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Bank of America vs. Axos Bank Comparison

Compare providers side-by-side, allowing for easy comparison of features, rates, and terms. The comparison tool encourages individuals to thoroughly review all aspects of each service before making a smart financial decision.

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Good For
Manage Your Finances Online
Good For
Save Smarter, Compound Faster
Account types
  • Checking
  • Savings
  • Certificates of Deposit (CD)
  • Money Market Deposit Account (MMDA)
Account types
  • Checking
  • Savings
  • Money Market Deposit Account (MMDA)
Pros
  • Ample physical branches and ATMs
  • Low minimum deposit requirements
  • Waivable monthly fees
Pros
  • Earn up to 3.30% APY
  • No monthly fees or overdraft on most accounts
  • Variety of accounts with unique perks
Cons
  • cons APY rates not very competitive
  • cons Only one type of savings account
  • cons An overdraft fee of $35 chargeable daily
Cons
  • cons Low CD (certificate of deposit) rates
Min Deposit
Min Deposit
$50
Min APY Checking
Min APY Checking
0.1
Min APY Savings
0.01
Min APY Savings
0.61
ATM Network
Wide network of ATMs nationwide
ATM Network
90,000+ fee-free ATMs
Overdraft fees
$10
Overdraft fees
0
Maintenance Fee
$12
Maintenance Fee
0
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Good For
A Loan That is Designed For You
Min Credit Score
690
APR

11.79-20.84%

Loan Amount

$5K-$50K

Lender Type
  • Direct
Loan Type
  • Secured Personal Loans
  • Unsecured Personal Loans
  • Fixed-Rate Personal Loans
  • Co-singer / Joint loans
Loan Purpose
  • Business Loans
  • Debt Consolidation
  • Home Improvement
  • Major Purchase
  • Household Expenses
  • Vacation
  • Wedding
Repayment terms
3 - 6 Yrs
Soft Credit Pull
Yes
Pros
  • No prepayment penalties
  • 1-year loan terms available
  • Fast, 2-day funding
  • Wide range of loan terms
Cons
  • cons High credit score requirements
  • cons Origination fee
  • cons Shorter loan terms
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Good For
Three Basic Steps to Take a Mortgage
Min Credit Score
620
APR

4.25-18%

Loan Type
  • Mortgage Purchase
  • Mortgage Refinance
  • Fixed
  • Adjustable
  • Home Equity Loan
  • Home Equity Line of Credit
  • FHA
  • VA
  • Jumbo
Prepayment Fee
None
Origination Fee
$1,500
Pros
  • Fast closing period for a mortgage.
  • Cashback of up to 3% is available on annual repayments
  • The lender fee of $995 is waived if you hold an Axos Bank checking account
  • Applicants with average credit scores are considered for a mortgage
  • Offers difficult-to-find mortgages such as super jumbo loans
Cons
  • cons No physical branches to discuss your mortgage needs
  • cons Discounts are only available if you have an Axos Bank account
  • cons No visibility of mortgage rates until after pre-qualification
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