Brianna McGurran
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Brianna McGurran is the Loans Analyst for Forbes Advisor. Most recently, she was a staff writer and spokesperson at NerdWallet, where she wrote "Ask Brianna," a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press. As spokesperson, she also contributed her expertise to outlets including The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight and the Today Show.
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Private Student Loan Rates: May 7, 2024—Loan Rates Fall
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans dropped last week. For borrowers pursuing private loans to fill in gaps to pay for higher education expenses, rates remain relatively low for borrowers with solid credit. According to Credible.com,... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: April 30, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Jump Up
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are increasing. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com's student loan marketplace during the week of April 22, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance... -
Private Student Loan Rates: April 30, 2024—Loan Rates Slip
Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched down. Yet for many borrowers, it could be a good time to apply for a private student loan. Rates are still relatively low. For borrowers with a... -
Private Student Loan Rates: April 23, 2024—Loan Rates Start To Increase
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up last week. For many borrowers, that means rates continue to be low enough to make private student loans a decent option, especially if you have good credit. From... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: April 23, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Drop
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are slipping. During the week of April 15, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 7.40% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com’s... -
Private Student Loan Rates: April 16, 2024—Loan Rates Rise
Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up. Despite the rise, rates still remain relatively low, providing borrowers with an opportunity to fill in financial gaps in higher education costs. For borrowers with a... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: April 16, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Slip
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are dropping. According to Credible.com, during the week of April 8, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 7.43%. It was 6.80% on a five-year variable-rate loan. That's for borrowers... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: April 9, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Start To Increase
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are moving up. During the week of April 1, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 9.53% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on... -
Private Student Loan Rates: April 9, 2024—Loan Rates Decrease
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved down last week. If you're interested in picking up a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. According to Credible.com, from April 1 to April 6, the average... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: April 2, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Edge Up
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are moving up. The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan rose to 7.37% during the week of March 25. That's for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who... -
Private Student Loan Rates: April 2, 2024—Loan Rates Increase
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher... -
Private Student Loan Rates: March 26, 2024—Loan Rates Rise
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: March 26, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Increase
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are moving up. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com's student loan marketplace during the week of March 18, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: March 19, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Fall
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are slipping. The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan fell to 7.31% during the week of March 11. That's for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified... -
Private Student Loan Rates: March 19, 2024—Loan Rates Move Down
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched down last week. If you're interested in picking up a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. According to Credible.com, from March 11 to March 16, the average... -
Private Student Loan Rates: March 12, 2024—Loan Rates Decrease
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans slipped last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. According to Credible.com, from March 4 to March 9, the... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: March 12, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Start To Increase
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are jumping up. During the week of March 4, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 7.46% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: March 5, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Fall
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are mixed. During the week of February 26, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 7.35% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com’s... -
Private Student Loan Rates: March 5, 2024—Loan Rates Start To Increase
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or... -
Private Student Loan Rates: February 27, 2024—Loan Rates Drop
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans fell last week. If you're interested in picking up a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified... -
Private Student Loan Rates: February 20, 2024—Loan Rates Move Down
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans fell last week. For borrowers pursuing private loans to fill in gaps to pay for higher education expenses, rates remain relatively low for borrowers with solid credit. For borrowers with... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: February 20, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Increase
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are increasing. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com's student loan marketplace during the week of February 12, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance... -
Private Student Loan Rates: February 13, 2024—Loan Rates Start To Increase
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: February 13, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Move Up
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are rising. The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan rose to 7.60% during the week of February 5. That's for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified... -
Private Student Loan Rates: February 7, 2024—Loan Rates Edge Up
Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans rose. This drop in rates is good news for borrowers interested in pursuing private student loans to make up for a gap in college funding. According to Credible.com,... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: January 29, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Rise
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are moving up. During the week of January 22, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance loan was 7.46% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on... -
Private Student Loan Rates: January 29, 2024—Loan Rates Edge Down
Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched down. Overall, rates remain fairly low, making a private student loan a worthwhile option for borrowers looking to make up a gap in college funding. From January... -
Student Loan Refinance Rates: January 23, 2024—10-Year Loan Rates Drop
Interest rates on refinanced student loans are mixed. For borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com's student loan marketplace during the week of January 15, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year refinance... -
Private Student Loan Rates: January 23, 2024—Loan Rates Jump Up
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans rose last week. For borrowers pursuing private loans to fill in gaps to pay for higher education expenses, rates remain relatively low for borrowers with solid credit. According to Credible.com,...
About
Brianna McGurran is the Loans Analyst for Forbes Advisor. Most recently, she was a staff writer and spokesperson at NerdWallet, where she wrote "Ask Brianna," a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press. As spokesperson, she also contributed her expertise to outlets including The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight and the Today Show.