Pleasant Grove, UT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/06/2016 --BestCompany.com has released its student debt refinancing and consolidation company rankings. These rankings reflect BestCompany.com's top recommended to least recommended car warranty company.

Student Debt Refinancing and Consolidation Company Rankings

1 - SoFi (Score 9.6)
2 - Credible (Score 9.0)
3 - CommonBond (Score 7.9)
4 - LendKey (Score 7.8)
5 - Darien Rowayton Bank (Score 7.8)
6 - EDvestinU (Score 7.5)
7 - College Ave Student Loans (Score 7.2)
8 - Earnest (Score 7.2)
9 - Citizens Bank (Score 6.7)
10 - UW Credit Union (Score 6.7)
11 - Federal Student Aid (Score 6.4)
12 - U-FI Student Loans (Score 6.3)
13 - Purefy (Score 6.2)
14 - Discover (Score 5.8)
15 - Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (Score 5.6)
16 - iHelp Student Loans (Score 5.2)
17 - WSFS Bank (Score 5.2)
18 - Navy Federal Credit Union (Score 4.8)
19 - Wells Fargo (Score 4.7)
20 - Alliant Credit Union (Score 4.2)
21 - First Republic Bank (Score 4.2)
22 - NIH Federal Credit Union (Score 3.0)
23 - Elements Financial (Score 2.9)
24 - Nelnet (Score 2.9)
25 - Upstart (Score 2.8)
26 - Student Loan Service (Score 1.5)

*The overall score is out of a possible 10.

The following criteria was considered when calculating rankings: interest rate competitiveness, eligible loan types, loan features, refinancing options, consolidation options, terms offered, forbearance/deferment options, eligibility requirements, past and present lawsuits brought against the company, and consumer reviews. The criteria used to calculate rankings was developed using consumer polling, consumer reviews, and market research.

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BestCompany.com found SoFi, Credible, CommonBond, LendKey, and Darien Rowayton Bank to be in the top five student debt refinancing and consolidation companies. These top companies typically provide competitive rates and terms, refinancing and consolidation options, and better loan features.

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