Splash Financial is a marketplace which offers student loan refinance loans originated by various credit unions and banks. You can receive offers from these lenders by completing a single application on the Splash Financial website.... Read more
Full Review SoFi began offering private student loans for undergraduates in April 2019. It’s a solid option for borrowers who have exhausted their federal student loan options and need additional money to fund college costs.... Read more
Sallie Mae, originally founded in 1973 as a federally guaranteed student loan program, split into two powerhouse entities in 2014: Sallie Mae Bank, a consumer banking business, and Navient, the largest federal student loans servicer.... Read more
Full Review LendKey’s undergraduate private student loans are best for those who value working with a community bank or credit union, and those who like the idea of a long forbearance period as a safety... Read more
Laurel Road refinances federal and private student loans. Any eligible borrower can refinance with Laurel Road, but the lender caters to health professionals, offering special pricing to physicians, dentists, nurses and physician assistants. Laurel Road... Read more
Full Review ELFI began offering undergraduate private student loans in August 2019. Borrowers can choose from four repayments terms — more than many other lenders. ELFI assigns all borrowers a student loan advisor that you can contact via... Read more
Full Review Earnest began offering private student loans in April 2019. It’s an alternative for borrowers who have exhausted their federal student loan options and need additional money to cover college costs. Earnest stands out for... Read more
Full Review College Ave parent loans are best if your child needs extra money for college. Parents can take out loans up to the school’s cost of attendance, plus an additional $2,500. That extra money... Read more
Full Review Citizens Bank private student loans are best for international students with a qualifying co-signer and those with an existing relationship with the bank. Citizens Bank offers a 0.25 percentage point interest rate discount... Read more
NerdWallet rating NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula for student loan products takes into account more than 50 data points across multiple categories, including repayment options, customer service, lender transparency,... Read more