Bank of America HELOC vs. PenFed Auto Loan

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

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Bank of America HELOC
Bank of America
4.1

No closing costs, no annual fee HELOC with Preferred Rewards discounts for existing BofA customers.

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PenFed Auto Loan
PenFed
4.4

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

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WealthSpott Verdict

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

Feature
Bank of America
PenFed Auto Loan
APR Range
8.60% โ€“ 14.40%
5.99% โ€“ 17.99% Best
Loan Amount
$25,000 โ€“ $1,000,000 Best
$500 โ€“ $150,000
Term Length
120โ€“240 months
36โ€“84 months
Origination Fee
No closing costs; no annual fee
None
Min Credit Score
680+
650+ Best
Funding Speed
2โ€“4 weeks
1โ€“2 days
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