Trying to think through whether it’s worth it to refinance my non-federal student loans. Currently at 4.13% interest fixed and paying $1.2k/month with just over 2 years of payments left. Thinking I’d still pay around that much per month if not more but at least save on interest. Any thoughts for or against?

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Pretty much always worth it since there is no cost to refinance, and you could possible get $ for a signup bonus

Who you refinancing with?

Haven’t decided on that yet. Any recommendations?

Do you save money? Then do it

Run a cash flow model on cumulative interest difference and refinance application cost (if any)

Refinanced my federal ones 2.5 years ago with MOHELA and it was seamless! Cut my interest rate in half, took a full year off the term, and payment was roughly the same. Highly recommend them!

Southeastern Bank holds the loan I believe

I’m in the same spot too right now. Refinanced in October dropped my rate to 4% with a 7 year 1500 payment and I’m in the process of refinancing again because i got quotes for 3% now. Ran the numbers in excel and it is going to save me money long term. Got the time now to do all the apps and paperwork so I figured I would go for it!

If save on interest why not? I just refinanced through Splash Financial and got a fixed rate of 3.8% from 5.2%. Let me know if you want me to refer. We both can get a bonus.

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