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Student and Graduate Loans
Student and graduate loans are becoming more popular as student
debt continues to rise and students seek alternative ways of
dealing with it. The good news is that student or graduate loans
are generally available without the need to show steady income
or offer security. This is extremely helpful, as most students
will not have either of these. Student and graduate loans also
come at relatively good interest rates, particularly having
regard to the fact that they are completely unsecured. The thing
to be wary of is that such loans may lock the student into a
long-term relationship with the lender that may not be the most
advantageous one.
Student Debt
Students leaving college today average about £14,000 in debt.
More than two thirds of all students must borrow and the vast
majority of this debt takes comes from special loans provided by
the Student Loan Company. Once the student begins working, the
loans will be repaid, but the interest rates are capped at the
highly attractive rate of 1% above base rate. This is very low
compared to most sources of credit available.
The rules for repayment are simple. Beginning in the April after
graduation, 9% of all earnings above £15,000 are automatically
taken to repay the Student Loan Company. The loans are therefore
very safe, as they are only due once you join the workforce and
begin to earn a steady salary.
Graduate Loans
Graduate loans on the other hand, are far more expensive than
student loans. These loans are generally offered on graduation,
when student loans are no longer available, to cover the costs
of transition from student life to working life. This may
include finding a new place to live, buying work clothes etc.
Graduate loans will also be used to pay off student overdrafts,
which are offered to all students as standard features of their
bank accounts. The point to remember is that while graduate
loans are relatively cheap when compared to personal loans, they
are far more expensive than student loans.
Employment
If you have a job lined up, you may be able to borrow money from
your new employer at a far better rate. This is one alternative
to graduate loans. Another alternative is career development
loans, which are available to those studying for certain
professional qualifications such as medicine or law. Many high
street lenders offer these.
It can be very easy to lose control of debt while studying. The
credit is very easy to obtain and repayments so far into the
future that they don't seem real. However, high student debt can
seriously hamper attempts to buy a home once you enter the
workforce, or save for a pension. The trends show that while
student debt continues to increase, graduates are faring better,
relying less on borrowing and more on salaries, to meet their
needs.
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