Federal student loan rates are fixed and set by a formula created by Congress that changes annually. For the 2025-2026 ...

Student loan rates have held steady going into the last week of the year. As of December 30, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.75% APR and variable rates starting ...

Before you borrow for college, it’s important to understand how federal and private student loans differ. Federal student loans have fixed rates set annually by the government and everyone who borrows ...

If you're considering private lenders to help you finance your education as a student, there are several reasons to consider Earnest as a potential lender. Earnest provides loans for a variety of ...

The borrowing cost for student loans is poised to reach a 16-year high. The interest rate on a federal undergraduate student loan is expected to climb to 6.5% in July, which would mark its highest ...

According to the CME FedWatch, there’s a 95% chance that the Fed will cut its target interest rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. “The Federal Reserve is attempting to balance ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...

Student loan refinancing rates continue to drop. Based on an analysis of 23 lenders’ advertised rates, the average minimum fixed interest rate on refinanced student loans was 3.51% on July 1. That’s a ...

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email If you're looking to take out a student loan you probably just have the basics in mind — ...