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Credit Union Student Loan Refinance Guide & Rate Comparison

Deep comparison of member-owned credit unions vs private Wall Street lenders for refinancing private and graduate student debt.

Why Refinance Through a Member-Owned Cooperative?

When refinancing student loans, credit unions frequently outperform commercial banking giants. Because credit unions operate as not-for-profit financial cooperatives, their surplus earnings are returned to member-borrowers through lower interest margins and lower fee structures.

Explore interest rate savings across various loan terms using our Student Loan Refinance Savings Calculator.

Also see our dedicated breakdown of National Credit Union Student Lending Programs.

Financial Assistance Notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will refinancing federal loans with a credit union eliminate PSLF?

Yes. Refinancing federal debt with any credit union converts your loans into private debt, permanently forfeiting PSLF.

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Debt Relief Calculators

Model statutory discharge formulas:

• PSLF 120-Payment Milestone Tracker • SAVE Plan Discretionary Relief

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