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Axos Bank personal loans are available to borrowers with excellent credit, but they come with an origination fee and no co-sign or joint loan options.
Last updated on September 13, 2022
Tina Chen
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Our Take

3.5

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Axos Bank loans are an option for excellent-credit borrowers looking to refinance an existing personal loan.

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Axos Bank Personal Loan

Est. APR
11.79-20.84%
Loan amount
$7,000 - $50,000
Min. credit score
730
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Pros

  • Option to pre-qualify with a soft credit check.
  • Can fund loans within one week.
  • Option to change your payment date.

Cons

  • Origination fee.
  • No rate discount.
  • No co-sign or joint loan option.

Compare to Other Lenders

EST. APR
8.99-29.99%
EST. APR
8.95-17.48%
LOAN TERM
2 to 7 years
LOAN TERM
2 to 5 years
LOAN AMOUNT
$5,000-$100,000
LOAN AMOUNT
$5,000-$40,000
MIN. CREDIT SCORE
None
MIN. CREDIT SCORE
640
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