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Consolidate Student Loans I don't know if you're a fan of financial guru and radio show
host Dave Ramsey, but I certainly am.

The two most popular types of loans are the Stafford Loan and the PLUS Loan which is the reason it's so popular to consolidate student loans. Many students acquire a variety of college loans that may not be beneficial to consolidate. Student loans are not all created equal. It's important to understand the unique qualities of your individual loans and work with your lender to determine the option that is right for you.

Home Equity Loans I listen to Ramsey every day and find his advice to be based on
common sense principles for getting out of debt and building
wealth.

Some schools offer Direct Loans, meaning that the money given to students comes directly from the federal government, not through a private lender. Borrowers who obtain these college loans must first consolidate through the Direct Loan program, but then have the opportunity to shop around for lower interest rates. Beginning July 1st 2006, borrowers will face much stricter regulations when consolidating Direct Loans. After the 1st of July, borrowers will only be able to switch lenders if their current lender does not offer a student loan consolidation with an income sensitive repayment plan.

Home Equity Loan Rates One thing that Ramsey recommends is that if you have high
interest student loans, you should refinance and consolidate them
now to lock in a reduced interest rate and lower your monthly
payments.

If you're not eligible for the various loan forgiveness opportunities offered by the Perkins loan, there is still another point to consider. Because the Perkins loan is a fixed rate loan, and because the interest rate on a student loan consolidation is determined by the weighted average of the other loans, you could actually pay a small percentage more on a consolidated Perkins loan over time.

Homeowner Loans Other financial pundits agree. Most agree with Ramsey that the
sooner you consolidate and refinance old high interest student
loans, the better off you will be.

Stafford loans are the most common loans, and also the most popular type to consolidate. Stafford loans have a variable interest rate like the PLUS loan, making refinancing a smart choice. Loan consolidation can reduce the repayment amount by up to 63% if refinanced through the right lender. Like the Perkins Loan, the Stafford Loan also offers a few forgiveness programs for those in certain teaching positions and other various public service jobs. Check to see if you're eligible for any forgiveness programs before applying to consolidate student loans.

Equity Loan Rates I don't have student loans (no college would have me :o), but
many of my friends do.

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Student Consolidation Loans I live in a very high tech area with lots of degreed engineers
and programmers and scientists, many of whom owe tens of
thousands of dollars in old school loan debt.

Second Mortgages If you have student loans the time to think about refinancing is
now.

Federal Consolidation Loan Federal student loan interest rates are at an all time low, but
that can't last forever.

Equity Loan By refinancing your student loans now, you lock in the interest
rate for the duration of the consolidation loan.

Refinancing With Bad Credit The first thing you need to do is find out if you are eligible
for student loan consolidation.

Home Equity Line Of Credit On a referral from a friend, I found one online organization that
offers a free survey that will tell if you are eligible for a
federal student loan consolidation.

Federal Consolidation This organization says their average customer saves $150 a month
or $1,800 annually. That can add up to one heck of a savings
over the life of a 5 to 10 year loan.

Equity Loans Simply complete the online survey found at the link below to see
if you are eligible to consolidate your student loans.

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Title: The Time To Consolidate Your Student Loans Is Now By: Tim Knox

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