<p>on the interest rates for student loans and possibly a bit better in the future with the interest capped at 6.8%, and fixed. The last 4 years of low interest rates was highly unusual and prompted many of us to refi or purchase a home at unreasonably low interest rates. </p>
<p>If you are thinking of stafford both unsubsidized or subsidized, and PLUS loans, you may want to investigate Home Equity loans or combination. If you do consider an HE program besure that you include closing fee and recurring costs to your “rate” to arrive at your true APR. GL</p>