Will Refinancing Student Loans Hurt My Credit Score?
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What Is Refinancing?
What Is a Hard Credit Inquiry?
Does Refinancing Student Loans Hurt Credit?
How to Help Ensure Refinancing Student Loans Does Not Hurt Your Credit
Use Prequalification to Compare Offers
Complete Your Rate Shopping Quickly
Keep on Paying Your Student Loans Until Your Student Loan Refinance Is Complete
Stay Current on Your Refinanced Student Loan
Student Loan Refinancing Options With Lantern
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Rebecca Safier has nearly a decade of experience writing about personal finance. Formerly a senior writer with LendingTree and Student Loan Hero, she specializes in student loans, financial aid, and personal loans. She is certified as a student loan counselor with the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors (NACCC).
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