What is effective interest rate and how do I calculate it for SAVE Plan?
Abbey Johnson, Helping with Student Loan Documentation
Answered on October 02,2023
Answered on October 02,2023
Your loan interest rate doesn't change. However, if some interest is waived, you may have a lower effective interest rate on your repayment plan.
For example, if your loan balance is $250,000, your interest rate is 7% and your monthly payment is $100, your effective interest rate (for that year) would be 100*12/250000=0.48%, which is lower than 7%. This is because all interest above your payment amount is waived or subsidized on the SAVE plan.
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