U.S. Bank HELOC vs. PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
U.S. Bank HELOC
U.S. Bank
4.3
Big-bank HELOC with no origination fee, high credit limits up to $750k, and a 0.5% autopay discount.
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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.
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U.S. Bank HELOC and PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit are closely matched. The right choice depends on your credit profile, desired loan amount, and how quickly you need funding.
Feature
U.S. Bank HELOC
PenFed Home Equity
APR Range
8.20% – 12.80%
8.00% – 18.00% Best
Loan Amount
$15,000 – $750,000 Best
$25,000 – $500,000
Term Length
120–360 months
120–240 months
Origination Fee
No origination fee; $90/yr after year 1
No closing costs; no annual fee
Min Credit Score
660+
660+
Funding Speed
2–4 weeks
2–4 weeks
U.S. Bank HELOC
PenFed Home Equity Line of Credit
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