Your only loan consolidation news source! Click on each item to read full story.   Paying off a student loan? New federal program may help read story People trying to pay off student loans might be able to save a little money, thanks to a new loan consolidation program sponsored by the federal government.   What the new student loan plans mean for you read story Unlike a mortgage, with student loans you don't have a tangible asset that you can sell to pay it off and unlike credit card debt, they're notoriously difficult to get rid of even through bankruptcy. Fortunately, two new programs are starting this year to help people tackle this debt.   Growth in Banking to Come From Consolidation And Geography - Kenneth James - Sterne Agee And Leach, Inc. read story 67 WALL STREET, New York - February 7, 2012 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Southeast & Midwestern Banks Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry ...   Regional Banks Take Market Share Away From Larger Money Center Banks; Organic Maneuvers And Consolidation Activity ... read story 67 WALL STREET, New York - February 7, 2012 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Southeast & Midwestern Banks Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry ...   How Debt Consolidation Helps (or Hurts) the Pocketbook - Tips from American Financial Solutions read story Anyone in debt has probably considered taking out a debt consolidation loan as a way to get their finances in order. While these streamlining loans may be beneficial for some, people need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of making this financial move. American Financial Solutions provides tips on how to approach a debt consolidation loanSeattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 A debt ...   'Pay As You Earn': What students need to know read story For families struggling to pay for college, 2012 won't be pretty. This year, interest rates on some federal loans will increase, tuition will go up, and it will become harder to qualify for a full Pell Grant. But there is also some good news.   Debt Consolidation Loans to Eliminate High Interest Credit Card Debt read story Families faced with high interest credit card debt have few options for relief from the consistent and monthly crushing bills that arrive. ReallyBadCreditOffers.com has announced the release of new debt consolidation loans being offered that can help eliminate high balances and reduce monthly payments.Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 Borrowers now have access to two main benefits of using a ...   Students fight Sallie Mae's forbearance fee read story Sallie Mae, a loan company that is not sponsored by the government, implemented a new policy of charging graduated students a $50 fee for forbearance on their student loans. The new penalty has sparked an online petition on Change.org, with 114,714 signatures as of Monday afternoon. The petition was created by Stef Gray, a former student from Brooklyn, N.Y. Gray took out private student loans ...   Credit card or loan to tackle debt? read story PERSONAL loans are now going head-to-head with credit cards in the battle for debt consolidation business.   Mortgage loan centre for QNB read story QNB, the country’s leading financial institution, yesterday announced the launch of its dedicated QNB Mortgage Loan Centre. The new centre will serve as a full service one-stop destination for all customers looking to secure mortgage financing in Qatar.