{"id":47021,"date":"2021-01-11T11:17:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T19:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=47021"},"modified":"2022-05-04T09:19:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T16:19:38","slug":"you-can-refinance-sallie-mae-student-loans-heres-how-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/refinance-sallie-mae-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Refinance Sallie Mae Student Loans \u2014 Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sallie Mae once allowed its borrowers to consolidate their student loans \u2014 however, it ended this service in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>While you can\u2019t consolidate your Sallie Mae student loans anymore, you do have other refinancing options available.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how to refinance Sallie Mae loans (and how to decide if you should):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#refinance-sallie-mae-loans\">How to refinance Sallie Mae student loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#should-you-refinance\">Should you refinance your Sallie Mae student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sallie-mae-no-offer-consolidation\">Sallie Mae no longer offers student loan consolidation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#compare-multiple-options\">Compare multiple options when refinancing your loans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"refinance-sallie-mae-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to refinance Sallie Mae student loans<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to refinance your Sallie Mae loans, you\u2019ll need to consider another lender that offers refinancing. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/how-to-refinance-student-loans\/\">how to refinance student loans<\/a> with a different lender:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shop around and compare lenders. <\/b>Be sure to do your research and compare as many refinancing lenders as possible to find the right loan for you. Consider not only interest rates but also repayment terms and any fees charged by the lender.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pick your loan option. <\/b>After comparing lenders, choose the loan option that best fits your needs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fill out the application.<\/b> You\u2019ll need to complete an application and submit any required documentation, such as pay stubs or tax returns.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage your payments. <\/b>If you\u2019re approved, your old Sallie Mae loans will be paid off with your new loan. Make sure to keep making payments on your old loans until everything is processed with your new lender. After this, you might also consider signing up for autopay \u2014 this will help you keep track of your payments and might even qualify you for a rate discount, depending on the lender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip:<\/b> If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/with-bad-credit\">refinance student loans with bad credit<\/a>, you might have a hard time qualifying. In this case, you might consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/refinance-with-cosigner\/\">adding a creditworthy cosigner<\/a> to your application to help you get approved.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t need a cosigner to qualify, having one could get you a lower interest rate than you\u2019d get on your own.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refinance-student-loans\">refinance student loans<\/a>, remember to consider as many lenders as you can to find the right loan for you.<\/p>\n<p>Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your prequalified rates from our partner lenders in the table below in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-509\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-509 table table-border-top table-rounded table-align-center table-capitalized-column-titles table-no-img-margin tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Fixed rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Variable rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Loan terms (years)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><strong>Cosigner release?<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/brazos\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#brazos\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.19%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.66%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"brazos\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.19%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.66%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must have a credit score of at least 720, a minimum income of $60,000, and must be a resident of Texas<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 - $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/citizens-bank\/#citizens-bank-student-loan-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#citizens-bank-refi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.65%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    5.7%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes, after 24 - 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"citizens-bank-refi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.65%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.7%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $750,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay, loyalty<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $150,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/college-ave\/#college-ave-student-loan-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#college-ave\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes, after 24 - 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"college-ave\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                 Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 12, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                All states except for ME<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                College Ave Servicing LLC<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            Credible Rating\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"0 star rating\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#37873-revision-v1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    5.22%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes, after 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"edvestinu\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.22%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                700<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $200,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and submit two personal references<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $199,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing :<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/elfi\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#elfi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"elfi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have at least $15,000 in student loan debt, and have a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher from an approved school<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Mohela<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/invested\/#invested-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#invested-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.31%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    7.22%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"invested-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.31%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    7.22%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee, returned payment fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max undergraduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max graduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/lendkey\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#lendkey-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.39%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes, after 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"lendkey-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.39%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                700<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $125,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Time to Fund:<\/span>\n                                10 to 30 days<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, forbearance <\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have already graduated with at least an associate degree from an eligible institution<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 12 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                LendKey Technologies Inc.