Deep Dive
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Confusing Loan Consolidation and Refinancing Can Cost You Forever
Bottom line
Federal consolidation and private refinancing sound identical but have permanently different consequences for your loans.
What to check next
Check any loan offer: confirm it stays federal before signing anything.
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