PenFed Auto Loan vs. SoFi Student Loan Refinance

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

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PenFed Auto Loan
PenFed
4.4

APR 5.99โ€“17.99%. $500โ€“$150K. Credit union rates.

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SoFi Student Loan Refinance
SoFi
4.6

APR 4.99โ€“14.70%. Up to $500K. No fees.

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WealthSpott Verdict

SoFi Student Loan Refinance wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. PenFed Auto Loan may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
PenFed Auto Loan
SoFi Student Loan
APR Range
5.99% โ€“ 17.99%
4.99% โ€“ 14.70% Best
Loan Amount
$500 โ€“ $150,000
$5,000 โ€“ $500,000 Best
Term Length
36โ€“84 months
60โ€“240 months
Origination Fee
None
None
Min Credit Score
650+
650+
Funding Speed
1โ€“2 days
2โ€“3 weeks
PenFed Auto Loan
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SoFi Student Loan Refinance
Pros
  • No fees
  • No fees
  • Unemployment protection
  • Unemployment protection
  • Competitive rates
  • Competitive rates
Cons
  • Must have degree
  • Must have degree
  • Good credit required
  • Good credit required
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