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Lower Interest Rates Won’t Help Many Federal Borrowers

Reducing interest rates on federal loans has been a popular topic of discussion, but it may not help that many borrowers.

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Should I Refinance with a Fixed or Variable Rate Loan?

There are several different factors that borrowers should consider when trying to decide between a fixed-rate and variable-rate student loan.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Lowering Sallie Mae Interest Rate and Payments

Sallie Mae doesn’t advertise the rate reduction program. However, borrowers that are truly struggling may qualify for temporarily reduced interest rates.

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Getting a Lower Rate from Sallie Mae

Helping a borrower who fell behind on his Sallie Mae payments lead to an unlikely discovery: Sallie Mae will lower interest rates for some borrowers.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements