Student loan rates are starting to see lenders battle to have the lowest rate. As of January 20, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates ...

Student loan refinance rates increased a bit from their lows. As of January 15, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are ...

Federal student loan interest rates hit record lows on July 1. But those rates are still higher than what some private lenders are offering. More From NerdWallet Ryan Lane is a writer at NerdWallet.

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 ...

Choosing between a fixed-rate and variable-rate loan can affect how much you pay over time and how easily you can budget each month. Fixed-rate loans offer predictable monthly payments and protection ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House says student loans’ interest rates should be pegged to the financial markets. The House on Thursday passed a bill that would tie interest rates to 10-year Treasury bills.

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 Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate student loans Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side Emily ...