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Navient

Earnest Student Loan Refinance Review

Earnest gets a 4/5 rating due to excellent interest rates and high borrower satisfaction. However, some borrowers will want to avoid Earnest.

Navient’s Strange History and Student Loan Exit is a Warning to Borrowers

Three different names in less than a decade, and the only constant has been poor customer service.

NaviRefi Review: Student Loan Refinancing with Navient

NaviRefi advertises great interest rates, but their connection to Navient and some consumer complaints are cause for concern.

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How to Qualify for a Navient Cosigner Release (Plus a Shortcut)

Navient doesn’t like releasing cosigners, but there are ways to remove a cosigner from your Navient loan.

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Resolving Complaints with Navient or Sallie Mae

If you have a complaint with Sallie Mae or Navient, the key to a positive outcome is to contact the right customer advocate.

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Should I Refinance My Navient Loans?

Refinancing Navient loans hopefully means lower interest rates and better service, but it isn’t always the best decision.

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Can I Convert Navient/Sallie Mae Private Loans Into a Federal Loan?

Converting private student loans from lenders like Navient and Sallie Mae into a federal student loan eligible for forgiveness would be great. Unfortunately, this move is really hard to accomplish.

What to do When Navient Applies a Payment Incorrectly

When Navient makes a mistake processing a student loan payment, borrowers have several options to get things fixed.

Getting a Lower Interest Rate with Navient

Navient may temporarily reduce interest rates to help borrowers struggling with their loans. Learn how to apply for the Rate Reduction Program.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements