Figure Home Equity Line vs. PenFed Student Loan Refinance

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

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Figure Home Equity Line
Figure
4.8

Fully digital HELOC with funding in as little as 5 days and a fixed interest rate โ€” no variable-rate risk.

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PenFed Student Loan Refinance
PenFed
4.3

APR 5.49โ€“9.99%. Up to $300K. Credit union rates.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Figure Home Equity Line wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. PenFed Student Loan Refinance may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
Figure Home Equity
PenFed Student Loan
APR Range
7.35% โ€“ 15.54%
5.49% โ€“ 9.99% Best
Loan Amount
$15,000 โ€“ $400,000 Best
$7,500 โ€“ $300,000
Term Length
60โ€“360 months
60โ€“240 months
Origination Fee
0%โ€“4.99% of draw amount (rolled into balance)
None
Min Credit Score
640+ Best
670+
Funding Speed
As fast as 5 business days
3โ€“4 weeks
Figure Home Equity Line
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