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Article updated 7/11/20 to include the latest interest rate and new customer bonus information. Two of the top names in student loan refinancing are SoFi and CommonBond. Both lenders fall firmly into the fin-tech category of lenders. Borrowers should expect a quick and easy process compared to working with a …
One of the more confusing and stressful aspects of student loan refinancing can be the process of actually getting the old loans paid off. For many borrowers, the payoff amount and loan balances do not match. Some fear that lenders will be given too much money. Others worry about the …
Both federal student loan consolidation and private student loan refinancing have significant advantages. These two processes can easily save borrowers thousands of dollars when done correctly. However, both federal consolidation and private refinance come with significant risks. The potential dangers are part of the reason that I hate to see …
Student loan consolidation and refinancing are excellent tools for borrowers hoping to get their finances in order. Refinancing enables borrowers to get lower interest rates and/or lower monthly student loan payments. Federal consolidation can help borrowers qualify for favorable repayment plans and forgiveness programs. In both a refinance and a …
Article Updated February 5, 2020, to reflect the latest available interest rate information and a new customer promotion of up to $500. One of the newer names to enter the student loan refinance marketplace is Splash Financial. Splash Financial first entered the student loan refinance business as a lender focusing …
The rejection rate for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness is a horrifying 99%. Some of the problems that lead to rejection can be easily fixed, while others are far more complicated. Issues with Federal Family Education Loan Program or FFEL loans are among the most serious because there is no …
Editor’s Note: The Rate Tables on this Page are Updated Monthly. With well over a trillion dollars in student loan debt in the United States, it is no surprise that new lenders continue to pop up in the refinance marketplace. Finding the lender offering the lowest interest rates can be …
For many borrowers, student loan refinancing is an excellent option. By refinancing, they can get lower interest rates and lower monthly payments. Unfortunately, student loan refinancing — sometimes called private loan consolidation — can have expenses that borrowers may not expect. The possible fees and costs of a student loan …
Many student loan borrowers can improve their credit score by consolidating or refinancing their student loans. Unfortunately, not all borrowers see an increase. Some borrowers may see their score drop by consolidating or refinancing. Though federal direct consolidation and private student loan refinancing are very different processes, the impact on …
Federal student loan consolidation isn’t easy for many borrowers to navigate. For some borrowers, federal student loan consolidation is an essential step to getting their student debt eliminated. For others, federal student loan consolidation would be a major mistake. Determining whether or not consolidation should be done is an essential …
