Private Student Loan News

Private student loan news and program updates to help students and parents understand the latest trends and changes in private student loans.

Releasing your co-signer from your loan

Jan 4 2012 -  I recently released my co-signer (my dad) from the burden of being responsible for my student loan payments. A co-signer is responsible for the payment of a student loan if the student who ‘owned the loan’ was unable to make payments, a...

Contacting your Student Loan Lender

Sep 1 2011 -  But if you have recently graduated college and are interested in consolidation or deferment of your student loans, you may have to contact your lender. So let's talk about how to do that.

4 Tips for a Low Private Student Loan Interest Rate

Aug 24 2011 -  Plain and simple, a co-signer with a strong or even above-average credit history can make all the difference in what you are offered for a private student loan interest rate.

Three Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Private Student Loan

Aug 19 2011 -  Did you know that the vast majority of private lenders offer repayment incentives such as interest rate reductions?

Private Student Loans Available with No Origination Fees

Jul 1 2011 -  We are pleased to inform you that one of the major private loan lenders, PNC Bank, has announced that PNC Solution Loans are now available with no origination fees. Borrowers can also take advantage of a 0.50% interest rate reduction for us...

In the News: Private Student Loans

Jun 30 2011 -  We just wanted to keep you updated on the happenings in the world of private student loans. So read on to learn about loan news and what to expect in the upcoming summer months!

Private Loan Bankruptcy Protection

Jun 22 2011 -  There has recently been a lot of action on capitol hill surrounding private student loans. On the floor are two bills that are intended to restore a benefit for the private loan sector and help borrowers in their loan repayment struggles. T...

Compare Private Student Loans

May 18 2011 -  A tool that could prove very helpful to you in your search for a good deal is our private loan comparison tool. This tool lets you compare some of the most popular lenders and review what benefits their loans offer. Plus, if you find a good...

The Lowdown on Co-Signing

May 12 2011 -  There are a lot of things to consider when you take out a private student loan. Of these, whether or not to apply with a co-signer tends to be a popular question among students and young professionals.

The financial aid offer poll results!

Apr 25 2011 -  I just want to take a minute to thank all of the student's who took our recent poll! Based on the results, it seems that only a mere 23% of you were satisfied with the amount of financial aid you received. So, here are some options for thos...