At RISLA, we have some exciting news to share with our community. Last week, Forbes Advisor ranked RISLA in the Top 3 of the Best Private Student Loan Lenders for 2020.
RISLA Ranked in Top 3 Student Loan Lenders in 2020 by Forbes Advisor
Aug 20, 2020 11:32:00 AM
Topics: Borrowing for College, refinancing, student loans
Does Paying Your Loans While in School Make Sense?
Feb 20, 2020 11:03:00 AM
Topics: Student Loan Repayment, student loans
Historically Low Student Loan Rates for 2019/2020
May 9, 2019 12:57:00 PM
How low did we go?
Can you take out student loans for living expenses?
Sep 27, 2018 2:54:00 PM
The cost of college tuition, fees, room, and board can put a financial strain on pretty much any family budget. But college costs are not limited to those you have to pay directly to the school. Living expenses - like off-campus housing, gasoline, travel expenses, food, and other miscellaneous costs - can easily add up to thousands of dollars.
Topics: student loans
Student Loans: How to Pick Your Lender
Aug 14, 2018 2:44:33 PM
There are so many decisions to make during the college planning process; it's easy to get overwhelmed. By the time you need to finance your own or your child's education, you may have reached decision fatigue. All too often, decision fatigue leads to inaction, analysis paralysis, or a hastily-made choice - none of which are likely to result in the best of outcomes.
Choosing your student loan lender is a big deal. This is an organization you are likely to work with over the next 5 - 20 years of your life. Conventional wisdom may inspire you to simply compare rates, choose the lowest, and get the whole process over with quickly. Or maybe you just plan to go to your bank to keep all of your finances in one place. But there can be some major differences in the rates, fees, level of service, and benefits student loan providers offer, so doing a more thorough comparison is a wise move.
Don't be one of the many borrowers filled with regret about their choice of lender. We've put together the below guide to help you select a student loan provider that you'll be happy with. It may take a little bit more of your time, but it will be well worth your effort in the long run.
Topics: Borrowing for College, student loans