What is the average interest rate for consolidated student loan interest?

February 8th, 2010

I have consolidated my subsidized and unsubsidized loans through Student Xpress, however, the interest rate is currently 7.25% which people have been telling me it is too high. One of my friend who consolidated through Nelnet, says her interest rate was 5.5% or so. Will I be able to switch already consolidated loans from one company to another?

Do i have to claim Student loans as income for disability checks?

February 7th, 2010

If a person gets disability checks, does the benefit amount go down based off of how much income they make? And if so, do student loans count as income?

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Is there any way to get a mortgage loan with bad credit?

February 7th, 2010

Hi there, I was wondering if there is any way at all to obtain a mortgage loan with bad credit, my home is sold and I am looking at a condo, I have half of the money for the condo but will need another half through a mortgage loan.
Is there any way possible to do this?

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How much spending money do your parents give you for college?

February 7th, 2010

I get 100-150 dollars every month and I feel that it is very little money. I got a job as a result.

What is the use of debt consolidation program?

February 6th, 2010

I have debt problem and still now it is manageable. I just want to know the use of debt consolidation program. Is it really effective?

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