Guaranteed Rate Mortgage vs. Third Federal Savings & Loan HELOC

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

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Guaranteed Rate Mortgage
Guaranteed Rate
4.3

Digital-first lender known for a transparent rate-lock guarantee and broad loan program coverage.

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Third Federal Savings & Loan HELOC
Third Federal Savings & Loan
4.6

Perennial rate leader for traditional HELOCs. Low variable rates, no origination fee, $65/yr annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Guaranteed Rate Mortgage wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. Third Federal Savings & Loan HELOC may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
Guaranteed Rate Mortgage
Third Federal Savings
APR Range
6.20% โ€“ 8.10% Best
6.49% โ€“ 7.99%
Loan Amount
$100,000 โ€“ $4,000,000 Best
$10,000 โ€“ $200,000
Term Length
120โ€“360 months
120โ€“360 months
Origination Fee
Varies; typically 0.5%โ€“1.5%
No origination fee; $65/year annual fee
Min Credit Score
620+ Best
660+
Funding Speed
21โ€“30 days
2โ€“4 weeks
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