Amateur here so apologies if this is a stupid question: With interest rates plunging, is now a good time to refinance student loans?

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Update for y’all — quick turnaround and I reduced my interest rate by over 5%. Thanks for being the catalyst!

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Yes!

Without a doubt

Thanks for validating my thought! Will get it sorted today.

Interest rates in the US are at historic lows.

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