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How to Consolidate
Student Debt
You
can consolidate your student debt after finishing your studies.
Most consolidation companies will expect you to have a minimum debt of
$10,000 and you should either be in the grace period of the loan or
making repayments towards the loan.
With a direct
Federal student loan you can defer the payments
of the
loan for a period of up to 3 years.The interest on the loan which is
usually fixed is also a
tax deductible item when you file your tax returns. There are certain
instances when the this type of loan can be forgiven by service or if
you go for a higher education. The interest charged under federal loans
can be lower if you have a good repayment history. So it is advisable
to consolidate your Federal education debt together to enjoy the
benefits that come with this type of loans.
However
private student loans don't have the benefits and advantages like the
federal student loans. Most are either secured or
unsecured
loan for debt consolidation and this loan must
be paid like any other loan without any deferment or forgiveness.
It is important to note that
all student debts do influence your credit score and it is usually
recommended to have the debt less than 8% of your income.
To eliminate your debt you would require to either reduce the principal
amount or reduce your monthly repayment ratio which will help your
credit evaluation.
It is advisable to consolidate your student debt if you are having
problems making your monthly payments of your various loans and if the
benefits from the new lender are favorable.
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