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The New SoLo Is Here: What Changes in Version 4
Version 4 of SoLo is here: a new look on phone and web, IQ guiding your loan request, your lending strategy up front, and everything in your account carried over.
Company News
October 22, 2026
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The New SoLo Is Here: What Changes in Version 4
Version 4 of SoLo is here: a new look on phone and web, IQ guiding your loan request, your lending strategy up front, and everything in your account carried over.
Company News
October 22, 2026
SoLo Funds vs. Oportun: Short-Term Cash or a Long Installment Loan?
Quick Take SoLo connects borrowers with real lenders for loans from $20 to $650, repaid within 35 days. Oportun offers installment loans from $300 to $10,000 over 12 to 48 months. Tips on SoLo are voluntary and set by the member requesting funds. No mandatory interest charges apply.…
Compare
July 17, 2026
5 Ways Millennials are Saving Money
The picture that’s painted of millennials is often one of a generation that is going to have a hard go of it financially. Young people who fall into this category are famously mistrustful of big banks and stock markets, having grown up on corruption and crashes. Additionally, now that millennials…
Financial Education
June 11, 2020
Recent Posts
SoLo Funds Solidifies Dedication to Underserved Communities with B Corp Certification
LOS ANGELES — December 2, 2021 — SoLo Funds (“SoLo”), an innovative capital marketplace for emergency loans, today announced its B Corporation (B Corp) Certification. This prestigious milestone comes as the company expands into new features allowing members to manage and grow their funds. SoLo…
Company News
December 2, 2021
SoLo Funds adds Board Member and Director of Growth to Team
Faith Sedlin joins the Board of Directors bringing over 25 years of technology, product, and marketing experience Nicole Bayard is the company’s first Director of Growth LOS ANGELES, Nov. 04, 2021 , SoLo Funds, Inc. (“Solo”), an innovative consumer finance marketplace, today announced the addition…
Company News
November 4, 2021
SoLo Funds appoints COO to continue promoting financial autonomy for all
Seth Metcalf joins the company as COO from a high-growth insurtech leader LOS ANGELES, Oct. 07, 2021 , SoLo Funds, Inc. (“Solo”), an innovative consumer finance marketplace, today announced that Seth Metcalf has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Seth brings to the executive team over…
Company News
October 7, 2021
Optionality in Lending is How You Empower the Underserved
By: Travis Holoway Growing up, my family and I lived in Cleveland, Ohio where my father worked for General Motors for over 35 years. While my father had a stable career, we lived in a community that wasn’t always so fortunate. Our neighbors, family and friends were underserved in all facets of…
Lending
July 12, 2021
How to Build a Business from Your Freelancing Job
Guest Author: Brittany Fisher Few jobs offer more freedom and flexibility than working as a freelancer. Beyond the ability to work from home on your own time, freelancing offers limitless opportunities for advancement. Once you’ve found your footing as a successful freelancer, launching a business…
Financial Education
February 20, 2021
Out Of Work? Put Your Time & Money To Their Best Uses
Guest Author: Jim Vogel When you are out of a job, making ends meet today feels almost impossible. Additionally, saving for the future? That’s a dream you might fear is completely out of reach. However, it’s not. Here are some tips on how to use your time and money to ensure you pay your bills […]
Financial Education
February 13, 2021
Weathering the Economic Uncertainty of the Pandemic? The Solution is in Your Hands
Guest Author: Brittany Fischer We’ve all felt the immediate consequences of the pandemic, from getting the hang of social distancing to changing how we shop and work. Along with those consequences, there’s a bigger, scarier consequence too, which is the economic uncertainty we’re all living in.…
Financial Education
January 25, 2021
The First Stages of Financial Planning as a Young Family
Guest Author: Jim Vogel As a young family, few things are more important than financial planning. This is because, when it comes down to it, money helps each member of your household stay healthy and thriving. Having financial stability not only prepares you for unexpected expenses that life throws…
Financial Education
January 16, 2021
Financial Planning Tips for the Idyllic Winter Vacation
Guest Author: Alicia Rennoll With summer coming to an end and the first autumn breeze being felt, many people will begin to look forward to the upcoming holidays and for some, holiday travel. Winter vacations are becoming increasingly popular thanks to lower costs and less crowded destinations. In…
Financial Education
October 12, 2020
How to Register & Vote: 2020 U.S. Elections
At SoLo, our goal is to build a healthy, successful community of members where everyone can win together. On a larger scale, we want to create a world that thinks with that same mindset. Allowing our voices to be heard through voting is a key building block of this goal, which is why we’re…
Company News
September 19, 2020
What You Need to Know: Insurance Basics
Guest Author: Brittany Fisher As a young adult, you have a lot of exciting things to think about. Formulating a career path, connecting with a partner, and choosing where you live are just a few of the new and interesting adult roles you’re getting comfortable with. Among the less exciting things…
Financial Education
September 9, 2020
SoLo Funds vs Payday Loans: 4 Reasons SoLo is Better
Let’s face it , no one likes taking out a loan. It’s often a stressful experience, and it can be an expensive one too. SoLo’s mission is to empower underbanked individuals that are at an economic disadvantage due to the established norms of the finance industry by offering affordable options for…
Borrowing
September 3, 2020
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SoLo Funds, Inc., a Certified Public Benefit Corporation, is a financial technology company, not an FDIC insured depository institution. Banking services provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC. The SoLo Mastercard® Debit Card is issued by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circle design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

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