| If you are thinking about consolidating your student | | | | 2. For Private Consolidations - Credit is Key |
| loans, one of the most important things to consider is | | | | If you are consolidating your private student loans, |
| the rates offered on the loan. You definitely want | | | | credit is key. While federal consolidations aren't based |
| the best possible rate, and it definitely needs to be | | | | upon your credit, private consolidation loans are. The |
| lower than the rates you are already paying. | | | | better your credit, the better the rates will be. If you |
| Consolidation loans are not worth it if you can't lower | | | | have a bad credit score, you'll end up paying more. |
| your interest rates. Wondering how to get the | | | | So, if you want to consolidate those private loans, |
| lowest student loan consolidate rate? Here are some | | | | you definitely want to get your credit into shape for |
| tips to help you out. | | | | the best possible rates. |
| 1. Start by Checking with Various Lenders | | | | 3. Use a Good Loan Calculator |
| The first thing you should do if you want to get low | | | | Use a good student loan consolidation calculator to |
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| lenders. Whether you are consolidating federal loans | | | | save. These calculators will help you compare the |
| or private loans, there are quite a few different | | | | interest and payments of your current loans to a |
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| students. | | | | |