Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation with Great Lakes (MyGreatLakes.org)
Great Lakes does not directly offer student loan consolidation or refinancing. However, both moves are possible for loans with MyGreatLakes.
SoFi vs. LendKey: Picking the Better Refinance Company
SoFi and LendKey both offer excellent interest rates on their student loan refinance product. Each lender also offers unique features that will appeal to some borrowers.
Student Loan Basics
New to student loans? Here are the basic terms that all borrowers should understand.
Is $100,000 in Student Debt a Good Idea?
More and more students are running up student loan balances of over 100k, but these large debts could be a huge mistake.
Student Loan Borrowing Limits for Federal and Private Loans
Federal student loan borrowing limits vary by year of school, while private loans follow a different set of rules for maximum loan size.
Under the Radar Tricks to Knock Out Student Debt
Everyone knows the benefits of a “side-hustle” or rich parents. These tips are far less common but still very useful.
Student Loans, PMI and Mortgage Down Payments
Student loans are a major challenge to saving for a down payment on a home. A smaller down payment often means living with a Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
The Four Main Strategies to Pay Off Federal Student Loans
There are a ton of options for repayment of federal student loans, but they all boil down to one of four basic strategies.
Buy a House then Refinance or Refinance Student Loans First?
Student loan refinancing can make getting a mortgage much easier — or much harder. Getting the order right is essential.