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30-Year Mortgage Rates
A 30-year mortgage is the most popular mortgage loan type in the United States. Rates are higher than on mortgages...
5-min read Current VA Mortgage Rates
A VA mortgage is backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These home loans have easier qualifying requirements for...
9-min read Best Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates change as the indices they’re tied to fluctuate. Also, different lenders charge different rates. If you want the...
10-min read The Most Budget-Friendly Cities For Renters
LendEDU analyzed the median income and average rent for more than 25,000 U.S. cities to find the most budget-friendly places...
5-min read FAFSA Guide 2024-2025: How It Works and Why It’s Important
It’s important for all college students to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here's a look...
21-min read How Do Student Loans Work?
Understanding how student loans work is important for determining whether they're the best option for covering education costs.
32-min read Can’t Pay Student Loans? Here Are Your Options
If you cannot repay your student loans, you have five options to consider. You can change your repayment plan, consolidate...
15-min read Can You Get Financial Aid as a Part-Time Student?
Even if you’re attending college part-time, you still have access to financial aid. We'll review your federal and private options.
7-min read Pell Grants: Amounts, Limits, & Eligibility
Pell Grants are need-based grants issued to students who demonstrate financial need to help pay for college. The annual maximum...
3-min read Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Student Loan Repayment Plan
REPAYE is an income-driven repayment plan that caps monthly student loan payments at 10% of the borrower's discretionary income and...
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