How Can I Reduce My MBA Loans?


In this Candidate Question, Nikhil Agarwal, Co-Founder of MBA Loan Negotiation Community, Juno, explains everything you need to know to get the best deal on your financing.

For many people, investing in an MBA means taking on student loan debt. While student loans are considered "good debt" and allow students to earn an advanced degree that increases earning potential and employment opportunities, there is no need to pay exorbitant fees and interest rates.

Negotiate the cost of your MBA loan

With the right strategies, you can lower the cost of your student loan and continue building the life you want without the mental and financial burden of debt.

With undergraduate degrees, federal loans are usually the cheapest option. Because of this, many MBA students start securing a Federal Grad PLUS loan right away.

However, these loans are vastly different from their undergraduate cousins. A Grade PLUS loan comes with a fixed interest rate. However, once the loan is paid off, you will be charged interest and an origination fee.

While you can borrow the full cost of attending, remember that you only want to borrow as much as you need and not go over your head with credit.

What many MBA students fail to realize is that they may be able to get lower interest rates and no origination fees from private lenders. This is why it is important to shop around private lenders and try to secure a competitive rate.

The process of researching and negotiating credit can be intimidating and time consuming. Programs like Juno can help simplify this process and provide additional leverage by using the group's purchasing power to negotiate with lenders.

Sometimes it can feel like the lenders have all the power, but Juno is working with MBA students and borrowers to bring back some of that power. Lenders will compete for your business, so don't underestimate what negotiating can do.

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Nikhil Agarwal and his co-founder Chris Abkarians

Reduction in MBA credits after graduation

Once you've completed your MBA, secured a job, and got some pay slips, it's time to start thinking about refinancing your credit.

For lenders, an employed MBA graduate is a much lower risk than an unemployed MBA student, which can translate into lower interest rates. While you can go straight to the lender's website to start negotiating refinance options, Juno can help get interest rates even better than advertised. With a little leverage on your side, you don't have to settle for the typical course.

It's also important to think holistically about your finances and financial goals instead of focusing solely on paying back your MBA loans.

For example, you might want to set up a savings account for rainy days, invest in your retirement, or buy a home. You shouldn't have to put all of these financial goals on hold until you are completely free of student debt.

Pursuing these goals may mean you need to hold onto your credit a little longer, but the tradeoff can be happier, more fulfilling life.

An MBA is a good investment in your future. While borrowing student loans can be stressful, there are ways to lower the overall cost, thereby reducing debt and pursuing other financial goals. Don't be afraid to negotiate interest rates and use tools like Juno.

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