The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans dropped last week. For many borrowers, that means rates ...

Student loan rates have held steady over the last week. As of January 27, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.28% ...

Here’s how to figure out whether you should use private loans to pay for college and how to find the right lender.

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 ...

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate student loans Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side Emily ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...