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $175,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Credible Review:<\/span>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/lendkey\/\">LendKey Student Loans review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/mefa\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#mefa\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"mefa\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 up to the total amount<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                AES<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Gradaute Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/risla\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#risla\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"risla\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available in all 50 states; must also have at least $7,500 in student loans and a minimum income of $40,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Rhode Island Student Loan Authority<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 - $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><b>Compare personalized rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score. 100% free!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refi\/prequal\">Compare Now<\/a><br \/>\n<!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><br \/>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5536ec090000ff00057eebe7\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.credible.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>All APRs reflect autopay and loyalty discounts where available | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensbank.com\/student-lending\/DisclosureHub.aspx#rate-lowest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>1<\/sup>Citizens Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/college-ave-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>2<\/sup>College Ave Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/edvestinu-apr-details-refi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>5<\/sup>EDvestinU Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfi.com\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>3<\/sup> ELFI Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/invested-slr-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>4<\/sup>INvestEd Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/ISL-Disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>7<\/sup>ISL Education Lending Disclosures\u00a0<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/disclosures-api\/get-latest\/refi.nelnet.blog-disclosures\"><sup>8<\/sup>Nelnet Bank Disclosures<\/a><\/small><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/sallie-mae\/\"><b><i>Sallie Mae Review<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"should-you-refinance\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Should you refinance your Sallie Mae student loans?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not refinancing your Sallie Mae student loans is right for you will ultimately depend on your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few scenarios when refinancing could be a wise choice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019ll get a lower interest rate.<\/b> If you can lower your interest rate, you\u2019ll likely save money on interest charges over time. This could also help you pay off your loan faster. If you choose to refinance, you\u2019ll need to decide between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/choosing-fixed-or-variable-rate-student-loan\/\">fixed- or variable-rate student loan<\/a> \u2014 a fixed rate will stay the same while a variable rate could fluctuate over time and possibly go up in the future. Also keep in mind that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/how-often-can-you-refinance\/\">refinance more than once<\/a> if you can get a better interest rate in the future.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You want a lower monthly payment.<\/b> If you\u2019re struggling with your payments, refinancing to a longer term could reduce how much you owe each month. Refinancing for a lower monthly payment could also help reduce your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/calculate-debt-income-ratio\/\">debt-to-income (DTI)<\/a> ratio. Just keep in mind that a longer repayment term will mean paying more in interest over the life of your loan.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You want to combine multiple loans into one.<\/b> If you\u2019re like most borrowers, you\u2019ll probably have several loans to manage by the time you leave school. Refinancing can help you simplify your repayment by combining all of your loans into a single loan with only one payment to worry about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind:<\/b> Because Sallie Mae student loans are private, you won\u2019t be losing any protections by refinancing with another lender. However, make sure your loans aren\u2019t actually Navient student loans.<\/p>\n<p>While Navient took on some of Sallie Mae\u2019s private student loan portfolio in their split, it also began servicing the federal student loans that Sallie Mae once managed. So if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/is-navient-student-loans-the-right-servicer\/\">Navient student loans<\/a>, they might actually be federal and not private.<\/p>\n<p>You can refinance federal student loans, but you\u2019ll lose your federal benefits and protections, such as access to income-driven repayment plans and student loan forgiveness programs.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how competitive your Sallie Mae loan is, the loan score tool below can help. Just enter your APR, credit score, monthly payment, and remaining balance (estimates are fine) to see how your loan stacks up.<\/p>\n<div id=\"loan-score-tool\">\n  Loading widget - loan-score-tool\n<\/div>\n\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/private-student-loan-forgiveness\/\"><b><i>Private Student Loan Forgiveness<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"sallie-mae-no-offer-consolidation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sallie Mae no longer offers student loan consolidation<\/h2>\n<p>Sallie Mae used to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loan-consolidation\">student loan consolidation<\/a> for its federal student loan borrowers, making it easier for borrowers to manage their loans.<\/p>\n<p>However, Sallie Mae ended this program in 2008. Sallie Mae also doesn\u2019t offer private student loan refinancing.<\/p>\n<p>However, keep in mind that if you had federal student loans with Sallie Mae that are now serviced by Navient, you still have the option of consolidating through a federal Direct Consolidation Loan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>What\u2019s the difference between consolidating and refinancing student loans?<\/b> While consolidation and refinancing are both ways to combine your student loans, they mean something different for federal and private student loans. Here\u2019s how it breaks down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Federal student loan consolidation:<\/b> The only option for combining federal student loans is through a Direct Consolidation Loan. The interest rate on a Direct Consolidation Loan is the weighted average of the loans you consolidated. You also have the choice to extend your repayment term up to 30 years.