CreditBoards > Best Consolidation Service?

caligirly

Feb 13 2004, 12:54 PM

I applied for consolidation with ACFS and then the same day, CFS Loans called and told me they were #3 in the Student Loan consolidation business. Where could I find such a 'list' and which one is the best servicer out there?

I currently have Direct loan and Sallie Mae loan I'd like to consolidate. Thanks!

fla-tan

Feb 14 2004, 08:48 PM

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I applied for consolidation with ACFS and then the same day, CFS Loans called and told me they were #3 in the Student Loan consolidation business. Where could I find such a 'list' and which one is the best servicer out there? As far as I know, there is no list. While CFS can claim to be #3 in the Student Loan Consolidation industry (and it wouldn't surprise me), that will have nothing to do with their quality of customer service. One of the things I believe to be a negative with them is that you are not able to deal with one specific individual throughout the consolidation process. Another thing, is that ACFS will not consolidate your loans without speaking with you and giving you your exact numbers. That is not true with CFS. The bottom line is that you should go with the company that you feel most comfortable with. Once the consolidation process is over, your loan will be transferred to a servicer and neither CFS or ACFS will be directly involved anymore.

I currently have Direct loan and Sallie Mae loan I'd like to consolidate. Thanks!

caligirly

First let me welcome you to the Student Loan Forum. I hope that the answers will help you.

caligirly

Feb 18 2004, 05:57 PM

Thank you for the advice. I found out that CFS is the annoying company that sends me and my roommate junk mail to consolidate our loans about once a week. So far ACFS www.onestudentloan.com has been so helpful and patient and I am dealing with just one person.
They were able to lower my rate, and lower my payments by $200 a month!

So, thanks for the advice and I hope this helps other people.

fla-tan

Feb 19 2004, 12:32 AM

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Thank you for the advice. I found out that CFS is the annoying company that sends me and my roommate junk mail to consolidate our loans about once a week. So far ACFS www.onestudentloan.com has been so helpful and patient and I am dealing with just one person.
They were able to lower my rate, and lower my payments by $200 a month!

So, thanks for the advice and I hope this helps other people.

Cali

Actually, if you look at the links in the sticky at the beginning of the forum, you will see that I have them as a suggested consolidation company.

fla-tan

caligirly

Feb 19 2004, 12:55 PM

Yes, I did see that. That is how I found ACFS, so thank you very much!