Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved down. Yet for many borrowers, it could be a good time to apply for a private student loan. Rates are still ...

Student loan refinance rates have remained steady through the end of January. As of January 29, 2026, student loan refinance ...

Student loan rates are starting to see lenders battle to have the lowest rate. As of January 13, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates ...

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 ...

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 ...

Refinancing your student loans can allow you to take advantage of certain benefits, like a lower interest rate and greater payment flexibility. In most cases, borrowers who refinance wait until ...

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The central bank’s move will have a ripple effect on many of the borrowing and savings rates consumers see every day. From ...

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.

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates on Wednesday. The September FOMC decision has a ripple effect on many types of consumer loans and savings rates. Here's the breakdown of how the Fed's rate ...