Private Loan Consolidation
Through private loan consolidation, you can combine your private loans together so you only have to manage a single monthly payment. You can't consolidate your private loans with any federal loans, and you’ll need to pass a credit check.
Advantages
- 1 monthly payment
- Extended repayment period
- Possible lower monthly payments (depending on credit score)
- No prepayment penalties
Disadvantages
- Possible higher interest rate (depending on credit score)
- Loan is not forgiven upon borrower’s death
- No hardship or forbearance options
- Processing fees
- Loan origination fees
More Information
Current lenders offering alternative consolidation loans:
For more information about private loan consolidation, visit FinAid.org.
