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ELFI Student Loans vs SoFi Student Loans


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ELFI Student Loans

SoFi Student Loans

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Benefits and Features

Variable APR
5.28% - 8.99%
5.74% - 9.99% APR (with AutoPay)
Fixed APR
5.48% - 8.69%
4.99% - 9.99% APR (with AutoPay)
Minimum Amount
$10,000
$5,000 (may be higher depending on state)
Maximum AmountNo maximum - depends on your eligibility
No maximum
Loan Term
5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 years
5 to 20 years
State ResidencyAll 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico
All states eligible
Degree RequirementsBachelor's or higher from an approved post-secondary institution and program of study
Associates or higher
Income Requirements
$35,000
None
Employment Requirements
Must be employed
Must be employed or have an offer to start within 90 days
Interest Only Payments
No
No
Origination Fees
None
None
Prepayment Penalty
None
None
Can Use a Cosigner
Yes
Yes
Can Release a Cosigner
No
No
Auto-Pay Interest Rate Reduction
No
Yes
Soft Credit Check
Yes
Yes
Unemployment ProtectionYes - up to 12 months forbearance
Yes
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ELFI: Pricing information from published website as of 3/11/2024

SoFi: Pricing information from published website as of 5/9/2023


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