LendingClub Personal Loan vs. PenFed Student Loan Refinance

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

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LendingClub Personal Loan
LendingClub Bank
4.2

APR 8.99โ€“36.00%. $1Kโ€“$40K. Joint applications available.

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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

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

Feature
LendingClub Personal Loan
PenFed Student Loan
APR Range
8.99% โ€“ 36.00%
5.49% โ€“ 9.99% Best
Loan Amount
$1,000 โ€“ $40,000
$7,500 โ€“ $300,000 Best
Term Length
36โ€“60 months
60โ€“240 months
Origination Fee
1โ€“6% of loan amount
None Best
Min Credit Score
600+ Best
670+
Funding Speed
A few days
3โ€“4 weeks
LendingClub Personal Loan
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PenFed Student Loan Refinance
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