The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up last week. For borrowers pursuing private loans to fill in gaps to pay for higher education expenses, ...

Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of February 24, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as ...

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 ...

When it comes to locking in an interest rate on a borrowing product, the timing can be difficult to get right. Wait too long and you risk having to pay more than you would have at an earlier point.

Refinancing your student loans with a private lender can lower your costs and get you out of debt more quickly, but it comes with serious downsides if you have federal loans. With the best lenders, ...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its first meeting of 2026 this week, pausing after three consecutive rate cuts last year amid ongoing inflation concerns and presidential pressure on ...

Considering borrowing from your home equity? These are the HELOC and home equity loan interest rates to know first.