Home sales expected to go up in 2026 – what this means for you.

More sales could mean more motivated sellers.

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Log in ›     HOME MORTGAGE LOANS     Home sales are expected to increase this year.     View your rate     Home sales are projected to rise as much as 14% this year1, Janet. That means more buyers, more competition and more pressure to move fast. The best way to stand out? A SoFi Verified Preapproval Letter.2 It can help you:     Be ready when the right house comes along Gain a competitive edge by having your offer taken more seriously by sellers and agents Know exactly how much home you can afford Secure a faster mortgage process     If this does prove to be the year you make your move, get the right mortgage from SoFi with down payment options as low as 3%-5%3, industry-leading mortgage speed4, and an On-Time Close Guarantee offer backed by $10,000.5     View your rate     Checking won't affect your credit score.†     To learn more, explore the Mortgage Page.       Have questions? Contact us   Download the SoFi app   SoFi is committed to fighting racism, standing in solidarity with all of our communities, providing space for open dialogue, as well as taking action as informed allies. † To check the rates and terms you may qualify for, SoFi conducts a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, if you choose a product and continue your application, we will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may affect your credit. Terms and conditions apply. Before you apply for a SoFi Mortgage, please note that not all products are offered in all states, and all loans are subject to eligibility restrictions and limitations, including requirements related to loan applicant's credit, income, property, and loan amount. Minimum loan amount is $75,000. Lowest rates are reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Products, rates, benefits, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Learn more at SoFi.com/eligibility-criteria. Information current as of February 1, 2026. SoFi Mortgages originated through SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS #696891 (Member FDIC), (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Equal Housing Lender. 1 Based upon a report published by the National Association of Realtors®, "NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026", November 14, 2025, including cited data that existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026. 2 Verified Preapproval Letter: Terms apply. See conditional preapproval letter for details. Not a final loan approval and not a commitment to lend. 3 SoFi requires Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) for conforming home loans with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio greater than 80%. As little as 3% down payments are for qualifying first-time homebuyers only. 5% minimum applies to other borrowers. Other loan types may require different fees or insurance (e.g., VA funding fee, FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums, etc.). Loan requirements may vary depending on your down payment amount, and minimum down payment varies by loan type. 4 SoFi's average time to close is 36 days for a purchase transaction loan and 40 days for a refinance transaction loan – On average over 5 days faster than the industry average (based on competitive market data provided by EllieMae for the period of 01/01/2024 - 10/15/2024). 5 SoFi On-Time Close Guarantee: If all conditions of the Guarantee are met, and your loan does not close on or before the closing date on your purchase contract accepted by SoFi, and the delay is due to SoFi, SoFi will give you a credit toward closing costs or additional expenses caused by the delay in closing of up to $10,000.* The following terms and conditions apply. This Guarantee is available only for loan applications submitted after 04/01/2024. Please discuss terms of this Guarantee with your loan officer. The mortgage must be a purchase transaction that is approved and funded by SoFi. This Guarantee does not apply to loans to purchase bank-owned properties or short-sale transactions. To qualify for the Guarantee, you must: (1) Sign up for access to SoFi's online portal and upload all requested documents, (2) Submit documents requested by SoFi within 5 business days of the initial request and all additional doc requests within 2 business days (3) Submit an executed purchase contract on an eligible property with the closing date at least 25 calendar days from the receipt of executed Intent to Proceed and receipt of credit card deposit for an appraisal (30 days for VA loans; 40 days for Jumbo loans), (4) Lock your loan rate and satisfy all loan requirements and conditions at least 5 business days prior to your closing date as confirmed with your loan officer, and (5) Pay for and schedule an appraisal within 48 hours of the appraiser first contacting you by phone or email. 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