I'm currently finishing grad school, but not a full-time student anymore, so my loans all went into repayment. Working part-time so I still have time to do research requirements. Long story, short: I have MANY loans and never consolidated--got overwhelmed by the payments and ended up 60 days late. Nonetheless, this is now reflected on my credit report. My score dropped about 130 points because of this. It took me YEARS to get my credit bordering between the Good/Excellent range, so I am extremely dissappointed in myself. I know this was stupid.
Anyway, my question - if I consolidate now, will that lead to any improvement in my credit score? Will my 15+ loan marks of "60 days late" just go to one, or won't this make a difference? I will consolidate regardless, but am wondering if this could make any positive change in my score.
Consolidating students loans do not make a difference to the credit expect if you fail to repay them (as you did). I have consolidated and it has worked out fine. I started with a low interest rate and because I paid on time for 36 months continuously my interest rate was dropped an additional 1%. If you can't make all the payments, consolidation is the best way to go and make your life easier. Good luck.
If you consolidate your student loans and they are paid off they will stay on your credit report for 7 years AFTER they are paid off. If you replace these loans with 1 loan your credit score may improve with TIMELY monthly payments.
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