Waiting until the last moment can be risky business, no matter what your profession. Besides adding stress to the situation, procrastinating can often lead to lost opportunities. When it comes to your current student loan portfolio, if you’re sitting on unconsolidated loans, procrastinating can turn out to be quite costly.
What happens to those who wait? Every July 1st, the government adjusts the rates on various federal student loans. Effective July 1 2006, the interest rate hikes are projected to be quite significant, as follows:
Stafford loans in grace: 6.7% (up from 4.70%)
Stafford loans in repayment: 7.3% (up from 5.30%)
PLUS loans: 8.10% (up from 6.10%)
As you can see, the interest rate for each type of loan is expected to jump by two full points. As a percentage of the current rates, however, the interest rate for a PLUS loan increases by almost 33% from their current levels, while the interest rate on Stafford loans in grace jumps by more than 40%.
Don’t forget that consolidation can take up to 90 days to complete. And unlike the April 15th deadline to file your tax returns with the IRS, there are no extensions or no second chances available. The rates available today will be gone the moment the clock strikes midnight on July 1. If your loan consolidation isn’t completed by July 1, you’ll miss out on the opportunity to lock in today’s low rates.
So don’t wait a moment longer, consolidate your student loans today by visiting:
www.StudentLoanConsolidator.com
Or speak with one of our expert loan counselors by calling toll-free (877) 328-1565. Don’t delay - apply immediately so that your loans are taken care of well before June 30.