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LendingTree Student Loan Refinance Review


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Founded in 1996, LendingTree is an online loan marketplace that matches consumers with potential candidates from their comprehensive network of leading lenders.

Potential applicants are able to view and compare multiple offers and select the best one.

The LendingTree website also features helpful resources on the topic of refinancing student loans.
 
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How is LendingTree rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Loan Specifications
4.0/5
Eligibility Requirements
4.0/5
Customer Experience
4.0/5
Reputation

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 (Very good)

LendingTree only works with student loan refinancing lenders that are well-regarded within the industry, such as Sallie Mae, LendKey, and CommonBond.

The marketplace makes it easy for consumers to shop, compare, and select a refinance or consolidation loan that best fits their needs.

It also has a solid industry reputation.

LendingTree Loan Specifics

Loan Specifications - 4 / 5

With LendingTree, applicants can answer a few questions and receive quotes from several leading refinancing student loan lenders, including Sallie Mae, LendKey, and CommonBond.

The offers are displayed on a single page, which allows consumers to compare the range of APRs and monthly payments offered by each lender.

Once consumers choose a particular lender, they are redirected to its website to continue the application process.
Loan Types
Undergraduate
Graduate
Parent
Federal
Private
Terms
5
7
8
10
15
20
Rates
Fixed
Variable
Repayment Options
Full Repayment
Fixed Monthly Repayment
Interest Only
Fees
Loan Application
Loan Origination
Late Payment
Collection
Prepayment
Deferment or Forbearance

LendingTree Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements - 4 / 5

Because LendingTree is not a direct lender, borrowers will qualify for a loan directly with the lender of their choice.
Citizenship Requirement
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Legal Resident
Non-U.S. Citizen with Cosigner

LendingTree Customer Experience

Customer Experience - 4 / 5

LendingTree provides borrowers with access to the top lenders in the student loan refinancing industry.

The company also provides helpful information on the process of refinancing or consolidating student loans.
Online Quotes
Services
Career Support
Live Chat

LendingTree Company Reputation

Reputation - 4 / 5

LendingTree has a rating of A- with the BBB.

The company has received a high number of complaints but has responded consistently to customer feedback, always attempting to resolve consumers' concerns.

The company also has an excellent Trustpilot.com rating of 9.3 out of 10.
Lender Type
Marketplace
Year Founded
1996
BBB Rating
A-
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
94
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
77
Trustpilot Rating
9.3 out of 5
Date Collected
2018-04-06

Company Profile

Full Name
LendingTree Student Loan Refinance
Company Website
https://www.lendingtree.com/
Headquarters
11115 Rushmore Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28277

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Customer Comments & Reviews

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steve
2/8/2017
This company has help so many people and i want them to continue their good work.

Perrion R
2/1/2017
So far everything that I've read seems to be okay I can't wait to get started to start saving

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