Third Federal Savings & Loan HELOC vs. SoFi Student Loan Refinance

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

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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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SoFi Student Loan Refinance
SoFi
4.6

APR 4.99โ€“14.70%. Up to $500K. No fees.

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WealthSpott Verdict

SoFi Student Loan Refinance 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
Third Federal Savings
SoFi Student Loan
APR Range
6.49% โ€“ 7.99%
4.99% โ€“ 14.70% Best
Loan Amount
$10,000 โ€“ $200,000
$5,000 โ€“ $500,000 Best
Term Length
120โ€“360 months
60โ€“240 months
Origination Fee
No origination fee; $65/year annual fee
None
Min Credit Score
660+
650+ Best
Funding Speed
2โ€“4 weeks
2โ€“3 weeks
Third Federal Savings & Loan HELOC
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SoFi Student Loan Refinance
Pros
  • No fees
  • No fees
  • Unemployment protection
  • Unemployment protection
  • Competitive rates
  • Competitive rates
Cons
  • Must have degree
  • Must have degree
  • Good credit required
  • Good credit required
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