Details of student loans that can be consolidated
Thanks sam. You did a great job! Youngsters have to struggle
Thanks sam. You did a great job!
Youngsters have to struggle a lot due to their debt problem. Such information can show them the right way. In case of multiple student loans, consolidation can be a good choice.
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Rate of interest
I have Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Subsidized Loan and Federal Perkins Loans. If I consolidate what will be the rate of interest? How much can I save with consolidation?
Emmie, You can work it out by yourself. The rate of interest
Emmie,
You can work it out by yourself. The rate of interest of a consolidation loan is determined by calculating the weighted average of the loans to be consolidated. Now how to calculate the weighted average?
First, multiply each loan amount with respective interest rate to get weight factor per loan.
Secondly add all per loan weight factors to get total weight factor.
Thirdly divide total weight factor by total loan amount. This is what we call average weight factor.
Now round up the figure to the next one-eighth of one percent. Compare this figure with 8.25% and the lowest one is going to be counted for you. Consolidation loan interest cannot exceed than 8.25%
Some loan holders can offer some extra benefits, so it's better to contact consolidation companies to know the effective rate of interest for you.
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