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More small banks offering student loans

More small banks offering student loans
As larger banks pull out of the private student loan game, community banks and local credit unions are stepping up to the plate.

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Fitch to Rate SLC Private Student Loan Trust 2010-A; Presale Issued

Fitch to Rate SLC Private Student Loan Trust 2010-A; Presale Issued
NEW YORK—-Fitch Ratings expects to rate SLC Private Student Loan Trust as follows:

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Fitch Downgrades 12 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Transactions

Fitch Downgrades 12 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Transactions
NEW YORK—-Fitch Ratings has downgraded all ratings across 12 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust transactions. The downgrades reflect default rates that continue to increase in excess of Fitch’s initial expectations, as well as Fitch’s ongoing concerns regarding the level of recoveries on defaulted loans in the absence of guaranty payments from The Education Resources Institute , whose …

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Money Matters: ‘How can I better manage my student loan repayments?’

Money Matters: ‘How can I better manage my student loan repayments?’
The second in our ‘ask the expert’ series, which sees Kevin Boon of the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) address the issue of student loan repayments.

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Are there any student loans that include the cost of paying off a car?

I need to buy a new car, but I’m also planning on going to law school in Sep of 09. I’m planning on buying a modest entry level car for around 17-19km and planning to put 5000 down. However, when I go to school I wont be working and will still have payments. My question is, are there student loans available that could include the cost of paying off the remaining balance of the car at the time?

How many times can you defer your student loans with the federal government?

I just completed graduate school a few months ago and I consolidated my student loans from undergrad and grad school and it is time to start repayment on my student loans. How many times can you defer your student loans..I consolidated them with the extended payment plan which is 30 years?

Does a student loan and a bank loan affect your credit the same way?

I have one credit card ( revolving credit ) and I have one student loan ( fixed monthly payments ). I want to keep one revolving account and one fixed account. Would a bank loan that pays off the student loan look better as a fixed loan? I guess my question is: Do they both count as fixed loans or is the bank loan a more “authentic” fixed loan?

What are the best kinds of student loans to get?

I have 0 debt right now and just graduated from an undergrad institution. Now I am going to grad school that will take 2-3 years. I will have to get loans, but what kind of loans should I get?

Question about Tax Returns. Can I use my Student Loans for a Tax Credit. How does that work?

In my Student Loan accounts it says that I will be able to use a reportable tax interest form 1098E. Does that mean I can use my loan repayments as a tax credit or deductible? By the way, My loans are currently on Forbearance.

Are there student loans available that do not gain interest?

I know about the stafford loans already, but I am asking about a loan concerning more money than that. Are there any reputable companies that offer loans with no interest while in college or something like that. Please Help!