One of the most common myths about private student loans is that they're only available with
riskier variable interest rates.
Not exact matches
Variable interest rate loans are usually offered at lower rates than fixed rate loans, but can be
risky because the student loan rates could rise significantly in the future.
In general,
variable rate loans tend to have lower
interest rates than fixed versions, in part because they are a
riskier choice for consumers.
For those who plan to finish repayment over a longer period (15 - 20 years), it is less
risky to choose a fixed rate loan even though the
interest rate will likely be higher than a
variable rate loan.
HELOCs generally have
variable interest rates which are generally
riskier to the borrower than fixed rate loans.
Even if you use a line of credit, the
interest rate on your down payment loan can be much higher than a regular mortgage, or have a
riskier variable rate.
Typically the
interest rate for fixed rate reverse mortgages is initially higher than the
variable rate because these loans are more
risky for the lender.
You must make sure that the
interest payable on your new consolidated debt is fixed at a rate that you can budget for, as it is too
risky getting a
variable interest rate loan where the rates could rise and leave you in a more difficult position than you would have been had you not consolidated.
Typically the
interest rate for fixed rate reverse mortgages is initially higher than the
variable rate because these loans are more
risky for the lender.