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What will the fed rate cut do to my variable interest rate on my student loan?

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jlg1970
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What will the fed rate cut do to my variable interest rate on my student loan?

Hello everyone!

I'm not sure if this is in the right place, but I figured I'd try it out!

 

There's been a lot of talk about the recent fed rate cut and future possible cuts. I am not too educated on the effects of what the fed rate does or how the economy influences the decision to cut/increase it. 


I am wondering what effects it will have on my variable rate student loan, which has a base interest rate of 6.37%, currently at 5.91%.

 

I'm understanding that my rate will decrease with the fed rate cut and with any future cuts, but that it will also increase with any increases. I am way too fearful of a significant increase, although I'm too uneducated on what may influence an increase.

 

Would it be a good time to refinance with a fixed rate at this time? Should I wait a month until there is another cut? I was quoted a 4.57%-4.87 fixed rate for 10 years through multiple lenders.

 

I don't want to put a hit on my score and AAoA by refinancing, but I am also fearful of an interest rate increase that puts my payment too high. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

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M_Smart007
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Re: What will the fed rate cut do to my variable interest rate on my student loan?


@jlg1970 wrote:

Hello everyone!

I'm not sure if this is in the right place, but I figured I'd try it out!

 

There's been a lot of talk about the recent fed rate cut and future possible cuts. I am not too educated on the effects of what the fed rate does or how the economy influences the decision to cut/increase it. 


I am wondering what effects it will have on my variable rate student loan, which has a base interest rate of 6.37%, currently at 5.91%.

 

I'm understanding that my rate will decrease with the fed rate cut and with any future cuts, but that it will also increase with any increases. I am way too fearful of a significant increase, although I'm too uneducated on what may influence an increase.

 

Would it be a good time to refinance with a fixed rate at this time? Should I wait a month until there is another cut? I was quoted a 4.57%-4.87 fixed rate for 10 years through multiple lenders.

 

I don't want to put a hit on my score and AAoA by refinancing, but I am also fearful of an interest rate increase that puts my payment too high. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!


JMHO ...I would hold off, until you start to see rates rise.

 

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