Residency Relocation & Transition Loans for New Doctors By Doctors

Flexible financing designed specifically for new medical residents.

Students are eligible to apply once they have matched into a residency program.

Cover your moving costs, consolidate credit card debt, and start residency on solid financial footing before your first paycheck.

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Check Your Eligibility with No Impact to your Credit Score*
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*If you accept and sign your final credit agreement, we will request your full credit report, considered a hard credit check and may affect your credit score.

Match Day Personal Loan Details

Loan Amount
$5,000 — $25,000

Subject to approval.

Loan Terms
5 or 7 years

Choose what works for you

APR Range
15.99% — 25.99%

Based on creditworthiness

Initial Payment
$50/month

For the first 6 months

Pay $50 per month for 6 months, transition to interest-only payments for the first half of the loan, then move to principal and interest payments for the second half.
Pay $50 per month for your first 6 months, then move to your standard principal and interest payments.​

Program Benefits

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QBank, CCS, Biostats, Med Library + Study Planner

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$100 Amazon Gift Card
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Receive a $100 Amazon gift card if you apply and fund a loan by 7/1/2026

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Referral Program

Earn $500. Give $100.

Refer a friend who needs funding and get rewarded together.

Match Day Sweepstakes
Simple Entry. Big Opportunity. 4th year students can enter for a chance to win up to $1,000 in gift cards.

Doc2Doc is proud to have supported graduates from over 150 schools

Why Doctors Choose Doc2Doc

Doctor-Friendly Underwriting

We consider your specialty and future earning potential, not just your credit score.

Fast Funding

Get approved quickly and receive your funds before residency starts.

Autopay Discount
Save 0.25% with Autopay+

Support for doctors whose credit is still catching up.

Flexible as You Train

Refinance or borrow more as your needs evolve during residency.

No Cosigner Needed

Get approved on your own merit without requiring a cosigner.

IMG-Friendly Lending

H-1B, O-1 visa, and permanent residents welcome.

We Don’t Just Lend. We Earn Trust – One Doctor at a Time

Eligibility Requirements:

You are eligible to apply for a Personal Loan if you meet the following criteria:

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Matched into a US Based paid residency program
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Are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident holding a valid 0-1 or H-1B visa.
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Earned an MD, DO, DPM, MBBS, DDS, or DMD degree.
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Have a U.S. mailing address

Except for CT, ME, and WV residents, where we don’t currently offer loans.

Calculate Your Potential Savings

Avoid piling expenses onto credit cards.
Use a personal loan instead and see how much you could save.

$5,000 $25,000
15% 29%

Total Interest Savings Over 5 Years

$5,494

Assumes a personal loan at 15.99% APR with 2% origination fee over 60 months.

Ready to Apply?

Check your eligibility in minutes with no impact to your credit score*

*If you accept and sign your final credit agreement, we will request your full credit report, considered a hard inquiry and may affect your credit score.

Frequently Asked Questions

What may we help you with?

Match Day

Your first payment is automatically scheduled 45 days after your loan is funded.

We know the transition from Match Day to residency comes with major expenses—moving, housing deposits, travel, and waiting for that first resident paycheck. That’s why Doc2Doc intentionally pushes your first payment out 45 days, giving you breathing room before training starts.

This built-in grace period helps you get settled, manage upfront costs, and begin residency on solid financial footing—without immediate repayment pressure.

4th year medical students who match into a US-based residency training program through the National Resident Matching Program, NRMP, are eligible to apply for a Doc2Doc In Training Personal Loan after March 20th, 2026. Opthalmology Match candidates can apply after January 29th, 2026 and Urology Matched candidates can apply after Feb 2, 2026.

IMG are eligible to apply as long as they are matched into a US based residency program and are either a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident holding a valid 0-1 or H-1B visa.

No, unfortunately we do not lend to applicants with J1 visa at this time.

You will receive a loan decision within 24 hours of applying. Please check your spam if you have not heard from us, as often, bank emails get flagged as spam. If the loan decision is not in your inbox, please email [email protected] and request that a loan decision be resent.

Automatic Recurring Payments help ensure your payments are made on time and will save you money. Not only will you avoid late fees, but you will also receive a 0.25% Interest Rate reduction on your Personal Loan, leading to savings on interest expenses. Payments are reported to the credit bureau and will help build your credit history.

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