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private student loan refinancing: <\/b>When it comes to private student loans, consolidation is simply another word for refinancing. If you refinance private student loans, you might get a lower interest rate and also have the option to shorten or extend your repayment term. Remember that you can refinance federal student loans, too, but this means you\u2019ll give up your federal benefits and protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/refinancing-consolidated-federal-student-loans\/\">Refinancing Consolidated Federal Student Loans: Can You and Should You?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/how-much-will-you-actually-pay-for-a-30k-student-loan\/\"><b><i>Average Student Loan Payment<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"compare-multiple-options\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Compare multiple options when refinancing your loans<\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to refinance your Sallie Mae student loans, be sure to shop around and compare as many lenders as you can.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to consider interest rates as well as repayment terms and any fees charged by the lender to find a loan that works for you. Depending on whether you\u2019re approved for refinancing and the terms you get, you might be able to save money on interest and potentially pay off your loans faster.<\/p>\n<p>You can use our calculator below to see how much you can save by refinancing your student loans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"calculator refinance\">\n<div class=\"inputs container\">\n\n  <p>Step 1. Enter your loan balance<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg-6\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t<label for=\"loan-balance\">Loan balance<\/label>\n  \t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the remaining amount of the loans you\u2019d like to refinance<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t<\/span>\n  \t<span class=\"input-group loan-balance\">\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t<input type=\"number\" min=\"1\" value=\"55000\" step=\"1000\" name=\"loan-balance\" id=\"loan-balance\" aria-label=\"Loan balance\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>Step 2. Enter current loan information<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-md\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"interest-rate\">Interest rate<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the average annual interest rate of the loans you\u2019d like to refinance<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group interest-rate\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" min=\"2.00\" value=\"6.8\" max=\"100\" step=\".01\" name=\"interest-rate\" id=\"interest-rate\" aria-label=\"Interest rate\" class=\"form-control\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">%<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"monthly-payment\">Monthly payment<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the monthly amount you currently pay on your loans (or enter remaining term)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group monthly-payment\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"620\" min=\"1\" step=\"10\" name=\"monthly-payment\" id=\"monthly-payment\" aria-label=\"Monthly payment\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"remaining-term\">Remaining term<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the amount of time left to repay your loan (or enter monthly payment)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group remaining-term\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"9\" min=\"1\" max=\"50\" step=\"1\" name=\"remaining-term\" id=\"remaining-term\" aria-label=\"Remaining term\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">years<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>Step 3. Enter your new loan information to start calculating your savings<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"new-interest-rate\">Interest rate<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter an estimated new interest rate.<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group new-interest-rate\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"4.25\" min=\"2.00\" max=\"100\" step=\".01\" name=\"new-interest-rate\" id=\"new-interest-rate\" aria-label=\"Interest rate\" class=\"form-control\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">%<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"new-monthly-payment\">Monthly payment<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the monthly amount to pay on your new loan (or enter new loan term)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group new-monthly-payment\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"533\" min=\"1\" step=\"10\" name=\"new-monthly-payment\" id=\"new-monthly-payment\" aria-label=\"Monthly payment\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"new-remaining-term\">New loan term<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\" title=\"\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the amount of time you have to repay your loan (or enter monthly payment)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group new-remaining-term\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"10\" min=\"1\" max=\"50\" step=\"1\" name=\"new-remaining-term\" id=\"new-remaining-term\" aria-label=\"Remaining term\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">years<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"outputs container\">\n\n  <div class=\"results row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n    <div id=\"total-difference-container\" class=\"negative\">\n  \t\t<span class=\"is-negative\">Lifetime Savings<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"is-positive\">Increased Lifetime Cost<\/span>\n    \t<big>$<span id=\"total-difference\"><\/span><\/big>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n  \tNew Monthly Payment\n  \t<big>$<span id=\"output-new-monthly-payment\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-12 col-lg-4\">\n    <div id=\"payment-difference-container\" class=\"negative\">\n    \t\t<span class=\"is-negative\">Monthly Savings<\/span>\n    \t\t<span class=\"is-positive\">Increased Monthly Cost<\/span>\n    \t<big>$<span class=\"payment-difference\"><\/span><\/big>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"results-sentence\">\n    If you refinance your student loan at\n    <strong><span id=\"output-new-interest-rate\"><\/span>%<\/strong>\n    interest rate, you\n    <span class=\"payment-difference-is-negative\">can save<\/span>\n    <span class=\"payment-difference-is-positive\">will pay an additional<\/span>\n    <strong>$<span class=\"payment-difference\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    monthly and pay off your loan by\n    <strong><span id=\"new-loan-payoff-date\"><\/span><\/strong>.\n    The total cost of the new loan will be\n    <strong>$<span class=\"output-new-total\"><\/span><\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr \/>\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    \n<p><strong>Does refinancing make sense for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nCompare offers from top refinancing lenders to determine your actual savings.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\" href=\"\/refi\/prequal\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Checking rates won&#8217;t affect your credit score.<\/small><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><b><i>Keep Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/pay-off-30k\/\"><b><i>Pay Off $30,000 in Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sallie Mae once allowed its borrowers to consolidate their student loans \u2014 however, it ended this service in 2008. 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