Bank of America HELOC vs. Sallie Mae Student Loan

Side-by-side comparison ยท Updated 2026 ยท Independently reviewed

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Bank of America HELOC
Bank of America
4.1

No closing costs, no annual fee HELOC with Preferred Rewards discounts for existing BofA customers.

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Sallie Mae Student Loan
Sallie Mae
4.3

APR 4.50โ€“15.37%. Multiple repayment options.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Sallie Mae Student Loan wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. Bank of America HELOC may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
Bank of America
Sallie Mae Student
APR Range
8.60% โ€“ 14.40%
4.50% โ€“ 15.37% Best
Loan Amount
$25,000 โ€“ $1,000,000 Best
From $1,000
Term Length
120โ€“240 months
60โ€“180 months
Origination Fee
No closing costs; no annual fee
None
Min Credit Score
680+
660+ Best
Funding Speed
2โ€“4 weeks
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