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Fixed Interest Rates from 4.39% - 5.89%
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We believe you will be a good borrower so after 24 consecutive on-time repayments we will reduce your interest rate by 0.25%.
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Your success matters to us. When you graduate we will reduce your interest rate by 0.25% as our special graduation present to you.
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When you sign up for automatic payments we will reduce your interest rate by 0.25%.
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Immediate
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Interest Only
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Deferred Repayment |
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4.39% Fixed Student Loan Interest Rate | 5.14% Fixed Student Loan Interest Rate | 5.89% Fixed Student Loan Interest Rate |
Monthly payments of principal and interest. | Only pay the loan interest when you are enrolled at least half time. | Make no payments until after you graduate or leave school. |
Payment start 30-60 days after loan disbursement. |
Interest-only payment start 30-60 days after loan disbursement. After the student graduates, leaves school without completing a degree, or drops below half-time enrollment there is a 6 month deferral then full payment will start 30-60 days after the deferral.
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After the student graduates, leaves school without completing a degree, or drops below half-time enrollment there is a 6 month deferral then full payment will start 30-60 days after the deferral. |
Least expensive option, full payments start immediately. |
Lower monthly payments while attending school at least half time.
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Pay nothing until after graduating or leaving school, but this is the most expensive option.
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New Mexico Student Loan Eligibility Checklist
If you answer yes to the following, you are eligible to apply for a New Mexico Student Loan:- Are You a U.S. Citizen?
- Are you enrolled at least half time?
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Are you a New Mexico resident?
- If no, are you attending a college or university in New Mexico?
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Do you have an average credit score of at least 680?
- If no, do you have a cosigner (typically a family member) who has a credit score of at least 680?
- Don’t know your credit score? Visit annualcreditreport.com
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Do you have an annual income of at least $30,000?
- If no, does your cosigner have an annual income of at least $30,000?
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Student Loan Amounts
We know there are many expenses for attending school beyond tuition. Student loan amounts are based on what your school certifies you are eligible to receive. Your school calculates eligibility by deducting the amount of all other aid you will receive from the annual cost of attendance. The annual cost of attendance is determined by your school and includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other expenses.We can only approve and issue loans up to the amount certified by your school.
The NMEAF private student loan annual amounts are:
- Minimum: $2,000
- Maximum: $20,000
- Total Maximum: $100,000
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Why We Don’t Offer Variable Interest Rates
We’d rather focus on your financial stability than make money off you. We want to invest in your education and your future. Variable interest rates change over time. Due to this, your monthly payments will change as well. Fluctuating payments make it difficult to budget and plan for the future. Many students end up paying much more and take much longer to pay off loans due to rate increases with variable interest rate loans.Text Area:
About Credit and Cosigners
Because we care about your long term financial health, you must meet credit score, annual income, and debt-to-income requirements to be approved for a New Mexico Student Loan. Learn more about creditMost borrowers need to have a cosigner such as a spouse, parent, grandparent, relative or other credit-worthy adult. A cosigner is equally responsible with you for repaying the loan.