General FAQs – Common Questions About Marginfi

This guide answers common questions about fees, staking, and Marginfi’s lending mechanics. If you're looking for more details on a specific topic, check the related guides linked below.

Marginfi fees include:

• Borrowing interest – Varies by asset, market conditions, and bank configuration.

• Liquidation penalties – If a position is liquidated, a 5% fee is applied to the liquidated assets:

  • 50% of this fee goes to the liquidator.

  • 50% goes to the insurance fund of the bank for the liquidated token.

• Insurance fund fees – Built into the protocol to ensure sustainability.

For the latest interest rates, refer to the asset list on mrgnlend.

No, there are no fees for holding or acquiring LST. Marginfi does not charge fees for LST withdrawals.

No, flash loans do not incur fees.

• Flash loans bundle multiple borrow and lend instructions into a single transaction.

• Since the borrows get paid back immediately, no interest is accrued.

For more details, check:
Lending & Liquidation – Managing Your Borrowing

Visit unstake.it or sanctum.so to swap LST for SOL.

No, you can only earn points by borrowing and lending on Marginfi.

For more information, check:
Marginfi Points & Rewards – Everything You Need to Know

For more details on fees, rewards, and staking, check these related guides:

• Lending & Liquidation – Managing Your Borrowing – Borrowing mechanics, liquidation, and isolated pools

• Marginfi Points & Rewards – Everything You Need to Know – Earning points through lending & borrowing

• Marginfi Rewards & Incentives Explained – Future staking and rewards programs

This guide covers common questions about fees, staking, and Marginfi’s mechanics. If you have any other questions, check the related guides above or reach out to Marginfi support.