PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit vs. Earnest Student Loan Refinance
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit
PenFed
4.3
Credit union HELOC with no closing costs, no annual fee, and competitive variable rates for members.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Earnest Student Loan Refinance wins on more measurable categories — particularly on rate and cost. PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.
Feature
PenFed Home Equity
Earnest Student Loan
APR Range
8.00% – 18.00%
4.96% – 9.99% Best
Loan Amount
$25,000 – $500,000
$5,000 – $500,000
Term Length
120–240 months
60–240 months
Origination Fee
No closing costs; no annual fee
None
Min Credit Score
660+
650+ Best
Funding Speed
2–4 weeks
2–3 weeks
PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit
Earnest Student Loan Refinance
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