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Google has jumped into the discussion of the student loan crisis. Today Google announced a student loan repayment program. Starting in 2021, employees will be able to get up $2,500 in matching student loan payments from Google. The announcement is excellent news for Google employees, but it could impact many …
Being a cosigner on a student loan can be a huge burden. If the primary borrower falls behind on the loan, cosigners must make payments. Even if things go according to plan, cosigners may find it more difficult to qualify for additional lines of credit or a mortgage. Fortunately for …
Capitalized interest is one of the hidden dangers of federal student loans. It is also a source of confusion for many borrowers. This confusion is a significant problem for two reasons. First, loan servicers do a horrible job preventing capitalized interest issues and explaining the consequences. Second, not understanding capitalized …
Many student loan resources are geared toward borrowers who are struggling. Repayment for those with a steady income and a good job presents its own unique set of challenges. Even though a high salary makes paying down student loans much easier, there are still plenty of opportunities for savings and …
When evaluating student loan options, the interest rate is often the deciding factor. For many, the lower the rate, the better the loan. However, this simplistic method of evaluation fails when comparing federal student loans to private loans. In many cases, a federal loan –even one with a higher interest …
For most couples, finances are shared. Income from either spouse is for the family, and debt for either spouse is treated as a shared obligation. Because of this shared effort to pay off the loan, cosigning in a refinanced or consolidated loan sounds like a no brainer. Cosigning means combining …
When discussing student loan borrowing and affordability, the question that students should ask is, how much can I afford to borrow? Unfortunately, many students find themselves in a position where they have to ask a more difficult question: how much do I need to make to afford my student loan …
About ten years ago, during the worst of the Great Recession, I finished college. I had no job, no connections to get me a job, and six figures of student loan debt. It was terrifying. I spent hours every day crafting cover letters and tweaking my resume. Most employers simply …
LeverEdge is a student loan company with a unique strategy. LeverEdge doesn’t fund student loans. Instead, they pool borrowers together in order to negotiate a group discount on student loans and student loan refinancing. Hence the name, LeverEdge. As a company new to the student loan space, it is a …
*Rate Tables Updated as of September 2nd, 2020 September 2020 may be the most competitive we have ever seen the student loan refinance marketplace. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, tech companies like SoFi and Earnest tended to offer the best refinance rates while the traditional banks and lenders lagged behind. …
