Payments
Repayment begins immediately upon consolidating or refinancing private student loans.
Fees
There is no application or origination fee, and no penalty for paying off your loan early.
Competitive Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
- Variable interest rates range from 4.99% APR (with discounts) to 9.74% APR (without discount).
- Fixed interest rates range from 5.24% APR (with discounts) to 9.99% APR (without discount).
See examples of today's rates
Two great ways to lower your interest rate
- Customer Discount: 0.25% interest rate reduction for a prior Wells Fargo student loan or a qualified Wells Fargo consumer checking account.
- Automatic Payment Discount: 0.25% interest rate reduction for enrolling in automatic payments.
Discounts reduce the amount of interest you pay over the life of the loan. The automatic payment discount may not change your monthly payment amount depending on the type of loan you receive, but may reduce the number of payments or reduce the amount of your final payment.
Learn more about how to take advantage of both student loan discounts.
Combine your private loans
Up to $120,000 for this loan. The lifetime limit for this loan combined with all other education-related debt is $250,000.
Calculators
Calculate how to potentially pay less interest on your student loan:
Student Loan Interest Calculator
Calculate the monthly payments on your private student loans:
Student Loan Repayment Calculator
If you’re a borrower with little or no credit history, or you have limited income, a cosigner may help you to qualify for this loan and potentially receive a lower interest rate. However, a cosigner is not required in order to apply.
A cosigner is someone who shares responsibility with the borrower for repaying the loan. The cosigner doesn’t have to be a relative; he or she can be any adult who meets the eligibility requirements.
FAQs
Will I need a cosigner?
Most borrowers will need a cosigner for this loan to meet credit, employment, and debt-to-income requirements. Rates are typically higher without a cosigner; however, borrowers that meet these requirements on their own do not need a cosigner (but may still choose to apply with a cosigner).
Who should I ask to be a private student loan cosigner?
Any adult who meets the credit and citizenship requirements can be a cosigner for a private student loan.
The cosigner doesn’t have to be a relative; he or she can be anyone who meets the requirements — ideally someone with an established credit history and steady income.
Under what circumstances may cosigners be released from their loan responsibility?
For a cosigner to be released, the following requirements must be met:
- The borrower must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a permanent resident alien with proper evidence of eligibility.
- The most recent 24 consecutive scheduled payments have been made on time and in full, if the first scheduled payment was received on time; otherwise, the most recent 48 consecutive scheduled payments must have been made on time and in full. An "on time" payment is defined as paid within the grace period – no late charges assessed. Note: If you have an active Wells Fargo student loan applied for prior to May 18, 2015, please see this additional cosigner release information.
- No forbearances for hardship reasons or modifications were granted during the consecutive monthly payment periods.
- The borrower must return a signed cosigner release application and, at that time, satisfy a full credit, employment, and income evaluation.
- The cosigner needs to sign and return a consent form.
If you have any questions about cosigner release, please contact our office at 1-800-658-3567.
In the event of the death of the student, the loan will be forgiven and the borrower and any cosigner will not be responsible for repayment. Loan forgiveness is also available based on the total and permanent disability of the student
Who is responsible for paying the loan?
The borrower and the cosigner share responsibility for ensuring that the loan is repaid.
If financial hardship makes it difficult to remain current on the loan payments, we encourage you to talk to us to see what options are available.
Loan forgiveness is available in the event of the death or total and permanent disability of the student who borrowed an underlying loan that has been consolidated. The amount forgiven will correspond to the outstanding balance of any underlying loan(s) made to the student borrower.
How does my cosigner apply?
- Be prepared to apply with your cosigner online or over the phone.
- Make sure that you and your cosigner have the required documents.
- You and your cosigner will be given instructions as to how to complete the application.
Should I choose a variable or fixed interest rate?
Variable interest rates are based on market conditions, so if market rates go up, so do your interest rate and monthly payments. Fixed interest rates stay the same over the life of the loan.
Learn more about student loan interest rates.
How do I know what my interest rate will be?
Your interest rate will be determined by several factors when you apply, most importantly your credit history and that of your cosigner, if applicable.
Your interest rate options will be presented to you during the application process, at which point you can choose between a specific variable interest rate and specific fixed interest rate.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or be a permanent resident alien with proper evidence of eligibility.
- You and any cosigner must meet credit, employment, and debt-to-income requirements.
- Your total private student loan balance must be at least $5,000 to consolidate, while each individual loan must have a minimum balance of $1,000.
What can I include in a private consolidation loan?
You can include any private student loan debt from Wells Fargo or another lender.
You cannot include:
- Federal loans
- Any other debt that is not a qualified education loan (for example, credit card or line of credit), even if it was used to pay education expenses
What do I need to apply for a private consolidation loan?
For each private student loan, you’ll need to provide:
- The lender’s name and address
- Your account number
- Your outstanding balance
- Your current monthly payment
- Your current rate and whether it’s fixed or variable
How does the consolidation process work?
Once you apply, a private student consolidation loan application usually takes 45 – 60 days to process.
Until we notify you that your loans are consolidated, you’ll need to continue making payments on all your separate loans.
How will consolidation affect my payments?
The Wells Fargo Private ConsolidationSM loan allows you to consolidate multiple private student loans or refinance a single private student loan. This can potentially lower your monthly payment by qualifying for a lower interest rate or extending the loan repayment term. Keep in mind that extending the repayment term may increase the amount of interest you pay over the life of the loan.
Watch and learn how student loan consolidation can help your future take flight.