penalties
  • Low Rates: Fixed rates from 4.48% to 12.29% and variable rates from 4.98% - 12.79% 
  • Award winning Customer Service: Individually paired Student Loan Advisor to guide you through the application process

Apply for an ELFI Student Loan

 

Loan Eligibility

  • Loan Minimum: $1,000
  • Minimum Credit Score: 680
  • Minimum Income: $35,000
  • Enrollment: Must be enrolled at least half time or more in a bachelor’s degree program
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

 


Disclaimer

*Education Loan Finance is a nationwide student loan provider offered by Tennessee based SouthEast Bank. ELFI is designed to assist students financially with receiving their education. Subject to credit approval. See Terms & Conditions. Interest rates current as of 08-01-2023. Variable interest rates may increase after closing but will never exceed 18.00%. Interest rates may also differ from the rates shown above. The term of your loan, financial history, and other factors, including your cosigner’s (if any) financial history can affect the interest rate. For example, a 10-year loan with a fixed rate of 7% would have 120 payments of $11.61 per $1,000 borrowed. Rates are subject to change.