Update: Congress recently passed a law preventing further extensions of the federal student loan payment pause. Student loan interest will resume starting on Sept. 1, 2023, and payments will be due starting in October.

Student Loan Refinancing & Consolidation Blogs

Browse a variety of blog entries that answer many student loan refinancing questions.

Can You Change Your Student Loan Repayment Plan?

If your life circumstances have changed, you might consider changing your student loan repayment plan to suit your situation better. […]

college student transfers student loan to new lender.

2023-09-29

Can I Transfer My Student Loan To Another Lender?

Can I transfer my student loan to another lender? It’s a common question among borrowers. Whether you’re unhappy with your […]

Female student researching the Save for a valuable education plan on their laptop.

2023-09-16

6 Things to Know About Biden’s SAVE Plan

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s initial student loan forgiveness plan in June 2023, but the administration […]

young woman managing her student loan payments

2023-07-27

Student Loans: Difference Between Consolidation and Refinancing

Student loan consolidation and refinancing serve similar purposes: Each can make tracking and managing student loan payments more manageable. And […]

male college student calculating student loan payment at home

2023-07-26

When Will My Student Loan Be Paid Off?

Most students enter college when they’re 18 or 19 years old. Student loan repayment may seem a long way off […]

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2023-07-12

What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means For Your Student Loans

With the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, millions of Americans can expect to restart payments […]

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2023-07-07

What Credit Score is Needed to Refinance Student Loans?

Whether you’re borrowing a new loan or refinancing an existing one, one thing often holds true: The higher your credit […]

Woman on computer looking at when student loan payments resume.

2023-06-22

When Do Student Loan Payments Begin?

The federal assistance granted to students during the pandemic is expiring soon. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]

2023-06-16

How to Pay Off Parent PLUS Loans Faster

Many families help their children pay for college. The Federal Student Aid Data Center reported that 3.1 million borrowers currently […]

Young woman looking at the pro and cons of student loan consolidation.

2023-06-14

Should You Consolidate Student Loans?

According to Experian, the average student loan debt for borrowers in the U.S. is around $39,487. Many borrowers have multiple […]

Young woman looking up ways to lower student loan payments.

2023-06-14

How To Lower Your Student Loan Payments

After your rent and car payments, your student loans may be your biggest recurring expense. Depending on your income and […]

Young man using their laptop to research the best student loan rates.

2023-06-12

How to Get the Best Rates on Student Loans

Finding the best student loan rates is worth the effort as you’ll likely be borrowing thousands of dollars you will […]