Rutgers USA Federal Credit Union
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Educational Loan Pricing

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Experian Range Credit Score
Origination Fee
APR
A+
720-850
3%
Prime+4%
A
680-719
4%
Prime+5%
B
640-679
5%
Prime+6%
C
600-639
5%
Prime+7%
D
550-599
5%
Prime+10%
E
<550
5%
Prime+12%

As of 12/26/2008 Prime Interest Rate was 3.25%

Terms and Conditions

  • Payment, deferred, interest accrues for up to 60 months, or un-enrolled from school
  • APR tied to Prime Rate, adjusted quarterly
  • Debt to income ratio should be less than 50% as a general guideline.
  • Opening a mandatory checking account at RUSA FCU provides .25% rate discount provided monthly payments are transferred from this account.
  • Graduate with a GPA of 3.0-3.49, offer .25% discount off of rate when loan goes to repayment.
  • Graduate with a GPA of 3.5-4.00, offer .5% discount off of rate when loan goes to repayment.
  • Origination fees to be taken out of loan proceeds.
  • All distributions made payable to Rutgers University
  • Cosigners strongly recommended for under graduate borrowers.
  • Borrowers need to provide evidence of current enrollment each semester, and apply for increase in LOC.
  • Annual Maximum draws $20K, subject to verification from Financial Aid
  • Home equity, secured loans may be tax deductible, consult your tax advisor

 

 
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