Sallie Mae Student Loan vs. SoFi Home Improvement Loan

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

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Sallie Mae Student Loan
Sallie Mae
4.3

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

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SoFi Home Improvement Loan
SoFi
4.5

APR 8.99โ€“25.81%. Up to $100K. No fees.

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WealthSpott Verdict

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

Feature
Sallie Mae Student
SoFi Home Improvement
APR Range
4.50% โ€“ 15.37% Best
8.99% โ€“ 25.81%
Loan Amount
From $1,000
$5,000 โ€“ $100,000 Best
Term Length
60โ€“180 months
24โ€“84 months
Origination Fee
None
None
Min Credit Score
660+ Best
680+
Funding Speed
โ€”
Same day to a few days
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