Setting up an automatic monthly debit for student loans is usually a relatively simple process with most lenders. Many even offer a slightly reduced interest rate as an incentive for auto-debits. Is giving a student loan servicer the authority to auto-pay student loans a good idea? In many cases, automatic …
Understanding Student Loan Interest Accrual, Compounding Interest and Crazy Lender Math
Interest is the enemy of a borrower trying to repay their student debt. Payments towards interest do not lower the loan balance. Instead, payments towards interest are how lenders generate profit. It should come as no surprise that most lenders will try to maximize the portion of payments that count …
The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates
Article Updated December 4, 2019, to reflect the latest available interest rate information. 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 …
Why is my Student Loan Balance Increasing?
Growing student loan balances are a very frustrating and very real problem. I frequently receive emails from borrowers who have much larger balances on their debt than what they originally borrowed. In some cases the larger balances can be explained by missed payments and late fees. However, in many cases, …
14 Ways to Get a Lower Interest Rate on Your Student Loans
There are many strategies to use to get a lower interest rate on your student loans. Some strategies work well for those struggling, while others are best for those with a good job and credit score. Options exist to get lower interest rates on federal and private student loans. o …