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How to Refinance Student Loans With a Cosigner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you thought you were too grown up for a cosigner, think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re already living on your own and making some money, a cosigner could help you score a lower interest rate on a refinanced student loan.<\/a> Here are five steps to follow if you\u2019re looking to refinance student loans with a cosigner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Confirm that you\u2019d benefit from a cosigner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been nudged to find a cosigner after getting rejected on your student loan refinancing application,<\/a> you might already understand why. Maybe your credit score is too low, or perhaps your debt-to-income (DTI)<\/a> ratio tilts in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of where you are in the application process, the first step is to consider the holes in your background that could be filled by a cosigner. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit score<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most top-rated lenders require a minimum score<\/a> in the high 600s, although you\u2019d need an even stronger score to unlock their lowest rate offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you might need a higher score if you\u2019re applying solo. Splash Financial, for example, requires a 700 if you\u2019re applying on your own, but 670 if you\u2019re piggybacking on another borrower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lenders might also set a baseline for your income before even considering your application. EdvestinU, for example, requires that you bring in at least $30,000 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DTI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Refinancing companies eye borrowers with a DTI of less than 40%. You can calculate your ratio<\/a> by dividing your monthly debt payments by your monthly gross income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have credit card debt weighing you down,<\/a> for example, your DTI could take a big hit. Compare your numbers with lenders\u2019 requirements to see where you might be falling short. If you need a cosigner to help you qualify \u2014 or lower your rate further \u2014 then move onto the next step\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Find lenders that fit your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think about what you most want in a student loan refinance company. If you\u2019re fed up with the customer service of your current lenders, for example, you might prioritize an online lender that\u2019s known for its helpfulness, or a brick-and-mortar bank that offers in-person assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are other questions to weigh when imagining your ideal lender:<\/p>\n\n\n\n