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Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of May 14, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.95% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.65% APR, depending on credit profile, loan type, income, and repayment term.Credible is offering both the lowest variable rate loans starting at 3.65% APR and Earnest is offering the lowest fixed rate loans starting at 3.95% APR.For borrowers with private student loans especially, refinancing to lower your interest rate can save you thousands of…

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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. May 14, 2026 Stephen I. Miran submits his resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective when or shortly before his successor on the Board is sworn in For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT Stephen I. Miran submitted his resignation Thursday as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective when or shortly before his successor on the Board is sworn in. He has been a member of the Board since…

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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. May 14, 2026 Federal Reserve Board releases results from two surveys of senior financial officers at banks about their views on discount window operating days and their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances For release at 10:00 a.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released results from two surveys of senior financial officers at banks about their views on discount window operating days and their strategies and practices for managing reserve…

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Key PointsMost major student loan refinance lenders require a FICO score of about 650 to 680 to qualify, but the lowest advertised rates are typically reserved for borrowers with scores of 740 or higher.Top lenders covered range from no published minimum (SoFi) to a 720 floor (Brazos), with most clustering between 660 and 680.Lender disclaimers consistently state that advertised “starting rates” require the shortest repayment term, autopay enrollment, and the strongest credit and income profiles, meaning the rate in the headline is rarely the rate the average borrower receives. The credit score needed to refinance student loans is one of…

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