Bankrate student loan reviews

Choosing a student loan lender that’s right for your individual needs can be difficult in a market with so many options. In order to find a lending institution you trust, browse our expansive and consistently updated list of lender reviews. Whether you’re looking for low interest rates, a specific loan type or flexible repayment terms, here you’ll find ratings, full reviews and a description of each lender’s distinctive qualities in order to help guide your decision.

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 SoFi is an online lender that offers student loan refinancing, parent loans and private student loans for undergraduates and graduates.
Overall Rating 4.7/5
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 Sallie Mae's educational resources set it apart as a student loan lender.
Overall Rating 4.6/5
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 Federal student loans are the best choice for most students.
Overall Rating 4.6/5
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 PNC's interest rates are low, but so are loan limits.
Overall Rating 4.5/5
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 Low rates, flexible repayment options and dedicated borrower resources make College Ave a heavy competitor in the space.
Overall Rating 4.5/5
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 Laurel Road's student loans and refinancing products cater to health care workers.
Overall Rating 4.4/5
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 U-fi From Nelnet specializes in private student loans with low interest rates.
Overall Rating 4.3/5
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 Earnest's many repayment options makes it a good option for student loan borrowers.
Overall Rating 4.3/5
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 EDvestinU offers benefits for students who live or attend school in New Hampshire.
Overall Rating 4.1/5
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 RISLA mimics some of the best benefits of federal student loans.
Overall Rating 4.1/5
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 Credible is a comparison site that lets you get prequalified with multiple lenders.
Overall Rating 4.1/5
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 Custom Choice is best for independent borrowers who have excellent credit.
Overall Rating 4.1/5
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 Splash Financial partners with lenders to offer student loans with low rates.
Overall Rating 4/5
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 LendKey, founded in 2009, is a digital marketplace that allows borrowers to compare multiple student loan offers at once. It matches anyone interested in refinancing student loans or paying for school with credit union and community bank lenders throughout the nation.
Overall Rating 4/5
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 NaviRefi's student loan refinancing is available for current Navient customers.
Overall Rating 3.7/5
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 Only graduate students are eligible for a student loan with Prodigy Finance.
Overall Rating 3.6/5
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 MPOWER is best for international students who don't have a U.S. co-signer.
Overall Rating 3.5/5
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 Consider Funding U if you have high grades and minimal borrowing needs.
Overall Rating 3.3/5
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 A.M. Money offers unique merit-based loans; unfortunately, its reach is limited.
Overall Rating 3.0/5
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 Edly's income-based loans are best for students who don't need to borrow much.
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 SunTrust Bank stopped accepting student loan applications in 2020.
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 Stride's income-share agreements come with a wealth of career resources.
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