Private Student Loan Consolidation

Private student loan consolidation is a great way to significantly lower your monthly loan payments by combining all your private student loans into one manageable loan.

Get The Lowest Rate Possible - Apply With A Co-Signer

Applying with a qualified co-signer can greatly increase your chances for approval. A co-signer with great credit could help you get a better interest rate.

Here's a chart showing your savings if you consolidate your undergraduate loans:

Loan Amount Assumed Current Payment* Initial Monthly Payment** Monthly Savings Annual Savings
$30,000.00 $269.00 $208.22 $60.78 $729.36
$50,000.00 $448.33 $347.20 $101.13 $1,213.51
$75,000.00 $672.49 $520.55 $151.94 $1,823.28
$100,000.00 $896.65 $694.07 $202.58 $2,430.96
*Assuming a 15 year loan term, with an original rate of 6.8%
**Assuming extended term of 25 years at same rate of 6.8%

View an example of Graduate Loan Consolidation

Other Benefits of Private Student Loan Consolidation:

  • Lower Monthly Payments: Most borrowers can reduce their monthly payment by extending the repayment term of their private student loan debt.
  • Reduced Interest Rates: Borrowers with improved credit may often lower their interest rate. Existing loan holders will not reduce your interest rate if your credit has improved.
  • Rate Reductions: Borrowers may apply on their own or with a credit-worthy co-signer. Borrower and Co-signers with superior credit may receive lower APR loans.
  • Internship/Residency & Military Deferment: A 48 month deferment for medical/dental residents and a 36 month deferment for all active-duty military personnel is available through the Graduate Leverage Private Consolidation Loan Program.
  • Repayment Term: Undergraduate borrowers may receive up to a 25 year repayment term which offers the lowest possible monthly payment, and graduate student borrowers may receive up to a 30 year repayment term.
  • No Prepayment Penalties: All payments in excess of scheduled payments go directly to principal.

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