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Sunday, July 29, 2007

Federal Consolidation through NextStudent Simplifies Repayment of Student Loans

This time of year is rife with high school seniors deciding which colleges they will attend the following year. Additionally, many other students are awaiting the approach of July 1, 2007, the date when new rates for existing variable rate student loans may take effect.
NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company, recommends that borrowers begin to consider their
student loan consolidation options as early as possible to lock in the best rates and terms. When students with multiple student loans consolidate their student loans with NextStudent, they are simplifying their lives with only a single payment required for their student loan portfolio. By consolidating, it is possible to reduce monthly payments by up to 60 percent and eliminate the hassle of dealing with multiple payments to different lenders. Do Your Homework When Selecting a Consolidation Lender
Many borrowers use their colleges’ recommended lenders, more commonly referred to as the Preferred Lenders List, to select their consolidating lender. Instead, it is wise to check out ALL options, starting with a college’s financial aid office. Ask the financial aid administrator for a list of lenders in addition to the preferred or recommended lender list, and then research each company. In other words, do your homework, and do it well.
Since there are many significant differences with respect to the character, ethics and quality of a lender, borrowers must be selective and carefully choose their lender. They may want to consider and compare the reputation and integrity of the company, level of customer service provided, and the individual student loan consolidation incentives offered.
Students Benefit with NextStudent’s LOCKED Discount
Since the federal government sets the base interest rate on
student loans, the only differences with consolidation loans are the incentives offered by each individual company. NextStudent is committed to providing outstanding customer service and the best incentives in the industry. In its efforts to extend significant savings to borrowers, NextStudent offers a 1 percent LOCKED interest rate reduction after 36 consecutive on-time payments.
Guaranteed for life. NextStudent borrowers retain their 1 percent LOCKED benefit for the life of the loan, while other lenders may revoke their benefits for a single late payment.
Easy to qualify. With NextStudent, borrowers maintain eligibility for the 1 percent LOCKED interest rate reduction even if they go into deferment or forbearance. Other lenders may disqualify borrowers for their benefits under these circumstances.
The following are two of NextStudent’s consolidation benefit packages from which students may choose to fit their particular circumstances and preferences.
NextStudent’s Federal Consolidation Loan Benefit Packages:
Package #1
.25 percent interest rate discount for Auto-Debit payments
1 percent LOCKED RATE reduction after 36 on-time payments
Package #2
.25 percent interest rate discount for Auto-Debit payments
2 percent interest rate discount after 36 on-time payments (not locked)
Qualifying over the phone takes just a few minutes with the assistance of a borrower’s personally assigned Education Finance Advisor, who is there to answer any questions and guide the student through the entire
student loan consolidation process.
NextStudent believes that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and it is dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding simple. Learn more about Student Loans at
http://www.nextstudent.com/.

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