You can combine an existing Federal education loans

Borrowers, who don’t have yet Direct Loans can be eligible for a Direct Loan Consolidation if they include at least one Federal Family Education Loan, and have been unable to obtain a Federal Consolidation Loan with a Federal Family Education Loan lender. Borrowers must have at least one Direct Loan or Federal Family Education Loan, … Continue reading “You can combine an existing Federal education loans”

Consolidation can greatly simplify loan repayment

Direct loan consolidation allows you to combine multiple federal student loans into one loan; but it also can result in loss of some benefits. Once your loans are combined into a direct consolidation loan, they cannot be removed. The loans that were consolidated are paid off and no longer exist. Carefully consider whether direct loan … Continue reading “Consolidation can greatly simplify loan repayment”

Making smaller payments over a longer time

Federal student loan consolidation allows you to combine one or more existing student loans into one single consolidation loan with a new repayment schedule. You will have lower monthly payments, but you will pay much higher interest over the life of the loan because you will be making smaller payments over a longer time. When … Continue reading “Making smaller payments over a longer time”

Chance to use consolidation to get out of default

If you are in default on your student loans, you cannot get new loans to go back to school, and you face severe collection procedures. Consolidation can give you a fresh start. You can consolidate defaulted student loans into a direct loan consolidation and stop collections including garnishments and tax intercepts. Be aware that if … Continue reading “Chance to use consolidation to get out of default”